Trip idea · 8 days / 7 nights
Anuradhapura → Jaffna → Trincomalee → Pasikudah → Polonnaruwa
For summer holidays: Jaffna's temples and food, the quiet east-coast beaches and ancient cities on the way.
from €800 – €1,200 per person (estimate)
- Length
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Best time
- May–Sep
- Suits
- Solo, Couple, Friends / group
- Style
- Beaches, Culture & heritage, North & East / off the beaten track
Overview
For summer holidays: Jaffna's temples and food, the quiet east-coast beaches and ancient cities on the way.
- Nallur Kandaswamy temple and Jaffna food
- Island hop to Nainativu
- Pigeon Island snorkelling at Trincomalee
- Calm water at Pasikudah
Day by day
- Day 1
Airport to Anuradhapura
Drive north to the sacred city; evening at the Bo tree.
Overnight: Anuradhapura
- Day 2
To Jaffna
Through the Vanni to Jaffna; Nallur temple at evening puja.
Overnight: Jaffna
- Day 3
Jaffna peninsula
Dutch fort, the library, a boat to Nainativu island and crab curry for dinner.
Overnight: Jaffna
- Day 4
To Trincomalee
Down the coast to Trincomalee and Koneswaram temple on the cliff.
Overnight: Trincomalee
- Day 5
Trincomalee
Snorkelling at Pigeon Island or a dolphin trip; beach afternoon at Nilaveli.
Overnight: Trincomalee
- Day 6
Pasikudah
South to the calm, shallow bay of Pasikudah.
Overnight: Pasikudah
- Day 7
Polonnaruwa
Cycle the medieval capital on the way west.
Overnight: Polonnaruwa
- Day 8
Home
Drive to the airport (about 5 hours) or add a night in Negombo.
Usually included
- Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotels as described, 2 sharing, with breakfast
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Local taxes and the driver's costs
Not included
- International flights
- Sri Lanka ETA (visa)
- Entrance and park fees unless listed
- Lunches, most dinners and drinks
- Tips and personal spending
- Travel insurance
Best months
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May(good time)
- Jun(good time)
- Jul(good time)
- Aug(good time)
- Sep(good time)
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
About the price
Estimate per person, 2 sharing, mid-range hotels with breakfast, private car with driver-guide; no flights or entrance fees.
Estimate last checked: 13/11/2026
Arranged by: A licensed tour partner based in Sri Lanka
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