Fly from UK to Colombo.

Met by Novaturient representative and transferred to the lovely Galle Face Hotel for 1 night. Sleep listening to the melodic sounds of the sea.

With a packed breakfast board the train to Jaffna enjoying the ever changing scenery. In the afternoon visit the Nallur Kovil. A huge Hindu Temple, crowned by a towering golden-ochre gopuram. It’s one of the most significant Hindu religious complexes in Sri Lanka.  Stay at Jetwing Jaffna for 3 nights.

After breakfast board a private boat and sail to Delft Island, called the Neduntheevu or Neduntivu by the Tamils. It’s the largest island in the Palk Strait. The Portuguese built an impressive fort here.  There’re also ruins of a court house and pigeon communication tower. Have lunch on the island.

Jaffna city tour includes the Jaffna Portuguese Fort built in 1618, the ancient Lord Shiva Kovil – Naguleswaram, the Keeramalai pond, which is said to have healing properties and the bottomless Neelawarai well – the bottom hasn’t been found yet!  Finally, see the Kadurugoda Temple, a collection of 20 small Temples made out of coral rocks - miniature stupas built to enshrine the remains of 60 Arahat monks who died in a famine.

After breakfast drive to Trincomalee. Afternoon visit Koneshwaram Kovil. Stay at The Anilana Nilaveli for 2 nights.

Thiriyaya Watadage is the oldest Buddhist Temple in the world and houses hair relics of The Lord Buddha. The ancient Temple was reputedly built while Lord Buddha was alive. Then visit the Seruwawila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara constructed during the reign of King Kavantissa, and contains the sacred forehead bone of Lord Buddha.

Morning drive to Kandalama. Afternoon visit Dambulla Cave Temple complex with its beautiful frescoes and 153 statues of The Lord Buddha plus Kings, Gods and Goddesses. Stay at The Lake Lodge Kandalama for 1 night.

Early morning visit the fascinating Sigiriya Rock Fortress, once a magnificent complex with palaces, pleasure gardens and a delightful swimming pool. View the beautiful Sigiriya Heavenly Maidens and the walk through the huge lions ‘paws!  Then drive to Negombo. Stay at the Jetwing Blue Beach Hotel for 2 nights.

At leisure at the Hotel…relax in the soothing spa, walk the golden beaches, work out in the gym or simply unwind by the pool.

Transfer to the airport for departure to your home.