Sri Lankan women

The women of Sri Lanka have held positions of political power, have led spiritual lives as Buddhist nuns, have been poets, teachers, doctors, and laborers on farms and in factories. In 1931 Sri Lanka became one of the first countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to permit women to vote. In 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the first female prime minister of a modern nation. Today compared to the rest of South Asia, Sri Lankan women are very well-off, enjoying high life expectancy, nearly universal literacy, and access to economic opportunities, which are nearly unmatched in the rest of the subcontinent.

indulge on this gourmet adventure in Sri Lanka and taste melt-in-the mouth desserts, cook seafood straight out of the hands of a fisherman, uncover fiery curries and spend time with welcoming locals keen to share the mysteries of Sri Lankan cuisine. There’s also time to explore the rich culture of Sri Lanka: elaborate temples, ancient fortresses and wildlife-filled countryside. This is truly an adventure for the senses.

TRIP RATING BY CUSTOMERS

12 days Sri Lankan women

Women only, Leisure, Historical, Educational

Trip Itinerary

DAY 01

Colombo- Negombo

Arrival at Colombo
Colombo city tour with visit of local handicrafts shops
Transfer to Negombo
Overnight at negombo

Day 02

Dambulla

Negombo fish market
Coconut plantation and discover why this ‘superfood’ is so central to life in Sri Lanka.
Enjoy Sri Lankan rice and curry lunch
Dambulla cave-temples
Street food: an introduction to some staple Sri Lankan ‘short eats’

Day 03

Dambulla

Dambulla- Sigiriya
Sigiriya rock
Tropical vegetables, curry made with tapioca and fried fish caught in the nearby lake for lunch.
Dambulla Wholesale Market
Overnight at Sirgiriya

Day 04

Kandy

Dambulla- Kandy
Lunch at a spice garden
Kandy city tour
Kandy’s Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth
Kandyan dance show.
Overnight at Kandy

Day 05

Kandy

Kandy’s Central Market
Kandy city tour
Kandyan sweet-filled Sri Lankan dinner and cooking class inspired by Dutch and Portuguese dessert traditions
Overnight at Kandy

Day 06

Bandarawela

Train ride to the town of Bandarawela
Tea-infused meal at Planters bungalow
Overnight at Bandarawela

Day 07

Bandarawela

Tea plantations and a crop to cup experience.
Meet plantation workers and try your hand at picking tea leaves
Tamil lunch
Overnight at Bandarawela

Day 08

Yala

Visit to the home of the curd and dodal industry,
Visit a local producer of buffalo curd and discover the process of making this important staple.
Yala National Park
Overnight at Yala National Park