Top Galle Classes & Workshops

Your Hands-On Jewelry Experience Join us to start your journey by first learning the crucial difference between fake and genuine gemstones. Next, you'll witness, and even assist, as raw silver is melted down in the small furnace—a truly traditional spectacle. You will then get hands-on, using traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver into your desired design before moving on to the intricate steps of soldering and finishing. The best part? You'll walk away with a unique, handcrafted piece of jewellery that you created yourself by paying factory price!

Learn to cook like a local with this private cooking class in Galle Fort. Held in the back garden of a restaurant, learn to make several different Sri Lankan curry dishes, including a seafood dish, using traditional cooking methods and spices from the local spice shop. Afterwards, enjoy the dishes that you prepared.

The often-delicate ingredients of Sri Lankan cooking can make it difficult to teach yourself from recipes. This small-group Galle-Unawatuna culinary experience steps up: letting you learn hands-on from a local cook. Select a lunch or dinner slot, choose fresh produce at a market, and visit a home kitchen to prep several dishes, from vegetable curries to traditional desserts. Then, sit down to savor your creations: the perfect finale to a fun and enlightening experience.

This interactive/hands-on experience will teach you how to bring classical Sri Lankan flavours into everyday cocktail making. Sri Lanka offers some of the best fresh fruits, spices and herbs in the world, and this experience will showcase more than a few of them giving you a truly Sri Lankan mixology experience. Learn about locally distilled spirits and about Sri Lanka's rich history when it comes to mixing drinks. An experience that will leave you a bit tipsy and with a fresh look on Lankan inspired cocktails. .

Learn to cook Sri Lankan fare from a pro with this private cooking class, held in a local family restaurant. You'll learn how to make traditional dishes and blend your own spices, and all tools and ingredients will be provided to make your experience a success. After your class, you'll sit down to dine on what you've made.

Experience authentic traditional old-school jewelry making in Sri Lanka. This hands-on workshop lets you actively participate in creating your own custom silver jewelry using time-honored techniques. Learn every step of the process including melting metal, gauging, soldering, designing, hammering, embedding gemstones, smoothing, and polishing. Gain real insight into traditional craftsmanship while working closely with skilled artisans. You will also learn how to identify real gemstones from artificial ones, and can touch and examine a variety of gems sourced from local mines. This experience is perfect if you’ve ever dreamed of wearing jewelry you helped create. You may also purchase genuine gemstones and custom-made jewelry at reasonable prices. At the end of the experience, you will receive a free gemstone as a souvenir. Additionally, enjoy complimentary traditional snacks and a local lunch or dinner during your visit.

Visit the historic Galle Fort at a leisurely pace with this guided walking tour. Your local guide will be on hand to take you around the fort, answering any questions you might have and showing you areas and points of interest you might not have otherwise found on your own.

Join Nona and Indra for an unforgettable journey into authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! Start your experience by shopping for fresh local ingredients, learning about their flavors and origins. Then, dive into cooking traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Choose to prepare four delicious options from the list below or any other vegetable you like available on that day: •⁠ ⁠Chicken or Fish Curry •⁠ ⁠Dhal/Lentils Curry •⁠ ⁠Pumpkin Curry •⁠ ⁠Green Beans Curry •⁠ ⁠Aubergine Fry •⁠ ⁠Green Leave Salad / Stir Fry •⁠ ⁠Mushrooms Dry Curry •⁠ ⁠Potato Curry •⁠ ⁠Okra/Lady Fingers Dry curry •⁠ ⁠⁠Coconut Sambol All dishes are served with a generous portion of rice and crispy papadams. Come into our kitchen and garden, and let us teach you the secrets to perfect rice and curry. Book your experience today. Come hungry, leave with a full heart and new culinary skills. We can’t wait to welcome you into our kitchen!

An intimate evening awaits in Galle, where guests are welcomed into a local family's home for an authentic Sri Lankan feast. This unique culinary experience offers not only delicious home-cooked dishes but also a rich cultural immersion, allowing you to connect with the heart of Sri Lankan traditions. Share stories, learn about local customs, and savor flavors that reflect the region's vibrant heritage, all while enjoying the warmth of genuine hospitality.

Cooking with a local provides insights videos just can’t provide. Join your host and a small group for this Galle cooking class. Take a tuk-tuk to the Dutch Market, hear its history, and buy fresh vegetables, then visit the fish market for fresh fish. Next, learn about spices, how to cook rice, and how to make five different curries. Finally, eat a buffet lunch with your fingers, the local way.

This is a working demonstration class which demonstrates you how to make a piece of jewelry in traditional way ,so If you wish to take what you make with you , then you will have to pay for the Metal and Gems involved in the piece.( very reasonable Non touristic price) But you don`t have to Buy anything unless you want to as we give chance for you to practice with a custom piece.

With us, you'll be able to shop at the market, cook authentic srilankan food, and eat eight favorite Srilankan dishes. The day will be divided into two parts that will have exploring the biggest fresh markets (Greenmarket,Fishmarket) in City of Galle —where you shop for fresh ingredients before you cook them. Then, take Tuk-Tuk back to the cooking school. The cooking class will be conducted in nice seaview balcony where you will be introduced to Srilankan exotic ingredients, including vegetables, spices, and herbs.

It’s possible to learn to surf independently, but it can take a very long time and even lead to injury. Get your surfing experience off to a great start with this 1.5-hour beginners surf lesson, just for your group. Learn the basics on a soft foam surfboard, including surfing safety, jumping up, and stance, with an instructor on hand to correct you and help you catch waves.

Rated 4.9 stars across 200+ combined reviews on two of Sri Lanka's top surf beaches. We're the only surf school offering fully private lessons AND all-inclusive surf camp packages at both Weligama and Arugam Bay — Sri Lanka's premier surf destinations. Our head instructor, Danny, is praised by name across dozens of reviews for technical coaching that gets beginners standing up fast. Surf camp guests choose their duration (3, 5, or 7 days), their room type, and their location. Everything else — lessons, board, meals, and transfers — is taken care of. Just bring yourself.

Feel the thrill of catching your first wave with a certified instructor Take home professional action photos of your surf session Enjoy a beginner-friendly surf lesson at Weligama Beach Get all the necessary surf equipment included in your lesson Share your surfing memories with friends and family on social media

Step into a 100-year-old family home and experience Sri Lankan batik as a living family tradition. At Samara Batiks, our 50-year heritage comes from the late grandfather, renowned Sri Lankan artist A.J. Ranasinghe, who exhibited his work internationally throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Your workshop is guided by the family’s master artisan, G.P. Ranasinghe, and is exclusively reserved for you for the entire day. We host only one workshop each day, giving you the freedom to take your time, stay as long as you wish, and fully immerse yourself in the heritage, stories and creative process—without being rushed. Slow down and discover batik through stories, wax, colour and creativity as you learn the traditional techniques of sketching, waxing and dyeing, transforming fabric into a vibrant piece of art. This is more than a batik workshop—it’s an intimate glimpse into a family heritage and a peaceful side of Sri Lanka that you won’t find in an ordinary workshop.

Sri Lanka is a popular destination for traditional Ayurveda wellness treatments and yoga sessions. Here, we do offer different yoga sessions for an emotional, spiritual or physical reset of yours. Our sessions are conduct by both local and foreign professional yoga teachers. what do you do in Aerial yoga session ? FlyHigh Aerial is a fun, unique and popular style of yoga, allowing students to practice their asanas whilst supported by a hanging belt suspended from our shala ceilings. Open to all levels, FlyHigh will explore your yogic creativity allowing you to dive further with inversions, back bends, forward bends, hip openers, shoulder stabilisers and connecting the postures together. Apart from Yoga sessions you could also enjoy massage and Ayurveda treatments and spend time resting-relaxing and enjoying pristine beaches and atmosphere in Talalla.

What makes this unique is the premium full-body fitness experience with a serene coastal lifestyle setting. Located within Kurumba Bay and just steps away from the beach, the studio offers a calming environment where movement, wellness, and nature come together. As part of the well-known brand in Sri Lanka, recognized for its modern, mindful approach to Pilates and strength-based movement, the Weligama studio brings a trusted fitness experience to Sri Lanka’s south coast. Guests can enjoy expertly guided Mat Pilates, Barre, and Reformer sessions led by both local and international certified instructors, offering diverse teaching styles and global expertise. With structured schedules, small group classes, premium equipment, and a welcoming space suitable for all levels, we delivers more than just a workout—it’s a balanced mind-body wellness experience in one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic beachside destinations.

Transform raw silver and stunning Ceylon gemstones into a unique piece of jewelry at Senu Jewellers. This immersive workshop allows you to work alongside skilled craftsmen with decades of experience, guiding you through the process of designing and creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Choose your favorite semi-precious stone and enjoy a snack and a surprise drink as you forge a lasting memory to wear proudly. A perfect blend of creativity and authenticity awaits in this bespoke experience, just minutes from Galle Fort.

This is great and unique opportunity for travelers ( single , couples , families with children) gain the knowledge about how to make 100 % natural ( eco friendly - local coir base ) hand made scrubbers ( scrubbers names are Cocoshine , Nature , Cleaning mat , Cleaning disc) for kitchen and bathroom and 100% natural ( eco friendly - local coir base) pot holder for kitchen and dining room in small scale Sri Lankan company. This is opportunity for travelers buy 100% natural hand made scrubbers , pot holders. This is opportunity for travelers indirect help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design ) unprivileged rural Sri Lankan women . This is opportunity for travelers direct help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design) woman led small scale eco friendly manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Please note we are not allow take photos or videos of manufacturing processing. Appreciate all the travelers are switch off their phone and camera switch off during the factory visit time.

Join Cinnamon Walawwa Cooking Class for an authentic Sri Lankan culinary adventure! My wife Mali and I Sudath guide you through the art of cooking with traditional spices and fresh ingredients, where you'll learn to prepare 7+ traditional Sri Lankan dishes, including curries, coconut sambol, and rice in a village setting. We guide cooking newbies through traditional methods while explaining the benefits, origins, and uses of different spices. During your Spice Garden Walk, you’ll explore our cinnamon trees, learn how real Ceylon cinnamon is grown, harvested, and processed see the local cultivation of pepper and other spices. You will also have the opportunity to buy fresh spices to take home. After enjoying your self-cooked meal with garden fruit, you’ll receive the complete recipes to recreate everything easily at home.

Surfers Paradise Surf Camp Weligama is a family-run surf school offering friendly, professional coaching for beginners and intermediate surfers. Learn with experienced local instructors using the right surfboard for your level in the safe waves of Weligama Bay. Enjoy small groups, personalized coaching, a relaxed beach atmosphere, and quality equipment. After your lesson, unwind on our beach sunbeds with a complimentary fresh king coconut while listening to chill music. Whether you’re taking a single lesson or joining one of our surf packages, we’ll help you build confidence, improve your technique, and have fun in the water. Our surf packages include: * 75 or 90-minute surf lessons (depending on the package) * Experienced surf instructors * Rash guard * Complimentary fresh king coconut after each lesson * Free use of beach sunbeds * Surfboards matched to your skill level * Accommodation packages also include breakfast and additional benefits.

- Hands-on Experience of Stilt Fishing in Ahangama Beach with 4 Stilt-Fishermans, with the option of learning and trying Stilt-Fishing yourself! - A Cultural Village Experience, with a Sri Lankan Host and meeting 10 villagers who have been living in the area, displaying their traditional activities such as finger weaving & artisan item making. - Authentic Lankan Lunch with live cooking experience, including tea & snacks. - An English Guide guiding you throughout the experience