Holiday toSri Lanka
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Come hungry.

Rice and curry. Fresh spice. Warm kitchens.

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A taste of the island.

Sri Lankan food is generous and full of flavour: rice with an array of curries, coconut sambol, hoppers, fresh seafood on the coast and tea in the hills. Cooking classes, market walks and simple local cafés are some of the best ways to understand the island.

Best for

  • Food lovers
  • Families
  • Curious travellers

Where to go

A white lighthouse among palms above old stone ramparts and the ocean

Galle

Historic fort, lighthouse and a lively coastal atmosphere.

Kandy

Sacred sites, living traditions and a lakeside setting.

Aerial view of a curved golden beach lined with palm trees beside turquoise sea

South Coast

Golden beaches, laid-back towns and ocean adventures.

Good to know before you go.

  • Tell us about diets

    Vegetarian food is widely available. Share allergies or dietary needs in your inquiry.

  • Spice levels vary

    It is fine to ask for food to be made milder.

  • Try a cooking class

    A hands-on class is a great way to learn the basics of rice and curry.

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Your questions.Answered.

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Is Sri Lankan food very spicy?

It can be, but heat varies a lot from dish to dish, and most cooks are happy to adjust.