Northern Sri Lanka with Jaffna & Trincomalee

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Negombo

  Welcome to Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you're met by your private chauffeur-guide and driven to your hotel in Negombo, a seaside town which is only 20 minutes away from the airport. Rest of the day is at your leisure.

  • Negombo

• Day 2: Negombo - Anuradhapura

  Morning at your own leisure. You may wish to sleep in to better cope with jet lag or wander around this small coastal town. This afternoon, head for one of the best-preserved ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura (approx. 5 hrs), known as one of the 3 ancient cities in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle. Check in to your Anuradhapura hotel.

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  • Anuradhapura

• Day 3: Historical Anuradhapura

  Today you will visit the ancient sites which dot the towns of Anuradhapura and Mihintale, which are famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. From the 4th century BC, Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles. 

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  • Anuradhapura

• Day 4: Anuradhapura - Jaffna

  This morning after breakfast you will drive up to the very north of the island to Jaffna - a stunning place that has a turbulent history and strong Tamil influence - it's a really unique place to visit in Sri Lanka.

  Upon arrival, start your tour of the Jaffna area with your chauffeur guide. You will visit a fish market, a Hindu temple and witness the puja.

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  • Jaffna

• Day 5: Jaffna Explorer

  It's another day to continue your explorations of Jaffna. Today you will visit one of the neighboring islands or go up to the top of the peninsula to the coast. The islands are generally untouched and surrounded by aqua blue waters and white sand beaches.

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  • Jaffna

• Day 6: Jaffna - Trincomalee

  Travel southeast today to reach the harbor city of Trincomalee. Explore the history or relax on the beautiful beaches.

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  • Trincomalee

• Day 7: Whale Watching in Trincomalee

  Today you will enjoy a whale-watching tour out to the Indian Ocean - encountering the blue whales, dolphins, turtles and sometimes even sperm whales can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore or just relax on the beach.

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  • Trincomalee

• Day 8: Trincomalee Free Day

  A day at leisure to explore or just relax on the beach.

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  • Trincomalee

• Day 9: Trincomalee - Colombo

  Morning Odyssey representative will escort you to the Trincomalee airport for your flight to Colombo Ratmalana domestic airport. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by your private chauffeur guide. Followed by a guided city tour of Colombo the capital of this country including Independence Square, Gangarama Temple of Colombo, Galle Face Green Urban Park, Colombo's National Museum, and the former British Administrative Center etc.

  In time, you will be escorted to the Colombo Bandaranaike international airport for your onward flight.

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  • Colombo

• Day 10: Colombo, Departure

  This morning you will be picked up at hotel lobby by your chauffeur and taken to the CMB airport (1-hour drive from Colombo city) for your onward flight.

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