Private Market Visit and Cooking Class with Private Transfers from Kandy Hotels

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(3 reviews)

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Buddhima, a warm and friendly host will pick you up from your Kandy hotel and drive you to the Kandy Central market. This bustling market is housed inside a two-storey building where you will find everything that you need to cook Sri Lankan food - fruits, vegetables, spices and dried fish. Purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class and then drive together 30 minutes to Buddhima's home.

Sri Lankan cuisine is a blend of spices, flavors and colors and Buddhima is delighted to share her passion for Sri Lankan cuisine with people visiting her beautiful country. Buddhima, her mother, and two young children Mandil and Sandun (when they are home) will welcome you into their rustic, family home in the countryside of Kandy. They live in a small village near the Gadaladeniya temple in a leafy neighborhood. Roll up your sleeves and learn to cook in her small kitchen Sri Lankan curries during your private cooking class and share the meal you helped prepare with the whole family!

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Private market tour and cooking class with your host Buddhima
Round-trip transfers in tuk tuk or van
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note this experiences includes pick-up and drop-off from your Kandy hotel in the price. Please include your hotel name and address when making your booking.

What to expect

Buddhima will pick you up from your Kandy hotel in a tuk tuk or van (depending on the number of guests) and drive you to the Kandy Central market. This bustling market is housed inside a two-storey building where you will find everything that you need to cook - fruits, vegetables, spices and dried fish. Get ready to discover a variety of new fruits and vegetables - Buddhima will give you a detailed tour explaining how the produce is used in Sri Lankan cooking. The tour of this local market will last approximately 1 hour. You will purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class and then drive together 30 minutes to Buddhima's home.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not wheelchair accessible. Menu may vary depending on the season. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking. Vegetarian, gluten free and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Private, personalized experience.
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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