I have a group of up to 16 people who would like to have a private tour with only our group members and some flexibility is deciding the tour locations as well as the departure date for a tour similar to the North west tour. 5-star hotels are not necessary. Rather than luxury we prefer clean beds in more traditional or lodge settings. Is this level of flexibility possible.

We do have the ability to run any of our signature tours or tailor-made itineraries as private tours for your group. Our accommodation standard in Sri Lanka varies between 3-5 star depending on location and we can create a costing for your group once we know which itinerary you would prefer.

What hotels do you use for the "Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer" Tour?

The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary. - Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo - Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura - Jetwing Jaffna, Jaffna - Pigeon Island Resort, Trincomalee - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya - OZO Colombo, Colombo

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Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer - 12 days

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Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful places I've visited. The destinations we visited took my breath away.
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Group Size 4 - 24
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Colombo to Negombo
Colombo to Negombo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Galle Road and city highlights
- Swim in hotel pool
- Enjoy cocktails at the hotel
Landmarks
Galle Road
Day 2
Negombo to Anuradhapura
Negombo to Anuradhapura
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Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura
- Visit sacred bo-tree
- Visit Brazen Palace (1600 columns)
- Visit Ruwanweliseya dagoba
Landmarks
Sacred Bo-tree
Brazen Palace
Ruwanweliseya
Day 3
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Anuradhapura to Jaffna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Jaffna
- Visit Jaffna Fort
- Visit Nallur Hindu Temple
- Boat ride to Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple
Landmarks
Jaffna Fort
Nallur Hindu Temple
Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple
Days 4 - 5
Jaffna to Trincomalee
Jaffna to Trincomalee
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Trincomalee
- Visit Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple
- Visit Temple of the Thousand Pillars
- Visit Dakshina-Then Kailasam temple complex
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation in Trincomalee (Day 5)
Landmarks
Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple
Temple of the Thousand Pillars
Dakshina-Then Kailasam
Day 6
Trincomalee to Dambulla to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
Trincomalee to Dambulla to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
- Guided sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa
- Visit Royal Palace in Polonnaruwa
- Visit Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa
Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Royal Palace
Gal Vihara
Day 7
Dambulla to Sigiriya to Kandy
Dambulla to Sigiriya to Kandy
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade traditional meal of curry, dahl, spiced rice and pickle with local family)
Included Activities
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- View Heavenly Maidens paintings
- Hand tractor ride to village of Kayanwala
- Canoe trip
- Prepare traditional meal with local family
- Lunch with local family
- Visit spice garden in Matale
Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Heavenly Maidens paintings
Kayanwala village
Spice garden in Matale
Day 8
Kandy
Kandy
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kandy
- Visit Temple of the Tooth
- Drive around Kandy Lake
- Visit local bazaar
- Visit gem museum
- Tuk tuk ride into surrounding hills
- Visit Giragama tea factory
- Cultural performance of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance
Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth
Kandy Lake
Giragama tea factory
Day 9
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Drive through Little England area
Optional Activities
- Free time in morning in Kandy
Landmarks
Little England area
Day 10
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park
Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drive/jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park
Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park
Day 11
Udawalawe National Park to Colombo
Udawalawe National Park to Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gem Mine and Museum in Ratnapura
- Visit Galle Fort (for departures from 01 Jan 2027)
- Guided city tour of Colombo
- Visit Fort area of Colombo
- Visit Gangarama Temple
- Stroll along Galle Face Green
Landmarks
Gem Mine and Museum
Galle Fort
Gangarama Temple
Galle Face Green
Day 12
Colombo
Colombo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Colombo

Landmarks
Galle Road

Landmarks
Sacred Bo-tree
Brazen Palace
Ruwanweliseya

Landmarks
Jaffna Fort
Nallur Hindu Temple
Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple

Landmarks
Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple
Temple of the Thousand Pillars
Dakshina-Then Kailasam

Landmarks
Dambulla Cave Temple
Royal Palace
Gal Vihara

Landmarks
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Heavenly Maidens paintings
Kayanwala village
Spice garden in Matale

Landmarks
Temple of the Tooth
Kandy Lake
Giragama tea factory

Landmarks
Little England area

Landmarks
Udawalawe National Park

Landmarks
Gem Mine and Museum
Galle Fort
Gangarama Temple
Galle Face Green

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4.8

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

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Stephen4.5•February 2019
The tour was an excellent and interesting mixture of activities and sites throughout the 11 days. The trip up to...
The tour was an excellent and interesting mixture of activities and sites throughout the 11 days. The trip up to Jaffna is long particularly with the speed limits and traffic police and really demands a two night stay. Our guide here had only ever been to Jaffna 3 times and we really needed a proper local guide as per the itinerary. The trip was combined with another trip half way through making 24 people in total which is too many and makes hearing the guide difficult in big groups Overall was a good tour and i would recommendShow more
Traveled in January 2019
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Marion5.0•October 2018
The North east explorer was certainly worth the journey - the disappointment was that half way through the trip 2...
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Traveled in August 2018
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Many thanks for the great review!
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Theo5.0•June 2018
Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful places I've visited and this tour was so valuable in showing me those amazing...
Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful places I've visited and this tour was so valuable in showing me those amazing places. The destinations we visited took my breath away and Anuradhapura was certainly a highlight for me. Everything ran extremely smoothly on this tour and our guide was fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour if you really want to see everything that Sri Lanka has to offer.Show more
Traveled in September 2016
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Patricia4.5•April 2018
Great but only problem was having to join a large group when we had been six, and we expected a small tour of 16-18...
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Traveled in March 2018
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I have a group of up to 16 people who would like to have a private tour with only our group members and some flexibility is deciding the tour locations as well as the departure date for a tour similar to the North west tour. 5-star hotels are not necessary. Rather than luxury we prefer clean beds in more traditional or lodge settings. Is this level of flexibility possible.
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- On The Go ToursOperator•Written September 2023
  We do have the ability to run any of our signature tours or tailor-made itineraries as private tours for your group. Our accommodation standard in Sri Lanka varies between 3-5 star depending on location and we can create a costing for your group once we know which itinerary you would prefer.
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Ray
Asked on July 7th, 2017
What hotels do you use for the "Sri Lanka Northeast Explorer" Tour?
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  Ray
  Traveler•Written July 2017
  The hotels listed below are ones which On The Go frequently use on this tour. Please note that On The Go reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard when necessary.
  
  - Paradise Beach Hotel, Negombo
  - Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura
  - Jetwing Jaffna, Jaffna
  - Pigeon Island Resort, Trincomalee
  - The Paradise Resort & Spa, Sigiriya
  - OZO Kandy Hotel, Kandy
  - Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
  - Jetwing St Andrew's, Nuwara Eliya
  - Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort, Udawalawe National Park and Embilipitiya
  - OZO Colombo, Colombo

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