A Journey Through Gem Mines, Spice Gardens, and Fresh Cooking

Agricultural and Culinary Experience

Embark on a delightful journey across 1.5 acres of lush land, starting with a visit to a model gem mine that showcases the region’s rich mining heritage. This journey highlights the unique safari village Udawalawe is known for.

Man collecting clay with a woven basket in a muddy pit near Udawalawe hotel

Cultural culinary welcome near Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Type

Culinary & Cultural

Duration

Approx. 2 hours

Difficulty

Easy

What to wear

Light and breezy clothes.

Includes

Hotel naturalist or staff & lunch

Continue your exploration through a fragrant spice garden, where you'll witness the fascinating cinnamon plantation and learn about the traditional cinnamon-making process. Then, stroll through the vegetable garden, basket in hand, to pick your favorite fresh vegetables. Conclude your adventure with a hands-on traditional cooking experience, where you'll use the harvested ingredients to prepare your own delicious dishes. This immersive experience blends education, nature, and culinary arts, offering a memorable and engaging way to connect with the land and its bountiful offerings.

Good to Know

Sharing the kitchen and learning the traditional art of cooking is a memorable experience which we hope will mean that you will be able to bring home a taste of Sri Lanka to your daily routine.

The Sri Lankan lunch that follows the session is truly authentic and an explosion of flavors and spice.