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Buy spices! Learn! Make! A must-see tour for spice curry lovers, 4 nights, 6 days
♕ Experience the authentic flavors of the southern islands, from the expert creations of hotel chefs to the homestyle dishes.
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|Interacting with locals and enjoying home-cooked meals
Spices are used in all Sri Lankan cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to learn from locals how to make home-cooked dishes with colorful spices such as cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and pepper!
In Matale, the spice producing region, you can learn about the origins of spices and how to mix them, with demonstrations. Sri Lankans are friendly towards Japan and love hospitality, so they will be happy to teach you at home or in a spice garden. With knowledge and experience, you can live a healthy life even after you return home.
|Shopping where you can get your favorite authentic spices
There is a famous market in the city of Kandy, a World Heritage Site. The market sells a lot of locally grown spices and mixed spices. You can also buy a lot of spices in various sizes at low prices at supermarkets, so get your favorite spices to use in the flavors you learned in your cooking experience or to create your own favorite flavors!
<How to read the schedule>
(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.
| Day | Schedule | Accommodation/Hotel/Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
11:20 Depart Narita Airport on SriLankan Airlines flight UL455 to Colombo. 17:45 Arrival at Colombo Airport A staff member will greet you in the arrival lobby. (Transfer) Colombo Airport ➔ Sigiriya [Approximately 4.5 hours] |
[Sigiriya area] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Flight, Flight |
| Day 2 |
(Travel) Sigiriya ➔ Dambulla [Approximately 45 minutes] ★ Dambulla Sightseeing: Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Golden Temple. This largest cave temple in Sri Lanka has five natural caves decorated with vivid murals and many Buddha statues. (Travel) Dambulla ➔ Sigiriya [Approximately 45 minutes] |
[Sigiriya area] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ○ － － |
| Day 3 |
★ Sigiriya Rock Tour: Explore the World Heritage Site Sigiriya, known as the "Fortress in the Sky." Enjoy the famous "Sigiriya Lady" fresco that remains in vivid colors on the rock face. ◆ Traditional Culture Experience: Learn about Sri Lankan traditions and culture, offering insight into the local lifestyle. |
[Sigiriya area] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ○ － － |
| Day 4 |
(Travel) Sigiriya ➔ Matale [Approximately 2.5 hours] ◆ Spice Garden Tour: Discover the origins and uses of authentic Sri Lankan spices. You can also purchase spices to take home. (Travel) Matale ➔ Kandy [Approximately 1.5 hours] ★ Kandy Sightseeing: Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, stroll through the local market, and watch a traditional Kandyan dance performance in the evening. (Note: The market may be closed on Sundays.) Optional: Visit the Botanical Garden or Tea Museum. |
[Kandy area] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ○ － － |
| Day 5 |
(Travel) Kandy ➔ Kalutara [Approximately 4 hours] ◆ Hotel Cooking Session: Enjoy a cooking class at the hotel, learning to prepare traditional Sri Lankan dishes using local ingredients and spices. |
[Kalutara area] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ○ － － |
| Day 6 |
(Travel) Kalutara ➔ Galle [Approximately 1.5 hours] ★ Galle Sightseeing: Explore the World Heritage Galle Fort, built during the Dutch colonial period. Stroll through the charming colonial streets lined with unique shops and souvenir stores. (Travel) Galle ➔ Kalutara [Approximately 4 hours] |
[Kalutara area] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ○ － － |
| Day 7 |
(Travel) Kalutara ➔ Colombo [Approximately 1.5 hours] ◆ Home Cooking Experience: Visit a local household to experience traditional Sri Lankan home cooking, using fresh spices and natural plants. ◆ Colombo City Tour: Enjoy a tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial hub. Highlights include the Seema Malakaya Temple designed by Geoffrey Bawa and the Parliament Building. (Travel) Colombo ➔ Colombo Airport [Approximately 1.5 hours] Arrive at the airport approximately 3 hours before your flight. 19:15 SriLankan Airlines flight UL454 departs Colombo for your return journey. |
[Overnight on board] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ○ — Flight |
| Day 8 |
07:35 Arrive at Narita Airport. Thank you for your hard work! Safe travels home. |
Morning ○ — — |
| 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.