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Trincomalee to Sigiriya : Rural Village Tour & Elephant Safari

By Whales and Dolphins Watching Tours Trincomalee
Free cancellation available
Price is $190 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the real Sri Lanka on this private full-day tour from Trincomalee, combining authentic culture and wildlife in one unforgettable adventure. Visit a traditional village near Sigiriya, untouched by mass tourism. Ride a bullock cart, canoe across a serene lake, visit a local home, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked Sri Lankan meal. Optional visits include a gem museum, Ayurvedic herbal garden, and silk workshop with saree try-on. In the afternoon, enjoy a thrilling 4x4 jeep safari in Minneriya, Kaudulla, or Hurulu Eco Park—chosen based on seasonal elephant movement. This tour is immersive, customizable, and perfect for travelers seeking true local experiences, warm hospitality, and stunning wildlife. Small group or private options available. Create unforgettable memories while exploring the heart of Sri Lanka.

Activity location

  • Pelwehera
    • Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Trinco Bay Dive Center , PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
    • 13000, Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

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Trincomalee to Sigiriya : Rural Village Tour & Elephant Safari
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$150.00 x 1 Adult$150.00
Paid at activity$40.00
Total
Price is $190.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private jeep elephant safari with expert guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided village tour with bullock cart, canoe, tuk tuk or tractor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional visits to gem shop, Ayurvedic herbal garden, and silk factory
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip transportation from Trincomalee (A/C vehicle)
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    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local hosts
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Sri Lankan lunch with herbal drink
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to a local home with cooking demonstration
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance & Service Fee to the National Park. (Sri Lankan Rupees 13,000/ - Per Person)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Pelwehera
  • 2h
Travelers will explore the peaceful village of Pelwehera with a scenic bullock cart ride, a canoe ride across a small lake, and a tuk tuk or tractor ride through rural landscapes. At a local home, guests will join a short cooking demonstration and learn how to prepare Sri Lankan rice and curry using traditional clay pots over a wood-fired stove. This stop offers a truly authentic and cultural village experience.
Minneriya National Park
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
n the afternoon, travelers will embark on a private jeep safari in one of Sri Lanka’s top national parks (chosen based on seasonal elephant movement “Hurulu Eco Park” or “Minneriya National Park” or “Kaudulla National Park”). Guided by a local wildlife expert, they will see wild elephants, deer, peacocks, monkeys, crocodiles, and exotic bird species in their natural habitat.

Location

Activity location

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    Pelwehera
    • Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Trinco Bay Dive Center , PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
    • 13000, Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

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