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Buy spices! Learn! Make! A must-see tour for spice curry lovers 5 nights 7 days
Experience the authentic flavors of the southern islands, the culinary creations of hotel chefs, and the home-cooked tastes of local households.
Sri Lankan curry uses fresh spices and locally grown fruits and vegetables, avoiding artificial seasonings. This tour lets you experience both the simple life of the southern islands and the high-end cuisine of a hotel. A highlight is interacting with locals, beyond typical tourist spots. You’ll visit a spice garden to learn about the plants, their benefits, and how to use and mix spices through expert demonstrations. The tour also takes you to local markets to buy fresh spices at low prices. By the end, you’ll not only love curry but also gain the skills to recreate authentic flavors and lead a healthy lifestyle at home.
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| Sri Lanka’s most renowned Ayurvedic resort, popular among Japanese visitors.
Spices are essential in Sri Lankan cuisine, and this is a unique chance to learn from locals how to prepare home-cooked meals with vibrant spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and pepper. In Matale, a spice-producing region, you’ll discover the origins of these spices and how to blend them through hands-on demonstrations.
Known for their warm hospitality towards Japan, Sri Lankans will gladly teach you cooking techniques, whether at their homes or in a spice garden. With the knowledge gained, you can continue to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and recreate these flavorful dishes after returning home.
| Shopping for your preferred authentic spices.
In the city of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll find a well-known market offering a wide variety of locally grown and blended spices. Supermarkets also sell spices in various sizes at affordable prices, allowing you to pick up your favorite spices to use in the dishes you learned to prepare or to experiment with creating your own unique flavors.
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(Travel) Departure area ➔ Arrival area [Travel time]
*If the scheduled hotel is fully booked, we will arrange for you to stay at a hotel of the same rank.
| Schedule | Details | Accommodation/Hotel/Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
11:20 Depart Narita Airport to Colombo SriLankan Airlines flight UL455 17:45 Arrival at Colombo Airport A staff member will greet you in the arrival lobby. (Transfer) Colombo Airport → Sigiriya [Approximately 4.5 hours] |
Overnight in Sigiriya area Breakfast Lunch Dinner — Plane ◯ |
| Day 2 |
★World Heritage Site Sigiriya Rock Tour We will guide you to the "Fortress in the Sky" that stands tall in the jungle. The "Sigiriya Lady" fresco of a beautiful woman that remains in vivid colors on the side of the rock is also famous. ◆ Traditional Culture Experience |
Overnight in Sigiriya area Breakfast Lunch Dinner ◯ — — |
| Day 3 |
(Travel) Sigiriya → Dambulla [Approximately 45 minutes] |
[Overnight in Kandy area] Breakfast Lunch Dinner ◯ — — |
| Day 4 |
★ Enjoy visiting the World Heritage Site Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic , strolling around the market, and watching the traditional Kandyan dance in the evening. (The market may be closed on Sundays.) If you wish, you can also add a visit to the Botanical Garden or Tea Museum . (Transfer) Kandy → Kalutara [Approximately 4 hours] |
[Overnight in Kalutara area] Breakfast Lunch Dinner ◯ — — |
| Day 5 |
◆Cooking session at the hotel |
[Overnight in Kalutara area] Breakfast Lunch Dinner ◯ — — |
| Day 6 |
(Travel) Kalutara → Colombo [Approximately 1.5 hours] ◆ Home cooking experience in a normal home ◆ Colombo city sightseeing and shopping (Travel) Colombo → Colombo Airport [Approximately 1.5 hours] (Arrive at the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight) 19:45 Colombo → Colombo Airport [Approximately 1.5 hours] |
[Overnight on board] Breakfast Lunch Dinner ◯ — Flight |
| Day 7 |
07:35 Arrived at Narita Airport. Thank you for your hard work! |
| Tour General Information
●About the time required for sightseeing
The estimated sightseeing time is about 1.5 to 3 hours. (This may vary depending on the schedule, location, and weather.) The time can be adjusted, so please feel free to contact us in advance if you have any requests.
●About the pick-up area
The driver will flexibly accommodate stops at supermarkets and rest stops along the travel route, so please feel free to consult us on the day. (If the travel distance exceeds the limit due to a major change in route, etc. (approximately 20 km), an additional fee will be charged locally. Please keep this in mind.)
●About meals
Outside of urban areas such as Colombo and Kandy, there are limited restaurants, and there are often no restaurants within walking distance of hotels and tourist spots. In
our plan, we will basically take you to the hotel buffet for breakfast and dinner, and to a local restaurant along the way for lunch. (Breakfast will be at the hotel the night before.)
Even if the plan does not include meals, we will provide transportation to places where you can eat. (Meals will be paid locally.)
If you have a request for a restaurant, please let us know in advance.
●About drivers/guides
Except for Japanese guides, there will be only one driver, and we cannot accompany you during sightseeing or meals, as you will not be able to leave the private car.
●About programs paid for locally
Train arrangements, Ayurveda, meals at hotels, marine sports, and other special arrangements are basically paid for locally.
●When using trains
We cannot arrange trains alone, so if you would like to arrange trains, we can only do so in conjunction with a package (airline ticket + local arrangements/local arrangements only)
*Please note that we cannot arrange trains if you only charter a private car.
●Please be careful to check that your passport has not expired and that your visa is incomplete.
Please note that we cannot take responsibility if you do not check for yourself.
(Sri Lanka has required a visa to enter Sri Lanka since January 2012.)
It usually takes about two weeks from application to receipt of a passport. (Varies depending on the time of year)
Please prepare well in advance.