Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking & Cultural Experience

5.0
(11 reviews)
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

3 hours (approximately)

This experience offers a rare and genuine opportunity to spend time with a local Sri Lankan family in their private home, nestled in a peaceful village untouched by mass tourism. You’ll be welcomed as a guest, not just a visitor, and take part in daily life—cooking traditional dishes with fresh ingredients from their own spice and tea garden, playing local games with the children, and even learning to write your name in Sinhala with the help of a qualified teacher. It’s an immersive way to connect with real people and experience Sri Lankan culture in its most authentic and personal setting.

Un’autentica esperienza in una casa privata di una famiglia locale, in un tranquillo villaggio lontano dal turismo di massa. Sarete accolti come ospiti e parteciperete alla vita quotidiana: cucina tradizionale con ingredienti freschi, giochi con i bambini e scrittura del vostro nome in singalese con un insegnante qualificato. Un incontro genuino con la cultura dello Sri Lanka.

What's Included

Knowledgeable English-speaking Teacher
Bottled water
Fuel Cost
Total Parking charges
Southern local cuisine Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Road Tax & Insurance Tax
Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
Extra persons
Pickup, but can be provided on request for a surcharge
Dinner, but on request you can have Dinner instead of Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Baddegama Bus Station

Shortly before your arrival at the Baddegama Bus Stand, please make sure to give us a call. We will let you know whether we’re coming in a blue car or a silver truck or a scooter.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

• Enjoy true family hospitality
• Enjoy a Southern Sri Lankan style local lunch
• Cook traditional dishes using time-honored methods
• Pick fresh herbs and spices from the garden
• Kids can play Carrom, Clay games, and the Sri Lankan version of Dame
• Learn to write your name in Sinhala
• (Optional) Visit her village school with advance notice

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Lanka Excursions Holidays

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Cooking Classes
Ports of Call Tours
Lunch
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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5.0 Based on 11 11 reviews
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