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A bowl of diced yellow fruit, possibly pineapple, with some white pieces that could be coconut. 3
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Authentic Sri Lankan Village Experience with Local Family

By Authentic Sri Lankan Village Experience with Local Family
Free cancellation available
Price is £19 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Join a local family in Habaraduwa for an unforgettable Sri Lankan experience
  • Enjoy a delicious home-cooked rice and curry meal
  • Join "Mama" in the kitchen and learn how to cook a home-cooked rice and curry
  • Taste fresh coconut from our palm tree and sip local tea during the experience
  • Take a village home tour and meet the family's life

Activity location

    • Habaraduwa
    • Habaraduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Meepe Hospital Rd, Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka
    • Habaraduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Authentic Sri Lankan Village Experience with Local Family

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
£19.18 x 1 Adult£19.18
Total
Price is £19.18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Home-cooked Sri Lankan rice & curry meal, with choice of vegetarian or fish or chicken
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    Traditional Sri Lankan vegetable curries
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    Personal engagement with a local family
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    Opportunity to customise food preferences
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    Local, authentic, and immersive cultural experience
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    Experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable family hosts
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    Unique chance to connect with Sri Lankan traditions
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    A warm, welcoming, and intimate atmosphere throughout the experience
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    Fresh coconut drink straight from the palm tree
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    Local tea served with snacks
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    Spices workshop: learn about and touch Sri Lankan spices
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    Sinhala language introduction
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    Tour of the family home and village
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    Interaction with Minidu’s parrot and pigeons
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    Hands-on tea-making and snack preparation
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    Play traditional Sri Lankan village games
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the experience location
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    Alcoholic drinks
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    Additional personal expenses or souvenirs
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    Accommodation or lodging
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    Service charge for the hosts
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    Any special dietary requests (unless pre-arranged)
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    Photography or professional videography services
  • Exclusions
    Any additional activities not mentioned in the experience description

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Join a local family in Habaraduwa for an immersive experience in Sri Lankan culture. Share a meal, learn to cook, and play a local game. Enjoy a village tour, meet a parrot, and learn the basics of the Sinhala language.

    Start with a relaxing afternoon tea, accompanied by a traditional Sri Lankan snack that you’ll help prepare. Get hands-on and learn the techniques that make these flavours so special.

    Watch as “Mama” prepares an incredible, home-cooked rice and curry meal. Join her in the kitchen and witness the preparation of some of Sri Lanka’s most beloved dishes.

    Dive into the spices that bring Sri Lankan cuisine to life. Smell, touch, and learn about the rich spices used in Sri Lankan cooking.

    Enjoy a fresh coconut straight from the palm tree. Learn some basics of Sinhala, one of Sri Lanka’s national languages, so you can greet locals and say a few phrases with confidence.

    Take a tour of the family home and learn about village life. Meet the youngest member of the family, Minidu, who will introduce you to his parrot and pigeons.

    Experience some light-hearted fun with a traditional Sri Lankan game, a perfect way to end the day with laughter and connection.

Location

Activity location

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    • Habaraduwa
    • Habaraduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Meepe Hospital Rd, Habaraduwa, Sri Lanka
    • Habaraduwa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka