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" North & East Sri Lanka Highlights – 12-Day Comfort Tour"

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Negombo

    Start point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo Airport Arrival Terminal , 04:00 - 07:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Negombo Fish Market, the second largest fish market in Sri Lanka
    • Explore Dutch canal and its historic waterways
    • Visit Angurukaramulla Temple and see the Buddha statue and dragon entrance
    • Explore Negombo Lagoon
    Landmarks
    Negombo Fish Market
    Dutch Canal
    Angurukaramulla Temple
    Negombo Lagoon
  2. Day 2

    Negombo to Anuradhapura

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Yapahuwa ancient Rock Buddhist Temple, 13th century fortified site
    • Explore Anuradhapura ancient city, the first capital of Sri Lanka
    Landmarks
    Yapahuwa
    Anuradhapura Ancient City
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  3. Day 3

    Anuradhapura to Jaffna

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mihintale Ancient Rock, historic Buddhist site where Mahinda Maha Thero arrived in 250 BC
    Landmarks
    Mihintale
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Jaffna - Delft Island Day Trip

    Meals
    Breakfast (Take away breakfast)

    Optional Activities

    • Day tour to Delft Island with take away breakfast
    • Visit Nainathivu (Nagadeepa Island)
    • Visit Nagadeepa Purana Vihara, ancient Buddhist temple
    • Bathe at Casuarina Beach
    Landmarks
    Delft Island
    Nagadeepa Island
    Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
    Casuarina Beach
  5. Day 5

    Jaffna City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    • Explore Point Pedro
    • Visit King Sangiliyan's Statue
    • Tour Jaffna Fort
    • Visit Jaffna famous library
    • Shopping in Jaffna city
    Landmarks
    Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
    Point Pedro
    King Sangiliyan's Statue
    Jaffna Fort
    Jaffna Library
  6. Day 6

    Jaffna to Trincomalee

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nilaveli Beach
    Uppuveli Beach
  7. Day 7

    Nilaveli or Uppuveli

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Nilaveli Beach
    Uppuveli Beach
  8. Day 8

    Trincomalee - Whale & Dolphin Watching Excursion

    Meals
    Breakfast (Take away breakfast at 05:30 am)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale and dolphin watching boat tour
    • Visit Pigeon Island Coral Reef National Park, Nilaveli
    • Snorkeling
    • Visit Marble Beach
    • Evening sunset visit to Koneswaram Temple
    Landmarks
    Pigeon Island Coral Reef National Park
    Marble Beach
    Koneswaram Temple
  9. Day 9

    Trincomalee to Sigiriya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Hiriwadunna village track tour with cart journey and canoe
    • Traditional Srilankan cooking and local lunch in village
    • Minnariya National Park safari to see Asian elephants
    • Ayurvedic herbal massage spa treatment
    Landmarks
    Hiriwadunna Village
    Minnariya National Park
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  10. Day 10

    Sigiriya to Kandy

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Climb Sigiriya Rock fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Spice and herbal garden visit with free 15 minutes head massage
    • Kandy cultural dance show

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dambulla cave temples with 150+ Buddha images
    Landmarks
    Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    Dambulla Cave Temple
  11. Day 11

    Kandy to Colombo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    • Explore Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya
    • Enjoy Kandy viewpoint for panoramic city views
    • Browse Kandy Market and shopping for handicrafts and spices
    • Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    Landmarks
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
    Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
    Kandy Viewpoint
    Kandy Market
    Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
  12. Day 12

    Colombo City Tour & Departure

    End point
    Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo airport departure terminal , 13:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Colombo city tour - National Museum
    • Visit Galle Face Green
    • Explore historic Fort area
    • Visit Gangaramaya Buddhist temple
    • Shopping in Colombo
    • Visit St Anthony's Shrine
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Colombo
    Galle Face Green
    Colombo Fort
    Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
    St Anthony's Shrine

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    October 20th, 2025
    The trip was simply fantastic. I was lucky enough to be alone with my driver Rowan, and he really showed me the...
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    October 18th, 2025
    The trip was simply fantastic. I was lucky enough to be alone with my driver, and he showed me the highlights of Sri...
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    March 28th, 2022
    I had a great experience with Show Lanka Tours! I spent 20 days in Sri Lanka very recently and my tour was arranged...
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    Charles

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    Who will pick up the travelers from the airport arrival terminal?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      Warmly welcome by our Airport representative on arrival terminal in the airport & He will be introducing your dedicated chauffeur/Guide for the whole tour and they will be hanging a board written with your name for recognition.

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    Rita

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    If my flight gets delayed, how do I catch my taxi?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      We will take appropriate measures so that you are not inconvenienced in case by sending a Whatsapp message to 0094779144664 urgently.

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    Dana

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    If my travel dates are exceeded, is my airport transfer still free?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      The airport transfer is your final destination at the time of schedule and if you choose a different date for which you will not arrive the same date at the airport due to any event, an additional fee will be charged.

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    Jenny

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    If my travel dates are exceeded, how much is the cost per day for my accommodation?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      Charges for additional accommodation will depend on the hotel categories you wish to stay in. We will work to provide the relevant facilities upon your request.

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    Renee

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    How do I change my itinerary during my journey?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      You cannot change the itinerary that you have already agreed upon. But, you can change your pre chosen sightseeings in the itinerary according to your preferences. Furthermore, if you wish to stay at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination B instead of staying at the hotel premises reserved for you in destination "A", the hotel charges at destination "A " will not be refunded to you.

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    Heidi

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    What are the best network connections in Sri Lanka covering all locations ?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      To name a few of the network providers in Sri Lanka, Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel and Hutch are well known. Sri Lanka's most popular and largest network providing partner is dialog. But what is more appropriate for a traveller, as of the best coverage is Hutch. On arrival, travellers can buy sim cards from the counters in the airport according to their preference.

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    Sylvia

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    How much does food cost and is it too spicy?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      From a standard restaurant, lunch/dinner buffet or an ala carte can be bought for around 10$-12$. Rice along with Sri Lankan cuisines are available in plenty of shops much cheaper than standard restaurants but those are too spicy.

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    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    Can I pay foreign currency for archaeological sites and national parks entrances?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      Major archaeological sites such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura accept foreign currency and all national parks only accept Sri Lankan currency. So you can avoid inconveniences by having both currencies with you.

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    Vicki

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    What is the best place to change my foreign currency?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      Mainly you can change from any bank at the airport arrival terminal and authorized agencies in major cities.

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    Becky

    Asked on September 1st, 2023

    Can I use my credit or debit cards for local sites?

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    • showlanka toursOperatorWritten September 2023

      It is very difficult. Card payments cannot be made at any local sites controlled by the government agencies. For example, Elephant Orphanage/National parks, Sigiriya fortress etc. Card payments can only be made at certain stations for tourism activities promoted by private agencies. The best way is keeping cash on hand.

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