Ella Craft Safari by Jeep: Treacle, Tea, Pottery & Handloom

Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover authentic village life around Ella on a guided Safari Jeep cultural tour. Experience kithul treacle making, handmade tea from leaf to cup, traditional pottery and handloom weaving, and enjoy a home-style Sri Lankan village lunch before returning to your hotel with unforgettable local memories.

What's included

  • Pottery making session with village artisans
  • Sri Lankan Traditional Lunch at a Village House
  • Treacle (kithul) making experience with a local family
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in by an Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hand tea making experience from leaf to cup
  • Handloom weaving experience and cultural demonstration
  • Safari Jeep tour in Ella with a friendly local guide
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities (Recommended)

What to expect

Hotel Pickup in Ella
Meet your friendly local guide at your hotel in Ella & begin a scenic cultural journey through nearby villages in a Safari Jeep.

Kithul Treacle Making Experience
Visit a village home to learn how kithul treacle is made from palm sap using traditional tapping and boiling methods. Discover its role in Sri Lankan cuisine and enjoy a tasting.

Handmade Tea Experience
Visit a small tea garden and experience handmade tea from leaf to cup. Learn traditional plucking and brewing techniques and enjoy a freshly prepared cup of Ceylon tea.

Pottery Making Experience
Stop at a village pottery workshop to see traditional clay pottery in action. Try shaping clay on a manual wheel & create your own simple piece.

Traditional Village Lunch
Take part in preparing a traditional Sri Lankan lunch using fresh local ingredients, then enjoy the meal you helped create.

Handloom Weaving Experience
Visit a handloom center to see artisans weaving colorful fabrics on wooden looms. Try weaving yourself and take home a small handmade souvenir.

Return to Hotel
After the final activity, enjoy a relaxed Safari Jeep ride back to your hotel in Ella, concluding a memorable cultural experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located hotels in Ella and Bandarawela.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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