RESERVE
Experiences & Excursions
Exciting Local Excursions

Explore, Experience & Discover the Heart of Sri Lanka

Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka with our curated excursions, from breathtaking waterfalls and ancient temples to rich cultural experiences and thrilling wildlife safaris.

 

Please email reservations@aarunyaresort.com for more information and reservations

Sunrise over Adams Peak

An overnight excursion to witness and experience the amazing sunrise over the holy mountain, Adams Peak. Depart from the hotel at 9PM for an overnight climbing adventure and return the following day.

18 Bends & Veddhas of Mahiyanganaya

This day journey takes you through the most scenic of drives and Sri Lankas famous Daha Ata Wanguwa, meaning 18 bends.

Temples of the Last Dynasty

A journey through time to visit some of the most important places of worship of the Kandyan era, commissioned and built by the last kings of Sri Lankas final Kingdom.

Arts & Culture

An afternoon excursion to the Galgamuwa Craft Villa, followed by a visit to a mask factory. End the tour by watching a cultural show in Kandy City, highlighting the various forms of traditional Sri Lankan dance.

Peaks & Valleys

The Knuckles Conservation Range is a UNESCO world heritage site and is a collection of peaks across the central region of the country. The drive to the summit, goes along the Rangala road, which is a scenic route by itself, and the climb takes you through shrub jungle terrain, hiking past 6 waterfalls. The region is also unique as it is the intersection of the dry zone and the wet zone, and thus creates an amazing blend of misty and clear skies. The steeply shelving mountain terrain reaches 1863 m at the summit of the main Knuckles peak itself and includes rare dwarf cloud forest.

Tee Off at Victoria Golf Course

Victoria Golf Club, Sri Lanka’s most scenic golf course is an award-winning Donald Steel designed masterpiece sprawled amongst the hills and bordering the Victoria Reservoir. The course offers the most picturesque scenery and breath-taking views of nature and the 73 Par, 6933-yard championship 18-hole golf course is maintained to international standards.

Into the Wild

A fun adventure to the Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park to witness the majestic elephants in their natural habitat. This day excursion includes 3 hour safari by jeep, air-conditioned transport, & entrance fees to the park.

Chasing Waterfalls

Enjoy a half-day excursion to visit the renowned Hunas Falls waterfall, where you can take a refreshing swim. Alternatively, you can explore the stunning Bambarakiri Ella Waterfall, where swimming is not allowed, and visit the historic Aluvihare Rock Temple. 

Land of the Kings

An excursion taking you back in time to the glory days of Sri Lanka and its Kings. Explore the magnificent Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built by the rebel king Kassapa in 5th Century AD, and ride a bicycle through the 10th Century AD medieval city of Polonnaruwa, home to the best-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lanka.

The Romance of Kandy

A half day tour of the World Heritage City of Kandy, with stops at the Holy Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, Bahirawakanda Mountain, and shopping.

Taste of Ceylon Tea

A tasty and refreshing excursion to a tea factory. See the entire process of the making of Sri Lanka’s Finest Tea, from leaf to cup.