The Matara Fort, the Local Market, the Galle Fort, the Dondra Light House, a Tea Plantation and much more.
We can help you organize these trips.
Matara Town Sight Seeing
Matara Town
Star Fort: the date of construction, 1765, is embossed over the main gate with the company insignia of the Dutch era. A small museum with antics and photos of Matara is to be visited as well.
Matara Fort
Built in 1560 by the Portuguese, it is located on the land tongues between the green lagoon and the ocean. It house the local administration activity.
The Local Market
Every Wednesdays and Sundays. Exotic fruits, vegetables, fish stall…Enjoy the colors and the flavours. Matara seems at first sight ordinary city, but if you take time you will discover a charming life style.
Dondra Light House
Impressive Dondra Light House
Just 7 kilometers away from hotel, discover the majectic and historical Dondra light house. It marks the last landfall before Antarctica.
You may also visit the Dondra buddhist and Hindu temple at the same time as well as Weherahena temple with a 34 meter sitting Buddha.
We can arrange half day visit with tuk tuk.
Virgin White Tea Plantation
Not To Miss
Discover the magic of a Tea plantation. The visitors are given individual attention and taken around Handunugoda Tea Estate by experienced guides. Free entrance. Taste different tea and do your shopping.
A unique place for white tea with international reputation (Supplier of Mariage Frères).
Gems and Precious Stones
South Lanka Gems
Free Museum and Jewellery factory where you can see gems cutting lapidary on precious stones. Amazing sapphire pieces in showroom.
We can arrange a half day tour by tuk tuk (4 hours) for Both places : Lkr 2.000 for 2.
Mulkirigala Rock Temple
Mulkirigala Rock Temple
Nestled in a rain forest on a rocky peek, discover several old sleeping buddhas (12 meters) and old cave paintings. Also called mini Sigiriya as you have to climb (a little) !! Visit from the hotel is a 5 hours tour. From 1 to 8 persons for Lkr 8.000 by Van. Entrance fees not included, but it’s usely free.
Galle Fort, A Must Visit
Galle Fort
Considered the best preserved fort in South Asia. With 14 massive bastions, a grid system of streets, original Dutch bungalows, nice architecture, Galle is worth a day visit and is a must do. You can also shop and dine there.
