12 Days North & East Coast Tour – Sri Lanka

Negombo is a coastal town known for its long sandy beaches, colonial architecture, and a vibrant fish market. The city is located near the international airport, making it a convenient first stop.

Activities & Highlights

• Welcome at the airport by Sri Lanka Travel Partner Chauffeur
• Visit Negombo City and explore the local fish market
• Negombo Lagoon Boat Tour
• Stay overnight in Negombo

Wilpattu National Park is the largest and one of the oldest national parks in Sri Lanka. It is famous for its leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and natural water basins called ‘Villus’.

Activities & Highlights

• Visit Munneswaram Temple (Hindu Kovil)
• Afternoon Safari at Wilpattu National Park (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
• Stay overnight in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, filled with magnificent stupas, palaces, and monasteries.

Activities & Highlights

• Visit ancient ruins including:
  • Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruvanveliseya Dagoba, Jetavanarama, Isurumuniya Vihara, Thuparama, Kuttam Pokuna, Mirisavatiya, Abhayagiri, Nuwara Wewa
• Visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
• Stay overnight in Anuradhapura

Jaffna, located in the far north, is a culturally rich region known for its Tamil heritage, Hindu temples, Dutch fort, and untouched islands.

Activities & Highlights

• Jaffna Fort
• Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple
• Nallur Kandaswamy Hindu Temple
• Ruins of King Sangilian’s Minister’s House
• Jaffna Library
• Visit Point Pedro – northernmost point of Sri Lanka
• Kadurugoda Temple & Ruins
• Stay overnight in Jaffna

Trincomalee is a beautiful coastal city on the northeast coast, famed for its natural harbor, soft sand beaches like Uppuveli and Nilaveli, and coral-rich waters.

Activities & Highlights

• Relax at the beach
• Stay overnight in Trincomalee

Activities & Highlights

• Visit Fort Frederick
• Explore Thirukoneshwaram Hindu Temple
• Trincomalee War Cemetery
• Kanniya Hot Springs
• Pathrakali Amman Hindu Temple
• Relax at Uppuveli Beach
• Stay overnight in Trincomalee

Minneriya National Park is known for its large gatherings of wild elephants, particularly during the dry season near the Minneriya reservoir.

Activities & Highlights

• Minneriya Jeep Safari
• Stay overnight in Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an ancient fortress with stunning frescoes and panoramic views.
Dambulla is known for its rock cave temple complex.
Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and home to the Temple of the Tooth.

Activities & Highlights

• Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
• Stop by Spice Garden in Matale
• Visit Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
• Watch a Traditional Cultural Dance Show
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya is a misty town surrounded by tea gardens, colonial buildings, and beautiful landscapes.

Activities & Highlights

• Walk around Kandy Lake
• Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden
• Shop for gems, batik, wood carvings, and souvenirs
• Visit the famous Ramboda Waterfall
• Explore Tea Plantations & Factory
• Walk around Nuwara Eliya Town
• Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya

Ella is a charming highland town surrounded by hills, waterfalls, and famous landmarks like Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam’s Peak.

Activities & Highlights

• Scenic train journey from Nuwara Eliya to Ella
• Pickup from Ella Railway Station
• Hike to Little Adam’s Peak
• Visit Nine Arches Bridge
• Overnight stay in Ella

Tissamaharama is the gateway to Yala National Park, home to the elusive leopard, elephants, crocodiles, and other wildlife.

Activities & Highlights

• Visit Ravana Waterfall
• Yala Jeep Safari at 2:00 PM for a 4-hour tour
• Overnight stay in Tissamaharama

Head back along the scenic southern coastline, visiting colonial landmarks and ending your adventure on a high note.

Activities & Highlights

• Visit Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Drive to Colombo, Negombo, or Bandaranaike International Airport
• End of the tour