Live like a local in Sri Lanka

Live like a local in Sri Lanka - Experiences, Excursions and Day Trips SriLanka

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Sri Lanka is a wonderful family holiday destination but it's extra special off the beaten track!

See 'life' in Sri Lanka through the eyes of the locals.From bohemian professionals proudly Sri Lankan by nature to Jungle Farmers & acclaimed Poets. We have crafted and curated some truly off beat  authentic experiences and excursions in Sri Lanka, where for a moment or a day you will live like a local in Sri Lanka. An Experiential safari by jeep, foot and boat helps you see life in the wild differently! Our must-do list of unique experiences, unusual things to do and day trips in Sri Lanka include;

The Mud House and Tree House experience in SriLanka

Ayu in the Wild has curated a list of some special places to stay in Sri Lanka. A  unique selection of beautiful Mud Houses (huts and cottages) and Tree Houses in a few select locations around SriLanka to give you an authentic experience of living like a local in a traditional wattle and daub house made from indigenous material. Lit up at night either by lanterns or muted solar power that lends to the tranquility of the wilderness surrounding each hut. Meals are mainly local rice and curry. Our top recommendation for an authentic SriLanka eco lodge experience. Special offers available for 3 night stays.

Sri Lanka Bushwalks:

Walk through centuries-old animal trails in Yala, Wilpattu and the former hunting grounds and caves in the Gal Oya traditional homelands of the veddas (indigenous people of Sri Lanka). Ranging from 2 hours to half a day these are some authentic Sri Lankan experiences and excursions that will give you a taste of human-animal cohabitation.

Village interactions and Village Walks in Sri Lanka:

Interact with rural locals and jungle-farmers to see how they farm in the wild, protect their crops from animals and their spartan lifestyles. These unusual and unique experiences can be offered in Sri Lanka's communities near Wilpattu, Yala, Tangalle, Sigiriya, Kandy. 

Colombo City Walk - see the 'Everyday Lives of Everyday Sri Lankans':

A unique experience of a Colombo City Walk with a Poetess from Sri Lanka. The half day excursion - one of the best for Colombo Street Photography takes a closer look at the lives of Cobblers, Watchmakers, vegetable markets and street food vendors through the alleyways of Old Colombo through off-beat neighborhoods and bustling markets that once housed Arab merchants, Dutch Governors and British Clock Towers.

Scenic tours Sri Lanka:

With Ayu in the Wild Safaris Sri Lanka, it's not just about what you see it's more about how you  see it. Scenic Sri Lanka is best seen by train (try a beautiful railway journey), on foot (try our stunning treks, from 1 hour to 1 day) and by air (book a scenic flight, a photography and filming flight or just a flight to get you somewhere faster!)

Sri Lanka with kids: Meet local kids:

Ayu in the Wild Safaris Sri Lanka has an inspiring choice of age-appropriate unusual family friendly holiday activities. Meeting local children from rural communities can be one of the best interactions for your kids to give them a deeper insight into life beyond the usual!

Sri Lanka with kids: Jungle Book Junior Ranger itineraries 6 years and above:

A day or two of 'Jungle Book' activities included into our Family Travel Sri Lanka itinerary. Create your own ‘Jungle Book’. Climb sand dunes or do bushwalk off the beaten track. Or you could even listen to the jungle sounds at midnight on an exciting Tented safari camping experience in SriLanka. Age-appropriate inclusions: Offered as tailormade itineraries and includes a Junior Rangers Pack, Certificates, utensils for outdoor activities, experienced guides, open to kids 6 years and above.

Sri Lanka with kids: Toddler in the Jungle itineraries for 3-6 year olds:

A day or two of Spaghetti worm art, Bugs on your Mug painting activities,  scrap book of wild animal tracks and more on our Family Travel Sri Lanka itineraries for traveling with children aged 3-6 years in Sri Lanka. Family friendly hotels with baby sitting. It's all about keeping the young and the young at heart inspired by a beautiful island. 

Colombo Street Photography Tour:

Ayu in the Wild Safaris Sri Lanka offers some of the best locations and quirky highlights of some wonderful street photography in our half day Colombo Street Photography Tour. Best done at dawn or late afternoon. Colombo at dawn, old railway stations, cobblers, old signposts, shrines and cathedrals, Clock Towers and Canons, Harbour views. Colombo night lights, Colombo skyline, Colonial homes and Heritage Buildings, street artists, visits to the oldest photography studios and more.

Culinary creations Sri Lanka:

A sumptous food safari on a day out in the cosmopolitan heart of Colombo that sets the tone for your wildlife safari as you taste the culinary creations that are the products of geography, history and private passions

Sri Lankan Exquisite Estates:

An idyllic food tour that ties dining to the serendipitous way of living that the island is renowned for. This tour will give you a taste of the life of the Lankans that weaves the natural beauty of gardens and the outdoor and into their meals; making you unwind before exploring the verdant  jungles and life in the wild.

Cook like the locals in Sri Lanka:

A truly live like a local unique experience in SriLanka that lets you pick vegetables off a farmers plot and try your hand at local curries on an open wood fired stove - al fresco cooking!

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With over a decade of experience, we understand the true spirit of exploration. Always mindful that nature really belongs to it’s original inhabitants. 

Ayu in the Wild Safaris Sri Lanka is owned and operated by Wild Island Safaris Pvt Ltd & is a Destination Management Company for trips and tours in sri lanka. Specialists in experiential travel, bespoke family holidays, family safaris, crafting unusual experiences in SriLanka and booking special places to stay. Get to know your do's and don'ts, Sri Lanka travel tips and all the holiday advice you need to feel safe and comfortable in Sri Lanka with Ayu in the Wild.

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