Flavors of Sri Lanka

A culinary tour for food enthusiasts, showcasing Sri Lanka’s diverse flavors – from spicy street foods to elegant fusion cuisine. This gastronomic adventure includes market visits, cooking classes with local chefs, tea and spice plantation tours, and curated dining experiences at some of the island’s top restaurants. Prepare to engage all your senses as you taste your way through the culture, with sustainable farm-to-table practices highlighted throughout.

Tea, Spice & Rice Trail

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Duration

4 Nights 5 Days

Starting at 

$1299 PP

* For a minimum of three days

Arrive in Colombo and check in to your boutique city hotel. Join your guide for an evening street food walk to sample hoppers, kottu, and island-style short eats. End the night with dessert and rooftop tea under the stars.

Travel inland to Kandy with scenic views of village life along the way. Visit a lakeside market to explore fresh tropical produce. Check in to a hillside villa and enjoy a slow-cooked dinner overlooking the valley.

Take part in a private cooking session with a local family in their garden home. Learn traditional recipes passed down through generations. Spend the afternoon relaxing with a herbal drink and soft music.

Visit the spice gardens of Matale for a guided tour through cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper plants. Stop at a tea estate for a tasting and high-tea experience with panoramic views. Return to Colombo by late afternoon and settle into your hotel.

Enjoy a quiet breakfast before your short transfer to the airport. Leave Sri Lanka with new skills, rich flavours, and unforgettable food stories to share.

Highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

A magnificent ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its frescoes and stunning views.

Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka

Dambulla Cave Temple

A charming hill town surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and hiking trails.

Temple of the Tooth

Temple of Tooth Relic

One of Buddhism’s holiest sites, housing the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

Gourmet Island Explorer

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Duration

10 Days 9 Nights

Starting at 

$2099 PP

* For a minimum of three days

Arrive in Sri Lanka and check into a beachfront resort in Negombo. Stroll along the shore before a fresh seafood BBQ under the stars. Enjoy your first taste of the island’s coastal charm.

Visit the fish market at dawn to see fishermen bring in the morning catch. Learn about local seafood traditions from your guide. Spend the afternoon at leisure before a relaxed dinner by the lagoon.

Travel inland to Dambulla and visit a colourful farmers' market filled with exotic fruits and spices. Check in to a nature resort surrounded by trees. Dine on traditional village recipes cooked slowly over clay stoves.

Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress early morning and explore its ancient gardens. Visit a nearby rural home for a wood-fired lunch made with local rice and greens. Return to the resort for a calm evening.

Head to Kandy, stopping at a spice garden along the way to learn about cinnamon and clove cultivation. Walk by the lake and enjoy a tasting menu inspired by royal Kandyan cuisine.
Overnight at a hillside retreat.

Drive through misty tea plantations and visit a working tea estate for a guided tasting. Check into a colonial-style bungalow with garden views. Enjoy a tea-infused gourmet dinner prepared by a private chef.

Relax in the cool mountain air with a walk around Gregory Lake. Sample high tea with scones, jams, and local teas on a garden terrace. Dine on fusion fare made from hill country produce.

Travel south to the historic city of Galle and check into a Dutch-style villa. Take a sunset walk along the fort ramparts. Dine in the old town on fresh seafood with Dutch-Malay influences.

Join a hands-on cooking class in a colonial kitchen to learn traditional Sri Lankan dishes with a twist. After lunch, drive to Colombo and settle into your final hotel. Enjoy a relaxed farewell dinner with ocean views.

Enjoy your final breakfast before your airport transfer. You leave Sri Lanka with full hearts, full bellies, and unforgettable culinary memories.

Highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

A magnificent ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its frescoes and stunning views.

Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka

Dambulla Cave Temple

A charming hill town surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and hiking trails.

Temple of the Tooth

Temple of Tooth Relic

One of Buddhism’s holiest sites, housing the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

Culinary Grand Tour

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Duration

14 Days 13 Nights

Starting at 

$2399 PP

* For a minimum of three days

Arrive in Colombo and settle into a stylish boutique hotel. Join your guide for an evening street food tour featuring egg hoppers, isso wade, and sweet curd with treacle. End the night with tea-infused cocktails by the ocean.

Drive north to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s sacred ancient capital. Visit a local home for a traditional lunch made with millet and village vegetables. Check into a nature lodge and enjoy a calm lakeside dinner.

Continue your journey to Jaffna, the heart of Tamil culinary heritage. Taste your first crab curry and kool seafood stew at a local kitchen. Settle in at a colonial villa for a peaceful evening.

Explore Jaffna’s markets and spice vendors with your guide. Visit a family kitchen to try vadai, dosai, and palmyrah-based sweets. End the day with a vegetarian Tamil dinner in the garden.

Travel southeast to the tranquil beaches of Trincomalee. Stop for lunch in a coastal village along the way. Arrive at your resort and enjoy a sunset seafood BBQ by the beach.

Tour the local fish market and speak with fishermen about daily coastal life. Join a cooking demo featuring devilled prawns and grilled reef fish. Spend your afternoon at leisure by the ocean.

Head inland to Habarana and check in to an eco-lodge surrounded by forest. Learn to make traditional palm treacle sweets and jackfruit curry with a local host. Dine outdoors with firelight and storytelling

Start with a market visit in Dambulla to gather seasonal vegetables and rice varieties. Join a cooking session using clay pots over firewood stoves. Visit a village rice mill and enjoy a slow afternoon.

Take a scenic long drive south to the hill town of Ella. Arrive by sunset and check in to your private hillside retreat. Enjoy a quiet night with warm dishes made from garden produce.

Join a local guide for a foraging walk through Ella’s forests and tea fields. Gather wild herbs and leaves for a cooking session overlooking the hills. Let the rest of the day unfold at your own pace.

Visit a village kitchen to learn how to prepare sambols, coconut roti, and herbal relishes. Take a relaxed hike to a viewpoint for a picnic lunch. Return for a simple, soulful dinner in silence.

Drive down to the southern coast and arrive at a riverfront estate in Bentota. Tour the gardens and sample tropical ingredients from the chef’s harvest. Dine alfresco on a curated tasting menu using local cinnamon, fish, and fruit.

Enjoy a private cooking class in the estate kitchen to create your own gourmet plate. Later, drive to Colombo and settle into your final boutique hotel. End the journey with a relaxed
farewell dinner.

After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport just 1.5 hours away. You return home with unforgettable food experiences and flavours from across Sri Lanka.

Highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

A magnificent ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its frescoes and stunning views.

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka’s first kingdom, now home to many stupas and centuries-old sacred sites.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park

Home to the world’s highest leopard density, making it a top wildlife destination.

Inclusions

Exclusions

Booking Information

  • A 20% deposit is required upon itinerary confirmation. The remaining balance (80%) is due 10 days before the tour starts. Booking confirmation within 48 hours of payment.

Cancellation Policy

  • All offers are discounted and non-refundable. No refunds for cancellations made less than 20 days before the start date or for no-shows.
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