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The North & East Expedition

Cultural · Private journey

The North & East Expedition

A rewarding journey through Sri Lanka's less-visited north and east, rich in Tamil culture, beaches and wildlife.

13 days / 12 nightsPrivate tour8 stops
Photo: Gane Kumaraswamy · CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized/WebP
Price

Custom quotation

Journey overview

A route with room to breathe

A rewarding journey through Sri Lanka's less-visited north and east, rich in Tamil culture, beaches and wildlife. This is a private, flexible journey planned around your arrival time, travel style and preferred hotel category. Your driver-guide can adjust sensible stops and daily timing before the itinerary is confirmed.

Jaffna culture and cuisine

Wilpattu safari

Trincomalee temples

East-coast beaches

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day1

Negombo experience

Explore the fishing coast, lagoon, local market and Dutch-era canal with time to relax by the sea.

Activities: Jaffna culture and cuisine

Meals: As stated in your quotation · Overnight: Negombo

Day2

Anuradhapura experience

Visit the sacred Bodhi Tree, ancient stupas and monastic ruins of Sri Lanka's first great capital.

Activities: Wilpattu safari

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Anuradhapura

Day3

Wilpattu experience

Take a private safari among natural lakes and forest, watching quietly for deer, birds, sloth bears and leopards.

Activities: Trincomalee temples

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Wilpattu

Day4

Jaffna experience

Explore northern Tamil culture through temples, markets, colonial landmarks and distinctive regional food.

Activities: East-coast beaches

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Jaffna

Day5

Jaffna experience

Explore northern Tamil culture through temples, markets, colonial landmarks and distinctive regional food.

Activities: Jaffna culture and cuisine

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Jaffna

Day6

Jaffna experience

Explore northern Tamil culture through temples, markets, colonial landmarks and distinctive regional food.

Activities: Wilpattu safari

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Jaffna

Day7

Trincomalee experience

Discover the east coast's natural harbour, Koneswaram Temple and calm seasonal beaches.

Activities: Trincomalee temples

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Trincomalee

Day8

Trincomalee experience

Discover the east coast's natural harbour, Koneswaram Temple and calm seasonal beaches.

Activities: East-coast beaches

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Trincomalee

Day9

Pasikuda experience

Enjoy the shallow turquoise bay and an unhurried beach day on Sri Lanka's east coast.

Activities: Jaffna culture and cuisine

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Pasikuda

Day10

Pasikuda experience

Enjoy the shallow turquoise bay and an unhurried beach day on Sri Lanka's east coast.

Activities: Wilpattu safari

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Pasikuda

Day11

Polonnaruwa experience

Cycle or drive between the royal palace ruins, temples and stone sculptures of the medieval capital.

Activities: Trincomalee temples

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Polonnaruwa

Day12

Sigiriya experience

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress and explore its water gardens, frescoes and panoramic summit views.

Activities: East-coast beaches

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Sigiriya

Day13

Departure

Travel privately to the airport with timing arranged around your confirmed departure flight.

Activities: Jaffna culture and cuisine

Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: To be confirmed

What is included

Private transportation in an air-conditioned, insured vehicle

Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Accommodation in the selected hotel category

Meals stated in the confirmed itinerary

Entrance fees and activities specifically listed in the final quotation

Unlimited bottled drinking water during touring

24-hour local ground support

Government taxes and service charges

Not included

International flights to and from Sri Lanka

Visa or ETA fees

Travel insurance

Meals and drinks not stated in the itinerary

Personal expenses, laundry, telephone calls and tips

Optional activities not listed in the confirmed quotation

Helpful details

Good to know

Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes. The route, pace, hotels, activities and meal plan can be adjusted before confirmation.

What hotel standard is included?

You can choose the hotel category. Your written quotation will name every proposed hotel and room type.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Transport and touring are arranged privately for your party unless your quotation clearly states otherwise.

How is the final price confirmed?

The final price depends on travel dates, party size, hotel category and selected activities. We provide a clear written quotation before payment.

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