Ella: Village Experience with Breakfast and Jeep Ride
ID: GYG1010252-1563211
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture with a traditional village experience near Ella. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, witness toddy tapping, and try your hand at weaving palm mats.
Begin your adventure with a scenic safari jeep ride from Ella Station, taking you through lush countryside into a peaceful village where time seems to slow down.
Start your day the local way with a hearty traditional breakfast prepared by village hosts using fresh, homegrown ingredients.
Witness the age-old technique of toddy tapping from Kithul palms and learn how the sweet golden treacle is crafted. Experience an ancient mode of rural transport used for carrying goods—step into a slice of Sri Lanka’s agricultural history.
Try your hand at weaving eco-friendly palm mats using traditional methods passed down through generations. Discover how one of Sri Lanka’s most prized spices is cultivated and harvested – and maybe even taste a fresh peppercorn straight from the vine.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Sri Lankan culture with a traditional village experience
- Enjoy a hearty breakfast prepared by village hosts using fresh ingredients
- Witness the age-old technique of toddy tapping from Kithul palms
- Try your hand at weaving eco-friendly palm mats using traditional methods
- Discover how one of Sri Lanka’s most prized spices is cultivated and harvested
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity involves walking on uneven surfaces.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities.
Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
Insect repellent is recommended.
INCLUDED
- Transport by safari jeeps from Ella Station to the village and back
- Traditional village breakfast
- Toddy collecting and Kithul treacle making experience
- Thawalama traditional transport experience
- Thal mat weaving experience
- Pepper harvesting experience
- Local guide and village hosts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
