Itinerary
- Day 1
Colombo to Chilaw
You'll land at Colombo International Airport and get transferred north to your beachfront resort in Chilaw. After settling in, the afternoon and evening are free for you to relax and get comfortable at the hotel.
- Day 2
Chilaw to Anuradhapura
Head north toward Anuradhapura, stopping for a jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park where you might catch sight of elephants, leopards, spotted deer, sloth bears, and wild pigs. Once you reach Anuradhapura in the afternoon, you'll see the sacred bo-tree, the Brazen Palace with its 1600 columns, and the Ruwanweliseya dagoba, an important historical site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park
- Sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura including sacred bo-tree, Brazen Palace and Ruwanweliseya dagoba
Landmarks/POIs Wilpattu National Park Sacred Bo-tree Brazen Palace Ruwanweliseya - Day 3
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Transfer to Anuradhapura Railway Station for a three-hour scenic train ride to Jaffna on the northernmost peninsula. During the journey, you'll see shallow lagoons and salt pans before arriving at your hotel in Jaffna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Day 4
Jaffna
After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour around Jaffna. You'll check out the star-shaped Jaffna Fort built by the Dutch in 1619, visit the Nallur Hindu Temple, one of Sri Lanka's most significant Hindu worship sites, and see Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple where Buddha reportedly came during his second visit to the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Jaffna including Jaffna Fort, Nallur Hindu Temple and Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple
Landmarks/POIs Jaffna Fort Nallur Hindu Temple Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple - Days 5 - 6
Jaffna to Trincomalee
Day 5 involves traveling south to Trincomalee on the northeastern coast, a historic center of Tamil culture overlooking Kottiyar Bay. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free after checking in. Day 6 starts with a sightseeing tour visiting Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple, the Hot Water Wells, the Temple of the Thousand Pillars, and the Dakshina-Then Kailasam temple complex. The afternoon is yours to spend relaxing on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour including Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple and Hot Water Wells, Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Dakshina-Then Kailasam
Landmarks/POIs Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple Temple of the Thousand Pillars Dakshina-Then Kailasam - Days 7 - 8
Trincomalee to Passekudah
Travel down the east coast to Passekudah, stopping to visit Seruwavila, an ancient Buddhist temple along the way. Passekudah has miles of white sandy beach with clear, shallow waters. After you check in, spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying the beach and sunshine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Seruwavila ancient Buddhist temple
Landmarks/POIs Seruwavila - Day 9
Passekudah to Sigiriya to Negombo
Head west to Sigiriya to see the famous Lion Rock fortress, a 200-meter-high citadel built over 1500 years ago in the jungle. You can view the well-known paintings of the Heavenly Maidens and climb to the summit for views across the landscape. From there, drive to Negombo, a relaxed coastal town just north of Colombo, where you'll stay your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress including viewing Heavenly Maidens paintings and climbing to the top
Landmarks/POIs Sigiriya - Day 10
Negombo to Colombo
Have breakfast and check out from your hotel before heading to Colombo Airport for your departure. If you're interested, you could also arrange to extend your trip and explore Colombo itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay to explore Colombo capital
