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Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure

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From Negombo to Colombo
4.2 (14 reviews)
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  • Bunches of ripe bananas and other produce at a market.
  • Group of people sitting at a table under a thatched roof.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
  3. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

    Negombo to Dambulla
    Meals
    Lunch (Sri Lankan rice and curry)

    Included Activities

    • Negombo Fish Market visit
    • Madampe Coconut Plantation visit
    • Sri Lankan Rice and Curry lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Optional street food crawl with leader for introduction to Sri Lankan 'short eats' including hoppers
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Madampe Coconut Plantation
  4. Day 3

    Sigiriya

    Sigiriya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress visit
    • Sigiriya Chena Cultivation tour by jeep
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
  5. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Lunch (Pumpkin curry flavoured with aromatic fenugreek, with a side of dry chilli sambol and coconut roti at Matale Spice Garden)

    Included Activities

    • Dambulla Cave Temples visit
    • Matale Spice Garden tour and lunch
    • Kandy Temple of the Tooth visit

    Optional Activities

    • Watch a chef prepare kottu roti in the evening
    Landmarks
    Dambulla Cave Temples
    Matale Spice Garden
    Kandy Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)
  6. Day 5

    Kandy

    Kandy
    Meals
    Dinner (Kandyan sweet-filled Sri Lankan dinner with string hoppers, chicken curry made with spice-infused coconut milk, and specialty sweets inspired by Dutch and Portuguese dessert traditions)

    Included Activities

    • Kandy city centre guided walk
    • Kandy Tea Factory visit
    • Kandy Market wander and tastings
    • Kandy Cooking Class in a Sinhalese Home

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum
    • Visit several monasteries
    • Scenic walks around town
    Landmarks
    Kandy City Centre
    Kandy Central Market
  7. Day 6

    Kandy to Bandarawela

    Kandy to Bandarawela
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional meal with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Kandy to Bandarawela scenic train ride
    • Bandarawela Cooking demonstration and local meal
    Landmarks
    Bandarawela
  8. Day 7

    Bandarawela to Haputale

    Bandarawela to Haputale
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Tamil cuisine with dosa (crispy rice pancake) and idli (savoury steamed rice cake) served with curry sauces or chutneys)

    Included Activities

    • Bandarawela Hike through tea fields
    • Haputale Tamil family lunch
    Landmarks
    Bandarawela Tea Plantations
    Haputale
  9. Day 8

    Bandarawela to Yala/Udawalawe National Park

    Bandarawela to Yala/Udawalawe National Park

    Included Activities

    • Yala/Udawalawe National Park Wildlife safari
    Landmarks
    Yala National Park
    Udawalawe National Park
  10. Day 9

    Yala/Udawalawe National Park to Mirissa

    Yala/Udawalawe National Park to Mirissa
    Meals
    Lunch (Freshest seafood with fisherman's family, likely a crab curry)

    Included Activities

    • Tissamaharama Curd and treacle tasting
    • Mirissa Fisherman's Cooking Demonstration and Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle ride to watch fishing boats
    • Tuk-tuk ride to watch fishing boats
    Landmarks
    Mirissa
    Tissamaharama
  11. Day 10

    Galle

    Galle
    Meals
    Lunch (Biryani and watalappam (coconut custard pudding) with a local family)

    Included Activities

    • Galle Walking tour
    • Galle Dutch Fort tour
    • Galle Biryani lunch with a local family
    Landmarks
    Galle
    Galle Royal Dutch Fort
  12. Day 11

    Mirissa to Colombo

    Mirissa to Colombo
    Meals
    Lunch (Dutch Burgher-influenced meal)

    Included Activities

    • Colombo City tour by bus
    • Colombo Street food
    • Colombo Dutch Burgher Lunch
    Landmarks
    Colombo
    Galle Face Beach
  13. Day 12

    Colombo

    Colombo

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  • Sigiriya Rock rising above the forest.

Traveler Reviews

4.2
Overall rating based on 14 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    3.5
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • Helle
    Helle5.0•January 2026
    Nick was a very good guide, very knowledgeable, supporting a great group dynamic, and fun. Amazing insights into the...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Nick. We’re also glad the cultural insights, nature highlights, and delicious food experiences stood out for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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  • Jason4.0•March 2023
    Well-balanced itinerary and great guide!
    Traveled in February 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Jason, thank you for taking time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure tour!
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  • Marina4.2•September 2019
    The trips offered by the company are different and have more to do with the kind of experience that I seek.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Marianne4.5•September 2019
    Irosha, the tour leader was excellent.She planned every event in advance and never had us to wait at entrances to...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Bettina4.8•September 2019
    I especially loved the experiences of being able to cook local food with the families and getting a read insight on...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Joanna3.8•September 2019
    The guide was fantastic; everything else could have been slightly better.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Melody4.2•September 2019
    Good pace. Great experiences on site. Good size of group. Great leader.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Beth4.8•September 2019
    The tour was really well organised with plenty of variety and not rushed. I would particularly like to commend the...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Aleksandra4.8•September 2019
    Truly great experience. Fantastic, knowledgeable tour leader (Upul). Authentic experience.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Judith4.2•September 2019
    The trip was very well organised and all staff took very good care of us (including drivers and tour guide). We had...
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    Traveled in December 2018

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    Asked on November 28th, 2024

    Is the amount quoted is per person?

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      AUD 3,405.00 (AUD -170.00) is the price per person.

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    Asked on September 15th, 2016

    Hi! Would this tour be suitable for a vegetarian, as well?

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      Nicole

      Traveler•Written September 2016

      Thanks for your enquiry! Sri Lanka is a great food destination for vegetarians, with a large amount of the nation’s favourite dishes meat free – vegetable curries, hoppers, string hoppers, vegetable rotty and, of course, the incredible selection of fruit on offer!

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    Dale

    Asked on September 1st, 2016

    Would this tour be suitable for a vegetarian as well?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2016

      Sri Lanka is a great food destination for vegetarians, with a large amount of the nation's favourite dishes meat free, vegetable curries, hoppers, string hoppers, vegetable rotty and, of course, the incredible selection of fruit on offer.

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    Is this tour suitable for a 10 year old?

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      Unfortunately, the minimum age of the travellers on Intrepid trip is 15, so this tour will not be suitable for a 10year old child.

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