9 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary: Food Lovers Private Tour
A food lover's journey with a Jaffna-style dinner in Colombo, a village curry lunch, a Kandy street-food trail, tea tasting and fresh seafood on the coast. This 9 days Sri Lanka itinerary runs as a private tour with your own vehicle and driver-guide, so you travel at your own pace.
Tour Highlights
Jaffna-style dinner with a local host
Village curry lunch and Minneriya safari
Kandy street-food trail
Tea tasting and seafood lunch on the coast
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Colombo
Visit the museum and Pettah markets, then a Jaffna-style dinner with a local host.
Day 2: Colombo to Giritale
Stop at a roadside food stall and explore the Dambulla caves.
Day 3: Giritale
Cycle through villages, eat curry with a family and go on a Minneriya safari.
Day 4: Giritale to Kandy
Climb Sigiriya, see the Temple of the Tooth and a cultural show.
Day 5: Kandy Food Trail
Follow a guide to Kandy's best street-food stalls.
Day 6: Kandy to Ella
Visit Lipton's Seat and taste Ceylon tea at an estate.
Day 7: Ella to Ahangama via Galle
Tour Galle's Dutch fort and old streets.
Day 8: Ahangama
Relax at Unawatuna, hike to the Peace Pagoda and enjoy a seafood lunch.
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Why Book This Private Tour
Your own private vehicle and driver-guide for the whole trip
Travel on the dates that suit you
Hotels, pace and stops can be customised
Best Time to Visit
December to April is the best time for this itinerary, with dry, sunny weather on the west and south coasts and in the hill country.
Contact us to tailor this Sri Lanka private tour itinerary to your budget and travel style.