Tour Overview:
• Travel from Galle city to village on a boat.
• Cycle through a lesser-known village.
• Engage in a unique Cooking Lesson & enjoy a complete Sinhalese meal.
• Includes: Host, boat ride, bike ride, Cooking Lesson and lunch.
Travel by boat with a local naturalist to a lesser-known village by cycle through the patches of the jungle, paddy fields and local neighborhood. End the experience with cooking up a gracious Sinhalese meal.
This is an experience to explore the quintessential village life of southern Sri Lanka. ‘Wakwella’, situated on the country’s South-West corner, provides a niche experience of countryside. We mark the Beginning of venture with a boat ride along a local river observing the local bird and aquatic life. The boat is led by a local naturalist who will revesval facts about the natural history of the river.
As we approach the dock, a cycle ride or a Tuk-Tuk ride can be arranged according to your preference to travel through this picturesque local village. which gives a glimpse in to the simple lives of the local community. Midway, we stop at a vendor to pick up local vegetables for a cooking session. Advancing, we reach a traditional wattle and daub hut to prepare a Sinhalese feast. While we cook along with the host, we get to know more about local ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques. We conclude the experience with an extensive Sinhalese lunch.
In a dynamic effort to combat deforestation and bolster environmental conservation, we proudly present to you, the ‘Brown Roots’ Project, launched on World Environment Day, June 5th, 2017, undertaken in collaboration with Browns Tours. Working closely with relevant authorities and organizations, including Sri Lanka Forest Reserves, we stand united in preserving and enriching the beauty of our island home for generations to come.
Our commitment:
As part of our unwavering dedication, we have pledged to plant a tree for every traveler who embarks on a journey with us, and since its inception, the ‘Brown Roots’ project has already seen the planting of over 3000 trees in the central province of Sri Lanka by the end of 2018.
Our resolve remains resolute, and with your invaluable support, we endeavour to further elevate this number in the years ahead. Join us in nurturing the very roots of nature’s grandeur.