Discover the secret gem in Ella

Heart of Village Life in Kurugama, Ella

Authentic experiences. Warm hospitality. Memories that stay with you forever.

🏡 Authentic Local Experiences
♻️ Sustainable & Responsible
🤝 Support Local Communities

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Handpicked experiences to immerse you in real village life.

Village Walk & Tea Experience ⭐ Most Popular

Village Walk & Tea Experience

⏱️ 3–4 Hours
  • Scenic village walk
  • Tea plantation visit
  • Tea processing demo
  • Traditional tea tasting
  • Village garden tour
  • Meet local families
LKR 4,500 per person
Cooking Class & Village Lunch 🍲 Chef's Pick

Cooking Class & Village Lunch

⏱️ 4–5 Hours
  • Traditional cooking class
  • Cook with local family
  • Wood-fire & clay pot cooking
  • Banana leaf village lunch
  • Spice garden tour
  • Herbal drink preparation
LKR 6,500 per person
Full-Day Village Experience 🌿 Best Value

Full-Day Village Experience

⏱️ 7–8 Hours
  • Village walk & rice paddies
  • Hands-on farming
  • Beekeeping visit
  • Cooking & banana leaf lunch
  • Tea tasting
  • Local fruit tasting
LKR 9,500 per person
Sunrise Trail & Rural Breakfast 🌄 Early Bird

Sunrise Trail & Rural Breakfast

⏱️ 3–4 Hours
  • Pre-dawn jungle hike
  • Hilltop sunrise viewpoint
  • Panoramic mountain views
  • Rural breakfast
  • Herbal tea
  • Golden hour photography
LKR 5,000 per person

Experience Highlights

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Village Walks

Explore peaceful village paths & rice paddies

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Tea Tasting

Taste Ceylon tea at its origin

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Traditional Cooking

Cook & enjoy local village meals

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Farming Experience

Join hands in fields & learn local farming

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Local Snacks

Enjoy authentic village treats

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Scenic Viewpoints

Breathtaking views of Ella's nature

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Beekeeping

Discover traditional honey harvesting

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What Our Guests Say

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★★★★★

An incredible way to see the real Sri Lanka. The people of Kurugama are so warm and welcoming. The food was amazing!

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Emma L.
Australia
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★★★★★

The tea tasting and village walk were the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend this authentic experience.

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James K.
United Kingdom
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We loved the cooking class and farming experience. Our family had the best day in Ella!

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Priyanka S.
India

Why Visit Kurugama, Ella? 🌿

  • Experience authentic Sri Lankan village life
  • Stunning mountain views & lush landscapes
  • Warm local hospitality & cultural connection
  • Sustainable tourism that supports local families

Kurugama is a beautiful village just a short ride from Ella, where time slows down and life is simple, natural, and meaningful.

Kurugama village landscape