Unique Nature Tours

Anaivilundawa - Wildlife Sanctuary and International RAMSAR Site

       Anaivilundawa, located only one hour from Ranweli, is a man made wetland constructed in the 12th Century AD and is located on the western migratory route of birds. This is a sanctuary of wetlands with prolific bird life in beautiful surroundings. The vegetation of the site is a forest of the low country dry zone, which is very scenic. In addition to birds, other interesting fauna which can be sighted here, such as:

• Mammals: mouse deer, hare, mongoose, squirrels, wild cats (such as civets), wild boar and fruit bats.
• Reptiles/amphibians: land monitors, water monitors, lizards, geckoes, skinks, and tortoises.

       There are over 100 species of birds in this site. However, of special interest are species (Spoonbills, Ibises, Darters, Harriers, species of Bee-eaters, and the Jungle Fowl, which is an endemic species - the national bird of Sri Lanka ) that are not found in Ranweli and its environs.

KEY FACTS:
1 ½ hrs drive one way. English speaking guide, air-conditioned car or mini van, approximately LKR.5500 per person, minimun 2 person including picnic breakfast.

Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve

       1 or 2 day tours to Sinharaja, Sri Lanka’s last significant undisturbed stretch of rainforest can be arranged on special request.

Special Archaeological Tours

Panduwasnuwara & Yapahuwa

       This 1-day tour will take you to Panduwasnuwara, one of the ancient Royal Capitals of Sri Lanka, which is only a one-hour drive from Ranweli. This impressive sprawling (50 acre), moated and walled 'sleeping city', some of it still unexcavated, was an expertly planned and well laid out metropolis with a stately palace, royal audience hall, store houses, granaries, monastic complexes, shrines, bath houses, toilets and ponds. Beautifully proportioned platforms, terraces, pavements and doorways enhance its architecture, handsome stone sculptures and carvings adorn it and rock inscriptions record its events and happenings.

       After your visit to Panduwasnuwara you will be taken to Yapahuwa, a citadel built on a huge rock boulder in the style of the 5th Century Sigiriya rock fortress. Well defended with double ramparts and moats, Yapahuwa holds many delights for sightseeing. These include the remains of the King’s Palace, royal audience hall and other stately structures, shrines and baths.

KEY FACTS:
1 ½ hrs drive one way. English speaking guide, air-conditioned car or mini van, approximately LKR.8500 per person, minimun 2 person.