9 Days Northern and Eastern Route (Up)
9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour overview
Focus on the less travelled north, Kalpitiya lagoons, Jaffna Tamil heritage, Trincomalee temples and coral gardens, then wind down inland in Habarana before departure.
Highlights
- Kalpitiya mangroves and kite strip
- Jaffna temples and fort
- Trinco snorkelling and whale watch
- Habarana nature reset
Experiences on this tour
Things to do that often feature on this trip.
Day by day plan
Day 1
BIA to Negombo
Airport pickup and lagoon boat tour as you shake off the flight.
Day 2
Kalpitiya
Mangrove boat tour and kite surfing on the lagoon when wind allows.
Day 3
Jaffna culture (1 of 2)
Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam, Jaffna Fort, Nagadeepa ferry, Kirimalai springs.
Day 4
Jaffna depth (2 of 2)
Extra time for markets, cuisine, or optional island exploration.
Day 5
Trincomalee temples and coast (1 of 2)
Koneswaram, Fort Frederick, Seruwawila, St. Mary's, Pathirakali Amman.
Day 6
Trincomalee marine (2 of 2)
Pigeon Island snorkelling and catamaran whale and dolphin watching.
Day 7
Habarana nature reset (1 of 2)
Travel inland to Habarana: a lush countryside breather between coastal chapters.
Day 8
Habarana unwind (2 of 2)
Pool or village walks; optional Minneriya elephant gathering (seasonal).
Day 9
Departure
Transfer from Habarana to BIA for your flight.
What's included
- Private AC vehicle with English speaking driver guide
- Daily breakfast (hotel selection varies by budget)
- Airport meet and greet and departure transfers on scheduled days
- All accommodations as per routing (mid range default; upgrades on request)
- Fuel, parking, and driver overnight allowances
- WhatsApp support from our Sri Lanka office during your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Entrance fees and activity tickets unless stated
- National park / whale watching / boat fees where listed as optional
- Tips and personal expenses
Starting from
$2099
per person. 9 Days / 8 Nights
