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Stilt-Fishing Experience in Ahangama

Food & Drink Classes
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180 minutes
English
  • 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

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Stilt-Fishing Experience in Ahangama

From$140Per Person

What's included in Stilt-Fishing Experience in Ahangama

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Witness the pristine beaches of Ahangama and embark on a culinary journey full of natural beauty, traditional methods of cooking, and the indigenous lifestyle of a villager in Ahangama. You will participate in an exciting ‘Stilt Fishing’ adventure where you can witness a group of experienced fishermen engaging in the age-old tradition, after learning the ropes, you will have the option of stilt fishing yourself and catching a few different types of fish in the area, which will be consumed on the same day for lunch or dinner. You will also visit a nearby village where the hosts will give you a cultural experience about the way of life in the villages of Ahangama. A plethora of unique Sri Lankan recipes made with fresh, heirloom ingredients will be prepared before your eyes along with the stilt fishing catch of the day. All ingredients are organic, healthy, and delicious. The villagers in the area will also demonstrate their various talents and skills which they have honed such as finger weaving and artisan household item making such as rugs, table mats, and chairs. Truly immerse yourself in the intricate and indigenous lifestyle of the traditional Sri Lankan.

Food Menu

STARTER - Kurumba Drink

A sweet coconut water drink to refresh & quench your thirst.

MAIN - Catch of the Day - Fried Fish

Freshly caught fish from your Stilt-Fishing Experience earlier will be cooked and fried to serve as lunch! (You may get to eat your own catch!)

MAIN - Fish Ambul-Thiyal

Fresh Savory Fish prepared in grandma's traditional way with her unique style and recipe. Enjoyed with Rice.

MAIN - Soruwa

A unique dish indigenous to the area, a mix of fruits & vegetables (Banana Stem, Lotus Stem & Papaya) bursting with Flavor.

MAIN - Cooked Kohila (Lasia)

Ingredients sourced locally and from home-gardens. Freshly plucked.

MAIN - Wambatu

Ingredients sourced locally and from home-gardens. Freshly plucked.

MAIN - Sri Lankan Leafy Greens

Ingredients sourced locally and from home-gardens. Freshly plucked.

MAIN - Red Rice (Cooked)

Authentic Local Red Rice, brimming with Anti-Oxidant properties

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Refreshments (Kurumba Drinks & Bottled Water)
  • Artisan Item Making
  • Lunch
  • Stilt-Fishing Experience (Try it yourself)
  • Cooking Class
  • Village Tour
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Interact with Native Locals
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Meet with the Hosts and your personal guide at this location. We will be doing our first experience here starting with a Stilt-Fishing Showcase and training, afterwards we will take you to a nearby Local Village home for a small cooking demonstration and lunch with the local family.

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Ceylon Food Trails