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Discover the Soul of Sri Lanka
Experience the authentic flavors of Sri Lanka through a carefully curated culinary and tea expedition across the island. This journey combines local food traditions, spice gardens, tea plantations, cultural heritage, cooking demonstrations, village experiences, and coastal seafood delights. Travelers will discover regional cuisines while exploring Sri Lanka’s most iconic destinations from the north to the southern coast.
Journey Route
Itinerary
Day-by-day journey
1Day 1
Day 01 – Arrival | Airport → Jaffna
Jaffna
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Day 1
Day 01 – Arrival | Airport → Jaffna
Jaffna
Begin the culinary expedition with a scenic drive to Jaffna. Explore northern Sri Lankan culture and enjoy traditional Jaffna cuisine famous for spicy crab curry, dosai, and seafood specialties. Evening at leisure.
Accommodation
Jetwing Jaffna • North Gate by Jetwing • Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan
Meals
Dinner
Distance
395.00 KM
2Day 2
Day 02 – Jaffna Exploration
Jaffna
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Day 2
Day 02 – Jaffna Exploration
Jaffna
Discover Jaffna Fort, Nallur Temple, and local villages. Experience authentic Tamil cooking traditions and taste iconic northern delicacies prepared with regional spices and seafood.
Accommodation
Jetwing Jaffna • Jetwing Mahesa Bhawan • North Gate by Jetwing
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
40.00 KM
3Day 3
Day 03 – Jaffna → Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
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Day 3
Day 03 – Jaffna → Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Travel south to the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Enjoy a countryside culinary experience with village-style rice and curry served traditionally on lotus or banana leaves.
Accommodation
Rajarata Hotel • Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura • Heritage Hotel • Lake Side Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
200.00 KM
4Day 4
Day 04 – Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
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Day 4
Day 04 – Anuradhapura → Sigiriya
Continue to Sigiriya through the Cultural Triangle. Visit spice gardens and experience authentic Sri Lankan cooking demonstrations using aromatic local spices and herbs.
Accommodation
Aliya Resort & Spa • Water Garden Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
2.00 hours
Distance
80.00 KM
5Day 5
Day 05 – Sigiriya Exploration
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Day 5
Day 05 – Sigiriya Exploration
Climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress and enjoy a local village culinary experience featuring traditional clay-pot cooking and fresh tropical ingredients.
Accommodation
Aliya Resort & Spa • Water Garden Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
30.00 KM
6Day 6
Day 06 – Sigiriya → Kandy
Sigiriya
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Day 6
Day 06 – Sigiriya → Kandy
Sigiriya
Journey to Kandy with visits to spice plantations in Matale. Discover Sri Lankan spices used in traditional cuisine before arriving in the hill capital
Accommodation
Aliya Resort & Spa • Water Garden Sigiriya
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
90.00 KM
7Day 7
Day 07 – Kandy Culinary & Tea Experience
Kandy
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Day 7
Day 07 – Kandy Culinary & Tea Experience
Kandy
Explore Kandy’s food culture with market visits and tea tastings. Learn about Ceylon tea traditions while enjoying highland cuisine and local cooking experiences.
Accommodation
Earl's Regent Kandy • Cinnamon Citadel Kandy • Cinnamon Tree, Kandy
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
1.00 hours
Distance
25.00 KM
8Day 8
Day 08 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
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Day 8
Day 08 – Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Travel through scenic tea plantations to Nuwara Eliya. Visit tea factories and learn the tea-making process from leaf plucking to final production.
Accommodation
Araliya Red • Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty • Grand Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
80.00 KM
9Day 9
Day 09 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Ella
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Day 9
Day 09 – Nuwara Eliya → Ella
Ella
Enjoy one of the world’s most scenic hill country journeys. Discover Ella’s tea estates, waterfalls, and relaxed mountain atmosphere with local cuisine experiences.
Accommodation
88th ELLA • Ella Mount Heaven Hotel • EKHO Ella • Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
60.00 KM
10Day 10
Day 10 – Ella Exploration
Ella
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Day 10
Day 10 – Ella Exploration
Ella
Experience tea plantation walks and enjoy organic local meals in Ella. Optional cooking experiences using fresh vegetables and traditional spices.
Accommodation
88th ELLA • Oak Ray Ella Gap Hotel • EKHO Ella
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
25.00 KM
11Day 11
Day 11 – Ella → Yala
Yala
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Day 11
Day 11 – Ella → Yala
Yala
Travel to Yala National Park. Experience southern Sri Lankan cuisine with seafood and spicy curries before an exciting wildlife safari adventure.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Wild Yala • Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive • Jetwing Yala • Wild Trails Yala
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
110.00 KM
12Day 12
Day 12 – Yala → Mirissa
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Day 12
Day 12 – Yala → Mirissa
Proceed to the southern coast. Enjoy fresh seafood experiences and relaxing beachside dining with authentic Sri Lankan coastal flavors.
Accommodation
Amanda Resort Mirissa • Mandara Resort • Paradise Beach Club
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Distance
140.00 KM
13Day 13
Day 13 – Mirissa → Bentota
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Day 13
Day 13 – Mirissa → Bentota
Continue along the southern coastline to Bentota. Explore cinnamon traditions and enjoy river-side seafood and tropical culinary experiences.
Accommodation
Cinnamon Bey Beruwala • Taj Bentota Resort & Spa • River Breeze Villa • NH Bentota Ceysands Resort • Taru Villas - River Cottage - Bentota
Meals
Breakfast • Dinner
Travel Time
3.00 hours
Distance
145.00 KM
14Day 14
Day 14 – Bentota → Colombo → Departure
Colombo / Airport
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Day 14
Day 14 – Bentota → Colombo → Departure
Colombo / Airport
Travel to Colombo for a final city culinary exploration. Enjoy modern Sri Lankan fusion cuisine before transfer to the airport for departure.
Meals
Breakfast
Distance
110.00 KM









