Sri Lanka Private Tours with Driver

Udawalawe National Park You will be surrounded by herds of elephants once you reach Udawalawe National Park. The amazing jungle backdrop which this National Park provides will leave you totally mesmerized and will bring you much closer to nature.  This National Park was an attempt to protect the wild animals who were displaced because of the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir. It is one of the must-visit places in Sri Lanka.   Wildlife at Udawalawe National Park Keeping company to the herds of elephants, the main attraction of the park are the Water Buffalo, Wildboar, Spotted Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Samber, Black-naped hare, mongooses, bandicoots, foxes, s the endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Langers. Sighting a Leopard and other smaller cats like Fishing cat & Jungle cat would be a bonus. Elephants at Udawalawe National Park Udawalawe is undoubtedly the best place in Sri Lanka to see wild Asian Elephants throughout the year: t...

MIRISSA Spend your days, soaking in the sun on a hammock and whale-watching at the little village of Mirissa, one of the most appealing beach hideaways in Sri Lanka. The real world will be forgotten as soon as you enter this beachy paradise. Mirissa definitely has to be on your list of beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka for an amazing holiday. Not everyone is fond of the rush and crowd of the city. Many of us want to spend our holidays in peace and in some quiet places. So, if you too are one such person and you are in Sri Lanka, then you should definitely visit this beautiful village called Mirissa. 1. Hit Up The Beautiful Beach One of the best things to do in Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka, unsurprisingly, is hit the beach!Mirissa beach is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. It’s palm tree-lined with white sand, turquoise water and the perfect amount of waves. I’m not a huge fan of the pounding waves you sometimes get on the surf coast of...

 JAFFNA Jaffna is the northernmost city in the island of Sri Lanka. Home to the majority of the Tamil population, this area is still largely unmodernized and recuperating after the Civil War that raged for almost 30 years. Jaffna is full of beautifully ornamented Kovils (Hindu temples) as well as ancient Buddhist temples. The destruction of the war is still evident but visitors will see how the community is bouncing back and rebuilding, while not losing their Tamil identity. Visitors can get to Jaffna by train or car on a road trip. Keep reading to find the best things to see and do in Jaffna.    Kadurugoda Temple in Kandarodai There are also a few remaining ancient Buddhist temples in Jaffna, despite its Hindu majority. One of the most famous is Kadurugoda Temple in the Kadarodai region of Jaffna. It is believed that this temple dates back to the Anuradhapura Era. The complex has around 20 visible stupas that look like no other stupas in Sri Lanka. The...

GEM INDUSTRY IN SRI LANKA Sri Lanka is one of the largest gem producers of the world and has been known for its specialty gem stones for many centuries now. A gems tour of Sri Lanka will give you an in-depth analysis of the gem field – what kind of gems are available, how it’s made, best places to purchase from and so on. So here’s presenting you the best possible opportunity to get your hands on those lovely colorful semi-precious Ceylon stones that you’ve been eyeing! Ceylon is also famous for its blue sapphires. Gems are extracted and shaped on site, then exported to the greatest jewelers in the world. Our travel experts invite you to discover Sri Lanka’s rich culture and lush nature while learning about the gem field. From the mines to the jewelers, professionals will share their passion and knowledge with you. Learn how the raw stones are found and experience finding one at first-hand. Visit a gem mine and see what it is really like inside these mines, that ...

History of the temple Gangaramaya Temple is not only one of the most beautiful but also one of the most iconic Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It is more than a century since this temple was constructed; however even today, the temple doesn’t stop to surprise tourists and devotees and is therefore one of the best tourist places in Colombo. The Most Visited temple in the city, is   the Gangaramaya Temple which organizes Sri Lanka’s largest and the most colourful Vesak festival annually, has a history of 120 years. It was established in 1885 by Venerable Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera at a time when Buddhist and cultural resurgence were much needed as the country was under the colonial rule. The area that was once a swamp beside the Beira Lake, has now turned to be an iconic complex which consists of the temple, the assembly hall in the breathtaking lake and the vocational training institute. Earlier, devotees had to cross the Beira Lake on a boat in order t...

    Streets of Colombo  The street of Colombo! The most executive, hectic places in sri lanka filled with the ancient architectures! Pettah market or Manning Market is an open market in Pettah, Colombo. The Market is most famous for wholesale distribution out of Colombo. These chaotic streets are always crowded, noisy and packed with tuk tuks, wooden carts and street vendors. In these miniscule shops you will find everything you will ever need for ridiculous prices. And if you’re planning on going shopping here, do some research, as different streets specialise in different items. Best way to witness the market is by foot, since even if you manage to take your car in through the madness, parking will be impossible. Picking up the magnificent scent of culinary spices in Sri Lanka flea markets is what first blew my mind. It was a unique discovery that came quite unexpectedly because I did not plan to go to the market that day Offering anything f...

SRI LANKAS MOST PRECIOUS CEYLON TEA The best of Sri Lanka's tea gardens , found at an elevation of almost 2000 feet from the sea level are also surrounded by immensely beautiful scenic views and have been aptly named as the golden valley of tea. Situated in and around Nuwara Eliya, once the meeting point of tea planters in Sri Lanka , most of these large tea plantations have been attracting local and foreign visitors, who make the pilgrimage of tea to the Sri Lanka's Midlands in search of the source of the world's best tea . Although most of the tea plantations like Halpewatte, Labookelle and Hundunagoda situated in and around central Sri Lanka offer informal tea garden tours, tea tasting , introduction to tea production and various blends of Ceylon Tea , the crème de la crème of Ceylon tea experience is provided by Sri Lanka Tea Trails, Sri Lanka's first Relais & Chateaux resort and the world's only tea garden resort .

The Lake Gregory Lake Gregory, sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake AreaGregory Lake in Sri Lanka One of the   Historic Landmark in Nuwara Eliya In the heart of tea country, Gregory Lake offers a variety of outdoor activities, which make it extremely popular with both foreign tourists and locals. When you visit, you can boat, horseback ride around the like, or take a leisurely stroll along the area's 5 km (3.1 mi) path. You'll find several food vendors selling snacks here, so you can enjoy a picnic surrounded by lush scenery and cooled by a fresh mountain breeze. Using our custom trip planner, Nuwara Eliya attractions like Gregory Lake can form part of a personalized travel itinerary. Gregory Lake is a serene enviro...

The main capital city in Sri Lanka - COLOMBO 'the garden city of the East', Colombo has nevertheless emerged as a must-see stop in Sri Lanka. No longer just the sprawling city you have to endure on your way to the beaches, it has become a worthy destination in its own right and makes an excellent start – or finish – to your Sri Lankan adventures. Top sights in Colombo National Museum A large 9th-century stone Buddha greets you with an enigmatic smile as you enter Sri Lanka’s premier cultural institution, which gets better (in small increments) each year. In galleries dating back as far as 1877, you’ll encounter all manner of art, carvings and statuary from Sri Lanka’s ancient past, as well as swords, guns and other paraphernalia from the colonial period. There are 19th-century reproductions of English paintings of Sri Lanka and a collection of antique demon masks. Galle Face Green This long open space traditionally faced ...