Local Market Tour & Cooking

Discover Sri Lankan Cuisine and Culture with a Countryside Cooking Class

Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore a local vegetable market and learn how to create an authentic Sri Lankan meal in a countryside home. You'll have the chance to pick out your own preferred vegetables and fruits from the bustling market. Then, with the guidance of a local woman, you'll learn how to cook a traditional Sri Lankan meal and even prepare your dessert. After the cooking demonstration, sit down to savor the delicious, authentic flavors of Sri Lanka.

ITINERARY

09:00 - You will be picked-up by a Tuk-tuk from your hotel in Colombo by your private tour guide and then moved to the starting point of the tour.

09:30 - On arrival to the starting point, your experienced guide will brief you about the agenda.

09:45 - A Unique Culinary Experience in Sri Lanka: Learn to Pick Vegetables and Cook an Authentic MealEmbark on a journey to a local vegetable market in Sri Lanka and choose your own fresh produce. This immersive experience will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of how to select vegetables, fruits, spices, and more. Your guide will also provide traditional tips and etiquette for navigating local markets – knowledge that is difficult to acquire elsewhere. After selecting your ingredients, you will be escorted to a countryside home to learn and participate in cooking an authentic Sri Lankan meal. Our experienced chef will teach you the tips and tricks to make your food appetizing with an enticing aroma. This unique opportunity to cook a different cuisine will create a lasting memory of your visit to Sri Lanka.

12:00 - Enjoy a Delicious Authentic Lunch at the End of Your Cooking LessonAfter completing your cooking lessons, indulge in a savory authentic lunch and revel in the satisfaction of your culinary creations. Experience the local cuisine and gain insight into the food beliefs, traditions, etiquette, and manners of the region.

13:00 - After lunch you will be taken back to your hotel or drop-off in your preferred location in Colombo.

INCLUSIONS

• Hotel pick up and drop off

  
  

• Transportation by TukTuk

  Tour guide

  
  

• Sri Lankan Lunch

• Refreshments and water bottles

• All government taxes

EXCLUSIONS

• Expenses of personal nature

• Gratuities (recommended)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.

• Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Colombo, Mount Lavinia and Negombo hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

• Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.

• You should wear comfortable clothing.

TOUR CONDITIONS

• Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.

• All children must be accompanied by an adult.