About this experience
This eleven-day tour links the hill capital of Kandy with the ancient kingdoms of the dry zone, the Jaffna peninsula in the north, and the beaches of Trincomalee on the east coast. Travel is by private vehicle with a chauffeur guide throughout, moving steadily from the cultural heartland through the great archaeological cities before finishing with several days by the sea.
Highlights include the Temple of the Tooth Relic and Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy, the cave temples of Dambulla, the rock fortress of Sigiriya, an elephant safari at Minneriya National Park, and the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. The route continues north to Jaffna for its island temples before heading to Trincomalee, where the pace slows for snorkelling at Pigeon Island and time on the coast.
The itinerary suits travellers who want a thorough look at Sri Lanka's ancient architecture and religious sites balanced against a genuine stretch of coastal relaxation at the end of the trip.
