From Kandy: Traditional Spices and Crafts Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG255272-441867
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the Sri Lankan culture with a tour of traditional craftsmanship including a visit to a spice garden, batik factory, gem museum, and woodcarving center.
Start your spice and crafts tour at Euphoria Spice and Herbal Gardens in Matale, where you will learn all about the spices and herbs of Sri Lanka and how they are grown and processed. Discover how to use them to their fullest in the spice gardens before visiting the Jayamali Batik Factory.
Despite being named a factory, this craft industry isn't as large scale as you would expect from its name. Instead, it involves a few expert craftspeople, usually women, and a few apprentices. See the elaborate batik-making process and learn all about how this traditional cloth is made.
Next, discover the process of wood carving and learn more about the types of wood used. Visit the gem museum, learn about the gem industry in Sri Lanka, and the gem crafting process to close out the tour.
Highlights
- See how batik fabrics and clothing are made
- Learn about traditional woodcarving
- Tour a gem museum
- Immerse your senses in a spice garden
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must present a negative rapid test taken on the same day of the activity
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must fill out a travel information form
You must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Kandy
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
