Yesterday we booked a tour with Rathnayaka and is has been one of our most authentic tours taken after traveling to multiple Asian countries.
As it’s a private tour, he gives you many options to tailor it based of your own preferences.
On the way, he proposed multiple stops such as a spice garden, Dambulla Cave Temple, wood carving shop, and many more before visiting Sigiriya.
Our highlight of the day was visiting a traditional Sri Lankan village, which just opened to tourists at the end of January 2024. It was also the tour guide’s first time visiting this town and I have to say I am incredibly happy about the experience.
In contrast to some of the other “traditional” villages in the area, this one shows everyday life.
We were invited in the house where the mom had prepared an afternoon tea, followed by a swim in beautiful lake, walk around the rice fields and later on a full Sri Lankan meal.
Thankful for the Sri Lankan family who welcomed us into their home.
An experience that we will never forget.
Thanks Rathnayaka for arranging this!