Experiment Tour Package
Horton Plains, Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Concept
Immerse yourself in Sri Lanka's authentic local lifestyle by staying with the family of your Road Rouch Tours driver. Learn about their daily lives, participate in cultural traditions, and explore the island in the most local way—by public transport, cycling, and walking.
Activities by Location
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Welcoming Smiles
Activities:
Pick-up from Bandaranaike International Airport by your Road Rouch
driver and family member.
Check-in at the driver's family home in a nearby village.
Evening spent getting to know the family over a traditional home-cooked meal.
Check-in at the driver's family home in a nearby village.
Evening spent getting to know the family over a traditional home-cooked meal.
Day 2: Local Exploration in Colombo
Activities:
Travel by bus to the bustling Pettah Market with your driver.
Learn to navigate Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
Explore Colombo Fort and Galle Face Green, savoring street food like kottu and isso wade.
Evening language lesson with the family to learn basic Sinhala phrases.
Learn to navigate Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
Explore Colombo Fort and Galle Face Green, savoring street food like kottu and isso wade.
Evening language lesson with the family to learn basic Sinhala phrases.
Day 3: Village Walk and Cooking with the Family
Activities:
Morning walk through the nearby village to meet local farmers and artisans.
Participate in a cooking class with the driver’s family, learning to prepare authentic Sri Lankan curries.
Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor during a communal meal with neighbors.
Participate in a cooking class with the driver’s family, learning to prepare authentic Sri Lankan curries.
Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor during a communal meal with neighbors.
Day 4: Cycling Adventure in Gampaha Countryside
Activities:
Cycle through paddy elds, coconut plantations, and rural landscapes.
Visit a local school or temple to understand rural education and spirituality.
Picnic by a serene lake, prepared by the driver’s family.
Visit a local school or temple to understand rural education and spirituality.
Picnic by a serene lake, prepared by the driver’s family.
Day 5: Joining a Local Celebration
Activities:
Participate in a community event or festival (seasonal activity).
Learn traditional dance or folk music with locals.
Assist in decorating the family home or preparing festive dishes for the celebration.
Learn traditional dance or folk music with locals.
Assist in decorating the family home or preparing festive dishes for the celebration.
Day 6: Immersive Experience with Public Transport
Activities:
Travel by train to a nearby town for a scenic journey.
Visit a local market to shop for souvenirs with bargaining tips from your driver.
Return to the family home and enjoy a farewell dinner with cultural storytelling.
Visit a local market to shop for souvenirs with bargaining tips from your driver.
Return to the family home and enjoy a farewell dinner with cultural storytelling.
Day 7: Departure Day
Activities:
Spend a leisurely morning reecting on your experiences and sharing
feedback with the family.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport by private vehicle.
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport by private vehicle.
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Package Highlights
- Stay with a Local Family: Comfortable accommodation in the driver’s home with basic amenities.
- Learn Local Customs: Language lessons, cooking classes, and hands-on participation in daily life.
- Explore by Public Transport: Authentic journeys by train, bus, and tuk-tuk.
- Experience Rural Life: Village walks, cycling, and interactions with locals.
- Celebrate Together: Join festivals, weddings, or community gatherings (based on availability).
Package Inclusions:
- Accommodation with the driver’s family (private room with shared facilities).
- All meals prepared by the family
- Transport costs for public and private transfers.
- Guided activities and excursions as mentioned.
- Cultural experiences and lessons (cooking, language, music, etc.).
Package Exclusions:
- Personal expenses and tips.
- Any optional activities not mentioned.
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