Sri Lankan cuisine is one of the most complex and distinctive in South Asia – built on hand-ground spice pastes, fresh coconut products, roasted curry powder and the extraordinary variety of rice and curry combinations that vary meaningfully from region to region. A hands-on cooking class in a local family kitchen, a guided street food walk through Colombo’s Pettah or a dedicated food trail through the spice gardens of Matale each offers a genuinely rewarding form of cultural access. Fernweh Ceylon Tours can incorporate culinary experiences into any itinerary.