Srilanka Jaffna Tour Packages

Morning & Afternoon Touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport where your Hayleys Travels representative warmly welcomes you. Begin your spiritual journey with visits to two significant temples in Chilaw. At Muneshwaram Temple, one of Sri Lanka's five major Shiva temples, discover the legendary site where King Rama sought Shiva's forgiveness. Continue to Mannawari Temple, where the sacred Ramalingam marks Lord Rama's first lingam installation.

Evening Explore vibrant Chilaw town, known for its bustling fish market and majestic St. Mary's Cathedral. Witness the evening puja at Munnesvaram Temple, where ancient rituals come alive with drumming and devotional ceremonies. Check into Rajarata Hotel Anuradhapura for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight: Anuradhapura Meals: Dinner

Morning After breakfast, embark on your journey to Jaffna via historic Mannar. Leave behind Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, where ruins whisper stories of its golden age from the 3rd century BC to 11th century AD. This UNESCO site once housed 10,000 monks and served as the kingdom's spiritual center.

Afternoon & Evening Arrive in Jaffna, checking into the comfortable Tilko Hotel. This northern capital holds centuries of history as a strategic port and cultural crossroads. Evening at leisure to rest before tomorrow's explorations. Overnight: Jaffna Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Begin your day exploring Jaffna, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka's Tamil heritage. This peninsula city carries a rich legacy as an ancient emporium and former capital of the medieval Jaffna Kingdom. The morning light reveals a city where traditional Tamil culture thrives amid colonial architecture.

Afternoon & Evening Visit the impressive Jaffna Fort, where Portuguese and Dutch influences merge in impressive fortifications. Built by Portuguese hands and perfected by Dutch engineering in 1680, the fort stands as a testament to Jaffna's strategic importance. Return to Tilko Hotel as the sun sets over the peninsula. Overnight: Jaffna Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Another day to immerse yourself in Jaffna's rich cultural tapestry. Before the civil war, this was Sri Lanka's second-largest city, and its revival reveals layers of history from classical antiquity through Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial periods.

Afternoon Continue exploring the city's cultural landmarks and hidden gems. The story of Jaffna unfolds through its temples, markets, and quiet streets where traditional life continues unchanged. Experience the unique flavors of northern Sri Lankan cuisine.

Evening Return to Tilko Hotel for dinner, reflecting on two days of cultural discovery. Overnight: Jaffna Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Depart for Trincomalee after breakfast, stopping in Mullaitivu en route. Upon arrival, check into Trincomalee Beach Resorts & Spa.

Afternoon Visit three magnificent temples: Shankari Devi Temple, dedicated to the powerful goddess Koneswaram Temple, an ancient shrine with rich maritime history Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple, showcasing classical Dravidian architecture and millennium-old pilgrimage traditions

Evening Watch the sunset over Trincomalee's famous harbor while enjoying dinner at your beachfront resort. Overnight: Trincomalee Beach Resorts & Spa Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning Journey to Sigiriya after breakfast. Challenge yourself with the climb up the legendary Lion Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising 200 meters above the jungle. Discover extensive gardens, ancient frescoes, and the remains of a magnificent fortress-palace.

Afternoon Explore the remarkable Dambulla Cave Temple complex, another UNESCO site dating back to the 1st century BC. Marvel at over 150 Buddha images and extensive painted walls and ceilings that have survived centuries.

Evening Conclude your journey at Fresco Water Villa, where dinner provides time to reflect on your sacred journey through Sri Lanka's cultural heartland. Overnight: Fresco Water Villa, Sigiriya Meals: Breakfast, Dinner