Top Colombo Classes & Workshops

For Sri Lankans, as for Italians, dining remains a ritual to be treasured. Immerse in the spicy delights of Sri Lankan cuisine, from market shopping to dining etiquette, during this hands-on private cooking course. Led by a professional chef in a charming villa, learn the tricks of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking, and feast on a 5-course lunch or dinner you’ve prepared yourself.

If you’re getting tired of cooking up your same old, go-to recipes in the kitchen, spice things up with this Withlocals curry-making virtual cooking class live from Colombo. You’ll learn the step-by-step process of how to make Sri Lankan curry live from a local. Plus, a real-time experience allows you to ask your instructor questions about the recipe and Sri Lankan culture, too.

An ancient martial art, angampora is a symbol of Sri Lanka that almost died out during colonial times. Enjoy privileged access to some of the world’s few practitioners on this half-day training program. Join a yoga and meditation session; participate in physical exercises and self-defence training practice; and savor a vegetarian lunch. Include an oil massage or pressure-point healing session for an additional charge.

Created with the active traveler(s) in mind, this interactive, fun-paced and educational activity is great for the little and grown up travelers of all ages. Set on an active cricket ground, this inter-cultural experience is an opportunity to learn about the locals’ passion for the national sport and its star players over the course of its history. You will be coached by a talented team captain, will be introduced to beginner “balling” and “batting” techniques and will get to play an exciting game with local players. Take some memorabilia home and keep lifelong memories of making new friends.

On this 10-day tour you will enjoy a combination of yoga and meditation along with sightseeing. This tour will permit you to walk around the country like a Sri Lankan. Starting from Colombo and thereafter moving on to Matale,kandy and dambulla,sigiriya whereas you will be staying in comfortable hotels.This excursion was formulated to nourish the mind, healthy food and experiences and will take you back home feeling even healthier.

Dive into Sri Lanka’s rich culture, deepen your yoga practice, learn about the different aspects of yoga in our workshops, and make new friends during your one-week stay. Our YOGA RETREATS run from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning. We run weekly retreats throughout each month as an all-inclusive program. We offer weekly Yoga themes to choose from as we are committed to making yoga accessible, fun and safe for everyone. We welcome everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners from all backgrounds to join us on retreat. Our yoga retreats are lead by our incredible team of professional and experienced international yoga teachers in our open-air yoga shalas to create a relaxed, tranquil and natural environment. Special remarks *Please check the dates before you book as every weekly program starts on Sunday. *Day excursion will be to either Udawalawe national park, Mulkirigala Rock Temple or to WeCare Veterinary to see the puppies base on week theme.

Ayubowan !!! If you are looking for an emotional, spiritual or physical reset, come stay at our lovely place. You can walk barefoot in pristine nature and swim in the silky-smooth waters of our lotus ringed lake, far removed from stresses of the modern world. If a digital detox, the song of chirping birds and to sleep like a baby attract you, we can offer you that and more. Our Yoga Packages and dates *Dynamic Hatha & Restorative Yoga (08 Nov 2020 - 22 Nov 2020) *Vinyasa (22 Nov 2020 - 06 Dec 2020) *Hatha Vinyasa Yoga (06 Dec 2020 - 20 Dec 2020) *Vinyasa Yoga (20 Dec 2020 - 03 Jan 2021) *Stress relief yoga Kundalini & Yin (03 Jan 2021 - 17 Jan 2021) *Relax, Restore and Renew (17 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2021) *Vinyasa Krama Yoga (31 Jan 2021 - 14 Feb 2021) *Conscious Yoga Flow (14 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2021) *Iyengar Yoga (28 Feb 2021 - 14 Mar 2021) *Align & Flow Yoga ( 14 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2021) Please select your yoga package and fix your dates.

Be immersed in Sri Lankan culture with a private cooking class in the home of a Colombo resident. Pick up new skills as you learn traditional recipes from your host, who can cater to vegan or vegetarian diets too, then gain intimate insight into Sri Lankan life as you sit down to dine together. Benefit from a choice of afternoon or evening experiences to suit your schedule.

(SKU: LK93340100) This 3 hour tour gives you the opportunity to learn 3 traditional Sinhalese dance styles. Learn from an experienced dance instructor. Enjoy the sharp exacting movements of Kandyan dance, the slower more exaggerated movements of the Southern Plains dance, and the more flexible and active movements of the Sabaragamuwa dance. Try your talents at the drum, as you learn 3 different dance rhythms. Finish off with some snacks and refreshments.

This is an interactive traditional drum and dance lesson, that will guide you into a better understanding of the cultural wisdom of the local Sri Lankan people. Sri Lankan culture is rich with vivid colors, multicultural celebrations and artistic imagination. We consider travel as a way of seeking the unknown, encountering yourself and creating authentic connections with locals. The cultural seeker experience is an enriching encounter with everyday local life as well as ancient customs that have withstood the test of time.

Soak in the Sri Lankan culture and cuisine during this private cooking class. You’ll benefit from the personalized attention of your guide and the ability to ask plenty of questions while learning how to cook curries, cakes, and other local staples. Round-trip private transportation from Colombo or Negombo makes this a convenient door-to-door experience.

Unawatuna is also known as a surf spot for those interested and keen on riding with the waves. If you are a beginner - Our instructor will guide you throughout the process until you are up and running all by your self. Enjoy the adventurous fight with waves at the salty beach in Unawatuna and get a hands on experience enjoying the Surf.

(SKU: LK78190100) This tour takes you to one of the famous spice gardens of Sri Lanka. Get to see how spices are grown. Learn more about the uses of spices. Watch a cooking demonstration that shows the practical application of these spices.

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, and enjoy a fully vegetarian meal, when you book this private, hands-on cooking class. Pick between convenient lunch and dinner times, choose a menu that appeals to you most—whether string hopper or rice and curry—and meet your guide directly at her home. Over the course of several hours, you’ll learn how to make several dishes, will immerse yourself in traditional Sri Lankan culinary traditions, and will enjoy your meal alongside yogurt, fruit, tea, and coffee.

Enjoy a fully personalized and hands-on cooking class experience—and immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of traditional Sinhalese cuisine—with this private excursion. Pick between lunch and dinner class times, and meet your host family directly at their home. Journey to the Kirulapone Market to meet vendors, shop for ingredients, and taste fresh fruits before your class. Prepare three different dishes of your choosing, and at the end of class, enjoy your hearty meal.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Mohara, a warm and friendly grandmother incredibly passionate about Sri Lankan cuisine. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Mohara will teach you how to make 3-5 traditional Sri Lankan dishes in clay pots from her family recipes. After cooking, enjoy your meal together in your hosts' home. • Private cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Sri Lankan culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Sri Lankan hospitality in a beautiful Colombo home • Vegetarian options available If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a tour of the lively Colpetty market, an indoor market crammed with fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. Discover regional Sri Lankan produce and be introduced to vegetables you may not have seen before before you begin your cooking class.

(SKU: LK78010300) This 4-hour tour will give you a fully immersive local cooking experience. Join your chef for a visit the famous Pettah Fresh Produce Market .Return to the cooking studio for a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking workshop. Finish off by enjoying your piping hot and delicious meal.

You will have traditional cooking experience with us. We are making 10 different dishes and traditional desserts too. We are using only clay pots. It’s about 3 hours duration and wile you cooking by your self chef will give you authentic cooking style in Srilanka. Funnily we are providing menu too.

Taste  Sri Lankan Vegan Food and Clay pot Cooking in Colombo. During your 2 hours Pre-dinner outing you’ll explore one of the famous Local market in Colombo with your host.  You will learn how to order ingredients & vegetable like a local while exploring the ethics of local market. Enjoy traditional Sri Lankan clay pot Cooking techniques and tactics which are not explained (or rather cannot be explained) in cook books. it`s time to  learn and enjoy four course meal.

(SKU: LK7C340100) This 3-hour tour gives you the chance to experience a local home bakery and get involved hands-on for a short while. Visit a local home-based baker who uses traditional methods. Learn to make bread and various other baked goodies by kneading the dough by hand, and using a clay oven. Get to know more about Sri Lanka’s history of baking and local ingredients. Try your hand at these newly learned techniques. Finish off by having tea or coffee and some delicious pastries with the baker’s family.

Leave the bustle of Colombo behind and journey to the coastal town of Wattala during this immersive, private cooking class. Make your own way to the home of your local guide, an experienced cook who’s mastered a wide array of Sri Lankan culinary traditions. Pick your preferred menu upon booking and, following a welcome drink, learn how to prepare four different authentic dishes. Finally, sit down to enjoy your feast at the end of class.

(SKU: LK92340100) This 3-hour tour gives you a great fun time as you join a local cricket team for a game. Get to know the history of the sport and its influential sportsmen. Learn the rules of the game at a popular cricket ground. Try your hand at some basic bowling and batting techniques with the expert guidance of a professional cricket team captain. Play a game against a local team.

Explore a remote indigenous Jungle Village and meet the people who live there, learn about their traditions, and gain a unique insight into their way of life.

Enjoy a private and authentic Sri Lankan cooking class and home-cooked meal with your host Duneeshya. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Duneeshya has fond childhood memories of learning to cook from her mother. After obtaining her graduate degree and working for a few years, she realized that cooking was her true passion - it brought her so much joy. She therefore decided to start her own food business and share her love for authentic Sri Lankan food with travelers visiting her country. Duneeshya has a genuine passion for teaching and cooking home style Sri Lankan cuisine, the food she grew up eating. She lives with her mother and German husband, who may be a part of the experience whenever they are around. “I like to meet people from different cultures and to share my culinary and cultural knowledge with them.”