EXPERIENCES
There is more
to explore.
From walks through the landscape around Wild Grass to ancient sites, wildlife, food and time spent outdoors, there are many ways to experience this part of Sri Lanka beyond the villa.
NATURE · WILDLIFE · FOOD · CULTURE
AT WILD GRASS AND BEYOND
Spend the day differently.
Wild Grass sits within Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, surrounded by forest, wetlands, farmland and some of the country's most important historic sites. Some experiences begin without leaving the property; others take you further into the landscapes around Sigiriya.
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Walk with a naturalist, look for wildlife after dark, spend the morning among wetland birds, cook Sri Lankan food, eat beneath the trees or head out to ancient rock fortresses and national parks. How much — or how little — you do is entirely up to you.
EXPLORE THE CULTURAL TRIANGLE
Beyond Wild Grass.
Some of Sri Lanka's most remarkable landscapes and historic sites lie within easy reach of Wild Grass. Climb ancient rock fortresses, explore centuries-old cave temples or head into the region's national parks in search of elephants and other wildlife.
SIGIRIYA
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
ANCIENT CITADEL · UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE · ROCK CLIMB
Rising almost 200 metres above the surrounding plains, Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka's most extraordinary archaeological sites. Climb through the remains of its water gardens, frescoes and monumental Lion's Paw before reaching the ruins of the ancient citadel at the summit.
From the top, the view stretches across the forests, lakes and rocky outcrops of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.
HISTORY · ARCHITECTURE · PANORAMIC VIEWS
WILDLIFE
Elephant Safari
PRIVATE JEEP · NATIONAL PARK ·
HALF-DAY EXPERIENCE
Head into one of the national parks around Sigiriya in search of Sri Lanka's wild elephants. Depending on the season and recent elephant movements, the most suitable park can vary, allowing the safari to follow the wildlife rather than a fixed destination.
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Travel by private jeep through forest, grassland and wetland habitat, with opportunities to see elephants alongside the region's wider birdlife and wildlife.
ELEPHANTS · WILDLIFE · PRIVATE JEEP
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DAMBULLA
Dambulla Cave Temple
BUDDHIST TEMPLE · UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE · ANCIENT ART
Built into a great rock outcrop above Dambulla, this ancient cave temple complex contains a remarkable collection of Buddhist statues and paintings accumulated over centuries.
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A climb from the base leads to five principal caves, where painted ceilings, rock surfaces and rows of Buddha figures create one of the Cultural Triangle's most distinctive historic sites.
HISTORY · BUDDHIST ART · CAVE TEMPLES
PIDURANGALA
Pidurangala Rock
ROCK CLIMB · PANORAMIC VIEWS · SIGIRIYA
Rising just north of Sigiriya, Pidurangala offers one of the most striking views across the surrounding landscape. The trail begins at an ancient Buddhist temple, then climbs through forest and over rock to the summit.
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The final section involves a short scramble between boulders, rewarded at the top by an open rock plateau and an uninterrupted view towards Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
HIKING · SUNRISE · SIGIRIYA VIEWS
FOOD AND PLACE
Taste Sri Lanka differently.
Food at Wild Grass isn't limited to the restaurant. Learn to prepare Sri Lankan dishes, sit down to a private meal surrounded by nature, or take tea and lunch into quieter corners of the property. Each offers a different way to experience the flavours and traditions of Sri Lanka.
COOK WITH US
Sri Lankan Cooking Experience
SRI LANKAN CUISINE · HANDS-ON · PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Step into the kitchen and learn how some of Sri Lanka's most familiar dishes come together. Cook alongside our team using local ingredients, spices and traditional techniques before sitting down to enjoy what you've prepared.
PRIVATE DINING
Forest Dining at
the Chena Hut
PRIVATE DINNER · CHENA HUT ·
BY RESERVATION
Leave the main restaurant behind for a private dinner at the Chena Hut, tucked away within the landscape of Wild Grass.
Surrounded by trees and away from the main areas of the resort, the setting turns dinner into an experience of its own — private, unhurried and shaped as much by the surroundings as by the meal.
CLOSE TO HOME
Within Wild Grass
You don't always need to leave the property to find something worth doing. Much of Wild Grass is deliberately left to nature, creating space for walking, wildlife and slower ways to spend the day.
GUIDED NATURE
Nature Walk
Explore Wild Grass on foot with a guided walk through the property's changing habitats, looking for birds, wildlife and the smaller details easily missed along the way.
AFTER DARK
Loris Sightseeing
Head out after sunset in search of lorises and discover a different side of Wild Grass as the landscape and its wildlife change after dark.
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ON FOOT
Wild Grass Rock Trail
Follow the trail through Wild Grass towards the rocky higher ground, where the landscape opens up to views across the property and the countryside beyond.
LOCAL LIFE
Village Walk
Walk through a nearby village and see another side of life around Sigiriya, from local homes and gardens to the everyday rhythms of the communities that live in the surrounding countryside.
PLANNING YOUR STAY
Make time for what matters.
Some experiences can be arranged at short notice, while others depend on guides, weather, wildlife conditions or availability. If there is something you particularly want to do during your stay, let us know before you arrive and we can help plan the timing.
