Ella Craft Safari by Jeep: Treacle, Tea, Pottery & Handloom

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover authentic village life around Ella on a guided Safari Jeep cultural tour. Experience kithul treacle making, handmade tea from leaf to cup, traditional pottery and handloom weaving, and enjoy a home-style Sri Lankan village lunch before returning to your hotel with unforgettable local memories.

What's Included

Pottery making session with village artisans
Sri Lankan Traditional Lunch at a Village House
Treacle (kithul) making experience with a local family
Hotel pickup and drop-off in by an Air-conditioned vehicle
Hand tea making experience from leaf to cup
Handloom weaving experience and cultural demonstration
Safari Jeep tour in Ella with a friendly local guide
Expenses of personal nature
Gratuities (Recommended)

Meeting and pickup

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

Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located hotels in Ella and Bandarawela.

What to expect

Hotel Pickup in Ella
Meet your friendly local guide at your hotel in Ella & begin a scenic cultural journey through nearby villages in a Safari Jeep.

Kithul Treacle Making Experience
Visit a village home to learn how kithul treacle is made from palm sap using traditional tapping and boiling methods. Discover its role in Sri Lankan cuisine and enjoy a tasting.

Handmade Tea Experience
Visit a small tea garden and experience handmade tea from leaf to cup. Learn traditional plucking and brewing techniques and enjoy a freshly prepared cup of Ceylon tea.

Pottery Making Experience
Stop at a village pottery workshop to see traditional clay pottery in action. Try shaping clay on a manual wheel & create your own simple piece.

Traditional Village Lunch
Take part in preparing a traditional Sri Lankan lunch using fresh local ingredients, then enjoy the meal you helped create.

Handloom Weaving Experience
Visit a handloom center to see artisans weaving colorful fabrics on wooden looms. Try weaving yourself and take home a small handmade souvenir.

Return to Hotel
After the final activity, enjoy a relaxed Safari Jeep ride back to your hotel in Ella, concluding a memorable cultural experience.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Beyond Escapes

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Zombie Slice
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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