12-Day Northern Heritage & Cultural Trail of Sri Lanka – Anuradhapura to Kandy

1. Meet and assist upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.
2. Transfer to Anuradhapura (approx. 4.5 hours / 206 km).
3. Check-in and relax at the hotel.
4. Evening at leisure to acclimate.
5. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

1. Visit key sites: Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Ruwanwelisaya, Jetavanaramaya, and Abhayagiri Monastery.
2. Explore the Twin Ponds and Samadhi Buddha statue.
3. Optional visit to Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
4. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

1. Depart for Jaffna (approx. 4.5 hours / 200 km).
2. En route, stop at Madukanda Temple.
3. Evening at leisure.
4. Overnight stay at Fort Hammenhiel Resort, a historic Dutch fort turned hotel.

1. Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, a significant Hindu temple.
2. Explore Jaffna Fort and the Jaffna Public Library.
3. Optional visit to the Jaffna Archaeological Museum.
4. Overnight stay in Jaffna.

1. Excursion to Point Pedro, the northernmost point of Sri Lanka.
2. Visit Keerimalai Sacred Springs and the nearby Naguleswaram Temple.
3. Boat ride to Nagadeepa Island to visit the Buddhist temple and Hindu kovil.
4. Overnight stay in Jaffna.

1. Depart for Trincomalee (approx. 5.5 hours / 275 km).
2. Check-in and relax at the hotel.
3. Evening visit to Koneswaram Temple and Fort Frederick.
4. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.

1. Morning visit to the Hot Springs of Kanniya.
2. boat trip to Pigeon Island National Park for snorkeling.
3. Relax on Nilaveli Beach in the afternoon.
4. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.

1. Depart for Ritigala (approx. 3 hours / 140 km).
2. Explore the ancient Ritigala Monastery ruins.
3. Continue to Sigiriya (approx. 1 hour / 40 km).
4. Check-in and relax at the hotel.
5. Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

1. Early morning climb of Sigiriya Rock Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
2. Visit Dambulla Cave Temple en route to Kandy (approx. 2.5 hours / 90 km).
3. Stop at a spice garden in Matale.
4. Evening visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
5. Overnight stay in Kandy.

1. Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
2. City tour: Kandy Lake, local markets, and gem museum.
3. Visit Gadaladeniya, Lankatilaka, and Embekka temples.
4. Overnight stay in Kandy.

1. Depart for Negombo (approx. 3.5 hours / 115 km).
2. Check-in and relax at the hotel.
3. Overnight stay in Negombo.

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure.