Sri Lanka · EAST COAST TOURS
An island this dense eats a fortnight without trying. These 6 east coast tours are the ones that repay a whole day rather than half a morning, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
Review of the Pottuvil Lagoon Eco Tour in Arugam Bay, with crocodiles, elephants, birds, mangroves, tuk tuk transport, and practical tips.
“Rishi was a kind guide. The tour was beautifull and we saw a gigantic crocodile.”
Explore Pottuvil Lagoon by quiet paddle boat, spotting mangroves, birds, crocodiles and elephants from Arugam Bay.
“We had a very nice lagoon tour. It was peacefully and there where some elephants we saw. Shiham was a great and funny guide”
Review of Kumana National Park’s private six-hour safari from Arugam Bay, with wildlife tips, timing, value, comfort, and booking advice.
“Friendly guide who stopped the 4WD in a great place on the way to the park to watch the sunrise. Great start to the day. He also had a great eye for spotting wildlife / birds and was able to tell us some background on everything we saw. Everything from water buffalo, through wild pigs, lizards, crocodiles, elephants to mongeese. Even the very rare leopard - which sat next to the 4WD for an hour listening to us whispering. What a day. Thank you Rishi. if I can I'll be back.”
Explore Polonnaruwa with a private guide, ancient temples, royal ruins, Gal Vihara, rice and curry, and sunset by Parakrama Samudraya.
“Tharindu showed us around the incredible Polonnaruwa ruins and was an outstanding guide. His knowledge of the history and stories behind each site made the visit so much more special, and he was able to answer all of our questions Read more”
Review the Arugam Bay lagoon boat safari, with wildlife, safety rules, family details, pricing, itinerary, and practical booking advice.
Cook Sri Lankan dishes with a professional chef in Arugam Bay, enjoy beer and your meal, and learn how spices shape local cuisine.
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
