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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka North-Central Discovery Tour

Included Services

  • Private vehicle with licensed guide
  • 7 nights in star or eco-friendly hotels
  • Breakfast daily (half-board on request)
  • Entrance fees to major sites (Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, etc.)
  • Village experience, cultural visits
  • Personalized travel planning &a support

Overview

Discover the cultural heart and scenic beauty of Sri Lanka on this immersive journey through ancient cities, sacred sites, lush countryside, and pristine beaches. This tour blends UNESCO heritage wonders like Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, spiritual landmarks like Mihintale and Koneswaram Temple, authentic village life, and coastal relaxation in Trincomalee or Nilaveli. Perfect for culture lovers, couples, and nature explorers, this private tour offers a balance of exploration and relaxation with stays in eco-lodges, boutique hotels, and beach resorts. Available with English, French, or Italian-speaking guides.

Tour Inclusion

  • Private vehicle with licensed guide
  • 7 nights in star or eco-friendly hotels
  • Breakfast daily (half-board on request)
  • Entrance fees to major sites (Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, etc.)
  • Village experience, cultural visits
  • Personalized travel planning &a support

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Colombo → Negombo
  • Airport welcome by your private guide
  • Short transfer to Negombo (~30 min)
  • Optional boat ride in Dutch Canal or visit local fish market
  • Overnight in Negombo (beachside boutique hotel)
Day 2 – Negombo → Anuradhapura
  • Drive to Anuradhapura, the island’s first capital (~4.5 hrs)
  • Afternoon visit to sacred sites: Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Ruwanweliseya, Isurumuniya
  • Overnight in Anuradhapura (eco-lodge or heritage hotel)
Day 3 – Explore Mihintale & Rural Life
  • Drive to Anuradhapura, the island’s first capital (~4.5 hrs)
  • Arrive in Sigiriya (Cultural Triangle)
  • Optional cycling tour or birdwatching
  • Same hotel in Anuradhapura
Day 4 – Anuradhapura → Sigiriya (via Aukana or Ritigala)
  • Visit Aukana Buddha statue or Ritigala forest monastery on the way
  • Visit rural villages or ancient reservoirs like Tissa Wewa
  • Overnight in a nature lodge or boutique hotel in Sigiriya/Habarana
Day 5 – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Village Tour
  • Early climb of Sigiriya Lion Rock (UNESCO)
  • Afternoon: village experience – bullock cart ride, canoe trip & lunch with locals
  • Same hotel in Sigiriya
Day 6 – Sigiriya → Trincomalee
  • Transfer to Trincomalee (~2.5 hrs)
  • Visit Koneswaram Temple & enjoy Nilaveli Beach
  • Overnight at a beach resort in Trincomalee or Nilaveli
Day 7 – Relax in Trincomalee
  • Free day to relax on the beach or optional boat trip to Pigeon Island
  • Optional whale watching (seasonal)
  • Same hotel in Trincomalee
Day 8 – Trincomalee → Colombo / Departure
  • Return to Colombo or Airport (~6–7 hrs)
  • Optional stop in Dambulla Cave Temple or local spice garden en route
  • Drop-off for departure flight or overnight in Colombo (optional)

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