Ambalangoda Art Tour (Hosted)

About this activity

Join your gracious hosts at their residence in Ambalangoda for a refreshing King Coconut welcome. From there, embark on a journey in their Mini Moke to visit the local temple, a significant source of inspiration for many local artists. Your fast-paced tour of Ambalangoda’s renowned artistic workshops will follow, showcasing traditional art forms such as batik, puppetry, and mask-making. Conclude your experience with a visit to a serene temple nestled on a cinnamon-covered hill, home to Asia’s largest reclining Buddha. Finish the day with a relaxing cup of tea back at your host’s home.

Duration: 3 hours

Best Time: Year-round

Additional Information

The creative arts—including music, art, dance, and crafts—are deeply embedded in Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, with many traditions spanning centuries. Visitors can marvel at the breathtaking murals of the Dambulla Cave Temple or those found in the temples of Gampola. Colombo offers a vibrant shopping

experience with a wide array of traditional crafts. Attending a Kandyan Cultural Show provides a glimpse into historic dance styles, highlighted by intricate drum rhythms and expressive masks. In recent years, batik has emerged as a significant element of Sri Lankan arts and crafts. The coastal city of Ambalangoda, nestled between Bentota and Galle, is renowned for its rich arts and crafts scene and houses a collection of exquisite ancient temples