Sri Lanka is known for the finest "True Ceylon Cinnamon" (Cinnamomum verum), and peeling it is a craft passed down through generations. On this experience you visit a lush green plantation and watch that craft up close, then try it yourself.
What you do
- Master peeler demonstration: local peelers show how straight two-year-old stems are harvested, how the rough outer bark is shaved off with special curved knives, and how the shoot is rubbed to loosen the inner layers.
- Try it yourself: sit at the traditional workbench and peel and quill cinnamon under expert guidance.
- Processing and grading: see the freshly rolled quills laid on racks to dry in the sun, turning into golden-brown cinnamon sticks, and learn how cinnamon is graded.
- Tasting: finish with cinnamon-infused herbal tea and local snacks.
Pure Ceylon cinnamon sticks, powder and essential oil can be bought directly from the farm if you would like to take some home.
Priced per person. Choose the number of people in your group when you book.
Good to know
- Meeting point: Beragala town. The local team meets you there and leads the way; the site is about 30 minutes away.
- Group size: up to 10 guests per vehicle. Roads to some locations are too narrow for large coaches.
- Purchases: cinnamon products bought at the farm are paid for separately.
Getting there
Transport is not included. Travel in your own vehicle to Beragala town, where the local team meets you and guides you to the start. If you are not travelling with a vehicle, one can be arranged on request at an extra cost.
