1-Day Pannila Caves Caving Tour in Ratnapura with Underground Wildlife

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Pannila Caves, known as Sri Lanka's underground zoo
• 02 Discover cave formations estimated to be around 500 million years old
• 03 See a stream flowing through the first cave into a series of smaller caves
• 04 Encounter water monitors, butterflies, amphibians, fishes, and bats underground

Visit Pannila Caves, also known as Sri Lanka's underground zoo. Estimated to be around 500 million years old, these caves are home to a wide variety of animals and offer an exciting caving experience near an enchanting waterfall. Explore a fascinating underground landscape of streams, smaller caves, and ancient stalagmites and stalactites while discovering the area's unique wildlife.

Witness a stream flowing through the first cave, leading onward through a series of smaller caves that contain ancient stalagmites and stalactites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ratnapura

Languages English, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Pannila Caves and Their Underground Wildlife

• Visit Pannila Caves and discover Sri Lanka's underground zoo. This cave system consists of three caves situated near an enchanting waterfall.

• Witness a stream flowing through the first cave, leading onward through a series of smaller caves that contain ancient stalagmites and stalactites.

• Encounter water monitors, butterflies, amphibians, fishes, and bats in this remarkable underground habitat.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport throughout the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle

• Services of an English-speaking guide

• 2 liters of bottled mineral water per person

• Energy snacks and a sandwich for lunch

• First aid and safety support

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Food or drinks

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Duration: 13 hours

• Start time: 04.00 Hrs

• Starting point: Any hotel in Colombo

• Difficulty level: Climb - 2

• Best time: Any time

• Kid-friendly: No

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Digandala-Pannila Rd, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.