Flavours of Sri Lanka

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport where you will be met by your chauffeur guide and transferred to the laid-back coastal town of Negombo. Known for its strong seafood heritage and traditional fishing communities, Negombo offers the perfect introduction to Sri Lanka’s coastal life. After check-in, enjoy time to unwind by the beach before a welcome seafood dinner at a local beachside restaurant. Overnight in the Negombo area.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Begin your morning at the vibrant Negombo Fish Market, one of the busiest in the country. Watch fishermen auction the daily catch, observe traditional fish-drying processes, and soak up the energetic atmosphere of this coastal trading hub. Enjoy a local breakfast of hoppers served with coconut sambol and spicy lunu miris. Travel inland towards Kandy, pausing at a spice garden in Mawanella where you’ll walk through cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and cardamom groves. A live cooking demonstration follows, showcasing how these spices are used in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, ending with a flavourful lunch. Continue to Kandy and check in. The evening is free for a lakeside stroll or to explore the town at your own pace. Overnight in the Kandy area.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Join a local chef for a guided tour of Kandy Central Market where stalls overflow with fresh produce, spices, herbs and condiments unique to the hill country. Choose your ingredients for today’s cooking class before heading to a local home, where you’ll learn how to prepare Kandyan specialities such as jackfruit curry, creamy dhal, aubergine pickle and fragrant rice. In the afternoon, visit the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s most sacred sites. Later, experience a Kandyan cultural performance featuring drums, dance and traditional costumes. Overnight in the Kandy area.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Travel to Dambulla, stopping along the way for a hands-on village encounter. Drift across a quiet lake by canoe, ride a traditional bullock cart through the countryside, and learn how villagers prepare meals over open fires using fresh produce from their gardens. Enjoy a rustic lunch cooked the authentic Sri Lankan way. Arrive and check into your lakeside accommodation near Sigiriya, surrounded by tranquil scenery and abundant birdlife. Overnight in the Dambulla/Sigiriya area.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Rise early to visit the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Ascend past ancient frescoes and water gardens to reach the summit, where panoramic views stretch across the cultural triangle. Later, head to Habarana for a local street food tasting experience. Sample traditional snacks such as freshly fried roti, hoppers, curd with treacle, spiced nuts, herbal drinks and regional favourites served from family-run stalls. Return to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in the Dambulla/Sigiriya area.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Travel south towards the historic city of Galle. Along the way, visit a working cinnamon plantation where you’ll learn about harvesting, peeling and rolling the world-famous Ceylon cinnamon. Smell the fresh bark, taste the pure cinnamon tea, and discover why this aromatic spice is treasured worldwide. Continue to Galle and settle into your accommodation inside or near the UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Dinner tonight is at a stylish restaurant blending southern Sri Lankan flavours with contemporary influences. Overnight in the Galle area.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Begin your morning at the lively Galle Market with your chef, sourcing seafood, vegetables, herbs and tropical fruits. Your cooking class takes place at a heritage villa or beachside kitchen, where you'll prepare southern dishes such as coconut fish curry, herbal sambol, and curd with kithul treacle. The afternoon is yours to explore Galle Fort’s charming lanes, boutique shops, ramparts, cafés or simply relax by the coast with a drink as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Overnight in the Galle area,

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight. Along the way, enjoy one last taste of Sri Lanka with a refreshing king coconut or a serve of curd and honey.

 

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner