Today is at leisure to relax on the beach or perhaps take part in one of the activities on offer in this area.

Overnight stay at Alannkudh or similar.

Drive to your hotel near Anuradhapura in the Cultural Triangle region. Later head to Wilpattu National Park for a game drive.

Overnight stay at Heritage or similar.

Start the day at Sigiriya or ‘Lion Rock’ also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hike to the top is fairly strenuous but worthwhile to see the rock frescoes, the ruins of the 5th century palace and the spectacular views of thew surrounding countryside. Later exploring around village

optional - village nature trail experience the reservoir as the fisherman would do by taking a catamaran ride on the reservoir, and glide through the still water and abundant lotus plants. At the end of the catamaran ride, experience another form of ancient village transport and take a ride in a bullock cart to the mud house for lunch, traditional rice and curry.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lodge or similar.

Visit former capital of Polonnaruwa, build during the 11th and 12th Centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins of its ancient Royal Palace and temple. Later drive to Minneriya National Park for a game drive, most famous National Park in the world to the see the Elephant gathering. Over 300 Elephants and other wild Animal come to the lake in the evening to enjoy with water.

Overnight stay at Cinnamon Lodge or similar.

Depart your hotel in the Cultural Tringle early for the 6 hour drive north to Juffna. On arrival you will explore the main city sight, including the colourful Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu temple, the small museum and the Juffna Public Library, one of the first buildings to be rebuilt after the ceasefire agreement. End the afternoon at the largely ruined Juffna Fort, once one of the greatest Dutch fort in Asia.

Overnight stay at Hotel Jatwing Juffna or similar.

Enjoy a full day tour of the Jaffna Peninsula. Visit the Hindu temple at keerimalai where you might like to take a dip in the sacred ponds. Stop to vist the avcient port of Dambakola Patuna, than continue east to the northernmost point of Sri Lanka, Point Prdro. Once a bustling trading hub, Point Pedro is today a simple town set on a beautiful stretch of coast. Return to the city the ruins of the ancient Buddhist Kadurugoda Temple.

Overnight at the Hotel Jatwing Juffna or similar.

Set off early for the 6 hour drive to Trincomalee and enjoy a city tour of the port town, visiting historic Fort Frederick and the revered Hindu temple of Koneswara Kovil before heading to your beach hotel.

Overnight at the Hotel Blue by Cinnamon or similar.

Enjoy a couple of days relaxing by the pool or on the white sand beach. Ask your consultant for details of our optional East Coast Snorkeling Adventure excursion.

Overnight at the Hotel Blue by Cinnamon or similar.

Leisure and relax at beach

Overnight at the Hotel Blue by Cinnamon or similar.

A 7 hour drive takes you back to Negombo for your final night in Sri Lanka. Alternatively, ask your consultant about scenic light aircraft flight from Trincomalee to Colombo to cut your journey time to tow and half hours.
Optional – Dambulla Cave Temple on request.

Overnight at Hotel Cinnamon Wild or similar.

Transfer to Colombo Airport.