Explore the remote and unseen north and east regions of Sri Lanka at an unhurried pace. Soak in the ambiance of small towns, uncrowded beaches and gentle breeze.
Explore the remote and unseen north and east regions of Sri Lanka at an unhurried pace. Soak in the ambiance of small towns, uncrowded beaches and gentle breeze.
Day 1
Arrive in Colombo and transfer to the hotel in Negombo (30 mins drive)
Relax for the rest of the day.
Hotel- Arie Lagoon or Similar (BB basis)
Day 2
Drive from Negombo-Mannar (7 hours drive). This will be a long drive, but we can have as many stops to stretch the legs as you wish
Sites to visit on the route – Tantirimale ruins
Hotel- The Palmyrah House
Day 3
Explore Mannar – including Dutch fort and Boabab tree etc, rest of the day at leisure
Hotel- The Palmyrah House
Day 4
Leisure
Hotel- The Palmyrah House
Day 5
After a relaxed morning, check out and drive to Jaffna (3 hours drive)
Check in your hotel and relax for the rest of the day
Hotel- Fox Resort
Day 6
Jaffna sightseeing/ leisure
Hotel- Fox Resort
Day 7
Leisure
Hotel- Fox Resort
Day 8
After a relaxed morning, down the east coast to Trincomalee (5 hours drive). There will be stops on the way, villages and seaside.
Check in your hotel and relax for the rest of the day
Hotel- Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Day 9
Trincomalee sightseeing / leisure
Hotel- Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Day 10
Leisure
Hotel- Trinco Blu by Cinnamon
Day 11
After a relaxed morning, drive to Passikudah (2.5 hours drive)
Check in your hotel and relax for the rest of the day
Hotel- Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa
Day 12
Enjoy a day trip to the small town of Batticoloa
Hotel- Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa
Day 13
After a relaxed morning drive to Matale (4 hours drive) aand check into your farm villa.
Sites- Explore the hotel farm
Hotel- Jim’s Farm Villa
Day 14
Departure (4 hours drive)
Inclusions:
• Hotel Accommodation
• All transfers with A/C Car
• English speaking chauffeur
• Breakfast
• All entrance fees for site visits
• 1 Airport transfer each way
• Government tax
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