Starting at $999pp
for 8 days.
Based on two persons sharing
DIVERSITY EXPERIENCE NORTH – Modest Summer Vacation – 08 Days 07 Nights
08 Days / 07 Nights
Quick look
Jaffna was closer to South India than Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. And, prior to the civil war, Jaffna was the second most populous city after Colombo.
However, due to the civil war, Jaffna was closed to visitors and cut off from the rest of the world for nearly 30 years. With its colonial influence and Tamil culture, Jaffna is a fascinating town. If you are more familiar with the culture of the island’s South, you will experience some cultural shock upon visiting Jaffna. When we compare the language, music, food, clothing, vegetation, appearance of the people, and living style of the people, it is completely different from other parts of the country, and when you go there, you feel as if you have landed in another country.
The civil war destroyed or damaged many of Jaffna’s oldest monuments and heritage structures, but when you visit Jaffna, you will be able to see several offthe-beaten-path attractions that are still natural and fresh.
Price Includes
- Entrance fees to site visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- All game drive jeep service charges are listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodation for 07 days in the hotels included in the package on a bed and breakfast basis
- According to the tour plan, transportation by airconditioned car
- For the round tour, an English-speaking chauffeur guide will accompany you.
Accommodation and excursions are subject on availability.
Please be advised that costs for site visits, excursions, and hotel stays may change depending on the current situation.)
Highlights
- Experience Sri Lanka’s colourful diversity.
- Relax on less-frequently frequented sandy beaches
- Get an insight into people’s real lives in North
Tailor-Made
You can design your own tour.
Tour Map
Tour at Glance
- Anuradhapura Ancient City (UNSECO Heritage)
- Delft Island excursion
- Jaffna Peninsula Tour
- Jaffna City Tour
- Willpatu National Park
Airport > Anuradhapura > Jaffna > Wilpattu > Negombo > Airport
Day - 01
Anuradhapura
- Transfer: Airport > Anuradhapura
- Accommodation : Rajarata Hotel or similar
- Over night stay : Anuradhapura
One of our representatives will meet you at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer you to your accommodation.
Drive: 180km, approximately 03 hour’s and 30 minute’s drive.
Day - 02
Jaffna
- Transfer : Anuradhapura > Jaffna
- Accommodation : The Valampuri Hotel or similar
- Over night stay : Jaffna
Today, after an early breakfast, you will depart the hotel with your chauffeur guide. En route, you will visit Anuradhapura Ancient City, and then you will continue on to your next stop, which will be Jaffna.
Drive: 200km, approximately 04 hour’s drive.
The whole of Jaffna is completely at or below sea level. The Palmyrah tree stands out the most and can be seen just about anywhere. Jaffna experiences a dry season between the months of June and September and a wet season between the months of November and January.
In the past, Jaffna’s population consisted not just Tamils but also Moors (Muslims), Europeans, and Eurasian Burghers. Jaffna’s population boomed in the 20th century, and many Sinhalese migrated north from the south. However, many Moors (Muslims) and Sinhalese left Jaffna because of the civil war.
While the vast majority of Tamils are Shaivite Hindus, local deities may also hold religious significance in some communities. Roman Catholics make up the vast majority of the Christian population, while the Church of South India’s Protestants are a notable but numerically small minority.
Day - 03
Jaffna
- Stay : Jaffna
- Accommodation : Valampuri Hotel or Similar
- Over night stay : Jaffna
This morning, you and your chauffeur/guide will leave the hotel to explore Delft island. You’ll be checking back into the hotel somewhere in the early evening.
It is approximately a one-and-a-half-hour drive from the hotel to the Kurikadduwan Jetty (a distance of 35 kilometers). Leaving at the jetty, the trip to the Delft will take around an hour on the water.
Delft Island Excursion
The island was called after the Dutch city of Delft, while its original name is Neduntheevu. Attractions in Delft Island are varied and unique from one another.
Delft Island Fort, Baobab and Banyan trees, The Giant Footprint, Queen’s Tower, Growing Stone, Pigeon Cote, Feral Horses and Stables, and the Cholan Ruins are all accessible via tuk-tuk.
Delft offers a wealth of sites beyond its well-known attractions. Everybody wants to go to the beach because it has white sand, palm trees, and blue water. What’s more, you may go for a quick swim because the water is calm and clear.
Day - 04
Jaffna
- Stay : Jaffna
- Accommodation : Valampuri Hotel or Similar
- Over night stay : Jaffna
Another early rise today, as you’ll be leaving the hotel with a chauffeur guide and local area guide to see the Jaffna peninsula.
Jaffna peninsula tour
Your tour of the Jaffna peninsula will take you to the famous Nilavarai Bottomless Well, the Point Pedro Light House and Point, KKS beach, Keerimalai Sacred Water Spring, Dambakola Patuna Temple, Casuarine beach, Fort Hammenhile, and a few other sites, as well as introducing you to the agricultural lifestyle of the local Jaffna people.
Day - 05
Wilpattu
- Transfer : Jaffna > Wilpattu
- Accommodation : Palm Garden Village or Similar
- Over night stay : Sinharagama
Today, after breakfast, you will leave the hotel with your chauffeur guide to head to your next location, Wilpattu. While you are traveling, a local guide will join you and your chauffeur guide to perform a city tour of Jaffna.
Drive: 200km, approximately 04 hour’s drive
Jaffna is a bustling city with several restaurants and jewelry stores along Kashturiya Road and many local fish markets, vegetable markets, supermarkets, and warehouses along Hospital Road.
On your tour of Jaffna, you will be able to see the Jaffna Archaeological Museum, the Public Library, the Nanllur Kandaswami Kovil, the Churches in Jaffna, and the Old Kachcheri Building, among other sights.
Day - 06
Wilpattu
- Stay : Wilpattu
- Accommodation : Palm Garden Village or Similar
- Over night stay : Sinharagama
This is going to be a really enjoyable and lengthy day. You are going to leave the hotel in the morning to go on a game drive around Wilpattu National Park for the entire day with your driver guide. In the late afternoon, you will make your way back to the hotel.
Full Day game drive at Wilpattu National Park.
If you’re looking for a stunning national park in Sri Lanka’s northeast, go no further than Wilpattu. The park spans an area of 1,317 km2 (508 sq mi) (131,693 ha) and includes terrain with an elevation range of 0 to 152 mThe term “Villu, ” which means “Lakes, ” is the source of the name “Wil- Pattu.” There are reportedly 106 of these sand-edged water basins throughout the area.
From December 1988 to March 16, 2003, the park was closed because of security concerns relating to the Sri Lankan Civil War. Spotting leopards in the park has made it increasingly well-known.
Day - 07
Negombo
- Transfer : Wilpattu > Negombo
- Accommodation : Hotel J Negombo or Similar
- Over night stay : Negombo
You will be able to enjoy a late breakfast before checking out of the hotel and continuing on to your next destination, which will be Negombo.
Drive: 165km, approximately 03 hour’s and 45 minute’s drive.
Day - 08
Departure
- Transfer: Negombo > Airport
- Departure
On the last day of your holiday in Sri Lanka, you will be transported to the airport after a leisurely breakfast.
Drive: 15km, approximately 30 minute’s drive
Anuradhapura Ancient City (UNSECO Heritage)
Peninsula Tour
Nallur Kovil
Willpatu National Park