Top Things to do in Matara
Things to do in Matara, Southern Province: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Matara, Sri Lanka including Kanneliya Rain Forest Tour, Breathtaking nature and rich history – 15 days tour with local private driver, PRIVATE Surf lesson for Beginners Couple, PRIVATE Surf Lesson for Beginners, Sri Lanka 5 Days sightseeing tour package - Private tour, Whales and Dolphins Watching Mirissa , Private Half Day Mahjong Lesson, Udawalawe from Bentota (2 Days), Udawalawe from Hikkaduwa (2 Days), Udawalawe National Park Safari from Weligama.
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1. Kanneliya Rain Forest Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit one of the world's 21 Biodiversity Hotspots at Kanneliya Rainforest. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO.The Kanneliya complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka. The Reserve today, is sans one of the most popular attractions.The forest reserve consists of a series of parallel hills and valleys ranging in elevation from 60m to 425m above sea level, and extending to an area of approximately 5306 hectares. It acts as a catchment for many rivers and streams; including Gin Ganga and Nilwala Ganga, that have their sources within the forest, and flow toward the west and the east of the forest respectively. The forest boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. You might see monkeys, snakes, chameleons, extensive birdlife and a vast range of tropical trees, plants and flowers and a beautiful waterfall...
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By F1129KUrebeccas
Our tour started with the pick up from our hotel at Galle fort. Roshan was so friendly and extremely informative. Had a wonderful day with new friends, enjoying the scenery and hiking the Rainforest. This should be in everyone's list when visiting Sri Lanka. Loved the added bonus of Tea factory visit. Guide Wigitha made the day amazing. Although no rain in the rainforest ,this day made the hike a bit less slippery, the flora, fauna and the waterfall -- all made a lovely day. One of our Dreams was to swim under the waterfall, and we got a chance to do it here. Transportation was comfortable and efficient, and the lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend this tour and also this tour company.
2. Breathtaking nature and rich history – 15 days tour with local private driver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a roundtrip with your private driver: You see the best spots for local wildlife and get to know more about culture, history and every-day life in Sri Lanka. You will discover spectacular landscape and wildlife. Let us show you wonderful places to relax. Take part in real rural life and visit the famous UNESCO sites in a special way: Climb Sigiriya at the most impressive moment of the day - in early morning, when it is not so crowded, the temperature is cool and the light wonderful. Visit the Dambulla cave temples with us, enjoy the magic of Kandian Temple-dance and be overwhelmed by observing elephants, leopards and bears at Yala Nationalpark. Enjoy the amazing beaches in the East and the South, have a Whale-watching-tour or go hiking, swimming and snorkeling. Taste our traditional food and enjoy srilankan hospitality! We pick you up at Colombo International Airport and at the end of our tour we take you to your booked hotel or to the airport. Come join with us!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 14 Overnights (clean double- or single-a/c-rooms, breakfast, free WiFi, friendly stuff, tasty food), All transport-costs (Fuel, highway-toll, parking-taxes, insurance), New private air-conditioned car (3 seats) or van for groups – pick-up and drop free of charge , Private driver guide (including driver-accommodation and meals)
Exclusions: Entrance tickets (Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Kandy Temple, Pidurangala, Dambulla, Safari etc.), Meals and drinks, Personal Expenses, Guide at historical sites – if you need, we assist in organizing
Reviewed By hannesg2020
In October 2019 we spent ten days in Sri Lanka with Danu, one of supuns drivers. We had some very special days and also many insights into the Sri Lankan culture. It was very easy to plan the trip together with supun. We just wrote a mail to supun and got a proposal with many different possibilities to do during our trip through Sri Lanka. Also they were very flexible with the tour planning, both in advance and during the trip. With Danu we had the chance to visit many local places, not only the tourist ones. This was very nice! We always had best dinner/lunch places (local ones). As we were very flexible on the tour, we could stay longer or shorter on the different sights. Price-Performance Ratio is very fair, i would always recommend Supun and Danu to all my friends. Over all: We had a very nice trip in Sri Lanka. We met very nice people and it was a very familiar time together with Danu. Thank you for the nice time Maya&Hannes
3. PRIVATE Surf lesson for Beginners Couple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ama’s Surf School Weligama Sri Lanka was originally founded to help all those surfers who felt they had plateaued or were struggling to progress. The enthusiast who loves being in the ocean but can’t work out how to take their surfing to the next level. While for some riding broken waves in the white water suits them, for most this is just the start of a longer surfing journey fuelled by the dream of gliding along the open face of waves trimming and turning in harmony with the ocean.
Inclusions: Rash Guard, Surf Board
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Reviewed By sachinthafernando
It was a wonderful experience learning surfing. We had a great time at at Ama surf school, it turned out to get on the surf the first time. The whole team is very friendly and experienced. Ama thanks for the support given by you. Ama surf school is one of the best places learn surfing. Highly recommended for surfing ❤
4. PRIVATE Surf Lesson for Beginners
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ama’s Surf School Weligama Sri Lanka was originally founded to help all those surfers who felt they had plateaued or were struggling to progress. The enthusiast who loves being in the ocean but can’t work out how to take their surfing to the next level. While for some riding broken waves in the white water suits them, for most this is just the start of a longer surfing journey fuelled by the dream of gliding along the open face of waves trimming and turning in harmony with the ocean.
Inclusions: Surf Board, Rash Guard
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Reviewed By sachinthafernando
It was a wonderful experience learning surfing. We had a great time at at Ama surf school, it turned out to get on the surf the first time. The whole team is very friendly and experienced. Ama thanks for the support given by you. Ama surf school is one of the best places learn surfing. Highly recommended for surfing ❤
5. Sri Lanka 5 Days sightseeing tour package - Private tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 15 reviews
Tour will be unique and private,Spend your holiday with us in Sri Lanka. Our team will be always with you.Sri Lanka is a beautiful island with different entertaining places. You can visit the historical dutch fortress in Galle ,the best asian beach Unawatuna ,A boat tour in Madu river seeing different islands in the river ,Elephants and different animals in udawalawa national park and waterfalls such as Rawana falls.Your all five days will be very interesting and entertaining with our private tour onl you and your team at the tour
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Airport or Hotel Pick up and Drop off , 4 Night accommodation , Private Safari tour at Udawalawe National Park, Private boat tour at Madu river, 5 Days private Tour
Exclusions: Flight tickets
Reviewed By F1129KUrebeccas
Our tour started with the pick up from our hotel at Galle fort. Roshan was so friendly and extremely informative. Had a wonderful day with new friends, enjoying the scenery and hiking the Rainforest. This should be in everyone's list when visiting Sri Lanka. Loved the added bonus of Tea factory visit. Guide Wigitha made the day amazing. Although no rain in the rainforest ,this day made the hike a bit less slippery, the flora, fauna and the waterfall -- all made a lovely day. One of our Dreams was to swim under the waterfall, and we got a chance to do it here. Transportation was comfortable and efficient, and the lunch was delicious. Would highly recommend this tour and also this tour company.
6. Whales and Dolphins Watching Mirissa
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
From your hotel, we continue our journey to Mirissa. Mirissa is the closest point to where blue whales are inhabited because it has appropriate environmental conditions to live these giants. Normally With in Season time Our clients witnessed five types of whales (blue whale,bryde's whale, sperm whale, killer whale & pilot whale ) & four kind of dolphins (spinner dolphin, bottle nose dolphin, stripped dolphin, Risso's dolphin) in mirissa. You can Also experience and watch Local fisherman’s are fishing at sea in unique way called Stilt Fishing at mirissa. At this trip, you got the chance to see and explore Galle city fort and galle city’s Buddhist monuments and temples as well. After seeing all that, you are drive towards the meetiyagoda moonstone and gem mining site to have a complete travelling experience which we give to enthrall you………….!!!!!! Start time - 04.30 am Whales and dolphins watching ticket price (01 person 50$)
Inclusions: Local taxes, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Water Bottles, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By ameeshas2020
This was a superb experience to spend the holiday with Sudu hansa boat saffari .Main thing is they have a excellent & friendly customer service.And also no words to explain that amazing experience.thank u soo much Sudu Hansa... for wich u gave safe our lives and ur support.thank u again and highly recommend your saffari service & hope to visit again soon.????????
7. Private Half Day Mahjong Lesson
Learn to play mahjong in the country where the popular game started during this private lesson. A favorite pastime in Chengdu, mahjong is an important social activity for all ages. With an instructor-guide, you'll visit a local teahouse to learn the rules of the game. After practicing, you can try playing a round with some Chengdu locals at the teahouse. Choose either a morning or afternoon lesson to suit your schedule. Includes one cup of tea.
Inclusions: Private English-speaking guide, One cup of tea, Mahjong rental fee, Hotel pick up, Taxi or metro fare from your hotel to the tea house
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks (unless specified), Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By Riccinni
Worley was a great guide who took us to at least four major tourist attractions in Chengdu in four hours from pickup to our hotel at the W and back. She is very knowledgeable including history of religions, architecture, and is a big panda fan. The tour was not the typical bike ride we are used to where we stayed on bikes the majority of the time. We took the metro and walked around the places we visited on this tour and probably traveled on bike for about 10 km. It was a wonderful introduction of the city that allowed us to see Wenshu Monastery, Kuanzhai Alley, People’s Park, and Qingyang Palace. We were pressed on time otherwise Worley would’ve spent more time in the locations. Thank you, Worley, for the great tour!
8. Udawalawe from Bentota (2 Days)
(SKU: LK10012100) Coast to Wilderness is a short, single-night, two-day tour that takes you from your hotel in Bentota, to the untouched wilderness of Udawalawe National Park. Experience two half-day safaris, one during the day, and one in the evening. Udawalawe National Park is known for its many herds of wild elephants that congregate and gather in the masses to bask around the many cool springs and natural lakes the park consists of. Catch a glimpse of other animal species such as Water Buffalo, Wild boar, Spotted Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Samber, Black-naped hare, mongooses, bandicoots, foxes, and the endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Langers.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls., Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide., All prevailing taxes and service charges., 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation and Meals., Entrance fees to the respective sites., Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation., Expenses of personal nature., Visa and Related Expenses., Tips & Portages.
Reviewed By amit v
Booking through lakpura tours was a good decision for us, the company manages proper & well organised tours, with well trained staff, our driver was very polite, knowledgeable, informative and attentive at all times, I highly recommend to book with them
9. Udawalawe from Hikkaduwa (2 Days)
(SKU: LK10014900) Coast to Wilderness is a short, single-night, two-day tour that takes you from your hotel in Hikkaduwa, to the untouched wilderness of Udawalawe National Park. Experience two half-day safaris, one during the day, and one in the evening. Udawalawe National Park is known for its many herds of wild elephants that congregate and gather in the masses to bask around the many cool springs and natural lakes the park consists of. Catch a glimpse of other animal species such as Water Buffalo, Wild boar, Spotted Deer, Sambur Deer, Jackal, Samber, Black-naped hare, mongooses, bandicoots, foxes, and the endemic Toque Macaque and Gray Langers.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls., Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide., All prevailing taxes and service charges., 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day.
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation and Meals., Entrance fees to the respective sites., Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation., Expenses of personal nature., Visa and Related Expenses., Tips & Portages.
Reviewed By Destination816887
Everything worked as promised: on time, nice people and a LOT of beautiful Elephants! We can absolutely recommend this tour.
10. Udawalawe National Park Safari from Weligama
(SKU:LK60300200) Udawalawe National Park, the sixth largest animal sanctuary of Sri Lanka, is located 112 miles (180 km) from Colombo in south-central sector of the island. The park is situated just south of the Central Highlands, of which escarpment brings about an enrapturing backdrop. Udawalawe National Park established in the year 1972 with the objective of protecting the catchment area of Udawalawe reservoir, which provides water for agriculture and hydro-power generation spreads over an area 30,821 resembling an African game park.
Inclusions: Hotel pick and drop off, Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle, Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur, 1 Jeep Safari in Udawalawe National Park, All Taxes & Service Charges
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to Udawalawe National Park., Food and drinks., Gratuities (Optional).
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