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Flavours of Sri Lanka: 7-Night Culinary & Cultural Escape
Embark on a culinary adventure through Sri Lanka, where every region tells its story through spices, seafood, and time-honoured traditions. From bustling markets and aromatic spice gardens to hands-on cooking classes and seaside feasts, this journey blends authentic flavours with iconic sights.
✨ Trip Highlights:
✅ Negombo – Begin your adventure on the coastal town famed for its seafood and fishing heritage. From vibrant fish markets to beachside dining, this is the perfect introduction to Sri Lanka’s culinary world.
✅ Kandy – Immerse yourself in the heart of Sri Lanka’s hill country. Visit bustling markets, join a local chef for a Kandyan cooking class, and experience cultural highlights like the Temple of the Tooth Relic and traditional dance performances.
✅ Dambulla & Sigiriya – Discover rural Sri Lankan life with a village tour and traditional meal, then conquer the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Taste your way through street food delights, from sizzling prawn fritters to tangy pickles and spiced roti.
✅ Galle – Conclude your journey along the southern coast. Explore a cinnamon plantation, savour fusion dining within the old fort walls, and join a southern-style cooking class to master dishes like coconut fish curry and curd with kithul treacle.
Day 1: Arrival in Colombo – Transfer to Negombo
Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your chauffeur-guide. Transfer to Negombo, a laid-back beach town celebrated for its seafood heritage. After check-in, unwind by the ocean before enjoying a welcome seafood dinner at a beachside restaurant.
Overnight stay in Negombo
Day 2: Negombo Fish Market & Transfer to Kandy
Begin your morning at Negombo’s bustling fish market, one of the largest in the country, where fishermen showcase their catch and traditional drying techniques. Enjoy a local breakfast of hoppers, coconut sambol, and fiery lunu miris before travelling inland. En route to Kandy, stop at a spice garden in Mawanella for a guided walk through cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom groves. Join a live spice-based cooking demonstration followed by lunch. Later, check into your Kandy hotel with the evening free for a lakeside stroll.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Kandy Market Tour & Kandyan Cooking Class
Explore Kandy Central Market with a local chef to select fresh ingredients for your culinary workshop. At a local home, learn to prepare signature Kandyan dishes such as jackfruit curry, dhal, and aubergine pickle. In the afternoon, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic before enjoying a cultural performance of drumming and Kandyan dance.
Overnight stay in Kandy
Hotel: Amaya Hills Kandy ★ ★ ★ ★
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Kandy to Dambulla – Village Culinary Experience
Travel to Dambulla, pausing for an immersive village experience. Glide across a lake in a canoe, ride a bullock cart through the countryside, and enjoy a freshly cooked village meal prepared in the traditional way. Later, check into your lakeside resort near Sigiriya.
Overnight stay in Dambulla
Hotel: Amaya Lake Dambulla ★ ★ ★ ★
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Street Food Tasting in Habarana
Rise early to climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress, renowned for its ancient frescoes and sweeping views. After a relaxed breakfast, head to Habarana for an evening street food walk. Sample local favourites such as prawn fritters, fruit pickles, and sizzling kottu roti.
Overnight stay in Dambulla
Hotel: Amaya Lake Dambulla ★ ★ ★ ★
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Dambulla to Galle – Southern Coast Seafood & Cinnamon
Drive south towards the colonial city of Galle, a journey enriched by a visit to a cinnamon plantation where you’ll learn about the world’s finest Ceylon cinnamon. Arrive at Galle Fort and settle into your boutique accommodation before dining at a stylish restaurant that blends southern flavours with international flair.
Overnight stay in Galle
Hotel: The Heritage Hotel Galle Fort ★ ★ ★ ★
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Galle Cooking Class & Leisure by the Coast
Start the morning at Galle’s lively market to shop for seafood and produce. Join a cooking class at a villa kitchen or beachside home, preparing classic dishes like coconut fish curry, herbal sambol, and curd with kithul treacle. The afternoon is free for exploring Galle Fort’s charming streets, boutique shops, or simply relaxing by the ocean with a sunset cocktail.
Overnight stay in Galle
Hotel: The Heritage Hotel Galle Fort ★ ★ ★ ★
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8: Departure from Galle to Colombo
After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward journey. Along the way, enjoy a final taste of Sri Lanka with a king coconut drink or curd and honey.
Meals: Breakfast
Departure Dates :
Inclusions :
- Seafood welcome dinner at a beachside restaurant
- Early morning guided visit to Negombo Fish Market
- Visit to a spice garden in Mawanella with live cooking demo & lunch
- Guided visit to Kandy Central Market with local chef
- Traditional Kandyan cooking class in a local home (with lunch)
- Entrance to Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Evening cultural performance with drumming & dance
- Authentic village tour with bullock cart ride & canoe trip
- Traditional Sri Lankan village meal
- Guided early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (entrance included)
- Afternoon guided street food walk in Habarana (isso vadai, achcharu, kottu roti tastings)
- Visit to a cinnamon plantation with demonstration
- Visit to Galle local market with chef to source fresh seafood & vegetables
- Hands-on southern Sri Lankan cooking class in a villa/beach house kitchen (with lunch)
