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Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure

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From Negombo to Colombo
4.2 (14 reviews)
  • Colorful assortment of vegetables in an outdoor market.
  • Woman observing a white temple-like structure.
  • Plate of traditional food with various ingredients.
  • Tea pickers working in a lush hilly landscape with a waterfall.
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  • I especially loved the experiences of being able to cook local food with the families and getting a read insight on how to prepare the food.

    Bettina B•traveled in September4.8
  • Two elephants interacting playfully with their trunks.
  • Spicy marinated chicken cooked in a pan.
  • Tourists climbing ancient stone stairs in a lush setting.
  • Cooking pot over an open flame with seafood cooking.
  • People tasting food outdoors in a market with palm trees.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Negombo
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  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Dambulla

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

    Included Activities

    • Negombo fish market visit
    • Coconut plantation visit with tasting
    • Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Street food crawl for Sri Lankan short eats and hoppers
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
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  3. Day 3

    Dambulla

    Dambulla
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress visit with climb
    • Chena Cultivation tour by jeep
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Lion Rock
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Dambulla to Kandy

    Dambulla to Kandy
    Meals
    Lunch (Spice-infused pumpkin curry with fenugreek, dry chilli sambol and coconut roti at Matale Spice Garden)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Kandy

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

    Included Activities

    • Kandy city center guided walk
    • Tea factory visit
    • Central Market tour with fruit tastings
    • Cooking class and dinner in a Sinhalese home

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum
    • Visit monasteries
    • Scenic walks around Kandy
    Landmarks
    Kandy Central Market
  6. Day 6

    Kandy to Bandarawela

    Kandy to Bandarawela
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional dinner at a local home)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride from Kandy to Bandarawela
    • Local home cooking demonstration and dinner
    Landmarks
    Bandarawela
  7. Day 7

    Bandarawela

    Bandarawela
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked traditional Tamil cuisine with dosa and idli served with curry sauces and chutneys)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through tea fields with tea picker demonstrations
    • Haputale Tamil family lunch
    Landmarks
    Haputale
  8. Day 8

    Bandarawela to Yala/Udawalawe National Park

    Bandarawela to Yala/Udawalawe National Park

    Included Activities

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

    Yala/Udawalawe National Park to Mirissa

    Yala/Udawalawe National Park to Mirissa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffalo curd served in terracotta pots with golden treacle), Lunch (Freshest seafood lunch with fisherman's family, likely featuring crab curry)

    Included Activities

    • Buffalo curd and treacle tasting
    • Fisherman's cooking demonstration and lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle ride or tuk-tuk tour to watch fishing boats
    • Explore the golden sands of southern coastline
    Landmarks
    Mirissa Beach
  10. Day 10

    Mirissa to Galle

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

    Included Activities

    • Galle walking tour
    • Biryani and watalappam lunch with local family
    • Royal Dutch Fort tour
    Landmarks
    Galle Fort (Royal Dutch Fort)
  11. Day 11

    Mirissa to Colombo

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

    Included Activities

    • Colombo city tour by bus
    • Street food snacking tour
    • Galle Face Beach visit
    • Dutch Burgher lunch
    Landmarks
    Galle Face Beach
  12. Day 12

    Colombo

    Colombo

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Traveler Moments

  • Close-up of a person cooking with a large pot of food.
  • 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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    Ivan

    Asked on November 28th, 2024

    Is the amount quoted is per person?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

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

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    Nicole

    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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    Crystal

    Asked on January 1st, 2016

    Is this tour suitable for a 10 year old?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2016

      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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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Sri Lanka. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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