{"id":12231,"date":"2024-06-30T10:28:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T00:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=12231"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T00:13:21","slug":"how-to-tour-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/how-to-tour-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Different Ways to Tour Sri Lanka\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Calling lovers of luxury, cycle enthusiasts and dedicated foodies! These are the best ways to explore the Jewel of the Indian Ocean.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sri Lanka is a world away from worlds, an island of sprawling tea plantations, golden beaches, ancient temples and thrilling waterways. Embracing the spirit of this paradise has never been easier with tours now zeroing in on specific themes, so you can follow the aroma of ancient spices, realign your chakras, cycle along breathtaking ridges, or lap up the luxury of exclusive small-group tours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to discover five very different ways to experience <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search\/tours?destinationId=le_5878a7ab84fb43402106c575658472fa&amp;destinationName=Sri+Lanka&amp;flexibleNights=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sri Lanka on a tour<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The foodie tour&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The colours, aromas and flavours of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine are a natural drawcard for eager foodies. Taste fiery curries, tangy sambol and delicious hopper pancakes. Taste the best of the country on this exclusive chef-designed Sri Lanka tour, discovering hidden gem hangouts and respected restaurants in Colombo, Dambulla, Kandy and Galle. Go from the vibrant spice gardens of Matala to the acclaimed culinary delights of Colombo&#8217;s The Beach Wadiya for a true cross-section of Sri Lankan cuisine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_c5b38bf3733f52f73a4dc9490eae741a\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Insider Series: 13-Day Culinary Sri Lanka Tour Co-Curated by Matt Preston &#038; Gary Mehigan by \"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-9db0f5ba-df70-4ab3-8dfc-917fb846d6d4\/sri-lanka-13d-insider-series-foodie-tour-matt-gary-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Insider Series: 13-Day Culinary Sri Lanka Tour Co-Curated by Matt Preston &#038; Gary Mehigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/qxtxu0u9nh2h782qxvah\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/qxtxu0u9nh2h782qxvah 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/qxtxu0u9nh2h782qxvah 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/qxtxu0u9nh2h782qxvah 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/qxtxu0u9nh2h782qxvah 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Insider Series: 13-Day Culinary Sri Lanka Tour Co-Curated by Matt Preston &amp; 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Gary Mehigan by  7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2fhrxs2j195l1pko0ic7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/2fhrxs2j195l1pko0ic7 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/2fhrxs2j195l1pko0ic7 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/2fhrxs2j195l1pko0ic7 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2fhrxs2j195l1pko0ic7 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Insider Series: 13-Day Culinary Sri Lanka Tour Co-Curated by Matt Preston &amp; Gary Mehigan by  8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-9db0f5ba-df70-4ab3-8dfc-917fb846d6d4\/sri-lanka-13d-insider-series-foodie-tour-matt-gary-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour deal_card LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Insider Series: 13-Day Culinary Sri Lanka Tour Co-Curated by Matt Preston &#038; Gary Mehigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><span>Starts in <strong>Negombo<\/strong>, Ends in <strong>Colombo<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Insider Series: 13-Day Culinary Sri Lanka Tour Co-Curated by Matt Preston &#038; Gary Mehigan<\/div><div class=\"meta\">13 days \u00b7 12 places \u00b7 2 countries<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">13 days from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,825<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\">\/person with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,943<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,628<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-14%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<br>Twin regular room<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The classic tour&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/tour\/tour-7e9814dd-0d39-4658-ab5a-6091c70978d3\/sri-lanka-tour-with-maldives-extension-base-regular?adults=&amp;children=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sigiriya-Rock-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka, one of the sights to see on a classic tour of Sri Lanka - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-12232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sigiriya-Rock-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sigiriya-Rock-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sigiriya-Rock-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sigiriya-Rock.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka. Source: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First time in Sri Lanka? You&#8217;ll want to reach all the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-visit-sri-lanka\/\">best destinations<\/a> at least once, both to find your bearings and discover first-hand what your Sri Lanka travel style is \u2013 where to return to, what to recommend to others, and how best to travel. Make the most of your time with a highlights tour that captures the essence of the country. Uncover iconic landmarks, discover age-old traditions and say hello to an elephant or two! Ascend the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress ruins, delve into the Golden Cave Temple in Dambulla, and wander through the corridors of the historic Galle Fort. Harvest tea in the central hills, search for Sri Lankan leopards on safari and embrace Ayurvedic treatments along the way. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_8234571e910e61081493153e3b54bf30\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Deluxe 12-Day Best of Sri Lanka 2026 with Dambulla, Kandy &#038; Five-Star Galle Stay by \"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/tour\/tour-d646a813-4c92-45b1-bba6-98b7003b63eb\/12d-best-of-sri-lanka-2026-base\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"tour  LuxPlus \" data-name=\"Deluxe 12-Day Best of Sri Lanka 2026 with Dambulla, Kandy &#038; Five-Star Galle Stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/thwg0m6c6jqtmha89h42\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/thwg0m6c6jqtmha89h42 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/thwg0m6c6jqtmha89h42 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/thwg0m6c6jqtmha89h42 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/thwg0m6c6jqtmha89h42 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Deluxe 12-Day Best of Sri Lanka 2026 with Dambulla, Kandy &amp; 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