Join a traditional Sri Lankan cooking class in a scenic open-air hut overlooking tea-covered mountains. Guided by local host Thakshila, you’ll wear a sarong, cook with clay pots, and learn step-by-step how to prepare authentic Sri Lankan dishes using fresh, local ingredients. A hands-on, cultural experience full of flavor and tradition.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Rice and curry that the travelers cook
Traditional Sarong (wear throughout experience, not to keep)
Coffee and/or Tea
Travelers must book transportation themselves to Tea Pick View
Take public bus from Ella Town to Container Cafe and walk down small road to Tea Pick View
Meeting Points
Departure
Tea Pick View Ella
Add “Tea Pick View” to Maps. From Ella Town, go to Container Cafe, then take the small road next to it. Walk/drive 150–200m to the Tea Pick View sign. Thakshila will meet you at the top of the stairs to welcome you and start the class - or call him upon arrival +94 (070) 608 1088
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Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Guests have opportunity to experience a traditional Sri Lankan meal – wearing a sarong while learning the process of how to cook a Sri Lankan meal with clay pottery in an open window hut, having a view of the tea field mountains.
Ella Traditional Sri Lankan Cookery Class
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Join a traditional Sri Lankan cooking class in a scenic open-air hut overlooking tea-covered mountains. Guided by local host Thakshila, you’ll wear a sarong, cook with clay pots, and learn step-by-step how to prepare authentic Sri Lankan dishes using fresh, local ingredients. A hands-on, cultural experience full of flavor and tradition.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Rice and curry that the travelers cook
Traditional Sarong (wear throughout experience, not to keep)
Coffee and/or Tea
Travelers must book transportation themselves to Tea Pick View
Take public bus from Ella Town to Container Cafe and walk down small road to Tea Pick View
Meeting Points
Departure
Tea Pick View Ella
Add “Tea Pick View” to Maps. From Ella Town, go to Container Cafe, then take the small road next to it. Walk/drive 150–200m to the Tea Pick View sign. Thakshila will meet you at the top of the stairs to welcome you and start the class - or call him upon arrival +94 (070) 608 1088
