About this experience
Head out after dark from Polonnaruwa on this private, three-hour loris-watching hike led by an expert naturalist guide. Slender lorises are nocturnal and arboreal, moving with a slow, deliberate climb through the branches of Sri Lanka's tropical woodland forests — which makes a guided night walk the most reliable way to spot them. Your naturalist points out their eye-shine in the torchlight, explains their insectivorous habits, and shares insight into the fruit, gum, and leaf diet that varies between species. Entrance tickets are included, and the experience is also highly recommended for small mammal watching more broadly.
This is a private activity, so the pace is set by your group. Children aged five and above are welcome. Note that hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included — arrange your own transport to the meeting point in Polonnaruwa. Lakpura organises the guide, entrance, and commentary, leaving you free to focus on the forest.
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
Min age5 years
ReferenceLKGNF7QNM5
What’s included
Included
- Nature Hike.
- Entrance ticket included.
- Commentary and advice from expert naturalist guide.
- Highly recommended for Mamal Watching.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and Drop.
- Gratuities.
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
Please note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Cancellation policy
- More than 24 hours notice: full refund
- Less than 24 hours notice: no refund
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