Discover Jaffna through its distinctive flavours on a guided food trail featuring carefully selected local eateries and popular food spots. Taste a curated selection of traditional dishes while your local host shares the stories, cultural influences and traditions behind each one. Designed for food lovers and curious travellers, the trail can be arranged in the morning, afternoon or evening based on your preference.

Experience Highlights

• Taste a curated selection of authentic Jaffna dishes at selected local food spots
• Hear narrated stories about the traditions and cultural influences behind each dish
• Choose a morning, afternoon or evening food trail, with vegetarian and seafood options available

Food selections and locations may vary depending on the chosen starting time and local availability.

What’s Included

• Guided food experience with an English- and Tamil-speaking local host
• All selected meals and food tastings
• Transportation between food stops
• Cultural narration and insights about Jaffna cuisine
• Bottled water
• Photo stops where appropriate

Optional Add-on

Traditional Jaffna Cooking Session – 3 Hours

Learn to prepare authentic Jaffna dishes in a guided cooking session. Discover traditional cooking techniques, from grinding spices and preparing curries to steaming string hoppers, before enjoying the meal you helped create.

Additional Information

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Starting Times: Morning, afternoon or evening, depending on your preferred food trail
• Languages: English and Tamil
• Meeting Point: Journe Office or an agreed pickup location in Jaffna
• Accessibility: Suitable for most travellers. Please inform us in advance of any mobility requirements.
• Dress Code: Light, comfortable clothing and suitable walking footwear are recommended.
• Dietary Options: Vegetarian and seafood options are available. Please share any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Journe may reschedule the experience due to severe weather, food-spot availability or other unforeseen circumstances.