Sri Lanka
Culinary & Tea Experiences • Culinary & Tea Experience • Luxury Journey Across Sri Lanka • Tea Trails
Best Time
November – April
From
On request
Duration
Handpicked Itineraries • Tailor Your Experience
This carefully designed experience introduces travelers to Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, hill country, and tea regions through immersive village and culinary encounters. Guests will enjoy authentic cooking demonstrations, spice gardens, tea plantations, scenic train rides, local village safaris, and interactions with local communities while discovering the island’s breathtaking landscapes.
Journey Route
Route Summary
Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella
Experience Details
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9D / 8N
Itinerary
Day 1
Sigiriya
Arrive in Sri Lanka and proceed to Sigiriya, the cultural heart of the island. En route enjoy countryside scenery and local village surroundings. Relax at the hotel and experience a traditional Sri Lankan dinner with authentic village flavors.
Accommodation
Hotel Sigiriya • Wewa Addara in Sigiriya • Sigiriya Wewa Addara Hotel - Hotel by the Lake
Meals
Dinner
Distance
160.00 KM
Day 2
Sigiriya
Enjoy an authentic village safari including a bullock cart ride, catamaran experience, and traditional cooking session with local villagers. Taste freshly prepared Sri Lankan cuisine and discover rural farming traditions and village lifestyles.
Accommodation
Camellia Resort and Spa • Heritage Dambulla Resort • Aliya Resort & Spa
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner • Lunch
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
25.00 KM
Day 3
Sigiriya
Climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress and admire ancient frescoes and panoramic views. Later enjoy a Sri Lankan cooking demonstration featuring traditional curries, spices, and local ingredients used in authentic village cuisine.
Accommodation
Aliya Resort & Spa • Camellia Resort and Spa • Heritage Dambulla Resort
Meals
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Travel Time
5.50 hours
Distance
47.00 KM
Day 4
Kandy
Proceed to Kandy via a spice garden in Matale where guests can learn about Sri Lankan herbs and spices. In the evening visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and witness a traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance.
Accommodation
Thilanka Hotel • Hotel Topaz • Earl's Regent Kandy
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
95.00 KM
Day 5
Kandy
Explore tea traditions with a visit to a tea plantation and factory. Learn the tea-making process from plucking to tasting. Later enjoy Kandy city exploration including local markets, handicrafts, and authentic Sri Lankan street food.
Accommodation
Thilanka Hotel • Hotel Topaz • Earl's Regent Kandy • Radisson Hotel Kandy
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
35.00 KM
Day 6
Ella
Experience one of the world’s most scenic train journeys through lush tea plantations, waterfalls, and misty mountains. Arrive in Ella and relax amidst the cool hill country atmosphere surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
Accommodation
Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • Ella Gap Panorama • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
140.00 KM
Day 7
Ella
Visit tea estates and interact with local tea pluckers while learning about Ceylon tea traditions. Explore Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak while enjoying fresh tea tastings and authentic hill country cuisine.
Accommodation
Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • Ella Gap Panorama • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
30.00 KM
Day 8
Ella
Enjoy a relaxed day exploring local village life in Ella. Participate in a traditional cooking experience using fresh organic ingredients and discover Sri Lankan flavors, spices, and rural hospitality in a peaceful countryside setting.
Accommodation
EKHO Ella • Morning Dew Boutique Hotel Ella • Ella Gap Panorama
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
20.00 KM
Day 9
Seeduwa - Katunayake
After breakfast proceed to the airport for departure with unforgettable memories of Sri Lanka’s authentic villages, culinary heritage, tea culture, and scenic hill country experiences.
Meals
Breakfast
Travel Time
4.00 hours
Distance
334.00 KM
Trip Blueprint
Sigiriya⟶Kandy⟶Ella⟶Seeduwa - Katunayake⟶Dambulla
