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A person pouring a liquid from a metal container into terracotta pots. 1
An elderly person preparing a traditional dish with a large bowl of yellow batter and a tray of dark brown, square-shaped food pieces. 2
A bowl of ice cream with a spoon, a glass of milk with chocolate syrup, and a bottle pouring syrup. 3
A plate of dark brown coconut-based sweets with a whole coconut in the background. 4
A tree with green leaves and a single green fruit. 5
By Bookmark tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 980 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Savor the taste of Sri Lanka with a traditional buffalo curd and honey dessert
    • Discover the art of coconut-based sweets and handmade products in a village
    • Learn about the cultural significance of each stop from your local host
    • Enjoy a comfortable drop-off in Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike Airport
    • Explore a peaceful mangrove village and taste a unique mangrove apple drink

Activity location

    • Ella
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ella
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

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1-Day, Ella: Colombo Transfer with Yala Village Tour & Food Tasting in English

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 980.45 x 1 TravellerRM 980.45
Total
Price is RM 980.45

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a mangrove village
  • Inclusions
    Mangrove apple drink tasting
  • Inclusions
    Coconut-based sweets sampling
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a countryside hut
  • Inclusions
    Buffalo curd with natural honey tasting
  • Inclusions
    Insights into rural traditions and village life
  • Inclusions
    Drop-off in Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike International Airport
  • Exclusions
    Meals not mentioned
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

What you can expect

  • Transform your journey from Ella or Yala to Colombo into an immersive cultural experience through Sri Lanka’s southern countryside.

    This private guided experience takes you beyond a simple transfer, offering authentic encounters with local traditions, food heritage, and village life.

    Begin with a visit to a peaceful mangrove village, where you’ll explore the natural ecosystem and learn how locals harvest and prepare the unique mangrove apple drink, a refreshing traditional beverage rarely experienced by travelers. Enjoy a fresh tasting while hearing the stories behind this local practice.

    Continue to a family-run village home specializing in coconut-based sweets and handmade products. Discover how coconut plays an essential role in Sri Lankan culture, from food to crafts, and sample freshly prepared homemade delicacies.

    Your journey then takes you to a rustic countryside hut to experience one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic traditional desserts: buffalo curd with natural honey. Learn about the age-old preparation methods passed down through generations and enjoy this authentic village specialty.

    Throughout the journey, your local host will share insights into rural traditions, daily village life, and the cultural significance of each stop, creating a deeper connection to Sri Lanka beyond the usual tourist routes.

    The experience concludes with a comfortable drop-off in Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike International Airport.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ella
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ella
    • Ella, Uva Province, Sri Lanka