Hands-on Batik Experience, which is a very engaging and interactive step-by-step session covering all the aspects of creating a Batik Cloth. You will get to create your own design and take it as a souvenir. You will work with traditional tools and will get the opportunity to witness how the batik instructor who also is a batik creator works on a day to day basis. Given that the group size is small you will get an opportunity to ask questions. The instructor will personally guide each participant where they would require help.

This interactive/hands-on experience will teach you how to bring classical Sri Lankan flavours into everyday cocktail making. Sri Lanka offers some of the best fresh fruits, spices and herbs in the world, and this experience will showcase more than a few of them giving you a truly Sri Lankan mixology experience. Learn about locally distilled spirits and about Sri Lanka's rich history when it comes to mixing drinks. An experience that will leave you a bit tipsy and with a fresh look on Lankan inspired cocktails. .

Step into the colorful world of Sri Lankan batik at Shermila Batiks, a family-run workshop founded in 1990. What began as a small home business has grown into a lively center of creativity and tradition, now proudly continued by the second generation to keep this beautiful art alive. Located in Koggala, just a short drive from Galle, the factory and gallery welcome you to discover authentic handcrafted clothing, accessories, and home décor made with care and skill. Your experience begins with a guided factory tour, where you’ll watch artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant designs using the traditional wax-resist dyeing method. See each stage of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling as the colors and patterns come to life. Then join a hands-on workshop and create your own batik piece. With expert guidance, you’ll design, wax, and dye your fabric, leaving with a unique handmade souvenir and a meaningful cultural experience.

This is great and unique opportunity for travelers ( single , couples , families with children) gain the knowledge about how to make 100 % natural ( eco friendly - local coir base ) hand made scrubbers ( scrubbers names are Cocoshine , Nature , Cleaning mat , Cleaning disc) for kitchen and bathroom and 100% natural ( eco friendly - local coir base) pot holder for kitchen and dining room in small scale Sri Lankan company. This is opportunity for travelers buy 100% natural hand made scrubbers , pot holders. This is opportunity for travelers indirect help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design ) unprivileged rural Sri Lankan women . This is opportunity for travelers direct help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design) woman led small scale eco friendly manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Please note we are not allow take photos or videos of manufacturing processing. Appreciate all the travelers are switch off their phone and camera switch off during the factory visit time.

Discover the art of batik in this 5.5-hour workshop near Ella. Visit a local artisan's studio to learn how fabrics are masked with wax and dyed, creating vibrant artworks like wall hangings and clothing. Perfect for adventure seekers, families, and art enthusiasts, it offers a unique chance to appreciate Sri Lankan traditions. Under skilled local guidance, experience the meticulous batik process from wax application to fabric dyeing, gaining insider knowledge and fostering a deeper cultural connection. Create your own batik masterpiece, fostering creativity and cultural awareness in a family-friendly setting. Whether seeking cultural immersion or a new artistic pursuit, this workshop ensures a memorable experience and lasting connection to Sri Lankan heritage.

This 3 hour tour gives you the opportunity to learn 3 traditional Sinhalese dance styles. Learn from an experienced dance instructor. Enjoy the sharp exacting movements of Kandyan dance, the slower more exaggerated movements of the Southern Plains dance, and the more flexible and active movements of the Sabaragamuwa dance. Try your talents at the drum, as you learn 3 different dance rhythms. Finish off with some snacks and refreshments.

This tour takes you the oldest city of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura. Feel the weight of two millennia in the ruins of the city, which was grand in its heydey. Hear the local legends and stories about Anuradhapura. Experience the cooking demonstration.

Located 11 km East of the sacred city of Anuradhapura is referred by many as the “cradle of Buddhism” in Sri Lanka, as this is the very place where nearly 2,350 years ago, the great disciple of Lord Buddha, Arahath Mahinda Thero preached the Buddhist doctorine to the King “Dewanampiyatissa” of Sri Lanka. From then on the “mountain of Mahinda” is identified throughout the ages as a great monastic city for Buddhism.

Embark on a transformative 7-day journey into the heart of Sri Lankan traditional healing in Anuradhapura, where wellness and culture intertwine. This exclusive experience invites adventure seekers and wellness enthusiasts to dive deep into indigenous medicine through hands-on learning with local experts. Participants will engage in specialized oil treatments designed to detoxify and heal, daily yoga routines that rebalance energy, and comprehensive meditation practices. Beyond typical retreats, this immersive tour offers an unprecedented opportunity to live in a traditional village, learn authentic healing techniques, and gain insider knowledge of Sri Lankan holistic wellness traditions. Experience a truly unique cultural and healing adventure that goes far beyond ordinary travel experiences.

Explore a remote indigenous Jungle Village and meet the people who live there, learn about their traditions, and gain a unique insight into their way of life.

This Underwater Photography Session is an experience as well a service. During a 1 hour long session I will be capturing you and your beauty underwater. Depending on the weather and light circumstances the photographs can be unique and personalised. Whether you would like to just have a different experience or you would like to use the photographs for personal or commercial use, that is up to you. All the rights of the photographs will be reserved for you.

Hatha yoga The term Hatha was first recorded in the 11th century, but it wasn't until the late 19th century that it came to American, gaining mainstream popularity in the 1960s. Yoga’ is a Sanskrit term meaning ‘to join, unite, or yoke together’, and the essential purpose of yoga is to bring together body, mind, and spirit into a harmonious whole. The central methods of yoga are physical postures or ‘asanas’ and movement, breathing techniques, or ‘pranayama’ and meditation. Yoga includes guidance on a healthy lifestyle, eating habits, mental attitude, and Ayurvedic medicine is also part of the Yogic path to health and balance. Benefits of Yoga Calm and clarity Greater confidence and generally more positive mood Sense of inner well-being and & ; centredness’ Increased awareness of body and movement Counters depression and anxiety Ability to concentrate improves More self-acceptance Increased social skills

This 1 hour workshop gives you and your family the exciting opportunity to have a demo and hands-on experience in woodcarving and painting. The artistry of woodcraft is an age-old tradition in the City of Kings - Kandy. Get a chance to watch a traditional artisan demonstrate their wood carving techniques to you. Learn how the carving can be painted. Have some colorful fun painting a freshly carved wood carving to make your own take home souvenir!

Believed to be one of the oldest pottery villages in the country whose history, according to folklore, runs back to the Kandyan Era or even more.Meet the representative guide at Pinnawala and cycling tour to Molagoda poetry village.Experience Lunch at the village.

This is a working demonstration class which demonstrates you how to make a piece of jewelry in traditional way ,so If you wish to take what you make with you , then you will have to pay for the Metal and Gems involved in the piece.( very reasonable Non touristic price) But you don`t have to Buy anything unless you want to as we give chance for you to practice with a custom piece.

This trail takes you through misty mountains, to bask in the beauty of majestic waterfalls with their pure crystal-clear waters. Named the Devil’s Staircase for its hairpin bends, you will be riding right along the edge of the highest waterfall in the country, Bambarakanda Falls. You can choose either to ascend this as a climbing challenge like no other or descend at break neck speeds.

Take a ride to the famous Lipton’s Seat where the world-renowned merchant Sir Thomas Lipton gazed across his tea estates, a single point where 5 of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka can be seen at once.

South of Sri Lanka, around Elpitiya offers many opportunities to the cyclist to experience the real life of Sri Lankans. Come with us on a ride through palm and rubber estates, with stunning vistas to amaze you.

Meet Green Foot representative guide at Anuradhapura or Wilpattu and Cycling to Rajanganaya village.Visit chena cultivations, Farmers, Paddy cultivations and Tank. Experience the Catamaran ride and traditional village fishing with villagers. Then experience Village cookery demonstrations and village lunch.On completion, return back to Anuradhapura ancient city.

These trails take you along numerous waterways and canals filled with waterlilies offering a unique bird watching opportunities while you ride.