SRI LANKA FARM TOUR
March 13 - 22, 2027 *10 Days
March 13 - 22, 2027
10 Days
Tour Status - Available
Join us for this “Small Group Departure” visiting Sir Lanka. Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) has been an agricultural country since time immemorial. The chief occupation of then Sri Lanka was agriculture, and land use in ancient Sri Lanka had been mainly agricultural. People grew their own food and there was hardly any foreign agricultural food trade. The earliest agricultural settlements were in the river valleys in the northern and south-eastern plains and the main crop cultivation was paddy under rain-fed conditions. One of the main features of the civilization in ancient Sri Lanka was the development of irrigation technology. Thousands of small irrigation tanks of varying sizes and shapes, particularly in the Dry Zone provided water for paddy cultivation. Paddy was cultivated only in one season and during the dry season, the lands were left fallow.
Sri Lanka's most famous spice export is cinnamon. Along with other amazing fruits and vegetables, Sri Lanka is a must visit…..
Not Included:
Airport taxes
Flight upgrades. (ask for details)
Meals other than stated
Travel Insurance - Select Holidays recommends that all of our clients purchase vacation protection insurance
Gratuities/ tips
Drinks other than stated
Personal items
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Tour Highlights
Accommodations
Meals as indicated
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.Private coach transportation with driver
Local guide with agricultural knowledge in Mauritius
Technical & touristic visits as stated, subject to local conditions at the time of travel (weather, crops etc.)
Day 01 & 02: Mar 13 & 14, 2027: FLYING/ARRIVE TO SRI LANKA {IFM]
The tour begins with a flight from Canada/USA into Sri Lanka. This would be a overnight flight. Welcome to Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean! In keeping with Sri Lankan tradition, a warm “Ayubowan!” (Traditional Sri Lankan greeting wishing long life). Transfer to airport hotel.
Day 03: Mar 15, 2027: Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka [B/D]
A free morning to relax. Then travel to Anuradhapura. Enroute visit a Coconut Cultivation as well as a cashew nut & pineapple farm. Activities include cultivation, coconut plucking, husking, toddy tapping, coir making etc. Mix cropping with cashew nut, pinnapples and other exotic fruits. Check into the hotel and time to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Day 04: Mar 16, 2027: Anuradhapura – Dambulla, Sri Lanka [B/L/D]
Following breakfast after breakfast you will proceed to Dambulla. Visit to Wevu gam (Tank Villages). This traditional ancient tank systems, is mainly on irrigated paddy cultivations and other seasonal vegetables and crops. Explore the traditional ecofriendly sustainable land use and the cascade landscape utilization development system, which is called Ellangawa system. Explore agricultural equipment, agro-machineries, traditional tools used for agriculture. Overnight in the Amaya Lake region.
Day 05: Mar 17, 2027: Dambulla – Kandy, Sri Lanka [B/L/D]
After breakfast you will proceed to Kandy. On our way we visit Dambulla Cave Temple. The Dambulla cave temple is part of the Golden Triangle of Sri Lanka and is encrusted into a magnificently large rock. It sits more than 160m above the surrounding land and spans for more than 1.5 km around the base. Also known as the “Golden Temple” it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. This ancient complex was initially established in 3rd Century BC and is truly a wonder as it is the largest and best preserved cave temples in Sri Lanka. The cave temples are home to numerous religious and cultural paintings and sculptures. Also visit the Matale spice garden. Arriving Kandy with time to visit the Kandyan Home Garden Systems, it is a ecofriendly agricultural practice. This garden includes spice, perennial fruits, food trees, commercial trees, timber species, medicinal plants and more. Overnight at Hotel Amaya Hills Kandy.
Day 06: Mar 18, 2027: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka [B/D]
Visits to Agricultural genetic resource center at Gannoruwa, which includes vegetable and fruit crops exploration. Explore the tea cultivations of Sri Lanka. Continue to Nuwara Eliya, the ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka. Set against beautiful backdrops of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea plantations. Also area is also known as the ‘City of Lights', the favourite hill station of the British who tried to re-create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English town. During tour of Nuwara Eliya, visit the Race course, Hill Club Hotel, Gregory Lake and Sita Amman Kovil. Overnight at hotel Araliya Green Hills
Day 07: Mar 19, 2027: Nuwara Eliya – Ella, Sri Lanka [B/L/D]
In the morning proceed to Ella. Visits to Up Country Vegetable Farming Village, explore Uva home gardens and Analog forestry exploration at Welimada and Bandarawela. Spend the balance of the day at leisure OR take in one of the following option visits.
Optional Visits - Nine Arch Bridge & Ravana Falls OR Little Adams Peak.
~ Nine Arches Bridge & Ravana Falls. You can observe the waterfall from the main road as well, however, the beauty of the 30-foot-high waterfall lies when viewed from close quarters Ravana Falls - Sri Lanka has its roots connected to the times of the famous eastern epic, Ramayana and it has been named after the brawny daemon ruler of Lanka, Ravana. It is said that after kidnapping Sita, Ravana had hidden her at the caves behind this waterfall when Shri Rama was drawing close to Lanka with his army to rescue her. The cave came to be known as Ravana Ella Cave. The place was then a thick afforested region during wilderness. Rama’s queen is believed to have wandered around here while she was confined. She also bathed in a pool that accumulated its eddying water from these Ravana Falls.
~ Little Adam’s Peak – The path up the hill begins next to resort & spa, and winds its way through lush green tea plantations in the beginning. Recording a height of 1141 meters, the hike is easy and not challenging. Absolutely worth the climb if you are seeking a fantastic view and wish to gain a good impression of the landscape around Ella.
Overnight at Hotel Morning Dew Ella
Day 08: Mar 20, 2027: Ella – Udawalawe, Sri Lanka [B/L/D]
Visits a Banana, Papaya and lowland dry zone vegetables cultivations, as well as a community seed saving projects. Sugarcane cultivations is also large in this region. Enjoy an afternoon safari to the stunning Udawalawe National Park, to sight dry zone birds and elephants. Udawalawe presents you an excellent experience on the tour with elephants and fantastic birding. In a visit to Udawalawe National Park close to 50-60 Elephants can be seen and the Nursery Herd which comprise of many baby Elephants is one of the key attractions. Overnight at Hotel Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort.
Day 09: Mar 21, 2027: Udawalawe – Colombo, Sri Lanka / Depart Sri Lanka [B/L/IFM]
Visit a cinnamon cultivations and productions center as well as a rubber plantation visit, brofre traveling abck to Colombo City. Visit to Colombo City, the trade and commercial capital, that has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient. Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the culturals, religions and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of color. This evening transfer to the international airport for your overnight flight back to North America.
Day 10: Mar 22, 2027: End of Tour [IFM]
Arrive back into North America early this morning.
Per person, double from: $TBA CAD
Plus Air/Gov't Taxes of $TBA CAD per person
Single Occupancy - add $TBA
INITIAL DEPOSIT - $4,000.00 per person at time of booking
Second Payment of $4,000.00 is due prior to September 15, 2026
FINAL PAYMENT per person is due before November 06, 2026
