Sustainable Arugam Bay Tour (Visit WasteLess and Rice & Carry)

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Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Join the first Sustainable Arugam Bay Tour!

Visit WasteLess Arugam Bay and Rice & Carry - two pioneering social enterprises in Sri Lanka.

Support the local community and learn more about waste-management and women's empowerment on Sri Lanka's East coast. Plus: Make your own souvenir from recycled materials!

What's included

  • Tour includes: Personal guide, Visit of WasteLess and Rice & Carry, transport from Arugam Bay to Komari (return), DIY workshop (incl. materials), refreshments, discount on all Rice&Carry products
  • Optional workshop: Make your own bag from upcycled materials (bag not included in tour price)

What to expect

  1. Arugam Bay
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Our first stop is at the WasteLess Arugam Bay Center (WLAB): We aim to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in Arugam Bay, by recycling, offering alternatives and educating.

    Learn more about the issue of plastic pollution - and what to do about it. Plus: You can make your own souvenir from plastic bottles!
  2. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Update: The Rice & Carry Factory is in Komari, not Pottuvil.

    Rice & Carry is a fairtrade social enterprise, upcycling on Sri Lanka's East coast since 2012. We create secure and steady workplaces for women in the area, who make beautiful bags from upcycled waste materials.

    Find out how our bags are made - and learn more about fairtrade principles and women's empowerment. Workshop: Make your own bag from recycled materials (*bag is not included in tour price).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Arugam Bay Main Street

End point

Arugam Bay Main Street

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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