Explore a working spice garden 30 minutes outside Trincomalee, learning about cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and other spice cultivation. After the garden tour, participate in a cooking demonstration using freshly harvested spices to prepare traditional curries. The experience includes spice identification training and take-home samples. Best for spice enthusiasts and garden lovers. This is a easy activity lasting 5 hours. See all food tours in Trincomalee.
Best for spice enthusiasts and garden lovers
What to Expect
Pickup from Trincomalee city centre
30-minute drive to spice garden with introduction to Sri Lankan spices.
Guided spice garden tour
See cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves growing naturally.
Spice processing demonstration
Watch traditional methods of drying, grinding, and preparing spices.
Cooking demonstration with fresh spices
Prepare curry using spices harvested during the tour.
Lunch featuring the prepared dishes
Taste difference fresh spices make in traditional preparations.
Return to Trincomalee with spice samples
Receive packaged spices and cultivation information sheets.
Highlights
See spices growing in their natural environment
Booking Info
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 48 hours before start time
- Accessibility
- Garden paths are uneven, requires moderate walking ability
- Best time to go
- Morning tours when weather is cooler for garden walking
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