Colombo Trip Overview
Ahangama is a wide stretched village on Sri Lanka’s South Coast with beautiful beaches and some of the best surf spots on the island. Ahangama is still a “secret” destination visited mostly by surfers and “insiders” looking for a place to relax away from the crowds. You will be visiting many highlighting landmarks in Ahangama and Koggala both. You will visit a virgin tea factory in Handungoda and see the entire process of tea processing and be complimented with many with a cup of virgin tea. You will also get an opportunity to witness the amazing and skilled stilt fishermen and capture photographs with them.
• Hassle free two way hotel transfers
• Hear commentary from an expert guide
• Visit one of the top surfing destinations in the island
• Explore the fork museum complex of Martin Wickramasinghe
• Engage in a virgin tea factory tour
• Capture photographs with the stunning stilt fishermen
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Ahangama is a wide stretched village on Sri Lanka’s South Coast with beautiful beaches and some of the best surf spots on the island. Ahangama is still a “secret” destination visited mostly by surfers and “insiders” looking for a place to relax away from the crowds. You will be visiting many highlighting landmarks in Ahangama and Koggala both. You will visit a virgin tea factory in Handungoda and see the entire process of tea processing and be complimented with many with a cup of virgin tea. You will also get an opportunity to witness the amazing and skilled stilt fishermen and capture photographs with them.
• Hassle free two way hotel transfers
• Hear commentary from an expert guide
• Visit one of the top surfing destinations in the island
• Explore the fork museum complex of Martin Wickramasinghe
• Engage in a virgin tea factory tour
• Capture photographs with the stunning stilt fishermen
Itinerary
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Stop At: Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex, Galle – Matara Main Road Koggala, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka
Dedicated and inspired by one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned writers, the late Martin Wickramasinghe, the Folk Museum takes the centerpiece which provides a rare insight into traditional village life in Sri Lanka over a century ago. A wide range of exhibits including a re-created village kitchen, traditional modes of transport including carts, a collection of masks and puppets and cooking utensils are on display here. Towards the back of the garden is the house where Wickramasinghe was born and spent his early years, you can find a collection of photographs, books and awards that depict his private life and accomplishments as a writer. The ashes of the writer and his wife are buried next to the house within these premises.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Handunugoda Tea Estate, Handunugoda Rd, Ahangama, Sri Lanka
Travel to explore one of the most refreshing tea estates in Sri Lanka with a specialized tour, learn the secret to how Virgin White Tea is being processed. Handunugoda Tea Estate is the only estate and factory in the coastal belt of Sri Lanka. They have much reknown as the artisanal producers of luxury teas. In addition to the Signature Virgin White, the factory is also known for other award-winning teas such as Ceylon Souchong, Saphire Oolong, and Flowery Cammellia. The teas are exclusively created and handmade by the sole proprieter Herman Gunaratne; using tried and tested orthodox methods to produce exquisite whole-leaf teas that can be brewed several times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka, Koggala Sri Lanka
Featured across the internet, postcards, brochures and travel magazines, the images of the stilt fishermen are symbolic with Sri Lanka. They hail from the south of Sri Lanka from the towns of Koggala to Weligama in the south coast and practice an ancient technique of fishing unique to this region only. The stilts, which are carved with notches, allow the fishermen to balance themselves with one hand holding on to the fishing rod and balancing themselves on the poles itself with the other. The fishermen are most active around dawn and dusk which are the times they can maximize their catch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Midigama Beach, Sri Lanka
Midigama Beach is laid back and quiet beach situated in Midigama village in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Unlike any other beaches you will ever come across, this beach is a calm and quiet beach with slow and lazy waves. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, then coming to Midigama beach which will be the best decision you will make. It is not one of those exotic beaches that you find around the world, but it is one of those cultural beaches that specialize in the local customs and experiences. It is a great place to rest and unwind. Let your mind take a break as you take in the cool breeze in the evening.
Duration: 1 hour
