From Colombo: Seethawaka Gardens and Waterfall Day Trip
ID: GYG1249789-1914864
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Escape Colombo and explore the Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens on a day trip. Discover rare plants, visit a hidden waterfall, and enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest.
Leave the bustling streets of Colombo behind and travel into Sri Lanka’s beautiful wet-zone rainforest region on this refreshing nature day trip.
Your journey begins with a scenic drive through rural villages and lush landscapes toward the peaceful Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens, one of Sri Lanka’s newest botanical gardens. Located near Avissawella, this garden was created to conserve and showcase the island’s rare wet-zone plants. Walk along well-maintained pathways surrounded by towering bamboo, colorful orchids, palms, and medicinal plants while enjoying the tranquil environment.
After exploring the gardens, continue your adventure with a visit to a nearby hidden waterfall such as Kumari Ella Waterfall or Thunmodara Ella Waterfall, depending on weather and accessibility. Enjoy the cool mist of the cascading water and take photos in this peaceful jungle setting.
After a refreshing day surrounded by nature, return comfortably to Colombo.
Highlights
- Discover the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka's wet-zone rainforest region
- Explore the Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens and its rare plants
- Walk along well-maintained pathways surrounded by towering bamboo
- Visit a hidden waterfall and enjoy the cool mist of the cascading water
- Escape the city and experience Sri Lanka’s tropical biodiversity
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Weather conditions may affect accessibility to the waterfall
INCLUDED
- Scenic drive through rural villages
- Visit to Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens
- Visit to a hidden waterfall
- Return transport to Colombo
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
