Discovery of northern Sri Lanka

Trip description

After 26 years of war, the North opened up to the rest of the country. Even if comfort is not always there, this part of the island, rich in history and culture, has the undeniable advantage of offering a very high level of authenticity.

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Day 1: Relax in Negombo

Day 2: Discovery of wildlife

Day 3: Anuradhapura

Day 4: Mihintal

Day 5: Discovery of the North

Day 6: Beating the temples

Day 7: À in Nilaveli

Customise this trip

Day 1 : Relax in Negombo

Relax on the beach in Negombo to recover from the trip.

Day 2 : Discovery of wildlife

Departure north along the coast to get to know the Catholic country. Take 5 good hours to reach Anuradhapura. On the way, visit the park of Wilpattu. It houses a wide fauna (bears, elephants, leopards...).

Day 3 : Anuradhapura

Visit of Anuradhapura, one of the jewels of the Cultural Triangle with its immense dagobas. Take a day to visit the sacred city by taking your time.

Day 4 : Mihintal

Visit Mihintale, about 30 minutes drive from Anuradhapura. This amazing place dedicated to Buddhist worship offers wonderful rocky landscapes above the jungle and is well worth a 3 to 4 hour visit. Then it takes about 2 hours and a half to reach Trincomalee.

Day 5 : Discovery of the North

Visit to Jaffna or Point Pedro.

Day 6 : Beating the temples

Visit of the temples of the island of Nainativu.

Day 7 : À in Nilaveli

Relax on the beach of Nilaveli, a few kilometres north of Trincomalee. There are several very pleasant hotels and there are miles of deserted beaches lined with coral reefs that will delight lovers of snorkeling.