Ceylon Cinnamon

This experience is for travelers who want to learn about growing cinnamon, preparing quills and making artisan cinnamon oil. It is designed for couples, families and small groups of friends with plenty of opportunities to try things out for yourself. The tour takes you by foot from the Cinnamon Hut to the Oil Shed and then 50 metres up the hill by cart to the plantation house where the owners offer refreshments and spectacular views over Weligama bay to the south and rolling jungle to the north. If requested, the owners will host a private lunch for you, with many of the ingredients grown on the land and all of them home-cooked.
  • Take a leisurely walk from the cinnamon hut to the oil shed
  • Immerse yourself in the art of cinnamon cultivation and production
  • Delight your taste buds from the farm to the table

What's Included ?

Tour/chats, refreshments/lunch

Light, cool clothing

Travellers who are interested in learning about the complexities of artisanal production and cinnamon farming should not miss this interactive experience. The tour takes visitors through the entire process, from cultivating cinnamon to making artisan cinnamon oil, and is perfect for families, small groups of friends, and couples. Walks begin at the Cinnamon Hut and continue to the Oil Shed, then take a short cart ride to the plantation home. In this location, visitors enjoy refreshments while taking in breath-inspiring views of the verdant jungle and Weligama Bay. To enhance the total immersion into the local culture and flavours, the proprietors can arrange a special lunch with home-cooked foods drawn from the farm for those who want an even more intimate experience.

What is the Ceylon Cinnamon experience?

The experience is focused on Ceylon cinnamon giving guests the chance to delve into the rich cultural heritage and traditional production methods of “true” cinnamon, or Ceylon cinnamon. The participants can get an in-depth understanding of the production, gathering, and handling of this highly valued spice.

Visitors to Ceylon Cinnamon experience can anticipate exploring verdant estates and learning about the history and methods of cultivation of Ceylon Cinnamon. To learn more about the culinary applications and cultural significance of cinnamon, they can watch demonstrations of its harvesting, take part in activities involving the processing of spices, and converse with local specialists.

The Ceylon Cinnamon experience is appropriate for travelers of all ages, particularly those who are traveling with little children. Typically, the experience is made to be both educational and engaging, to satisfy a variety of interests and learning styles. 

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