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After a short briefing on the dos and don'ts, get the opportunity of spending time with an elephant, interacting with and getting to know more about the personalities of these magnificent beasts. Afterwards, join the mahout taking him/her to the ‘spa’ and help scrub and clean the elephant in the river.

Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate this great opportunity to get close to these incredible giants.

Experience the colonial architecture of the charming coastal city of Galle and learn its history, insights and importance with a legendary guide who will impart detailed knowledge about its colonial history and interesting back stories.

At the end of the day, enjoy sundown (during the evening tour) on the ramparts of the Fort before leaving its premises.

Experience life the northern way, and learn about its culture with an experienced local who has a vast knowledge about the history and the bygone days of Jaffna.

During the tour, witness some of the main highlights of the city, starting with the Jaffna Public Library, the Duraiappah Stadium and the Dutch Fort. Enjoy the beautiful views of the deep blue sea and delicious street food, while chatting with some of the locals and learning about their lifestyle.

When it comes to safaris, there are 2 types: Jeep safaris and Boat safaris.

With jeep safaris, guests get to enjoy travelling in a jeep modified for the terrain of the tropical forests of Sri Lanka and appreciate the wildlife in their natural habitat with a naturalist who will convey extensive knowledge about wildlife in detail. They also get a chance to capture 3 of the Big Five of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is well-known for its unique cuisine: from spicy curries, to sweetmeats, to street food; our local dishes are such a heady explosion of flavour and variety, that it’s no wonder there are so many Sri Lankan food lovers worldwide.

While enjoying this experience with us, listen to the history of Sri Lankan cuisine and which dishes are resultants of foreign influences.

Yoga is so much more than just physical exercise; it changes the way we think, feel, and relate to nature, other people, and consequently, the way we live. Balance is the key to everything and Yoga is about learning how to balance your life. What we do, say, feel and think all require awareness, and with this mindfulness, one can achieve great things. A lot has been written and said about yoga already: however, we think yoga can only be really understood by experiencing it. After all, insights come with practice, not the other way around.

Ever wondered why meditation retreats and monasteries are located in mountains or deep forests? Meditating in nature allows us to become more receptive to our natural environment. We stop taking nature for granted and start viewing it as alive and breathing, filled with mystery and wonder. Nature rekindles our exuberance and improves our state of mind. When in nature, we can learn tremendously because nature is a place where wisdom and perception come together. Meditating outdoors also activates our entire senses and elevates mindfulness, allowing us to be more awake and alert.

Oil massages are consistently used throughout the Ayurveda massage treatments. Its calm approach means that recipients not only achieve a state of relaxation during the massage, they also report an improvement in their sleeping patterns, a general sense of well-being and the absence of effects that everyday stress and strain has on our minds and bodies.

It would be our pleasure to arrange a professional Ayurveda therapist to visit and conduct massage sessions for guests at a pre-booked time. They will benefit tremendously from indulging themselves with a relaxing body massage or a soothing yoga session after an adventurous bush walk or trek.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience can be enjoyed only in Sri Lanka. An encounter with the indigenous Tribal people showcases their way of life, such as their hunting methods, weapons and rituals. They’ll also throw in a lesson on how to use the bow and arrow!

Sri Lanka is well-known worldwide for its long history of the tea trade. The island produces the best of this time-honoured beverage, and now here’s the chance to witness the production of tea from plucking to packaging!

After the welcome at the factory, there will be an initial introduction and briefing before we start the day’s programme. Visitors will gain insights as to how each of the products is processed to its final form and will be given a chance to participate in tea plucking, which is the most important part of the process. They will also be given a basic training on the techniques, as only specific buds are plucked for consumption.

After visiting the tea factories, get the inside information on the tasting process and also get a chance to taste some of the finest tea varieties.

Experience cities, villages and commercial trade areas while taking a walk around some of the well-known locations in Sri Lanka. Experience the cultural difference of each city/village and get to know some of its major aspects and a bit of history with an experienced and knowledgeable local guide.

Taste some street food while taking the tour, and see the beautiful architecture in some of the locations. Interact with the local community, have a chat with them to better understand their way of life and enjoy a local village lunch to get a better feel of the experience.

Sri Lanka is a small island with a lot of wonders and natural beauty, a culture that is an ancient and a friendly smile on the faces of its people, no matter where one goes. Getting around the country is quick and easy; there are a lot of options to pick, but to really take in the sights, sounds and everything else that this paradise island has to offer, cycling in Sri Lanka would be the best option and the experience of a lifetime.

In recent times, there has been a substantial increase in the concept of Agro Tourism. Sri Lanka’s complex paddy cultivation system (developed over the course of more than 2500 years), ancient irrigation tanks and the many tea and rubber plantations in the country are just some of the examples of its ability to cater to the niche market of agro tourists.

At Experiential Journeys, we can arrange diverse experiences ranging from milking cattle on a dairy farm, having a go at plucking tea leaves using the traditional ‘Bag-on-the-Head’ method, trying out rubber tapping under expert guidance or even working in the many picturesque paddy fields of Sri Lanka. Contact us for experiences that will stay with your guests for a lifetime.