A Walk Through a Spice Garden

Explore a 15-acre spice estate near Matale, guided by a local planter. Discover pepper, cinnamon, cocoa, coconut, mango and more, while learning how these crops shape Sri Lankan cuisine. Enjoy a welcome fruit juice and a traditional lunch prepared from fresh estate produce an immersive taste of nature, culture and local flavor.

Highlights
• Explore cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves
• Learn medicinal and culinary uses
• Guided sensory experience

Overview
Venture into the heart of Sri Lanka’s spice country at a flourishing estate near Matale, nestled between Kandy and the Cultural Triangle. Guided by your knowledgeable planter host, wander through this 15-acre “Sri Lankan garden” that stretches up towards the Aluvihare Mountains, discovering a rich variety of crops from pepper and cinnamon to cocoa, coconut, papaya, mango and mahogany. Learn how each plant is cultivated and how its fruits, spices and leaves are used in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Along the way, enjoy a refreshing welcome fruit juice and conclude your visit with a delicious, traditional lunch prepared using fresh produce from the estate. This sensory experience offers a perfect blend of nature, culture and culinary delight.