10 Days / 9 Nights
Culinary Discovery Tour
Taste of Sri Lanka
Embark on a flavorful journey across Sri Lanka, a paradise for food lovers and explorers alike. The Taste of Sri Lanka tour is designed to immerse you in the island’s vibrant culinary scene-sampling authentic local dishes, learning traditional recipes, and experiencing the country’s rich cultural heritage along the way. From bustling street food markets and village feasts to hands-on cooking experiences and fine dining, this tour blends iconic sights with unforgettable tastes. Customizations are available to suit your palate and schedule.
Itinerary
Arrive in Sri Lanka and receive a warm welcome. On your way to Habarana, stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to witness rescued elephants. Enjoy an elephant-back ride in Habarana and settle in at your hotel. Sample your first Sri Lankan dinner, featuring fragrant curries and coconut sambol.
After breakfast, visit the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Enjoy a village lunch in Habarana, prepared in a traditional clay kitchen. Explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and, optionally, embark on a Minneriya safari. Return to Habarana for a dinner of local rice and curry specialties.
Travel to Kandy, stopping at a spice garden to learn about Sri Lanka’s essential spices. Participate in a hands-on cooking demonstration and enjoy lunch with a local family. In Kandy, savor street food like kottu roti and hoppers at the city’s bustling markets.
Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens and visit a tea museum. Enjoy a traditional Kandyan lunch and, in the evening, witness a cultural dance show followed by a dinner featuring regional delicacies.
Journey into the highlands, visiting a tea estate and factory. Sample freshly brewed Ceylon tea and enjoy a colonial-style lunch in Nuwara Eliya.
Early morning trek in Horton Plains National Park, followed by a picnic breakfast. Continue to Yala, stopping for a farm-to-table lunch en route. Evening at leisure with a seafood dinner.
Safari in Yala National Park, then travel to the coastal city of Galle. Explore Galle’s Dutch Fort and enjoy a seafood feast at a local restaurant. Arrive in Bentota for the night.
Visit the Ambalangoda Mask Museum and the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. Take part in a coastal cooking class, learning to prepare fresh fish curry and coconut roti. Enjoy your creations for lunch. Afternoon at leisure on Bentota’s beaches.
Travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital. Embark on a guided street food safari-sample isso wade, egg hoppers, and sweet treats at Galle Face Green and Pettah Market. Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner at a renowned Colombo restaurant.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, departing with delicious memories of Sri Lanka’s culinary treasures.
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