Highlights of Northern Sri Lanka

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12 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Veyangoda, Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Highlights

Travel through northern Sri Lanka, linking ancient capitals, rural villages and island communities

Climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya and look out across the central plains

Spend time in the Tamil north, exploring temples, forts and daily life around Jaffna

Slow the pace on the east coast with time by the sea in Trincomalee

Search for wild elephants on a guided game drive in Minneriya National Park

Itinerary

Travel deep through the central heartland of Sri Lanka and onward to the island’s north – a journey of ancient capitals, rural villages and island communities. Along the way, you’ll climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya for wide views across the central plains, see wild elephants in their natural habitat in Minneriya National Park, then slow the pace with time by the sea in Trincomalee. Further north, days are shaped by temples, forts and daily life around Jaffna, where Tamil culture defines the region.

day 1Adventure begins in Veyangoda

Begin your adventure in Veyangoda, a 30-minute drive from Sri Lanka’s energetic capital, Colombo.
Around 6pm, say ayubowan to your tour leader and fellow travellers at our hotel, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Sri Lankan welcome by arranging a group dinner together.
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Meals

Dinner

day 2Explore the cave temples at Dambulla • To Sigiriya

day 3Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress • Afternoon game drive to see elephants

day 4Walk through a village landscape • To Trincomalee

day 5Choose coastal wildlife encounters around Trincomalee

day 6Opt to snorkel the coral reefs off Pigeon Island • Uncover the ancient city of Anuradhapura

day 7Ascend Mihintale • Optional safari in Wilpattu

day 8Travel north to Jaffna and visit major temples

day 9Cross by ferry to Delft and Nagadeepa islands

day 10Discover the heritage and landscapes of Jaffna

day 11Ride the rails south to Colombo

day 12Adventure ends in Colombo

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 4 Superior Comfort nights (hotels), 7 Comfort nights (hotels)

Meals

All breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (private air-conditioned bus and first-class train) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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