SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Learn Sri Lankan hoppers, curry and honey roti in Ella. Cook in an open-air kitchen, eat banana-leaf lunch, get recipes on WhatsApp.
Most Popular“Excellent cooking class with Ranjit, would highly recommend.”
Learn traditional silver jewelry making in Galle with hands-on ring steps, gemstone ID tips, and lunch or dinner plus tuk tuk pickup.
“It was an amazing experience! My boyfriend and I made 3 rings and they’re so beautiful! The family also made us lunch and tea and it was lovely!”
Hands-on Sri Lankan cooking in Ella with Neranji at a homestay. Cook curries, sambol, and roti, then take recipes and spices home.
“The cooking class with Neranji was a very nice and cool experience. We had a super dinner and Neranji explained every single step of the Sri Lanka Cooking. She also showed us the „old“ way of cooking. Furthermore she included also us in the cooking process. The Dinner was absolutely amazing and some of the…”
Ella spice garden tour plus a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class by fire, recipes PDF, and a banana-leaf dinner for $32.
“We had a great time at the cooking class!! We learned a lot about spices and fruits and how they are used and grown in the garden. Our hosts were really lovely and passionate about showing us Sri Lankan food culture and answered all our questions. The food was the best we had during our…”
Learn Sri Lankan home cooking in Colombo with a private 3-hour class, cooking 10 dishes (plus desserts) and eating together.
“Very interesting insight into Sri Lankan life and the important role food and cooking plays in daily life. Piumi is an excellent cook and teacher. I’m vegetarian and she showed me how to prepare and cook ten different vegetarian curries and the resulting lunch was delicious.”
Learn traditional Sri Lankan curries in Galle, with a small group, market stop, and lunch plus dinner included for about 3.5 hours.
“Great cooking class. Madhu was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The class was held at her home, where we also met her wonderful family members.”
Shop Colombo’s market, cook a Sri Lankan 5-course meal in a villa with Chef Nim, and learn dining etiquette plus recipes.
“Nim was super kind and patient with me, as I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cooking. He was a gracious host in his own kitchen. I've learnt recipes that I can take back home and recreate for my family! Thanks Nim!”
A hands-on Sri Lankan rice-and-curry class near Sigiriya with Sajee and Suzy. Cook dhal, chicken/fish, veg curries, sambol, and rice.
“This was the best cooking class I've experienced so far. Sanjee and his wife explained us everything about the ingredients, didn't rush and let us cook our own meal. We had a lot of fun and also learned a lot about the food culture. Afterwards, we received the recipes and are very keen on trying…”
Small-group Sri Lankan cooking class in Ella with Irosha and Kamala. Cook curries, sambol and papadam outdoors, eat together.
“It was a really well organized fun cooking class. would recommend it to everyone”
Shop Colombo’s local market, cook Sri Lankan favorites at a home kitchen, and eat lunch plus dinner with pickup in a 4-hour private class.
“ANU and Danuka went to extraordinary lengths to give us a total experience Not only did we visit markets to learn how to choose the fruit and vegetables they wove the magic of the history of Sri Lanka cuisine. I was surprised to learn less was better. That coconut is the life blood of the…”
Private Sri Lankan cooking class in Ella with a vegan, gluten-free menu, fresh ingredients, 10–12 dishes, and PDF recipes.
“The pick up service is very helpful as ella is a very spreadout town. The cooking class is exceptional, the knowledge and techniques show to us were doable and sometjing we will use bavk home, sithara and her family were very welcoming as this class is in their home. A wonderful experience we would highly…”
Beachfront beginner surf lesson in Weligama with Surf & Stay: safety briefing, 1–2 hour coaching, gear included, optional photos, $20.
“We booked a surf lesson in Weligama for my husband and our three kids and it was hands down one of the highlights of the trip. The instructors were so patient and encouraging, especially with the younger two, and had them all standing up Read more”
Cook Sri Lankan classics with Granny Nandy in a real village near Kandy. Hands-on, spice-focused, and plenty of food for $25.
“We loved this cooking class. We were picked up on time from our hotel and transported by tuk tuk up into the hills of Kandy. It was a beautiful setting. The cooking class was a lot of fun and we learned a lot. The food we cooked was delicious and plentiful. This has been one…”
Ella Sri Lanka cooking class: quick curries and coconut sambal in an outdoor kitchen, with a Little Adam’s Peak start, $25.
“We absolutely loved this cooking class. It was personal, unique, and we made the most delicious curries. I can’t wait to make them when we get home!! We opted for the vegetarian selection, which included rice, coconut sambol, potato curry, mango curry, cabbage curry, dhal and pappadums. Unreal - every bite. 10/10 recommend.”
A private 1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Weligama with a calm instructor, foam board practice, safety drills, and fast wave time.
“I had an amazing experience with Ama surf school, particularly with my very patient instructor, Akila. I was concerned that learning to surf for the first time in my 30s might be difficult but I was already riding waves into shore within 30 minutes of my lesson. Would highly recommend for anyone considering giving it…”
The cultural triangle, the hill country, the wildlife parks and the south coast, all on one island.
