Stilt-Fishing Experience in Ahangama

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English
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Immerse in Sri Lanka's stilt-fishing tradition at Ahangama, engage with locals, explore their crafts, and savor an authentic Lankan lunch. Led by an English-speaking guide for an enriched journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

- 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

Sample 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!)
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Fish Ambul-Thiyal
Fresh Savory Fish prepared in grandma's traditional way with her unique style and recipe. Enjoyed with Rice.
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Soruwa
A unique dish indigenous to the area, a mix of fruits & vegetables (Banana Stem, Lotus Stem & Papaya) bursting with Flavor.
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Cooked Kohila (Lasia)
Ingredients sourced locally and from home-gardens. Freshly plucked.
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Wambatu
Ingredients sourced locally and from home-gardens. Freshly plucked.
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Sri Lankan Leafy Greens
Ingredients sourced locally and from home-gardens. Freshly plucked.
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Red Rice (Cooked)
Authentic Local Red Rice, brimming with Anti-Oxidant properties

What You Get

Private transportation
Refreshments (Kurumba Drinks & Bottled Water)
Artisan Item Making

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Hopper street food, Galle Southern Province, Sri Lanka, LK

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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.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $150.05 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in India Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 14, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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