Royal Colombo Golf

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Your host has lived in Sri Lanka for 20 years and is a top senior golfer in the city Join him for a round of golf on his turf Benefit from course knowledge, clubhouse access and green space in central Colombo Includes: Host, green and caddy fees Times: 8:00am or 2:00pm for 4 hours […]

Essence of Tea

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Learn about the tea production, packaging and distribution processes Understand the subtle art and science behind blending, brewing and tasting tea Learn about tea technology and value addition for local and export markets Includes: Tea tasting, factory visit Times: Morning/Evening (1.5 hours) Children: Advised to be cautious due to open machinery Wear/bring: Light and comfortable clothing

Cooking by Color

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Learn simple techniques to repeat at home Create curries, sambols and salads that are a fusion of Malay, Sinhalese and Tamil Enjoy the lunch you prepared together on the veranda Includes: Class, all refreshments, lunch Times: 10.00am – 2.00pm Children: Not suitable for small children Wear/bring: Light, cool clothing

Colonial Colombo

COLONIAL COLOMBO HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Tour Colombo in a vintage car with an expert historian Driven by your own chauffeur, admire the city’s impressive colonial architecture Appreciate the impressive influence of Portuguese, Dutch and British settlers Includes: Host, chauffeur, car, refreshments Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Children: 12yrs +, not families (2 seats). Wear/bring: Dress the part

Colombo Street Food

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Great for adventurous travelers who want to discover Colombo’s authentic street food Explore a variety of dishes, snacks and drinks influenced by different cultures Complete your journey with a satisfying plate of Kottu at famous Galle Face Green Includes: Host, water Times: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (2.5 hrs) Children: 16+ years Wear/bring: Conservative dress

Colombo History

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Walk the streets with a local advocate of the often overlooked city Mingle with local life on Pettah’s streets, passing buildings steeped in history Witness the changing face of Colombo from the past, present and to its future Includes: Guide and water Times: 8:30am and 4:00pm for 2 hours Children: Welcome Wear/bring: Light clothes & walking […]

COLOMBO CULTURE

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Walk vibrant streets fringed by flower garlands and fruit sellers Visit an array of religious buildings illustrating Colombo’s diverse culture Roam the lively streets of Pettah, passing echoes of a colonial past Includes: Host, sarongs, socks, water Times: 2.5 – 3 hrs, 8am or 4.30pm Children: 12+ years Wear/bring: Conservative dress/flip flops

BAWA IN COLOMBO

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES An insight into the life and work of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished architect Visit a small collection of his achievements including his own house, Number 11 Includes: Host, drink (Gallery Cafe) Times: Approx. 2 – 2.5 hrs. 10am, 2pm, 3.30pm Children: Older kids, tour can be tailored Wear/bring: Light, cool clothing, camera

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Spend time with a globally exhibited artist in her wonderful studio and gallery-home Wander around her refined, yet creative spaces and enclosed garden See the evolution of her art from alumna of Central St Martin’s College to Sotheby’s Includes: Refreshments Times: 5:00pm, 1.5 hours Children: 12+ years Wear/bring: An open mind

TALE OF TOBACCO

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Take a guided tour around a state-of-the-art cigar factory Understand the delicate processes that tobacco leaves undergo to become cigars Observe local staff working for one of Sri Lanka’s top companies Includes: Private tour of factory Times: 1.5 to 2 hrs, 1 hour from Colombo Children: Some may not follow Wear/bring: Light, cool clothing

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