Optional experiences to discuss
These additions are not automatically included.
- Seaside high tea in Trincomalee
A private Sri Lanka journey
Northern Treasures
The northern peninsula, east coast & Kandy
Go north to Jaffna’s temples, fort and shores, turn east to Trincomalee, then continue to Kandy with a highland day excursion.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Travel style
- Private journey
A proposed route, shaped around your dates. Price and availability are confirmed personally.
The feel of the journey
Follow your curiosity a little further north.
Anuradhapura leads into two nights in Jaffna, with time for the peninsula’s temples, fort and shores. Then the journey turns towards Trincomalee before settling in Kandy. A highland excursion adds one more landscape without changing your final base.
- Jaffna’s temples, fort & library
- Casuarina Beach & Trincomalee
- A Nuwara Eliya day excursion
Day 1
Arrive in Anuradhapura
Travel to Anuradhapura and take the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2
The sacred city
Explore Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya and Anuradhapura’s ancient monasteries and stupas. Stay a second night in the city.
Day 3
Continue north to Jaffna
Journey to Jaffna, then visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Fort and the Public Library as opening times allow.
Day 4
The peninsula’s shores
Visit Keerimalai’s springs and spend time at Casuarina Beach before returning to Jaffna.
Day 5
Across to the eastern coast
Travel to Trincomalee, with a lunch stop along the way. Settle into your coastal stay; seaside high tea is an optional addition.
Trincomalee · from the peninsula towards the eastern sea.Photo: C. Lalinshan · CC BY-SA 4.0 Day 6
Marine life & Swami Rock
Discuss an early whale-and-dolphin watching trip, subject to suitable conditions. Later visit Koneswaram Temple and Lover’s Leap on Swami Rock.
Day 7
From the coast to Kandy
Continue to Kandy and settle in. Keep the afternoon relaxed, with time for the lake or your hotel.
Day 8
Kandy & Peradeniya
Visit the Temple of the Tooth and explore Peradeniya’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
Day 9
A day in the highlands
Make a return day excursion to Nuwara Eliya for Hakgala gardens, Gregory Lake and Seetha Amman Temple. Overnight remains in Kandy.
Day 10
Departure from Kandy
Return to Bandaranaike International Airport in time for your onward flight.
The finer details
Know the route.
Make it yours.
What your personal quote confirms
Accommodation, private transport, guide language, visits and any flights are confirmed in your personal quote. Hotels, tickets, meals and transfers are included only where expressly stated.
No published price or confirmed availability is provided by this preview.
Suggested travel window
May–October is the window in the supplied itinerary. Exact dates, weather conditions and access need checking before confirmation.
Important for this journey
The suggested travel window comes from the supplied itinerary, not a guarantee of weather or marine sightings. Opening times and long excursion days are confirmed during planning.
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