Off the Beaten Track Explorer

Hidden Gems & Authentic Travel

Aerial view of Colombo city

Day 1

VIP airport arrival, private transfer to Colombo, orientation briefing about authentic Sri Lankan culture, welcome dinner at local family home, overnight at boutique heritage hotel or Galle Face Hotel

Colombo
Jaffna

Day 2

Domestic flight to Jaffna, guided tour of Jaffna Fort and library, authentic Tamil lunch with local family, visit to Nallur Kandaswamy Temple with cultural explanation, evening cycle tour through local neighborhoods, overnight at Jetwing Jaffna or local guesthouse

Boat Ride

Day 3

Early morning transfer to Point Pedro (northernmost tip), sunrise at northern beaches, visit to traditional palmyra climbing demonstration, authentic fishing village experience with boat ride, traditional crab curry lunch, return to Jaffna, overnight at local accommodation

Anuradhapura

Day 4

Transfer to Trincomalee via Anuradhapura, ancient city exploration with local historian guide, authentic Sri Lankan lunch at village home, evening arrival in Trincomalee, beach sunset with local fishermen, overnight at Trinco Blu or Jungle Beach

Knuckles Range

Day 5

Morning snorkeling at Pigeon Island Marine Park with marine biologist guide, traditional fishing boat experience with local fishermen, authentic seafood lunch prepared by fishing family, afternoon hot springs visit, evening cultural performance, overnight at beachfront accommodation

Knuckles Range

Day 6

Transfer to Knuckles Range via traditional villages, authentic village lunch with farming family, guided trek preparation with local guides, sunset from mountain viewpoint, overnight at eco-lodge or mountain guesthouse

Bird Watching

Day 7

Full-day guided trek in Knuckles Range with experienced local guides, traditional packed lunch in forest, bird watching with ornithologist, camping under stars with traditional campfire cooking, overnight camping in mountains

Pasikudha Beach

Day 8

Sunrise trek to mountain peak, traditional breakfast in village home, transfer to Pasikudah via rural roads with village stops, authentic roadside lunch, evening arrival at beach, sunset meditation with local Buddhist monk, overnight at Pasikudah beach resort

Nine Arch Bridge

Day 9

Morning traditional fishing with outrigger boats, seafood cooking class with fishermen's wives, afternoon traditional palm weaving workshop, sunset catamaran ride, traditional dinner with local families, overnight at beachfront accommodation

Farmer

Day 10

Transfer to remote village for authentic homestay experience, participation in daily village activities (farming, cooking, traditional crafts), traditional lunch cooked on wood fire, evening cultural exchange with village elders, overnight in village family home

Trincomalee

Day 11

Full day village immersion, dawn meditation with village monk, traditional breakfast, participation in local school activities, authentic curry cooking masterclass with village women, evening storytelling with village elders, overnight in village homestay

Colombo

Day 12

Morning village ceremonies participation, traditional farewell breakfast, transfer to Colombo with stops at local markets and artisan workshops, authentic lunch at roadside eatery, evening arrival in Colombo, reflection dinner, overnight at heritage hotel

Cultural Performance

Day 13

Morning visit to local markets with culinary expert, authentic cooking class in local home, lunch with host family, afternoon leisure or optional city exploration, farewell dinner with cultural performance, overnight at luxury hotel

Colombo

Day 14

Late morning leisure, traditional blessing ceremony, private transfer to airport with authentic gift presentation, VIP departure assistance

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