About this experience
Step into a private, air-conditioned vehicle and head into the Matale Highlands on this full-day excursion from Habarana. Your English-speaking chauffeur guide leads you to the enigmatic Nalanda Gedige — a medieval stone shrine blending Hindu and Buddhist architecture — before you explore the Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens, where you'll handle aromatic spices, learn how they're grown, and watch a traditional cooking demonstration followed by a local lunch. The ancient rock cave temple of Aluvihara, where Buddhist scriptures were first committed to palm leaf, adds a contemplative note to the afternoon.
The day closes at Sembuwatta Lake, arriving at sunset for sweeping highland views. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Habarana are included, and the tour runs privately, so the pace suits your group. Note that entrance tickets, additional food and beverages, and gratuities are not included. Minimum age is 7. Total duration is 10 hours.
