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10-Day Sri Lanka Tour – Hidden Gems & Northern Trails
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10-Day Sri Lanka Tour – Hidden Gems & Northern Trails
Day 1: Arrival – Chilaw or Kalpitiya
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Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
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Transfer northward to Chilaw or beachside Kalpitiya
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Optional: Visit Munneswaram Hindu Temple or relax on the beach
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Optional: Dolphin/whale watching (Nov–Apr)
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Overnight: Kalpitiya or Chilaw
Day 2: Wilpattu National Park Safari
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Morning transfer to Wilpattu National Park (Sri Lanka’s largest and oldest)
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Afternoon jeep safari – leopards, sloth bears, and untouched wilderness
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Relax in a safari camp or eco-lodge
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Overnight: Wilpattu
Day 3: Anuradhapura Ancient City
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Head to Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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Explore ancient stupas: Ruwanwelisaya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, and Abhayagiri
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Optional: Mihintale sunset visit (birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka)
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Overnight: Anuradhapura
Day 4: Jaffna – Discover Northern Culture
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Scenic drive to Jaffna (northern capital, unique Tamil heritage)
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Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Jaffna Library, and Fort
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Taste local northern cuisine (crab curry, dosai)
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Overnight: Jaffna
Day 5: Islands & Coastal Jaffna
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Ferry trip to Delft Island or Kayts Island – wild horses, coral walls, quiet beaches
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Optional: Casuarina Beach for swimming
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Relaxed evening in Jaffna town
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Overnight: Jaffna
Day 6: Trincomalee & East Coast Beach
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Transfer to Trincomalee (4–5 hrs drive via scenic coastal route)
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Visit Koneswaram Temple & Lover’s Leap viewpoint
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Relax at Uppuveli or Nilaveli Beach
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Overnight: Trincomalee/Nilaveli
Day 7: Pigeon Island & Marine Life
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Boat trip to Pigeon Island National Park – snorkeling among coral reefs and tropical fish
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Free time at the beach or visit hot springs in Kanniya
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Overnight: Trincomalee
Day 8: Mahiyanganaya & Indigenous Culture
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Head inland to Mahiyanganaya – gateway to Veddha tribal culture
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Visit Sorabora Wewa reservoir and Dambana Veddha Village
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Nature walk or birdwatching in Maduru Oya region
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Overnight: Mahiyanganaya eco-lodge or guesthouse
Day 9: Knuckles Mountain Range
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Drive to Knuckles Range – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Guided trek to waterfalls or through cloud forest villages
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Optional: Tea estate visit or river bath
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Overnight: Knuckles or nearby Matale
Day 10: Return to Colombo via Scenic Highlands
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Travel back to Colombo via Matale (Only if you stay in Matale)
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Optional stop: Aluvihare Rock Temple
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If time permits, short Colombo city tour or shopping
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Airport drop-off
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