Unexplored North / East Tour

Touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport where your dedicated Aurivana Ceylon private chauffeur guide will be waiting to welcome you. Transfer to your hotel in Colombo and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Transfer to the historic Fort Railway Station and board a scenic train ride north to Jaffna. Check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Begin the morning with a visit to the sacred Nallur Kovil before exploring the Jaffna Museum. Treat yourself to a scoop of ice cream at the famous Rio Ice Cream Bar, then visit the Jaffna Public Library and the historic Jaffna Fort. On Day 04, transfer for a day of island hopping to explore the remote and fascinating Delft Island, home to an ancient baobab tree and the crumbling remains of a colonial fort.

Spend the morning exploring a vibrant local market in Jaffna city before transferring to the coastal city of Trincomalee. Check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Transfer to the stunning Pigeon Island in the morning for an unforgettable snorkeling experience among vibrant coral reefs and marine life. Spend the following day relaxing by the beach, and in the evening, visit the historic Girihandu Seya, believed to be one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in Sri Lanka.

Begin the morning with a visit to the sacred Koneswaram Temple, followed by a leisurely stroll through the historic Fort Frederick. Transfer to the beautiful beach town of Kalkudah and check into your hotel for the evening.

Spend a full day relaxing on the stunning shores of Kalkudah beach and enjoying your hotel's facilities. As evening falls, indulge in a delicious seafood BBQ dinner right on the beach.

Spend the morning exploring the coastal town of Batticaloa with a local family, including a visit to a local market, a hands-on cooking class and a delicious home cooked lunch. Transfer to the laid back surf town of Arugam Bay. On Day 11, spend the day relaxing on the beach and enjoying your hotel's facilities, and in the evening take a scenic exploration of the charming countryside surrounding Arugam Bay.

Transfer to Udawalawe and check into your hotel. In the late afternoon, visit the heartwarming Elephant Transit Home, where orphaned baby elephants are cared for before being released back into the wild.

Begin the morning with an exciting jeep safari through Udawalawe National Park, renowned for its large resident elephant population. Transfer to Colombo and check into your hotel for the evening.

Your Aurivana Ceylon private chauffeur guide will transfer you comfortably to Bandaranaike International Airport for your journey home, carrying with you the rare and extraordinary memories of Sri Lanka's unexplored north and east. Until we meet again!