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Private & tailor-made
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Northern Explorer, Jaffna and the Cultural North

10 days, 9 nightsDuration
Colombo to ColomboRoute
★ 4.739 reviews
from $1,690per person
$1,690$1,890per person, twin share, comfort tier

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Overview

A deeper journey into the island’s soul, combining the sacred ancient capitals of the Cultural Triangle with the rarely visited Tamil north around Jaffna, with its golden Hindu temples, colonial forts and island shrines.

Trip highlights

Sacred Bo tree and stupas of Anuradhapura
Sunrise climb of Sigiriya rock fortress
Gal Vihara Buddhas at Polonnaruwa
Golden Nallur Kovil and Jaffna Fort
Island hop to Nainativu off the northern coast

Your route

NegomboAnuradhapuraJaffnaAnuradhapuraSigiriyaPolonnaruwaKandyColombo

Day by day

Airport welcome and a relaxed beach overnight.

Explore the sacred ancient capital and its stupas.

Drive into the Tamil north; evening at the Nallur temple.

The fort, the market and a boat to Nainativu island shrine.

Return south to the Cultural Triangle.

Climb the Lion Rock, then the Dambulla cave temples.

Cycle the medieval royal city and the Gal Vihara.

Drive to the hill capital via a spice garden.

The Temple of the Tooth and a cultural show.

A scenic drive back to Colombo for your flight.

What's included

Included

  • Private air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide
  • Hand picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • All government taxes and service charges
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Scenic hill country train tickets where noted
  • Bottled water each day
  • 24 hour on trip WhatsApp support

Not included

  • International flights
  • Sri Lanka visa (ETA)
  • Lunches and dinners unless stated
  • Entrance fees and safari jeep hire
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

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What travelers say

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

The places we visited were wonderful, and the trip was very well organized. The driver was excellent. Highly recommended!

Valeria

Russia, Jan 2026

Good to know

Yes. Every tour is fully private and tailor made, with your own vehicle and licensed chauffeur guide. Nothing is shared with other travellers.

December to March suits the south and west coast and the hill country. May to September is best for the east coast and the north. We route your trip to the season.

Of course. Add nights, upgrade hotels, swap in more beach time or extend to the Maldives. Send us your ideas and we will tailor it around you.

A small deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due before arrival. The prices shown are sample rates, so please request a live quote for your dates.

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