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14 Highlights · 14 Days / 13 Nights · Fully Private & Customizable

The Spice Trails of Sri Lanka

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

14 Days / 13 Nights Up to 30 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 14-day private tour following Sri Lanka's spice and food traditions — cooking lessons, village visits, Sigiriya Rock, Minneriya National Park, Kandy, Ella, and Negombo's canals. Like our shorter culture-and-food tour, this route centers on cooking lessons and village life, but spreads across 14 days to add the hill country and the scenic Kandy–Ella train.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Sri Lanka

Transfer to the countryside hamlet of Kuliyapitiya, near Horathapola.

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Day 2 — Food & tradition in Horathapola

A cooking experience and village walk near Horathapola.

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Day 3 — Sigiriya Rock to Habarana

Transfer via Sigiriya Rock Fortress to Habarana.

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Day 4 — Villages & Minneriya National Park

A village tour followed by a Minneriya safari.

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Day 5 — Cave monastery & cooking traditions

Transfer via Dambulla's cave temple to Kandy.

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Day 6 — The spice trails of Kandy

A day exploring Kandy's spice gardens and markets.

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Day 7 — Culinary traditions in Kandy

Further cooking lessons and culinary exploration in Kandy.

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Day 8 — Scenic train to Ella

The Kandy–Ella railway through tea country.

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Day 9 — A day at leisure in Ella

Free time to explore Ella.

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Day 10 — Tea estates to Negombo

Transfer via historic tea estates back to Negombo.

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Day 11 — At leisure in Negombo

A free day on the coast.

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Day 12 — Canal cruising & seafood in Negombo

A canal cruise and seafood feast in Negombo.

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Day 13 — Foodie tour of Colombo

A day trip into Colombo for its food scene.

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Day 14 — Return to the airport

Transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Departure

The trip ends in Negombo with a transfer to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 30 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

It shares the same food focus, but runs twice as long, adding Minneriya National Park, the hill country, and the Kandy–Ella train.
Primarily in Horathapola and Kandy, with local families and chefs guiding each session.
Yes — a safari through Minneriya is part of day four, alongside village visits.
13 nights in hotels as per the itinerary, plus airport and land transfers with an English-speaking driver.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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