Yapahuwa Tours

Uncover Sri Lanka’s Hidden Kingdom

🧭 Northern Trails & Southern Shores

15 Nights / 16 Days

This comprehensive 16-day journey takes you from the cultural heart of Sri Lanka to the northern peninsula and then winds down through the lush highlands to the southern coast. Discover ancient capitals, vibrant Tamil culture in Jaffna, hill country train rides, epic safaris, and tranquil beaches — a perfect blend of heritage, scenery, and relaxation.

🌟 Tour Highlights

📿 Anuradhapura Sacred City – The birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

🏰 Jaffna – Unique Tamil culture, vibrant temples, and northern cuisine

🏯 Sigiriya Rock Fortress – The iconic Lion Rock

🐘 Minneriya Safari – See wild elephant herds

🛕 Temple of the Tooth Relic – Sacred site in Kandy

🚂 Scenic Train Ride – From Nuwara Eliya to Ella

🦁 Yala National Park – Sri Lanka’s best leopard spotting location

🏖️ Southern Beaches – Relax in Galle, Bentota, or Tangalle

📅 Itinerary

🗓️ Day 1: Airport – Negombo

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport.
Transfer to Negombo.
Relax at your beach hotel or explore the Dutch Canal and local fish markets.
Overnight: Negombo

🗓️ Day 2: Negombo – Anuradhapura

Activities:

Transfer to the ancient capital of Anuradhapura
Explore the sacred city: Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, and more
(Duration: 2–3 hrs, Difficulty: Easy)
Overnight: Anuradhapura

🗓️ Day 3: Anuradhapura – Jaffna

Activities:

Scenic drive through the north to Jaffna
Visit Jaffna Fort and Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Overnight: Jaffna

🗓️ Day 4: Jaffna

Activities:

Day trip to Nainativu Island by ferry (Nagapooshani Amman Temple)
Explore Jaffna Library and Point Pedro (Sri Lanka’s northernmost point)
Overnight: Jaffna

🗓️ Day 5: Jaffna

Activities:

Free day for cultural immersion or optional visit to Keerimalai Springs
Enjoy authentic Jaffna cuisine
Overnight: Jaffna

🗓️ Day 6: Jaffna – Sigiriya

Activities:

Transfer to Sigiriya
Relax after the long journey or explore nearby villages
Overnight: Sigiriya

🗓️ Day 7: Sigiriya

Activities:

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
(Entrance: ~$30, Duration: 2 hrs, Difficulty: Moderate)
Minneriya or Kaudulla Safari to see elephant herds
(Entrance: ~$35, Jeep: ~$70, Duration: ~4 hrs)
Overnight: Sigiriya

🗓️ Day 8: Sigiriya – Kandy

Activities:

Stop at Dambulla Cave Temple en route
(Moderate stairs involved)
Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic
Overnight: Kandy

Temple of Tooth relic (Dalanda Maligawa) 03

🗓️ Day 9: Kandy

Activities:

Explore Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Optional: Local temples or cultural dance performance
Overnight: Kandy

🗓️ Day 10: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Activities:

Scenic drive through tea plantations
Visit a tea factory and Gregory Lake
Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

🗓️ Day 11: Nuwara Eliya – Ella (Scenic Train Ride)

Activities:

Ride the train from Nanu Oya to Ella — one of the world’s most scenic routes
(Driver will drop off at Nanu Oya and pick up from Ella station)
Free time in Ella
Overnight: Ella