Upon arrival at Colombo International Airport you will be met by our representatives and
transferred north to your beach front resort, in the charming coastal of town of Marawila.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
After early breakfast continue your journey north to Anuradhapura, stopping en route for
a jeep safari in Wilpattu, Sri Lanka's largest national park. The park is home to up to 50
elephants and more than 50 leopards, as well as spotted deer, sloth, bears, wild pigs
and more.
By afternoon explore Anuradhapura, the first capital and grandest city of ancient Sri
Lanka, home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A sightseeing tour of the city, takes
in both historical and archaeological sites of interest. Highlights include the sacred bo-
tree - the oldest documented tree in the world, the 1600 columns of Brazen Palace and
Ruwanweliseya - the most venerated temple in Sri Lanka.
After breakfast transfer to Anuradhapura railway station for a train journey to Jaffna, located on the northern most peninsula of the island. During the three hour journey sit back and relax and enjoy the lush scenery. As the train gets closer to Jaffna you can enjoy the views of the shallow lagoons and salterns. Upon arrival at Jaffna Railway Station you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay in JaffnaAfter breakfast proceed on sightseeing in Jaffna.
After two decades of isolation, the remote and vibrant city of Jaffna is now open to
visitors. Taking in sights such as the star shaped Jaffna Fort, the second largest in Sri
Lanka, built by the Dutch in 1619, and the huge Nallur Hindu Temple, which is one of
the most important places of Hindu worship in Sri Lanka. Another highlight is
Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple, which is said to be the site where Buddha came during
his second visit to Sri Lanka.
After breakfast, leaving Jaffna on day 5, travel south to Trincomalee on the northeastern the main centres of the Tamil speaking culture. Upon arrival check in to your hotel and spend the rest of day at leisure by the beach.
Overnight stay in TrincomaleeAfter breakfast embark on a sightseeing tour that takes in Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple & Hot Water Wells, the Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Dakshina-Then Kailasam - a classical medieval Hindu temple complex. The rest of the afternoon is free for some R&R on the beach.
Overnight stay in TrincomaleeAfter breakfast, bid farewell to Trincomalee and travel down the east coast to
Pasikudah, stopping en route to see Seruwavila, an ancient Buddhist temple. The
coastal resort of Pasikudah is blessed with miles of beautiful, white sandy beach, a
shallow coastline and crystal clear waters.
Check in at hotel, spend the rest of your time at leisure, soaking up the sunshine and
enjoying one of Sri Lanka's finest beaches.
After breakfast spend the entire day by the beach.
Overnight stay in PasikudhaAfter breakfast travel west to Sigiriya, to visit the famous ‘Lion Rock’ fortress. Built over
1500 years ago, this beautiful citadel stands 200 meters high in the middle of verdant
jungle and was an important stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. It can be viewed
from miles around and is definitely one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic and famous sites.
You’ll be able to view the world famous paintings of the Heavenly Maidens which stand
in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway and climb to the top of
the rock for wonderful panoramic views.
From Sigiriya, drive on to the laid-back coastal town of Negombo, just north of Colombo,
where you'll spend your final night.
After Breakfast transfer to Colombo airport for departure.
Tour Ends …..(This is a standard itinerary, could be customized as per client requirement)
(You also may consider extending your stay to explore the commercial capital city of Colombo)