Itineraries

North East Coast Explorer

9-Day Coastal & Cultural Journey Through Sri Lanka's Northeast

Pristine beaches of Sri Lanka's northeast coast
Best Season: May-September

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Day 01: Airport → Anuradhapura

  • Upon arrival at the airport, you'll be warmly greeted by our Asian Island Staff
  • Receive a beautiful complimentary cap and special welcome gift for each guest
  • One Local SIM card (return basis) with 20GB data – Complementary
  • 1L Water Bottle upon arrival for each guest – Complementary
  • Travel to Anuradhapura
  • Visit Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanwelisaya
  • Overnight in Anuradhapura hotel
2

Day 02: Anuradhapura → Jaffna

  • Breakfast & checkout from hotel
  • Travel to Jaffna
  • Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Temple and Jaffna Fort
  • Overnight in Jaffna hotel
3

Day 03: Jaffna Exploration

  • Visit Point Pedro, Jaffna Library, and local markets
  • Visit Nagapooshani Amman Temple – Ramayana place
  • Optional boat trip to Nagadeepa Island
  • Visit Jaffna Fort - OPTIONAL
  • Visit Keerimalai Hot Springs
  • Overnight in Jaffna
4

Day 04: Jaffna → Trincomalee/Nilaveli

  • Breakfast & Checkout from hotel
  • Travel to Trincomalee
  • Visit Koneswaram Temple and Lover's Leap
  • Visit Shankari Devi Temple – Ramayana place
  • Overnight in Nilaveli beach resort
5

Day 05: Nilaveli

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Optional snorkeling at Pigeon Island Marine Park
  • Beach relaxation
  • Overnight in Nilaveli
6

Day 06: Nilaveli → Pasikudah

  • Breakfast & Checkout from hotel
  • Travel to Pasikudah
  • Leisure day at Pasikudah beach
  • Overnight in Pasikudah resort
7

Day 07: Pasikudah → Batticaloa

  • Breakfast & Checkout from hotel
  • Travel to Batticaloa
  • Visit Batticaloa Fort and Dutch Bay Lighthouse
  • Explore local markets and lagoon
  • Overnight in Batticaloa
8

Day 08: Batticaloa → Polonnaruwa → Dambulla

  • Breakfast & Checkout from hotel
  • Travel to Polonnaruwa
  • Visit Polonnaruwa Ancient City (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • Travel to Dambulla
  • Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Overnight in Dambulla
9

Day 09: Dambulla → Airport

  • Breakfast & Checkout from your hotel
  • Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Travel back to Airport

Welcome Package

Cap, SIM card & water

Sacred Temples

Nallur & Koneswaram

Marine Adventures

Pigeon Island snorkeling

Beach Relaxation

Nilaveli & Pasikudah

Discover Sri Lanka’s Heart & Heritage

At Asian Island, we connect travelers with the heart and heritage of Sri Lanka, offering experiences that go beyond the ordinary. From timeless traditions to warm local connections, every journey is crafted to reveal the island’s true spirit.

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