Jaffna Tour
Explore the Northern region of Sri Lanka and its unique culture by travelling through the diverse city of Jaffna.
This northern city has evolved and transitioned into a sprawling hub that is home to many attractions, from the Jaffna Clock tower, Duraiappa Stadium and the Jaffna Market, to the fishing hubs and museums – this tour offers a rich cultural experience for everyone! Behold the ancient Nagadeepa Vihara, where legend has it that the Gautama Buddha visited the site after five years of attaining Enlightenment to settle the dispute between two warring Naga kings. Enjoy the fine beaches of the eastern coast in Trincomalee and experience the wonder of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress – a unique adventure awaits you!
This tour includes 7 nights/8 days accommodation, 7 meals including daily buffet breakfast, transport in air-conditioned vehicles, English-speaking Tour guides and more.
- Best time period to experience – Throughout the year
On Arrival at Colombo International airport, our representative/chauffeur guide/national guide will welcome you. Upon completion of arrival formalities, you may leave for your chosen hotel at Negombo.
Hotel Jetwing Sea – Negombo
After breakfast you may leave for your chosen hotel at Anuradhapura. This evening we visit ancient archeological sites in Anuradhapura (AUS $ 36 per person) which belongs to 1st Century BC till 3rd Century AD.
Hotel Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura
Meals Breakfast
Activities Visit ancient archeological sites in Anuradhapura ($36pp)
The ancient capital of Anuradhapura reigned supreme for over a millennium as one of the greatest monastic cities of the ancient world famed for Buddhist culture and architectural achievements across Asia and Europe. Ruled by 113 successive kings and 4 queens, Anuradhapura was a majestic sprawl of magnificent palaces, ornate pleasure gardens, exquisite sculptures, and vast Buddhist temples. The three main ‘dagabas’ are amongst the biggest architectural creations of the ancient world smaller in size only to the Pyramids of Giza.
Breakfast
Proceed to Jaffna and check into the hotel.
Hotel Jetwing – Jaffna
Meals Breakfast
Attractions Public Library, Duraiappa Stadium, Jaffna Market, Jaffna Clock Tower, Dutch Fort
Activities Tour of Jaffna
Proceed on a city tour in Jaffna. The city tour will include Jaffna Public Library, Duraiappa Stadium, Jaffna Market, Jaffna clock tower, Dutch Fort, famous Library, and Fishing Hubs & Museum.Jaffna town-After the independence from Britain in 1948, Jaffna town was ranked as the second largest town next to Colombo. Due to the three decades old civil war, the town was torn apart and now in the process of emerging as phoenix. Jaffna is the cultural capital of Tamils in Sri Lanka and the unique features are needed to be witnessed.Dutch fort-Even though It’s called as the Dutch fort, it has more than, 2,000 years old history as archeologists recently have unearthed 2,000 years old Chinese clay pots and 1,500 years old Romanian coins in order to prove the ancient history. Despite the fact that this 22 acres fort badly affected by the bombing, for certain extent it has been renovated.
Famous Library-It’s a pity this world famous library was burnt by the hooligans in the early eighties with more than 97,000 books and manuscripts but tries to provide the esteemed services once again to the needy in the region after it had been reconstructed. Fishing hubs-Jaffna’s sea food is very delicious as 99% of the catch is pure natural. Mesmerizing crabs, scrumptious prawns, and luscious cuttlefish, delectable lobsters etc. are exported to many western countries due to the renowned trade mark. The splendid Christian tradition and local cultural touch can be witnessed in the construction of the Catholic and other branches of churches which can be seen in the close vicinity.
Old Park-Once used by the British in the past for several administrative purpose and recreation needs now serving as one of the relaxing area for the Jaffna populace.
Museum-A small museum in the heart of Jaffna encloses sufficient relics, used utensils, manuscripts, unearthed archeological pieces etc. to illustrate the rich culture of Jaffna in spite of limited modern resources.
Breakfast
Hotel Jetwing – Jaffna Meals Breakfast Activities Proceed to Nagadeepa Temple. ($28 per Boat up to maximum 06 pax)
Proceed to Nagadeepa Temple. (AUS $ 28 per Boat up to maximum 06 pax)
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Jaffna District of Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is among the country’s sixteen or sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines (Solosmasthana). According to contemporary history, the Gautama Buddha visited the site after five years of attaining Enlightenment to settle the dispute between two warring Naga kings, Chulodara and Mahodara.
Ancient history according to the Mahavamsa chronicles and the Tamil Buddhist epic Manimekalai, mentions a gem-studded throne and a stone with the Buddha’s footprint at the island Nainativu, (also known as Nagadeepa) which pilgrims from India visited.
Breakfast
Hotel Jetwing – Jaffna Meals Breakfast Attractions Casuarina Beach
Activities Explore Nallur Hindu Kovil
Proceed to Karainagar. Enjoy the best beach in Jaffna Peninsula, Casuarina Beach. On your way back short stopover to explore Nallur Hindu Kovil.
Casuarina Beach is in Karainagar, Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, about 20 kilometers from Jaffna. Casuarina Beach in Karainagar is also called and written as Casoorina, Cashoorina and a few other similar names. This is considered to be the best beach in Jaffna Peninsula with white sand.The beach got its name due the casuarina trees along the beach. The beach lies about 20 km off Jaffna and may take about 45 minutes to travel by a vehicle.
Nallur temple-It’s almost impossible to explain the art and culture of Jaffna without mentioning sculpture and beauty of Nallur temple that has more than 500 years history. The most spectacular cultural and religious place in Jaffna is Nallur temple and this is a must visit destination for a traveler in north and still attracts thousands of locals daily.
Breakfast
Hotel Jetwing – Jaffna Meals Breakfast Attractions Nalawarai Bottomless Well, Naguleshwaram Temple, Keerimalai Hot springs, Dambakola Patuna
Proceed to Kankasanthurai. Visit the attractions of Nalawarai Bottomless Well, Naguleshwaram Temple, Keerimalai hot springs, and Dambakola Patuna.
Kankesanthurai or KKS is a port suburb, fishing division and resort hub of the Jaffna District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Formerly an electoral district, Kankesanthurai is home to the Kankesanthurai beach, Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple (a Pancha Ishwaram) and the Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple. The port’s harbour has served as an arrival and departure point for pilgrims since classical antiquity and is named after the Sri Lankan Tamil god Murukan. Kankesanthurai suburb has many fishing villages and Grama Niladhari Wasam(village officers) and is the Northern part of Valikamam, one of the three regions of ancient habitation on Jaffna Peninsula, located on the peninsula’s Northern coast, 12 miles from Jaffna city, 85 miles from Mannar and 155 miles from Trincomalee. A popular tourist destination for its temples, its sandy, palm tree filled coastal stretch of beach and the Keerimalai Springs, other prominent landmarks in Kankesanthurai include the suburb’s natural harbour, its fort and the lighthouse. Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple, historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka in the suburb of Kankesanthurai. One of the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost of the island’s Pancha Ishwarams of Lord Siva, venerated by Hindus across the world from classical antiquity. Hindus believe its adjacent water tank, the Keerimalai Springs, to have curative properties, which irrigation studies attribute to high mineral content sourced from underground.
Dambakola Patuna or Jambukola Patuna is an ancient port in the north of Jaffna which was used during pre-Christian times. After Arahath Mahinda brought Bhuddhism to Sri Lanka in 250BC, his sister, Theri Sanghamitta arrived in Sri Lanka with a Sacred Bo Sapling one year later to this port. The temple Samudda-panasala ( Jambukola Viharaya) was built commemorating the arrival of the Bo sapling by King Devanampriya Tissa (250-210 BC). Later, the same king planted one of the first eight shots of the Sri Maha Bodhi, on the same place where he kept the original tree before bringing it to Anuradhapura. King Vijayabahu I (1070-1110) has restored this site. The remains of the vihara, such as the Buddha footprint stone and vatadage seen up to recent times no longer exist there.
Hotel Trinco Blue by Cinnamon, Trincomalee Meals Breakfast Attractions Trincomalee Harbour
After breakfast travel continues to Trincomalee, a major resort port city located on the east coast of Sri Lanka overlooking the Trincomalee Harbor. Trincomalee is home to the fine beaches of Nilaveli, Uppuweli and off-shore Pigeon Island. Upon arrival, proceed on a city tour in Trincomalee including Fort Frederick and Koneshwaram Temple.
Hotel Habarana Village by Cinnamon Meals Breakfast Activities Sigiriya climb ($42pp) [time permitting]
After a relaxed breakfast check out the hotel and head towards Habarana which is a small city located closed to Sigiriya. If time inclined climb Sigiriya rock fortress in the evening. (AUS $ 42 per person)
Meals Breakfast
Activities Dambulla Golden Cave Temple ($14pp), Spice Garden in Matale en route to Airport
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to the airport for the departure flight. En route to Negombo stopover at Dambulla Golden Cave Temple (AUS $ 14 per person) and at a spice Garden in Matale.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Accommodation 04 star hotels on Bed & Breakfast Basis starting with breakfast on Day 02 and ending with Breakfast on Day 08. Cost may change.
- Arrival, departure transfers and the tour as per the itinerary in an air conditioned Car accompanied with an English speaking licensed Chauffer guide.
- Service of a professional Fishing Guide
- Wages of Boatman
- Cost of Boat/Catamaran hire charges
- Including use of fishing gear and safety jackets on the boat
- Passenger Insurance (Vehicle)
- Fuel, Parking & highway fees Complimentary SIM Card on arrival Garlands on arrival
- All currently applicable government taxes and service charges
- Cost of Entrance Tickets & Jeep/boat hire charges to the sites visited in the itinerary
- Peak period supplements
- Lunch & Dinner cost
- International air-fare, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover other than what is stated.
- Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.
- Any other Sites not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above in ‘PRICE INCLUSIONS’.
- Visa fees to Sri Lanka
General:
- Hotel check-in time: 1400 h, Hotel check-out time: 1100 h.
- ‘No Show’ will not be entitled to any refunds.
- Acceptance of these ‘Terms and Conditions’ is a requirement of your booking. Submission of a booking is your acknowledgement that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these ‘Terms and Conditions’.
Payment:
- In order to confirm your tour package, full payment is required upon confirmation.
- Credit Card payments require a 3.5% surcharge.
- Bank TT or Pay Pal (3.5% surcharge required) are accepted which is a common mode of payment
Tour cancellation policy:
- 90 days or more before departure – LOSS OF DEPOSIT!
- 89 to 64 days before departure – 25% of Tour Cost
- 63 to 43 days before departure – 50% of Tour Cost
- 42 to 31 days before departure – 75% of Tour Cost
- Within 30 days of departure – 100% of Tour Cost
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