Top Colombo Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

With the help of Chef Mohara Dole, you will learn about many different types of traditional Sri Lankan foods. You will learn many different curries (loofah, eggplant, lotus root, chicken, seafood, beetroot, etc.), rices (basmati, red raw rice, samba), and sambols. You will receive the recipes of the foods you cook so that you can recreate it in your own home.

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.

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.

Learn to Cook Sri Lankan rice & curry with our southern Sri Lankan chefs with fresh produce from our farm (Seasonal Low country Vegetables).  Our chefs are culinary experts creating unique Sri Lankan foods.  Cooking with our chefs is fun & informative for those who seek authenticity in their journey to Sri Lanka. Start time - 12.00p.m or 6.00p.m Casual 2 hours including lunch or dinner Cooking lesson - $ 15 for experience & sampling $ 25 for experience + full meal

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.

This is the perfect way of spending half a day in Colombo! Experience the buzzing food market, buy all ingredients needed for a good Rice and Curry, cook your own food with a little help from our chef and finally eat the delicious meal! It is not only fun, but tasty and you will get recipes to bring home so you can cook Rice and Curry for your friends!

This is a tour that will be make you feel experience in Srilankan dishes. Learning to cook here means you get the opportunity to experience traditional authentic Sri Lankan dishes at its best.

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.

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.”

Enjoy a private and authentic Sri Lankan meal with your host Bandu in his home. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Bandu is a kind and friendly host, a retired IT professional who has lived overseas for over 35 years. He learned to cook from his mother and has been cooking traditional, home style Sri Lankan food for over 40 years. He initially learned to cook for survival as a young professional and now is extremely passionate about cooking for friends. Apart from cooking, Bandu likes traveling, hiking and swimming. He has traveled to over 35 countries and has even learned to cook local food in a few of them. When asked why he would like to be a host, Bandu says, “this is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and meet like-minded people.”

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.”