Srilanka Jaffna Tour Packages

Arrival in Anuradhapura

Arrival:

You will be warmly welcomed by our Hayleys Travels representative who will guide you throughout the tour.

After completing the formalities at the airport, proceed to your first hotel in Anuradhapura.

En Route:

Visit Mannawari Temple and Muneshwaram Temple in Chilaw.

Muneshwaram Temple: One of the five major Shiva temples in Sri Lanka, this temple is significant in Tamil legend, where King Rama prayed to Shiva for forgiveness after killing the Brahmin king Ravana.

Mannawari Temple: Located about 6 km north of Chilaw, this temple is the first place where Lord Rama installed a Lingam as a remedy. The Lingam here is known as Ramalingam.

Chilaw City Tour:

Explore Chilaw, a small but lively town known for its fish market and St. Mary's Cathedral. The Munnesvaram Temple is a major pilgrimage site with a rich history dating back to the Ramayana era. The evening puja is a vibrant experience with pilgrims, drumming, and temple ceremonies.

Evening:

Check-in at Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Anuradhapura to Jaffna

Morning:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Jaffna, with a brief visit to Mannar en route.

About Anuradhapura:

Anuradhapura, the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka from the 3rd century BC to the 11th century AD, was one of the greatest cities of its time. It served as the center of both temporal and spiritual power, with numerous monasteries and up to 10,000 monks. The city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its extensive ruins and historical significance.

En Route:

Proceed to visit Mannar before continuing to Jaffna.

Afternoon:

Arrive in Jaffna and check in at Tilko Hotel.

Evening:

Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight accommodation at Tilko Hotel, Jaffna.

Jaffna Sightseeing

Morning:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed on a sightseeing tour of Jaffna.

About Jaffna:

Jaffna is the capital city of Sri Lanka's Northern Province and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District. It is located on a peninsula and has a rich history, including being an important emporium in ancient times and the capital of the medieval Jaffna Kingdom. The city was a colonial port town under the Portuguese, Dutch, and British.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Visit the Jaffna Fort, originally built by the Portuguese and renovated by the Dutch in 1680. This fort is a key historical landmark and offers insight into the city's colonial past.

Evening:

Return to the hotel for dinner.

Overnight accommodation at Tilko Hotel, Jaffna.

Jaffna Sightseeing

Morning:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed on a sightseeing tour of Jaffna.

About Jaffna:

Jaffna is the capital city of Sri Lanka's Northern Province and the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District. Located on a peninsula, Jaffna has a rich historical background. It was an important emporium during classical antiquity, and Nallur, a suburb, was the capital of the medieval Jaffna Kingdom for four centuries. Before the Sri Lankan Civil War, it was Sri Lanka’s second most populated city after Colombo. The city became a colonial port town under the Portuguese in 1619, later falling into Dutch hands, and finally under British control in 1796.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Visit the Jaffna Fort, originally built by the Portuguese and renovated by the Dutch in 1680. This fort is a significant historical site that reflects the colonial past of the city.

Evening:

Return to the hotel for dinner.

Overnight accommodation at Tilko Hotel, Jaffna.

Travel to Trincomalee

Morning:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Trincomalee, with a stop in Mullaitivu en route.

Late Morning:

Check in to your hotel in Trincomalee.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Shankari Devi Temple: A significant Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Shankari Devi.

Koneswaram Temple: An ancient temple with historical significance, often referred to as Gokanna or Gokarna in Pali and Sanskrit. The temple is known for its maritime and international trading history.

Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, located near the Koneswaram Temple. It features classical Dravidian architecture and has been a place of pilgrimage since before the 11th century CE. The temple played a role during the Thiruvillah Festival procession and is closely linked to the Koneswaram Temple.

Evening:

Dinner at Trincomalee Beach Resorts & Spa.

Overnight accommodation at Trincomalee Beach Resorts & Spa, Trincomalee.

Travel to Sigiriya

Morning:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Sigiriya and check in to your hotel.

Sightseeing Highlights:

Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Climb the 5th-century Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks. The "Lion Rock" rises 200 meters above the jungle and was the innermost stronghold of a 70-hectare fortified town. Explore the extensive gardens, moat, and rampart at the base of the rock. Don’t miss the world-renowned frescoes of the "Heavenly Maidens," painted in earth pigments on plaster and accessible via a spiral stairway.

Dambulla Cave Temple: Proceed to Dambulla to visit the cave temple complex donated by King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC. The Dambulla Cave Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its extensive painted walls and ceilings. The complex includes over 150 Buddha images, with the largest being a 14-meter rock-carved figure of the Buddha.

Evening:

Return to Fresco Water Villa for dinner.

Overnight accommodation at Fresco Water Villa, Sigiriya.