A half-day jeep safari can change your whole day. This one runs in the Minneriya/Hurulu protected wildlife area from Sigiriya, with a private ride in a chauffeured jeep and a game driver who keeps the hunt focused. I especially like…
A wood stove and fresh herbs beat any cookbook class. In Sigiriya, you step into the home of Kumara & family to cook a traditional Sri Lankan meal from ingredients to the final plate. The whole setup is organic, with…
Cooking in Sigiriya is way more fun than it sounds. At Sajee’s Place Cooking Class, you get a real, hands-on Sri Lankan rice and curry session with Sajee and his wife Suzy. You’ll cook right alongside them, not just watch…
Early darkness, big views. A Pidurangala Rock sunrise or sunset hike is a fast way to see Sigiriya from a totally different angle, and I like that the guide helps you get there early so you miss most of the…
Spice lessons in the middle of Sigiriya are a treat. In Sajee’s Place Cooking Class, Sajeeva and Suzy guide you through Sri Lankan rice-and-curry cooking methods, with time to learn what spices do and why they matter. I especially like…
Elephants plus a private jeep in Sri Lanka is a hard combo to beat. This safari is built around seeing big elephant herds (often at Minneriya) while your driver chooses the best park for the day’s conditions. I like the…
Elephants roll in fast at Minneriya. This 4-hour jeep safari from Sigiriya, run by Shan Jeep Safari & Tour, is designed for hundreds of wild elephants and smooth guided spotting with an English-speaking driver. I love how the driver/guide style…
Elephants do not schedule themselves, and that’s the fun here. This private jeep safari focuses on Sri Lanka’s elephant hotspots, with a driver who times your stops around what the animals are actually doing. If you go in the dry…
Cooking in Sigiriya’s garden is a fast way to learn. You’ll spend time in Kumara & family’s organic home setup, then cook and eat a multi-dish Sri Lankan meal with herbal tea and lots of spice know-how. Two things I…