Twelve things to do in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping malls packed with expensive designer brands standing next to urban slums; diesel fumed congested roads and street markets.

Despite its small size just 37.31 km² Colombo offers a varying selection of experience ranging from taking a tuktuk ride, a visit to Pettah market and eating Kottu to playing a

Eco - Tourism

Enjoy Sri Lankan ecotourism which is a growing niche sector. It gives you the opportunity of enjoying multifaceted attractions such as the highest mountains, the longest sea beaches, the world’s greatest religions (Buddhism & Hinduism), magnificent civilization, glorious traditions, artistic monuments, incredible diversity of landscapes, climates, flora and fauna,

Sri Lanka's Saraii Village

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Eco tourism and eco friendly destinations have become catch phrases in the tourism industry recently so it was no surprise to see the world's most popular travel rating site TripAdvisor put out a list of the 10 most extraordinary Treetop Hotels. It was a pleasant surprise however to find Sri Lanka's very own Saraii Village www.saraiivillage.com on the list - a relative newcomer to the field of sustainable tourism and green travel.

Research Tourism

A vacation of discovery

With many of Sri Lanka’s leading universities and research institutes allowing individual participation in their field work, research and research forums, many foreign students find time to share and gain expertise in the fields ranging from Arts, environmental science, archeology, anthropology, agriculture and engineering.

Sri Lanka is known for its rich Buddhist culture and history and offers many places of religious and historic significance.

Anuradhapura

A central Buddhist city, holding many Temples and Stupa. The city offers pilgrims a religious experience. 

Temple of Tooth

Known as Dalda Maligawa is located in the city of Kandy. It is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites and houses the sacred tooth of Lord

White Water Rafting in Sri Lanka

Experience White Water Rafting in the picturesque Kelani River in Kitul gala covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. This activity is for anyone above the age of 10 years with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing will be given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. The distance covered is around 5 KM. The river and its surrounding will make you feel

Nature Trails and countryside walking in Sri Lanka

For those who want more than a mere walk through the countryside, at Srilankan Expedition we offer the opportunity to journey on a nature trail through Sri Lanka's rich and diverse natural environment with a special focus on the four key areas of the country's natural environment. These areas include the animal community, plant community, man-made habitats and scenery of Sri Lanka . Let our experienced and knowledgeable guides enlighten you with fascinating information about the environment through which you are walking so that you can develop a real understanding of everything you see, hear and smell–a true multi-sensory experience!

Agro Tourism in Sri Lanka

In recent times there has been a tremendous increase in the interest surrounding the concept of Agro tourism, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Sri Lanka 's complex paddy cultivation systems (developed over the course of 2500 years), huge ancient irrigational tanks and many tea and rubber plantations are just some examples of its diverse agricultural developments and agro tourism will be catering to a niche market of

Caving in Sri Lanka

The fascinating activity of Caving is relatively new to Sri Lanka , but with an impressive range of caves located throughout the country it's an unusual experience not to be missed! Known to the experts as ‘speleology', caving involves the exploration, surveying, mapping and photographing of caves situated around Sri Lanka . With some of Sri Lanka's caves dating back approximately 500 million years, this is an adventure into the

Bird Watching in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka 's abundant bird-life makes the island a true Ornithologist's paradise. Of the 427 recorded species, 250 are resident and 23 are endemic to the country. With such a variety of environments ranging from wet to dry zone, forest to jungle, and hill country to low lands, there's no end to the fascinating locations in which to spot many of these beautiful birds. Most of the endemic birds (such as the Sri Lankan grackle) are

Fauna & Flora Study Tours in Sri Lanka

For those especially interested in a more in-depth study of Sri Lanka 's rich and diverse flora and fauna, Srilankan Expedition can arrange tours with specialist guides in a variety of different locations all around the island. In terms of flora, the wet zone is one of the best places to explore due to its huge variety of spectacular orchids, hardwood trees (including ebony, teak and silkwood), and many plants used in Sri Lankan ayurvedic medicine. Sri Lanka 's central hill country is home to some fascinating

Helicopter Rides in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Expeditions facilitates bookings with the only Helicopter operator in Sri Lanka. In operation since 2003, our service provider operates a fleet of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft providing charter services to tourists, corporate clients and other visitors in the region.

Helicopter is the fastest medium of transfer when time matters. Following are the touristic destinations which we operate the helicopter in Sri Lanka.

Surfing in Sri Lanka

With a wide range of excellent Surfing locations on both the east and southwest coast (each suitable at different times of year according to the monsoon seasons), Sri Lanka is a year-round surfing destination.

Sri Lanka has been recognised by the international surfing community for some time now, with the east coast's ARUGAMBAY boasting an annual International Surfing Competition. So whether you're an

Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka

Hot Air Ballooning is unique from all other forms of flight as there is little sensation of motion or perception of height. Balloons travel with the wind & at the same speed, which makes for one of the magical sensations of the flight. “Sensational tranquility” … is how many describe it whilst others as “surreal, peaceful and quiet”.

Wildlife Safaris in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s conservation efforts for fauna and flora dates back to 3rd century BC with the first recorded protected reserve in Mihintale, which believed to be the birth place of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, despite being a small Island it is gifted with many wildlife attractions such as Big Games Parks, Rain Forests and Scenic Forests & Mountainous Reserves. Some of these offer easy safari game viewing by Jeeps while others required to be explored only by walking/trekking.

Rock Climbing in Sri Lanka

Relatively new activity for us and to the country…

But that situation offers you many opportunities to be part of new discoveries ….new climbing routes….

For less serious climbers we have some exciting routes that are already developed including the rock face of Sri Lank’s highest waterfall ‘Bambarakanda’

Weddings & Honeymoons in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the top Overseas Wedding destinations.Set for a traditional Sri Lankan wedding or for a simple ceremony on the beach. Diverse locations are available and choice is yours, Hill country locations amidst the Tea Plantation, Beach, Jungle and many more.....

Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life so to make it a memorable occasion for both you and your guests, why not have the Wedding ceremony in

Rain Forest Exploration in Sri Lanka

Rainforests once covered 14% of the earth's land surface, but that figure has now dropped to a worrying 6% and is still falling (experts predict that the last remaining rainforests could be consumed in less than 40 years). In light of this terrible forecast, Sri Lanka has declared all of their rainforests as protected areas, not only to maintain their natural beauty, but to ensure the essential recycling of carbon dioxide into oxygen and protect their rich bio-diversity.

A rainforest can be described as an extremely stable eco-system because it experiences rain for more than six

Photography and Filming in Sri Lanka

We work with internationally experienced; professionally trained crew who have worked in over Twenty five international films, in addition to commercials, documentaries and music videos, and our crew is globally recognized for their expertise. We offer exotic and extraordinary locations that are normally inaccessible such as naturally beautiful settings, majestic hills, mist clad mountains, cascading water falls and sandy sunny beaches.

4WD Jeep Adventures in Sri Lanka

Whether you're cruising along the sand dunes on the beach between the ocean and the lagoon at KALPITIYA in southern Sri Lanka , riding the 32 hair-pin bends of the Devil's staircase near BELIHULOYA , or crossing the many streams on the exciting ‘Makara' (dragon) drive to the GAL OYA NATIONAL PARK reservoir, you can be sure that these ‘off-the-road' adventures are more than just ‘going for a drive'! At Sri Lankan Expedition , we can offer complete adventurous jeep tours for any

Fishing in Sri Lanka

With its extensive coast-line and numerous reservoirs and lakes, Sri Lanka is an excellent place to cast your line and participate in the exciting sport of inland and deep sea fishing. Inland fishing can be arranged at any time of year due to the constant smoothness of the water on inland waterways and reservoirs located around Sri Lanka . However, as with all sea-based activities, Sri Lanka 's deep sea fishing is dependent on the season,

Water Skiing in Sri Lanka

Water-Skiing is the ultimate rush on the water's surface! Whether you're a beginner who just wants to get round without too many falls or a well-seasoned water-sports fan, eager to check out slalom courses and jumps in Sri Lanka , you're guaranteed a good time! Full training, on dry land and in the water, is available for both beginners and those more

Diving & Snorkeling in Sri Lanka

Often referred to as the ‘pearl in the Indian Ocean', Sri Lanka offers world-class Scuba-Diving and Snorkelling tours. A multitude of tropical fish, magnificently colourful coral reefs and fascinating ship wrecks can be explored at several locations off the south coast of Sri Lanka .

HIKKADUWA , WELIGAMA and KIRINDA provide breathtaking snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. In the west of Sri Lanka , head to ‘Bar Reef' (Sri

Cycling and Mountain Biking in Sri Lanka

If you prefer cycling but aren't so keen on struggling with uphill climbs, there are many interesting trails in the lowlands of Sri Lanka that take you through a beautiful landscape of tea, rubber and spice plantations or even the ancient capital of POLONNARUWA . For those seeking more of a challenge, the Sri Lankan hill country locations offer a number of steeper trails

Turtle Watching in Sri Lanka

Five out of the seven species of sea Turtles come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka , making it an ideal country to go Turtle Watching. Turtles are very nervous when they are looking for a place to nest and can therefore be easily scared.

The Turtle can only be approached when she starts laying the eggs because by then she is engaged in a very mechanical, almost trance-like behavior and it is unlikely for her to be frightened by spectators.