« Jaffna… a city with history. A tour that unveils Sri Lanka’s authentic charm through the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Kandy with its Temple of the Tooth and the must-see fortress of Sigiriya. Discover the ramparts of Jaffna and meet some of the inhabitants during a friendly local lunch. Enjoy the fascinating Sri Lankan flora and fauna in Wasgomuwa. Make sure you visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawala and wander around the largest botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. » Dilhani
The Jaffna Tour – Sri Lanka From North to South – By François
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ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT – NEGOMBO
The International airport of Colombo is located 35 km north of the capital of Sri Lanka
CHILAW
Do not miss the fish market of Chilaw, it’s worth visiting it. And if you do so, go early in the morning.
ANURADHAPURA
Indeed, Anuradhapura was once the capital of Sri Lanka. It’s considered as the sacred Buddhist city of Sri Lanka.
JAFFNA
If you’re planning on visiting Jaffna, have a break at the Rio Ice Cream place. They do amazing ice cream and it’s even better when it’s hot.
SIGIRIYA
Did you know that the Lion rock was an ancient monastery ?
WASGAMUWA
The national park of Wasgamuwa is different from others with its amazing bears !
KANDY
During the » fire walk » in the Temple of the Tooth, inform yourself about when the show is starting not to miss it.
PINNAWELA
Did you know that the Pinnawala Elephant orphanage adopted these elephants following deforestation caused by development or abandonment of their parents ?
NUWARA ELIYA
Did you know that Nuwara Eliya is called « little England » due to the British colonization at the time ?
BANDARAWELA
An advice ? If you take the train, do not forget your camera !
ELLA
The train is your best friend, it will make you discover extraordinary landscapes !
BENTOTA
Surf ! Surf ! Surf !
AIRPORT COLOMBO
It’s time to go back… Let’s take a last picture !
DAY 1
ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT – NEGOMBO
Négombo | Sinhala
- Flight Paris – Négombo
Dinner and night at the Villa Sunbird (or similar)
DAY 2
NEGOMBO – CHILAW – YAPAHUWA – ANURADHAPURA
- Fishing village : you will go to Chilaw by sea
- Visit of Munneswaram Hindu temple
- Visit of Panduwasnuwara Buddhist temple
- Meet the local people
- Yapahuwa : you will see the rock fortress where a temple was erected to house the relic of the Tooth of Buddha
- Late afernoon : arrival in Anuradhapura
Dinner and night at Hotel Alakamanda (or similar).
DAY 3
ANURADHAPURA – JAFFNA
- Discover the city of Anuradhapura
- Visit of the famous Sri Maha Bodi tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment
- Once in Jaffna : visit of the « secret » temple of Murukandi Hindi temple
- Yalpanam : discover the cultural city of Tamil people
- Nallur temple : visit a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to the god of war and victory Lord Murugan ; Custom dictates that men can only enter bare-chested (pictures are forbidden)
Dinner and night at the Taprospa Palm Leaves (or similar).
DAY 4
JAFFNA
- Departure for the island of Nainativu after breakfast
- Visit of Kurikadduwan jetty
- Boat time
- Visit of the Nagapooshani Amman Hindu temple and the Nagadipa Buddhist temple
- Lunch with local people
- Afternoon at Jaffna
Dinner and night at the Taprospa Palm Leaves (or similar).
DAY 5
JAFFNA – SIGIRYA – HABARANA
- Departure to the fishing net factory
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Visit of the Lion Rock and visit the fortress at the top (World Heritage Site)
Dinner and night at the Sevanagama Hotel (or similar).
DAY 6
HABARANA -THABALE – WASGAMUWA
- Morning drive to Wasgamuwa : admire the picturesque sceneries
- Visit of the Thabale lake covered with lotus flowers
- Discover the rice factory and its husking mills
- Back to the hotel : free time
- Afternoon : safari time in Wasgamuwa National park
Dinner and night at the 4-star Farcry Hotel (or similar).
DAY 7
WASGAMUWA – KANDY
- Drive through many traditional villages on your way to Kandy
- Discover the Temple of the Tooth
- Traditional dancing show and fire walking
- Evening : Impressive religious ceremony
Dinner and night at the Spring Villas (or similar).
DAY 8
KANDY – PINNAWELA – PERADENIYA – KANDY
- Departure for Pinnawela Elephant orphenage to see baby elephants as they get fed and watch the whole herd
- Peradeniya : visit the beautiful botanical garden and the giant Java tree
Dinner and night at the Spring Villas (or similar).
DAY 9
KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA
- Drive through tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya after breakfast
- Meet the local people
- Visit a tea factory and taste delicious teas
- Stroll around Nuwara Eliya’s town centre and park
Dinner and night at the 3-star Heaven Seven Hotel (or similar).
DAY 10
NUWARA ELIYA – BANDARAWELA – ELLA
- Reach Nanu Oya train station in a tuk-tuk
- Walk through tea plantation
- Visit amazing waterfalls
- Drive to Ella
Dinner and night at the Ella Gap Hotel (or similar).
DAY 11
ELLA – BENTOTA
- Free day in Ella : enjoy any leisure or discover an activity
Dinner and night at The Palms (or similar).
DAY 12
BENTOTA
- Free day : enjoy an entire day relaxing at your hotel
Dinner and night at The Palms (or similar).
DAY 13
COLOMBO AIRPORT – RETURN FLIGHT
- After breakfast : departure for Colombo International Airport
- Flight home : Colombo – Paris
The price includes
- Airport transfers on arrival/departure and 24/7 assistance
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, for the tour itself and the visit of sites with an English-speaking driver guide. This is a private tour so you will be on your own (as a couple, a family or a group of friends, etc.) and your driver guide will escort you for the duration of your stay
- Hotel accommodation as stated in the itinerary (half board basis, except the last day)
- Entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the tour notes
- Photography permits except at the Temple of the Tooth of Buddha
The price doesn’t include
- Flights
- Excursions and visits not mentioned in the tour notes
- Personal spending money and incidental expenditure
- Insurance
