Begin your culinary adventure with a warm welcome at a traditional Kandyan home, nestled in the lush hills surrounding the city. Start with a guided tour through an organic spice and herbal garden where you'll discover Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and cloves growing in their natural habitat.

Learn about medicinal herbs used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, tropical fruits like jackfruit, mangosteen, and rambutan, and the harvesting and processing methods of various spices.

Under the guidance of an experienced local cook, prepare an authentic Sri Lankan feast including rice and curry, coconut sambol, dhal curry, traditional hoppers or roti, and authentic curry powder.

Learn traditional techniques including using a grinding stone (miris gala) to make curry paste, scraping fresh coconut, tempering spices for maximum flavor, cooking on a traditional wood-fired stove (optional), and balancing the complex flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine.

After cooking, sit down with your hosts to enjoy the fruits of your labor in a family-style setting, accompanied by fresh tropical fruit and traditional Sri Lankan tea.