Local Adventures
Whole days could easily be spent at Max Wadiya without a moment to spare.
Yet we’ll also tempt you with our off-site adventures
Close to Home
-
Mask museum and factory in Ambalangoda, and antique shops.
-
Small boat trip from Balapitiya on the Madhu river and the lagoon, including visits to an island Buddhist temple and spice garden
-
Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the largest horizontal Buddha anywhere
-
Snorkeling in the coral gardens and swimming with giant sea turtles in Hikkaduwa. Also surfing
-
Waterfall and natural pools near Elpitya
Longer Ventures
-
Whale and dolphin watching off the southern coast
-
Lunuganga Estate, the former home and gardens of the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa in Bentota
-
Fortress town of Galle, with its lighthouse, ramparts, restaurants, jewelry shops and local garments
-
Surfing beach and school in Galle
-
Unawatuna Beach
-
Tea plantation and factory
Further Afield (all day or overnight)
-
Sinharaja rain forest and jungle trekking, the largest rain forest in the country
-
Kanneliya National Forest, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve
-
Deep sea fishing, water skiing and other water sports in Aluthgama
-
White water rafting and rock pool bathing on the Kitugala river
-
Uduwalawa National Park, the best place to find elephant herds
-
The elephant orphanage at Pinnawala
-
Kandy, and the Temple of the Tooth