Signature Journeys · Sri Lanka

A Taste of Sri Lanka: Food & Local Life

6 Nights / 7 Days Bentota · Habaraduwa · Imaduwa · Weligama

A sensory journey through Sri Lankan food culture — from markets and spices to home kitchens, seafood, village life and the generous ritual of shared tables.

Key Highlights

Food as a route into local life

Markets, spices & seasonal ingredients

Cinnamon at its source

Authentic home-kitchen experience

Fresh seafood by the coast

Private villa living across three distinct settings

Shared tables & meaningful local encounters

A final signature Sri Lankan dining experience

Itinerary

Day 1 — First Taste • Airport arrival & private transfer • Check-in at Clover Bentota • Welcome drink & villa orientation • Introduction to Sri Lankan flavours & ingredients • Relax by the villa • Sunset by the coast • Welcome Sri Lankan dinner • Overnight — Clover Bentota

Day 2 — Market Morning • Breakfast • Visit a local market • Discover seasonal produce, spices & fresh ingredients • Meet local vendors • Select ingredients for a Sri Lankan meal • Local lunch • Free afternoon at the villa • Sunset by the river/coast • Dinner • Overnight — Clover Bentota

Day 3 — Cinnamon & Spice • Breakfast & check-out • Private transfer to Habaraduwa • Check-in at Cinnamon Mount Villa • Visit a local cinnamon estate • Learn about traditional cinnamon production • Meet local producers • Cinnamon & spice tasting • Sri Lankan lunch • Relax at the villa • Dinner • Overnight — Cinnamon Mount Villa

Day 4 — Home Kitchen • Breakfast & check-out • Scenic transfer towards Imaduwa • Check-in at Kumbura Villa • Explore the surrounding countryside • Visit a local village / ingredient source • Sri Lankan home-style cooking experience • Prepare traditional dishes with local hosts • Shared lunch around the table • Relax among the countryside • Dinner • Overnight — Kumbura Villa

Day 5 — Seafood by the Coast • Breakfast & check-out • Private transfer to Weligama • Check-in at August Beach House • Visit a local fish market / coastal community • Discover local seafood & preparation traditions • Fresh seafood lunch • Free afternoon by the beach • Sunset coastal walk • Seafood-inspired dinner • Overnight — August Beach House

Day 6 — The Signature Sri Lankan Table • Breakfast • Slow morning by the coast • Visit a local food producer / market • Select fresh ingredients • Sri Lankan cooking session • Traditional rice & curry preparation • Signature TLR Sri Lankan table experience • Shared dinner with local flavours & stories • Overnight — August Beach House

Day 7 — Farewell Breakfast • Traditional Sri Lankan breakfast • Fresh tropical fruit & local tea • Slow final morning • Optional beach walk / swim • Final coffee or tea • Check-out • Private departure transfer • Airport / onward journey assistance

Inclusions

6 nights in selected TLR private villas

Daily breakfast & selected local meals

Private vehicle & driver throughout the journey

Curated market, spice & food experiences

Sri Lankan cooking, home-kitchen & seafood experiences

TLR guest management & local assistance throughout

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