Jaffna & the North

Your route: Negombo Anuradhapura Jaffna Trincomalee Sigiriya Colombo

Overview

About this tour

Venture off the beaten path to Sri Lanka's north and east — the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, the proud Tamil culture of Jaffna, and the turquoise bays of Trincomalee, in one memorable journey.

Anuradhapura sacred city
Jaffna — Nallur Kovil & Fort
Casuarina Beach & islands
Trincomalee turquoise bays

Day by day

Your 8 Days itinerary

A suggested flow — we fine-tune every day, hotel and stop to suit you. Tap 📍 on any day to see it on the map.

1

Day 1

Arrive in Sri Lanka

Your chauffeur-guide meets you at the airport and transfers you to Negombo for a restful first night.

📍 Explore Negombo →Google Maps

2

Day 2

Anuradhapura, the sacred city

Explore the vast sacred city of Anuradhapura — towering stupas, monastery ruins and the ancient Sri Maha Bodhi tree — on the way north.

📍 Explore Anuradhapura Ancient City →Google Maps

3

Day 3

North to Jaffna & Nallur Kovil

Enter the proud, culturally distinct north. Visit the magnificent Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and feel Jaffna's unique Tamil heritage.

📍 Explore Jaffna & the Northern Peninsula →Google Maps

4

Day 4

Jaffna Fort, Casuarina & islands

Discover the star-shaped Dutch Jaffna Fort, relax on palm-fringed Casuarina Beach and take a boat to the sacred island of Nagadeepa.

📍 Explore Jaffna & the Northern Peninsula →Google Maps

5

Day 5

Jaffna to Trincomalee

Travel down the east coast to Trincomalee, a city of calm turquoise bays and one of the world's finest natural harbours.

📍 Explore Trincomalee & the East Coast →Google Maps

6

Day 6

Trincomalee — Koneswaram & beaches

Visit the clifftop Koneswaram temple and relax on the white sands of Nilaveli and Uppuveli, with optional snorkelling at Pigeon Island.

📍 Explore Trincomalee & the East Coast →Google Maps

7

Day 7

Sigiriya & Dambulla en route south

Head back through the Cultural Triangle, climbing Sigiriya rock fortress and visiting the Dambulla cave temples.

📍 Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress →Google Maps

8

Day 8

Departure

A final drive to Colombo for your airport transfer and flight home.

📍 Explore Colombo →Google Maps

On the map

Your route across Sri Lanka

Here's the journey, start to finish. Open it in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.

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Gallery

A glimpse of this journey

Good to know

What's included

✅ Included

Private air-conditioned car or van with your own chauffeur-guide · hand-picked 4-star & boutique hotels · daily breakfast (and meals as listed) · all transfers & sightseeing in the plan · airport pick-up & drop-off · 24/7 local support.

❌ Not included

International flights · Sri Lanka visa (ETA) · travel insurance · entrance fees & meals not listed · tips & personal expenses · optional activities. A 30% deposit confirms your trip.

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