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A group of people on a boat, a flag with a lion emblem, and a river with trees. 1
A traditional outdoor cooking setup with a thatched roof, a woven table, and various cooking utensils and ingredients. 2
A person operating a traditional wooden mortar and pestle, with a thatched roof structure and a window in the background. 3
A group of people gathered around a table with a woven mat, engaged in an activity involving pottery. 4
A group of people at a pottery workshop, with clay pots on a table and a thatched roof overhead. 5
By Walknow Lake and Village adventure
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$42 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Savour the flavours of Sri Lanka as you prepare a traditional meal
    • Enjoy a catamaran boat ride on the serene Hiriwadunna Lake
    • Take a bullock cart ride around the picturesque Hiriwadunna Village
    • Learn about local culinary traditions from village women
    • Experience the warmth and hospitality of a local village

Activity location

    • Anuradhapura
    • Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2P9W+R27, Habarana, Sri Lanka | left side 3rd house
    • Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Valid for 2 Hours, Hiriwadunna Lake Boat Ride With Snacks & Herbal Tea in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

You said: Hiriwadunna lake boat ride with pol roti and herbal teaThe Hiriwadunna Lake boat ride combined with traditional pol roti and herbal tea is a classic cultural experience offered as part of the rural village tours in Habarana,

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$41.53 x 1 AdultNZ$41.53
Total
Price is NZ$41.53

Habarana: Hiriwadunna Village Tour and Cooking Class

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$54.64 x 1 AdultNZ$54.64
Total
Price is NZ$54.64

Valid for 2 Hours, From Habarana Lake Boat Ride With Snacks & Herbal Tea in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

You said: Hiriwadunna lake boat ride with pol roti and herbal teaThe Hiriwadunna Lake boat ride combined with traditional pol roti and herbal tea is a classic cultural experience offered as part of the rural village tours in Habarana,

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$49.72 x 1 AdultNZ$49.72
Total
Price is NZ$49.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Cooking experience with local villagers
  • Inclusions
    Traditional meal preparation
  • Inclusions
    Meal served on lotus leaves
  • Inclusions
    Catamaran boat ride on Hiriwadunna Lake
  • Inclusions
    Bullock cart ride around Hiriwadunna village

What you can expect

  • Begin your experience with a catamaran boat ride on the beautiful Hiriwadunna Lake. Take in the serene surroundings and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

    Next, hop on a bullock cart for a ride around the village. See the local way of life and get a feel for the rural landscape.

    Arrive at a local village house, where you’ll be welcomed by the villagers. Join the women of the house as they guide you through the process of preparing a traditional meal using fresh, locally sourced ingredients like hand-picked vegetables and fresh fish.

    Cook using traditional tools and methods, such as clay pots over a wood-fired stove. After the hands-on experience, sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped prepare, often served in a buffet style on lotus leaves.

Location

Activity location

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    • Anuradhapura
    • Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2P9W+R27, Habarana, Sri Lanka | left side 3rd house
    • Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2P9W+R27, Habarana, Sri Lanka
    • Habarana, North Central Province, Sri Lanka