Cultural
Tailor-made
SLTDA licensed

Northern Explorer, Jaffna and the Cultural North

10 days, 9 nightsDuration
Airport to Airport (Katunayaka)Route
★ 4.739 reviews
from $1,690per person
$1,690$1,890per person, twin share, comfort tier

Overview

Suitable for: Family, Couple & Friends

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

Katunayaka Airport (CMB)→Negombo→Anuradhapura→Jaffna→Sigiriya→Polonnaruwa→Kandy→Colombo→Katunayaka Airport (CMB)

Day by day

Your private chauffeur guide meets you in the arrivals lobby and drives you to Negombo, where you can unwind after your flight.

Activities
  • Airport meet & greet
  • Private transfer to Negombo
  • Settle in and relax
  • Evening at leisure
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeAirport to Negombo-30 minits
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Celebrate your love in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first kingdom,

Activities
  • Sacred Bodhi Tree
  • Ruwanwelisaya stupa
  • Monastery ruins
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeNegombo to Anuradhapura- 4 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

This is one of the most interesting parts of the tour because the scenery, architecture, food and cultural traditions gradually change as you travel into Northern Sri Lanka

Activities
  • Drive to Jaffna
  • Elephant Pass & causeway views
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
  • Local Jaffna dinner
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeAnuradhapura to Jaffna - 3.5 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Interested in Tamil culture, Hindu heritage, history, food, and northern Sri Lankan life.

Activities
  • Jaffna Fort
  • Jaffna market & town
  • Boat to Nainativu (Nagadeepa)
  • Jaffna Public Library
  • Casuarina Beach
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeJaffna
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Can explore the ancient rock fortress, beautiful frescoes, landscaped gardens, and enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the summit.

Activities
  • Arrive  to Sigiriya
  • hotel check in and relaxing
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeJaffna to Sigiriya - 6 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Also known as Lion Rock, is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Day 6 - Activities

Activities
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Water Gardens
  • Ancient Frescoes
  • Afternoon Experience authentic Sri Lankan village life
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeN/A
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Cycle the medieval royal city and its rock-carved Buddhas.

Activities
  • Polonnaruwa by bicycle
  • Gal Vihara rock Buddhas
  • Optional Minneriya safari
  • Return to Sigiriya
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeSigiriya to Polonnaruwa - 2 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Is Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, famous for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Activities

Activities
  • Drive to Kandy
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Spice garden & short Ayurvedic massage
  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake walk
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeSigiriya to Kandy - 2.5 Hours
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

Gardens, city and an evening cultural show.

Activities
  • Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Kandy city tour
  • Gem / craft workshop
  • Kandyan dance show
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeN/A
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

A final morning at leisure before your drive back to Katunayaka Airport, with an optional Colombo city and shopping stop if your flight timing allows.
Activities

Activities
  • Optional Colombo city & shopping tour
  • Transfer to Katunayaka Airport
  • Departure
AccommodationStar class luxury Hotel
Meal planBreakfast
Travel timeN/A
TransportPrivate luxury Vehicle (air-conditioned)

What's included

Included

  • Assistance at the Airport
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport drop off
  • Private Luxury air-conditioned Vehicle
  • Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
  • Hand picked accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Private English Speaking Chauffeur for the entire journey
  • Spice Garden visit & 15 min Ayurvedic Massage
  • Kandy city tour
  • Colombo city & shopping tour
  • All government taxes related to the traveling destination are included
  • Note: All rooms and tickets are subject to availability

Not included

  • Air tickets NOT included
  • Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
  • Camera & video permits
  • Travel Insurance
  • Guide/Driver tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Late check-outs & early check-in charges
  • Early check in or late check out at all hotels based on availability
  • Sri Lankan train rides are subject to availability and schedule changes; seats are not always guaranteed, and delays may occur due to local conditions

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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

We spent two fantastic weeks with our Dee. Always available and available, he fulfilled our every wish.

Simonetta

UK, 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.

Possible, Add nights, upgrade hotels, swap in more beach time. Send us your ideas and we will tailor it around you.

A 25% deposit confirms your booking, and the balance is payable upon arrival. The balance can be paid in USD, Euro or LKR. Please note that USD and Euro rates change daily – if you pay in USD or Euro, the amount should align with the LKR total according to the exchange rate on the day of payment.

Yes, absolutely! If you prefer to arrange your own hotel bookings, you are welcome to do so. We can then adjust the total package cost accordingly, excluding the hotel accommodation charges. Simply share your hotel details with us, and we will tailor the package price to suitable your arrangements.

Things to Remember

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