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A person sitting on a rock by a waterfall in a natural setting. 1
A waterfall surrounded by dense green forest. 2
Two people sitting on the floor, one wearing a patterned skirt and the other in a floral skirt, with woven baskets and a wall in the background. 3
An elderly person teaching pottery to a younger individual. 4
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By Beyond Escapes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$140 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Sri Lanka's hill country
    • Visit the Kaluwa Wetuna and Ratna Ella waterfalls and take a dip
    • Walk through lush paddy fields and observe traditional farming
    • Try your hand at pottery making and learn to prepare pan paduru
    • Enjoy a home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch with a local family

Activity location

    • Mahiyanganaya
    • Mahiyanganaya, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mahiyanganaya
    • Mahiyanganaya, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Kaluwa Wetuna Waterfall
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Ratna Ella Waterfall
  • Inclusions
    Village tour
  • Inclusions
    Sri Lankan lunch with a local family
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Mahiyanganaya. Meet your friendly local guide and start your adventure through the scenic hill country.

    Travel to the serene Kaluwa Wetuna Waterfall, a hidden gem surrounded by lush greenery. Take in the peaceful atmosphere, listen to the cascading waters, and capture memorable photographs. Depending on conditions, enjoy a refreshing dip in the natural pools.

    Continue to Ratna Ella, another picturesque waterfall famous for its crystal-clear waters and jungle setting. Take a short trek through the forest to reach the falls and enjoy the stunning views.

    Next, walk through lush paddy fields, observe farmers practising age-old cultivation techniques, and take part in hands-on pottery making. Learn the art of pan paduru preparation, a local snack cooked over a clay stove. Experience authentic village customs, interact with the locals, and gain a deeper understanding of their daily lifestyle, traditions, and heritage.

    End your cultural immersion with a home-cooked Sri Lankan lunch prepared by a local family. After lunch, relax on the scenic drive back to your hotel in Mahiyanganaya, concluding your waterfall and village adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mahiyanganaya
    • Mahiyanganaya, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mahiyanganaya
    • Mahiyanganaya, Uva Province, Sri Lanka