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…