Service Description

Day 1: Arrival and Village Exploration Morning: Arrive in the village and receive a warm traditional welcome with flower garlands and herbal drinks made from locally grown herbs. Late Morning: Enjoy a guided village walk, exploring local homes, farms, and community spots, while learning about the village’s history, culture, and daily life from a local guide. Lunch: Join a local family for a traditional meal cooked using fresh, locally harvested ingredients. Afternoon: Experience hands-on farming, joining villagers in planting or harvesting rice in the nearby paddy fields, using traditional tools and techniques. Evening: Participate in a cooking demonstration where you’ll help prepare dinner using clay pots and local spices. Enjoy the meal around a campfire, accompanied by local stories and folk songs. Day 2: Nature Exploration and Craft Making Morning: Start the day with a sunrise hike to a secluded waterfall, followed by a village-style breakfast beside the falls. Late Morning: Try traditional fishing techniques in local streams or ponds, learning from the villagers how they catch fish. Lunch: Enjoy a freshly prepared fish curry, made with the fish you caught earlier, along with other local dishes. Afternoon: Join a craft workshop, learning to make woven baskets or clay pots. Take home your handmade creation as a souvenir. Evening: Enjoy a cultural evening with traditional Kandyan dance and folk songs, followed by a delicious village dinner under the stars. Day 3: Spiritual and Relaxation Experience Morning: Visit a nearby Buddhist temple and observe the morning rituals. Receive a traditional blessing from a local monk for safe travels. Late Morning: Enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage using herbal oils. Lunch: Share a farewell lunch with the villagers, enjoying all the favorite dishes from your stay. Afternoon: Say goodbye to your hosts and depart with lasting memories of your authentic Sri Lankan village experience. What's Included: Accommodation: 2 nights in a local eco-lodge or homestay with breakfast. Meals: All meals, including traditional village lunch and dinner, plus breakfast during the waterfall hike. Activities: Guided village walk, hands-on farming experience, fishing experience, craft workshop, sunrise hike, cultural performance, temple visit, and Ayurvedic massage using herbal oils. Transportation - Hotel pickup and drop-off within the Kandy area. (Additional locations available for an extra fee.)