Northern and eastern regional tours · SRI LANKA
North and East in Depth
14 days · 13 nights • Customisable itinerary • Colombo → Colombo
A JOURNEY TO MAKE YOUR OWN
The experience
North and East in Depth is a 14-day Sri Lanka itinerary starting in Colombo and finishing in Colombo. A slower regional circuit with time in smaller northern towns. Use this route as the starting point for a personalised quote, with the pace, accommodation and activities adjusted to your dates.
- Duration
- 14 days · 13 nights
- Starts in
- Colombo
- Finishes in
- Colombo
- Travel style
- Private, tailor-made proposal
Colombo > Anuradhapura > Mannar > Jaffna > Mullaitivu > Trincomalee > Sigiriya > Colombo
A suggested itinerary. Your operator must confirm the final schedule, stays, activities and price before booking.
THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Your itinerary
DAY 01AnuradhapuraArrive and settle in
Day 1 activities
- Meet at the agreed starting point in Colombo and travel to your Anuradhapura base. Keep arrival-day plans flexible around your actual arrival time.
- Explore the ancient city with a guide, allowing separate time for active places of worship.
- Overnight
- Anuradhapura
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Road transfer from Colombo to Anuradhapura; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 02MannarTravel to Mannar
Day 2 activities
- Continue from Anuradhapura to Mannar, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
- Explore Mannar town and its coastal heritage with a local guide.
- Overnight
- Mannar
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Road transfer from Anuradhapura to Mannar; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 03MannarExplore Mannar
Day 3 activities
- Arrange birdwatching around Vankalai in a suitable season, using authorised access points.
- Overnight
- Mannar
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 04JaffnaTravel to Jaffna
Day 4 activities
- Continue from Mannar to Jaffna, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
- Explore Nallur and the city markets with a local guide, respecting temple entry rules.
- Overnight
- Jaffna
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Long road-transfer day. Reserve most of the day and agree rest stops; exact timing depends on the pickup and route.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 05JaffnaExplore Jaffna
Day 5 activities
- Make a peninsula excursion towards Point Pedro with stops agreed with your guide.
- Overnight
- Jaffna
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 06JaffnaExplore Jaffna
Day 6 activities
- Arrange a home-hosted Tamil cooking session or food walk, confirming dietary preferences.
- Overnight
- Jaffna
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 07JaffnaExplore Jaffna
Day 7 activities
- Consider a Nainativu island visit with ferry schedules, sea conditions and temple access checked.
- Overnight
- Jaffna
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 08MullaitivuTravel to Mullaitivu
Day 8 activities
- Continue from Jaffna to Mullaitivu, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
- Explore the coastal landscape and local food with an agreed guide.
- Overnight
- Mullaitivu
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Road transfer from Jaffna to Mullaitivu; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 09MullaitivuExplore Mullaitivu
Day 9 activities
- Plan a host-led community visit and a quiet day by the coast.
- Overnight
- Mullaitivu
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 10TrincomaleeTravel to Trincomalee
Day 10 activities
- Continue from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
- Visit Fort Frederick and Koneswaram Temple respectfully with a local guide.
- Overnight
- Trincomalee
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Road transfer from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 11TrincomaleeExplore Trincomalee
Day 11 activities
- Explore the town markets and harbour viewpoints, allowing time for a local meal.
- Overnight
- Trincomalee
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 12TrincomaleeExplore Trincomalee
Day 12 activities
- Spend time on the nearby coast, checking current sea conditions before water activities.
- Overnight
- Trincomalee
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Local excursions; timings confirmed with the guide.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 13SigiriyaTravel to Sigiriya
Day 13 activities
- Continue from Trincomalee to Sigiriya, allowing breaks and time to settle into your next stay.
- Visit Sigiriya Rock early; allow time for the climb, gardens and breaks in the heat.
- Overnight
- Sigiriya
- Meals
- Meal plan selected in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Road transfer from Trincomalee to Sigiriya; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
- Transport
- Private vehicle proposed; specialist activities use separately confirmed operators.
DAY 14ColomboOnward journey
Day 14 activities
- After a relaxed start, finish the itinerary in Colombo. Agree the final drop-off and leave enough time for any onward connection.
- Airport transfers are included only if your written quote specifies them.
- Overnight
- No overnight stay planned
- Meals
- As agreed in your quote.
- Travel planning
- Road transfer from Sigiriya to Colombo; confirm drive time and stops for your exact pickup.
- Transport
- Final transfer or local drop-off, as agreed.
THE PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Your Sri Lanka route
Use the destination cards or open a place in maps below.
Pins show approximate destination centres. Distances between destinations are straight-line estimates, not driving distances.
The route lists destinations and overnight bases. Exact roads, station transfers and activity meeting points are agreed with your operator.
PLAN THE DETAILS
Shape your package
Accommodation & meals
Choose guesthouse, hotel, boutique stay or villa options in your quote; named properties are not yet allocated.
Breakfast, half board, full board, tastings and special meals are included only when listed in the final quote. Share dietary requirements before confirming.
What to include in your quote
- Every overnight stay, room type and agreed meal.
- Driver, guide, vehicle, fuel, parking and any station or airport transfers.
- Entry tickets, safari jeeps, boats, activity equipment and specialist guides.
- Taxes, payment schedule and cancellation terms.
These are items to request, not confirmed inclusions.
Costs to budget separately
Unless specifically included in your quote, allow for international flights, entry requirements, travel insurance, personal spending, tips, optional activities and meals outside the agreed plan.
Season, activity level & suitability
Varies by activity; shorter alternatives on request. Suitable pace and access depend on the activities selected. Tell the operator about mobility requirements, child ages and swimming or walking ability.
- Confirm the full itinerary, exact pickup and drop-off points, and a realistic daily schedule with the operator.
- Request an itemised quote covering accommodation, transport, guide services, admission, meals, taxes and optional activities.
- Check current access, weather and local conditions before travel; the final programme may need to change.
Booking & cancellation
This page is an itinerary proposal, not a confirmed departure. Before paying, obtain the named operator’s written quote, availability, payment terms and cancellation policy. Sending an enquiry does not make a reservation.
LET’S SHAPE YOUR JOURNEY
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