About Tour
Jaffna is a bastion of Hindu tradition, art and creative culture. It’s intriguing, unimposing, slightly off the beaten path, and a thoroughly rewarding place to learn about Sri Lankan Tamil culture.
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the Sri Lanka.
Meal Plan: breakfast, dinner.
You will be welcomed on arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport by our representative, who will take you to your accommodation.
On the first day you will visit the Ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Situated in the centre of the Cultural Triangle, it is known to have served as Sri Lanka’s first kingdom as early as the fourth century, and many ruins still stand.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at Rajarata Hotel or similar. Room: standard double.
Meal Plan: breakfast, dinner.
Travel to Jaffna, the majority-Tamil city of Sri Lanka, which is situated at the northernmost point of Sri Lanka. Jaffna has its own historical remnants of ancient temples and northern kingdoms, as well as peaceful, sandy beaches, museum, and salt flats.
Tour Jaffna city.
Dinner at the hotel.
Highlights: Visit Nallur kovil, Fort Jaffna, Jaffna clock tower, Jaffna public library, Mantri Manai, Jaffna Museum.
Stay at Fox Resort or similar. Room: Standard double.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, dinner.
Early-morning travel to Nagadeepa Island. Located near Jaffna, it is believed to have been inhabited by people of the Naga tribe. Two famous temples are found on the island: the Hindu shrine of Nagapooshani Amman and the Buddhist shrine of Nagadeepa viharaya.
Later visit Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil and nearby hot springs. Keerimalai is a town in the district of Sri Lanka. The Naguleswaram Temple is also located in this suburb, where there is a mineral water spring famous for its healing properties.
Enroute visit Casuarina Beach and Pedro point.
Casuarina Beach is a fantastic spot, with large expanses, shallow waves, and distinctive trees. A dense coastal forest made of recognizable shrubs is the perfect place to find some relief from the blazing northern sun.
Pedro point, also known as Sakkottai Cape, is the northern tip of Sri Lanka. During pre-colonial and colonial times Point Pedro was a trading port.
You can see Pedro point lighthouse.This is one of the four lighthouses in Jaffna. Built in 1916, the 32m (105 ft) white lighthouse has a round masonry tower with lantern and gallery.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at Fox Resort Jaffna or Similar. Room: Standard double
Meal Plan: Breakfast, dinner.
The island of Nedunthiev is located in northern Sri Lanka’s Palk Strait. On the Admiralty chart, the island is identified as Delft, and unlike the other islands, it has a Tamil name.
The island is 50km in size and has an approximately oval form. You can see Queens Tower, baobab trees, wild horses, Dutch Fort, Pigeon Hole, footprints in the rock, horses stables, the 12-branch Palmyrah tree, the Indian border, landscape water tanks, and white-sand beaches.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at Fox Resort or similar. Room: Standard double.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, dinner.
An evening safari to Kaudulla National Park.
Kaudulla is the most visited destination for bird watching. It is located in the central province of Sri Lanka. Around 120 different species of birds can be seen, which is why Kaudulla is regarded as a hotspot for bird watching in Sri Lanka.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at Oak Ray Elephant Lake hotel or similar. Room: Standard.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, dinner.
In the morning, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
This ancient stone fort, also known as Sinhagiriya, is situated in Sri Lanka’s Central Province’s North Matale District, close to the town of Dambulla. It is a significant archaeological and historical location that is dominated by its 180-meter-tall granite column.
Stay at Mandarina Colombo or similar. Room: Standard double
Colombo is the vibrant and cosmopolitan capital city of Sri Lanka. The Portuguese gave the city its current name, which is derived from Sinhala kolon thota ‘port on the river Kelani’ or kola-amba-thota ‘harbour with leafy/green mango trees’.
Thanks to its natural harbour it has been a trading point for thousands of years, visited by traders from as far as China and the Roman Empire. From the 8th century Arab traders settled in the area, and eventually came to control the trade through Colombo.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at Mandarina Colombo or similar. Room: Standard double.
After breakfast, drive to the airport for your return flight.
PACKAGE INCLUDE / EXCLUDE
- Welcome and assistance at the airport.
- Water bottle per day
- Hotel Accommodation
- All breakfasts and dinners.
- FOC Local Sim Card
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle to all destinations.
- Services of an English-speaking chauffeur Driver throughout your tour.
- Entrance fees to ancient city of Anuradhapura, Pedro Lighthouse, Jaffna city visit, Delft island, Nagadeepa island, Mannar fort, Adam’s Bridge, Thantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya, Colombo City tour, Muneshwaram Kovil.
- Airfare is not included
- Golf Charges
- Kandy Esela Perahera Supplement (Seasonal: July & August)
- Extra services at the hotel.
- Lunch throughout the tour.
- Anything else not specifically mentioned or listed under ‘Inclusions’
