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Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through Sri Lanka, where you’ll savour home-cooked meals, experience local culture, and visit some of the country’s most iconic sites. Your adventure begins in Negombo, a coastal city known for its palm-lined beaches and vibrant markets. From there, you’ll venture into the heart of Sri Lanka, with stops in Dambulla, where you can explore the ancient cave temples, and Sigiriya, where you’ll climb the famed Lion Rock. Along the way, indulge in flavour-packed curries, fresh seafood, and a variety of traditional dishes such as roti, dosa, and idli.
In Kandy, discover the secrets of Sri Lankan spices and learn to make local sweets with a Sinhalese family. As you travel further into the highlands, take in the breathtaking tea plantations of Bandarawela and enjoy a cooking demonstration in a local home. In Mirissa, immerse yourself in the life of a fisherman’s family and savour a freshly caught seafood meal. A safari in Yala National Park offers a chance to encounter Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife, while a visit to Galle reveals the town’s rich Dutch colonial history. The journey ends in Colombo, where you can sample more street food before bidding farewell to the island.
Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through Sri Lanka, where you’ll savour home-cooked meals, experience local culture, and visit some of the country’s most iconic sites. Your adventure begins in Negombo, a coastal city known for its palm-lined beaches and vibrant markets. From there, you’ll venture into the heart of Sri Lanka, with stops in Dambulla, where you can explore the ancient cave temples, and Sigiriya, where you’ll climb the famed Lion Rock. Along the way, indulge in flavour-packed curries, fresh seafood, and a variety of traditional dishes such as roti, dosa, and idli.
In Kandy, discover the secrets of Sri Lankan spices and learn to make local sweets with a Sinhalese family. As you travel further into the highlands, take in the breathtaking tea plantations of Bandarawela and enjoy a cooking demonstration in a local home. In Mirissa, immerse yourself in the life of a fisherman’s family and savour a freshly caught seafood meal. A safari in Yala National Park offers a chance to encounter Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife, while a visit to Galle reveals the town’s rich Dutch colonial history. The journey ends in Colombo, where you can sample more street food before bidding farewell to the island.
Sri Lanka

Food adventures in Sri Lanka

Small Group Holiday

12

CA$

days from

3145

Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey through Sri Lanka, where you’ll savour home-cooked meals, experience local culture, and visit some of the country’s most iconic sites. Your adventure begins in Negombo, a coastal city known for its palm-lined beaches and vibrant markets. From there, you’ll venture into the heart of Sri Lanka, with stops in Dambulla, where you can explore the ancient cave temples, and Sigiriya, where you’ll climb the famed Lion Rock. Along the way, indulge in flavour-packed curries, fresh seafood, and a variety of traditional dishes such as roti, dosa, and idli.
In Kandy, discover the secrets of Sri Lankan spices and learn to make local sweets with a Sinhalese family. As you travel further into the highlands, take in the breathtaking tea plantations of Bandarawela and enjoy a cooking demonstration in a local home. In Mirissa, immerse yourself in the life of a fisherman’s family and savour a freshly caught seafood meal. A safari in Yala National Park offers a chance to encounter Sri Lanka’s incredible wildlife, while a visit to Galle reveals the town’s rich Dutch colonial history. The journey ends in Colombo, where you can sample more street food before bidding farewell to the island.

Activity / Theme

Country

Food

Sri Lanka

Comfort Level

Physical Rating

Moderate

Leisurely / Moderate

Transportation

Accommodation

Private vehicle, Train, Safari Vehicle

Hotel

Months of Operation

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Adventure Coordinators Insider Tip:

Don’t leave Sri Lanka without trying Kottu roti, Dhal curry, Lamprais, Eggplant (wambatu) moju (which varies from region to region) and Fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry).

Itinerary

DAY 1 Start Negombo near Colombo
DAY 2 Fish Market, Coconut plantation visit, to Dambulla
DAY 3 Sigiriya Lion Rock, Wholesale Markets tour
DAY 4 Dambulla Cave Temples, Spice Garden tour and lunch, to Kandy Temple of the Tooth
DAY 5 Kandy Market wander & tastings, Tea factory visit, home cooking class
DAY 6 To Bandarawela, Cooking demonstration & local meal
DAY 7 Nuwara Eliya Tea Estate visit, Haputale Tamil family lunch
DAY 8 Yala/Udawalawe National Park Wildlife safari
DAY 9 Curd and treacle tasting, to Mirissa
DAY 10 Fisherman's Cooking Demonstration and Lunch, Galle Walking Tour
DAY 11 To Colombo tour & Dutch Burgher Lunch
DAY 12 End Colombo

Inclusions

Transport
Accommodation
10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners
Negombo - Fish market
Madampe - Coconut plantation visit
Dambulla - Wholesale Markets tour
Sigiriya - Lion Rock
Dambulla - Cave Temples
Matale - Spice Garden tour and lunch
Kandy - Temple of the Tooth entrance
Kandy - Cooking Class in a Sinhalese Home
Kandy - Tea factory visit
Kandy - Market wander & tastings
Bandarawela - Cooking demonstration & local meal
Nuwara Eliya - Pedro Tea Estate visit
Haputale - Tamil family lunch
Yala/Udawalawe National Park - Wildlife safari
Yala/Udawalawe National Park - Curd and treacle tasting
Mirissa - Fisherman's Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
Galle - Dutch Fort
Galle - Walking tour
Colombo - City tour by bus
Colombo - Dutch Burgher Lunch

Sample tour.  Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice.  Please inquire.

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