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A wooden house with a red roof on stilts over water. 1
A person holding two large, dark-colored fish. 2
A boat deck with numerous fish lying on the floor. 3
A wooden dock with a red roof, a wooden bench, and a sign that reads 'Restricted Area.' 4
A group of people on a wooden dock by a body of water. 5
By Recharge Travels Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Jaffna’s coastal aquaculture on a private sea cucumber farm tour in Ariyalai. Travel by boat to a working open-water farm, meet local farmers, learn how sea cucumbers are raised and why they matter to coastal livelihoods, and handle a live specimen under guidance. Pause at a simple hut above the water for Ceylon tea, local snacks, sea views, and photos. This short, customisable eco-tour is ideal for families, students, and curious travellers seeking an authentic activity beyond Jaffna’s usual sightseeing route. In-person guiding is available in English, Tamil, and German.

Activity location

  • Ariyalai
    • Ariyalai, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sea Cucumber farm (Globe Multi Traders pvt Ltd)
    • 40000, Poombugar, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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Tour with snack only in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:00-17:00
  • English

complimentary Snack: “Enjoy complimentary Ceylon tea or coffee served at our guest hut overlooking the sea, along with light local snacks.”
Car and Boat: “Travel in comfort from your hotel in Jaffna city to the coastal point at Poonpookar in a private, air-conditioned car. Then.

Price details
S$95.69 x 1 AdultS$95.69
Total
Price is S$95.69
Until Sat, 19 Sept

Discover Sri Lanka’s Unique Marine Farming Culture in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Sun 9:00-17:00
  • English

Seafood Lunch Grill: Live grilling of fresh seafood (crab, prawn, squid, fish)Rice or couscous (choice available)

Bottled water and soft drinks
Available for lunch (11:30 AM–: Please inform your seafood preference at booking or via WhatsApp after reservation.

Strictly no alcohol served.

Price details
S$175.42 x 1 AdultS$175.42
Total
Price is S$175.42
Until Sat, 19 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    "Enjoy complimentary Ceylon tea or coffee served at our guest hut overlooking the sea, along with light local snacks."
  • Exclusions
    "Strictly no alcohol is served or permitted during this experience to maintain a family-friendly and respectful environment."

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ariyalai

  • 30m
Meet at the sea cucumber farm in Poonpugar, Ariyalai, then take a short boat ride across Jaffna’s coastal waters to a working open-sea aquaculture site. Learn from local farmers about the sea cucumber life cycle, sustainable farming methods, and coastal livelihoods. See the floating sea pens, handle a live sea cucumber with guidance, relax in the over-water guest hut, and enjoy Ceylon tea with light local snacks before the return boat ride to the meeting point. In-person guiding is available in English, Tamil, and German. Typical total experience time is 30–60 minutes.

Location

Activity location

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    Ariyalai
    • Ariyalai, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sea Cucumber farm (Globe Multi Traders pvt Ltd)
    • 40000, Poombugar, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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