Product Description

🛤️ The Off-the-Beaten-Path Explorer (10–12 Days)
✨ Perfect for return visitors or those craving authentic, less touristy corners of Sri Lanka — culture, coastal gems, and quiet hill country escapes. ✨

📍 Route Overview
Jaffna ➝ Trincomalee ➝ Batticaloa ➝ Badulla & Haputale ➝ Tangalle / Hiriketiya
Approx. 1,000+ km total

👉 See the full route on Google Maps

🗓 Detailed Itinerary
Days 1–2: Jaffna – Northern Charm & Tamil Heritage
Discover unique Tamil Hindu culture and temples
Taste Jaffna’s distinct cuisine (crab curry, dosai, palmyrah sweets)
Boat trip to islands like Delft, with wild ponies and colonial ruins
📸 Suggested photo: Colorful Hindu temple gopuram in Jaffna

Days 3–4: Trincomalee & the East Coast – Quiet Shores & History
Visit Koneswaram Temple & Fort Frederick overlooking the bay
Relax on Nilaveli or Uppuveli Beach
Seasonal whale watching (May–Sep)
📸 Suggested photo: Fishermen boats on the calm Trinco coast

Days 5–6: Batticaloa – Lagoons & Laid-back Vibes
Explore Batticaloa Lagoon by boat
Visit the Dutch Fort and cycle through quiet coastal lanes
Soak in the different rhythm of the east coast
📸 Suggested photo: Sunset over Batticaloa Lagoon with stilt fishermen

Days 7–8: Badulla & Haputale – Hill Country Without the Crowds
Hike to Lipton’s Seat for sweeping tea country views
Visit colonial-era tea factories
A quieter alternative to crowded Ella
📸 Suggested photo: Tea picker walking through emerald-green plantations

Days 9–10: Tangalle or Hiriketiya – Slow South Coast Living
Tangalle: Secluded, palm-fringed beaches perfect for unwinding
Hiriketiya: A bohemian surf bay with yoga, cafés, and sunset vibes
📸 Suggested photo: Surfboards lined up at golden-hour on Hiriketiya Beach

🌟 Why Choose This Tour?
✅ Less touristy — ideal for seasoned travelers
✅ Rich blend of Northern culture + Eastern lagoons + Hill country escapes
✅ Experience Sri Lanka’s authentic rhythms
✅ Perfect mix of quiet beaches & mindful