Ella Remote mountain Village by Jeep: Farming, Spices & Cooking

Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Duration8h
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

Experience authentic Sri Lankan village life with paddy field walks, toddy tapping, traditional crafts, pepper harvesting, and a home-cooked lunch with a local family.

What's included

  • Guided village trekking of Ramboda Village
  • All current taxes
  • Village Lunch and bottled water
  • Admission fees
  • Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from your Ramboda and Nuwara Eliya hotel
  • Meals not listed as inclusions
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Gratuities (Optional)

What to expect

Step into the heart of rural Sri Lanka and experience village life as it has been lived for generations. Stroll through emerald-green paddy fields and observe local farmers cultivating rice with traditional tools and time-honored techniques, gaining insight into the rhythms of everyday village life.

Discover the unique tradition of toddy tapping as skilled villagers climb towering kithul trees to collect sap, used to produce natural sweeteners and local beverages.
Meet local artisans and watch the delicate process of traditional mat weaving, where natural fibers are skillfully transformed into practical and beautiful household items using methods passed down through generations.

Get hands-on with pepper harvesting and learn how one of Sri Lanka’s most prized spices is grown, cared for, and collected. Explore pepper vines up close and take part in the harvesting process alongside villagers.

End your immersive cultural journey by joining a local family to prepare a traditional Sri Lankan lunch. Cook together using fresh, local ingredients and enjoy the meal you’ve created—a warm and memorable way to connect with Sri Lankan culture, traditions, and heartfelt hospitality.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 4 Years +11 months and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing.

Cancellation policy

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