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What to do and see in Kalpitiya, North Western Province: The Best Tours
Kalpitiya (Sinhalese: කල්පිටිය, translit. Kalpiṭiya, Tamil: கற்பிட்டி, translit. Kaṟpiṭṭi) is located in Puttalam district, North Western province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its serene beauty. It consists of 14 islands. It has a total area of 16.73 km. The people of Kalpitiya are mostly fishermen. It is now developing as an attractive tourist destination.
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1. Galle Day Tour From Bentota
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Today’s town has grown greatly and spreads into the surroundings but the Fort is the slow beating heart of Galle‘s history. The walled city has stood since the early sixteenth century, through the Colonial periods of the Portuguese, Dutch and British and in our present times is proclaimed as an Archaeological Reserve and has been identified as a living World Heritage Site. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick Up To Drop Off At Airport/Hotel , English Speaking Chauffeur Guide , Bottled Water , Parking Tolls & Fuel, Portage & Service Charge
Exclusions: Lunch throughout the Tour , Expenses of a Personal Nature , Snacks, Telephone Calls, Laundry, Beverages Etc. , All the Entrance Tickets at the Mentioned Sites
Reviewed By mhedd1988
Great service - incredibly flexible and made you feel safe and secure during these trying times We originally reached out to Arun to help plan a 12 day custom itinerary - he was super responsive and accomodating but also suggested new ideas I didn’t think of or pushed back if my list of items was too much for short period. Unfortunately, due to the rise in cases, we need to cut our trip last minute. He really helped take care of us when we went from a 12 day to 4 day including scheduling pcr tests, scrambling to find a safe and secure hotel and even coming into the office on Sunday to sort it out as we didn’t have WiFi at camp Ravi, our guide/driver is very personable and loves to share his love for Sri Lanka with you. Open to all questions about life, culture and history - he made an otherwise boring 2 hour transfer feel like part of our trip! He also was super accommodating with our changing plans as we were hesitant to do some items with the rapidly changing COVID situation. He went above and beyond to answe our questions, and schedule a Buddhist lecture and meditation session Thank you both for taking care of us these last few days ! Highly recommend!
2. Sunrise dolphin watching experience and Bar Reef snorkelling – Kalpitiya
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Kalpitiya is perfect for dolphin and whale watching, as you do not have to head out too deep into the Ocean: the continental shelf is much closer than reported in admiralty charts, so much so, the shelf actually runs near and alongside the shoreline. This translates into being able to see many species of marine life - in just a short boat ride away from the shore. You will be led by trained English-speaking guides, who will brief you on everything you wish to know about the dolphins/whales you encounter. Watching dolphins leap, swimming alongside you and under your boat - is truly an unforgettable experience. The sea will not be as rough during this period as it is during the monsoon season and it will be easier to spot dolphins given good visibility.
Inclusions: Boat Fees, Entrance fees, Life jackets, Bottled water
Exclusions: Optional activity costs, Tips for the staff
Reviewed By 86pradeep
we went today madolduwa small iland around with boat . That's superb experience ., boat travel and jungle work out its a super ...
3. Sri Lanka 5 Days sightseeing tour package - Private tour
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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.
4. Tour in Sri Lanka 12days/11nights by Aaliya Tours
One of the many reasons as to why people visit Sri Lanka is because of its very diverse wildlife. From flora to fauna, a lot of species are only endemic to Sri Lanka. A lot of people, even the locals come to nature reserves and forests to get a glimpse of rare creatures for maybe once in their whole lifetime. Allot of nature reserves and sanctuaries are in Sri Lanka in order to protect the wildlife from human interests that might harm the animals including poaching. Visitors are allowed in to these reserves where you can take safari trips with a trained guide provided by the reserves themselves.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees, Private transportation
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Reviewed By D1154NYmiker
Lovely day out. My driver, Adhil, was great. I was keen to leave earlier than the scheduled 8am start (to beat the traffic), and to go to Sigirya first (so we weren’t walking up during the hot part of the day). This was no problem for Adhil, and he was promptly waiting outside my Guest House at 7am. His historic information about the sites also saved me the cost of hiring a guide.
5. 07 Days Tour Per Day Package [Tour Plan 02]
Being able to enjoy great entertainment And Traveling differently.We believe it will be a good experience for you...
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Free Water Bottles, Comfortable Vehicle, Experience Driver, All High Way Tolls, 1 Person 1 Million Passanger Insurance Cover
Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Use of Segway, Use of Trikke, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Use of bicycle, Food , Beverage And Liquor, Entrance Tickets, Personal Expenses, Landry, Driver Tips, Restroom on board, All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By katiebong
Dilshan is very helpful and response quickly to my inquiries. He makes sure that my departing time is correct before proceeding with the bookings. I took up the transport package from Mirissa to Colombo International airport. He is also a super friendly and approachable person. Will definitely recommend his service!
6. 10 Days beach Round Tour at ARUGAM BAY
Air Port - Hikkaduwa - Arugambay -Pasikuda- Nilaveli- Habarana - Sigiriya- Dambulla - Kalpitiya - Negombo - Air Port
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch
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Reviewed By Charlie_Tomlinson
My partner and I had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka, and were able to see much more of the country than we had expected, as everything was made so easy and convenient for us by the drivers at Visit So Sri Lanka. We met Duminda by chance in Colombo, on the second day of our holiday - at which stage we were unsure on the best way to get around the country. We had a surfboard and had read conflicting reviews about the trains - how busy they were and difficult to book etc. We didn't want to risk losing days of our holiday by missing trains or not being able to fit our big backpacks and board on. Having a driver was perfect, so easy. We learned valuable information about the culture and places from our driver, and visited places that we hadn't stumbled across whilst researching prior to our trip. We took the drivers between most places, and if we stopped somewhere for a few days, we would part ways until we needed to travel to the next place. So we had a good balance of time on our own and having a guided tour. Duminda was so accommodating - if we needed to leave a place early in the morning to get to our next destination, it was no problem. If we decided we wanted to change our route at the last minute, he was happy to rearrange for us. If we wanted to stop for lunch to break up the journey, he could always recommend a good curry buffet! Visit So Sri Lanka Tours are very passionate about tourists enjoying their country and experiencing the best places, sights and activities, because they love their country and want others to love it too! As per our initial plans, we weren't going to have time to see Sigiriya or do a safari, but Duminda was able to suggest an alternative itinerary so that we were able to do this. We are very grateful to this company for helping to make our holiday one that was full of adventure and will not be forgotten!
7. Chill Out in Sri Lanka (9 Days)
(SKU: LK109A3011) Sri Lanka though a renowned leisure destination for its mesmeric hill country, exquisite beaches, and fascinating cultural attraction of ancient cities and shrines is not a destination that readily comes to mind for a golfing holiday. If you look up the Sri Lanka Map you will learn to your delightful surprise that you can easily fit in three fabulous golf courses of all Asia located at three elevations.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, inclusive of, cost of fuel, parking & highway tolls., Service of an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour., All prevailing taxes and service charges (Except for Credit Card Charges).
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation., International / Domestic Airfare., Any expenses of personal nature., Entrance fees to the respective sites.
Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg
The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)
8. Wildlife and Nature Tour (18 Days , 17 Nights)
Sri Lanka, known for its culture, beaches, highlands and tea. But is less known for its wildlife. This tour will show you some of Sri Lanka's birdlife, wildlife and marine life. We would be exploring land and sea, visiting national parks where we would see beautiful wild life style and much more. Also we will sail on a privately chartered boat into the Indian Ocean where you will be able to witness the Blue whales, Sperm whales and sometimes Dolphins in their natural habitat
Inclusions: Stela run tour guide service Hindi Arabic / English /French / sample itinerary , Booking for hotel. transports we care of hospitality facility for our clients, On day to day basis monitoring and communicating with the guests for smooth operation, Transport luxury van / car include tour price , All Parking, taxes and fuel charges etc. All government taxes and service charges , Driver's allowances and all other expenses related
Exclusions: Tickets for various activities, such as: Medical and insurance tickets to boat rides, Safaris, All the hotels are booked on BB basis and hence no lunch or dinner included in the price., Any phone calls made locally or internationally.
Reviewed By Adventure280773
This was a great tour. I did it solo so I was a little concerned but my guide Mr Chandala was great and put me at ease. He was both driver and guide and he looked after me really well. On this tour, I saw lots of dolphins at Kalpitiya, tons of elephants at each if the four national parks on the tour. Minneriya and Udalawawa were the best for elephants. We climbed Siguriya and Pidurangala, which had great views, just be aware that you will scramble over rocks climbing Pidurangala so you'd better be in decent shape. But the views and the photos were worth it. I suggest a decent camera with a telephoto lens for the national parks and bird sanctuary for the best photos, but I got decent ones with only a cell phone. I was lucky enough to see 2 leopards in Yala. Wow! With a better camera, my photos would have been amazing. I visited an elephant transit home for orphaned baby elephants also. I was initially worried it was a fake one and just to make money but they are recognized by a German zoo and the baby elephants are not chained or anything. All the places visited on this tour treat animals ethically and humanely. The company was very concerned with my satisfaction and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour and the tour company.
9. Horse riding tour (7 Days)
(SKU: LK107CY011) This tour offers you 7 days of horseback riding in several areas with-in the country: On the Beach, Through jungle not only reservoir but through tea plantations as well. On a medium level, horseback riding lasts 3-4 hours each day, with horses accustomed to the route. Within this tour you can visit of some of the most important sites.
Inclusions: Transport in a Private Vehicle, Fuel, Parking & Highway tolls., Service of English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide., 2 x 500ml Water Bottles per Person per Day., 04 Horse Rides in Kalpitiya, Dambulla & Nuwara Eliya
Exclusions: Hotel Accommodation and Meals., Entrance fees to the respective sites., Chauffeur Guide's Accommodation., Expenses of personal nature.
Reviewed By J1159RGisabelleg
The park offers everything that is needed for an exciting safari. Great landscapes, many animals, especially elephants! We were very close to the elephants and were very lucky to be able to watch a whole herd and also some baby elephants. Furthermore, I would like to emphasize our tour guide - not only did he inspire and excite us with his very good mood, he also saw many small animals with his trained eye and answered our questions thoroughly. The 3 hours passed by in no time and gave us many nice memories. Would totally recommend booking a trip with these guys :-)
10. Wellness & 12 Day Eco-Friendly Travel in Sri Lanka (Half Board)
Our expertly curated itineraries engage the body, mind and spirit in meaningful and authentic ways. Offering a unique blend of responsible eco-tourism and affordable wellness journeys, our transformative tours are crafted from a selection of signature local activities centered at the heart of the sacred island. Sri Lanka is a destination rooted in timeless traditions and holistic practices, revealing a stunning natural beauty and deep connection between landscape and people. Ancient architectures offer insight into unknown mysteries surrounding many archeological ruins, lost caves and age-old purification technologies. Visit these hidden retreats where Buddhist monks used prayer and meditation to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Join a curated wellness retreat or request a Buddhist pilgrimage itinerary to travel deeper into the island's sacred history. Learn the secrets of the healing sciences of yoga and Ayurveda.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, 11 nights accommodation in select eco-conscious hotels, Full-day escorted tour in Anuradhapura, Half-day safari in Wilpattu National park, Meditation session in Kandy, 01 full-day of Ayurveda Treatments in Habarana, 24/7 local travel advisor assistance, Services of an English-speaking chauffeur-guide throughout, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: International flights & Sri Lanka visa fees, Meals not mentioned in inclusions, All beverages, including alcoholic, Medical & Travel Insurance, Expenses of personal nature: laundry, souvenirs, shopping, Guide & chauffeur tips (tipping is customary in Sri Lanka)
Reviewed By Teodora B
I booked this class as I wanted to know more about Sri Lankan dance styles- and I got much more by learning so much about Sri Lankan culture as well. The class was very good, experienced and learned basic steps and hand moves, and got to play the drum as well! The organizers are professional and the ladies are absolutely fabulous! If you have the chance you definitely should try this.
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