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Turn a discarded coconut shell into something you will actually take home and use. At the ZeroPlastic Impact Center in Sigiriya, this hands-on experience introduces you to the coconut tree’s importance in Sri Lankan life while you create your own coconut shell bowl step by step.
Unlike simply buying a souvenir, you make your keepsake yourself with guidance from your team. Along the way, discover how natural materials and traditional craftsmanship can provide practical alternatives to plastic and support local artisan livelihoods.
Finish your experience with herbal tea served in a coconut shell cup and take home the bowl you made as a personal reminder of your time in Sri Lanka.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup: Hotel pickup and transportation are not included. Guests should make their own way to the ZeroPlastic Impact Center. After booking, travelers will receive the meeting-point and arrival information. Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your scheduled experience.
What to expect
Discover how one of Sri Lanka's most familiar natural materials can be transformed into something beautiful and useful.
During this hands-on experience, you'll learn about the role of the coconut tree in Sri Lankan life and how coconut shells can provide a natural alternative to plastic products.
With step-by-step guidance from your team, you'll work with a reclaimed coconut shell and transform it into your own handcrafted bowl.
No previous craft-making experience is required. All materials and tools are provided.
At the end of the workshop, take the coconut-shell bowl you made home with you as your own handmade Sri Lankan keepsake.
The experience takes place at the ZeroPlastic Impact Center in Sigiriya, where you can also discover sustainable products made by Sri Lankan artisans and learn about practical alternatives to single-use plastic.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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