Colombo – Jaffna – Colombo
This fantastic travel package blends two of the country’s most significant cities. Colombo is a luxury and city-life escape, while Jaffna is an undiscovered, one-of-a-kind city. We have crafted this 3-day tour package in such a way that it integrates luxury with culture and religion, ensuring a soul-satisfying experience. And as a Safe & Secure Travel certified tour operator, we assure your safety, adhering to all health and safety measures.
The 3-day tour includes:
· Pickup at the hotel from Colombo near Galle Face.
· Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, with the assistance of an English-speaking chauffeur/guide during the trip.
· Accommodation in designated level-2 hotels.
· Two bottles of water a day, discount coupons at select stores, and government taxes are all-inclusive in the tour package.
· All rates Per Person in USD.
Pickup at the hotel from Colombo near Galle Face.(Google Map)
06.00 hrs.
Please Note;
Children Policy
Cancellation
Other Conditions:
Hotel reservation
The confirmation of the hotels is guaranteed upon confirmation of the trip and subsequent receipt of the deposit. If the planned hotels are not available will be proposed alternative structures of the same category. In case we cannot find than similar solutions, are provided: a supplement in case of higher class hotels and a refund in the case of lower category hotels.
Important points to note;
All the services in the programs is guaranteed, however for operational reasons, order of the itinerary may vary. Check in at hotels is expected no earlier than 14:00 hours. The checkout is categorically expected by 11:00. All above hotel rates are subjected to revision as and when government taxes are revised or when respective hotel managements revise rates.
Bars, Clubs or similar entertainment is prohibited during “Poya” Days. As such liquor will also not be served in public areas of the hotels during this time.
Visas:
A tourist visa needs to be obtained for nationals other than Singapore & Maldives. The cost is approximately 30 USD, and could be obtained online. For further details, visit http://www.eta.gov.lk/
Airport Tax:
Cost of Airport tax is included to the flight ticket. However, this could differ for Charter flights.
Presently rooms are available as per the above itinerary. However we are not holding any rooms at the moment.
Please do not hesitate to revert for any further clarifications for the same.
The bus will be there at the main bus stop at the seaside (Opposite Taj Samudra Hotel Galle Road Entrance) of Galle face green Colombo from 05.30 hrs.
The journey will be started toward Jaffna sharp at 06:00 hrs.
The bus will stop at “The Grand Wennappuwa” at 08:00hrs for breakfast and head to Jaffna at 8.45hrs.
Next stop at Vavuniya – For Lunch at Oviya Restaurant.
Murugandi Temple
The coach will stop for 15 minutes to worship “Lord Ganesh”
Iranamadu Tank
We will take you to view the giant tank in Kilinochchi, Catchment area 587Km2 and water volume 106500 acres. The main water supply to the northern part is from this tank. By 1700Hrs, check-in at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at Valampuri Hotel, Jaffna.
Have early breakfast at the hotel at around 07:00 hrs
The coach leaves at 0730 Hrs.
NAGADEEPA
Travel by boat to Nagadeepa
Visit NAGADEEPA VIHARA
Lord Buddha has visited Nagadeepa Island to settle a dispute between two kings, Chulo Dara and Mahodara, over a gem-studded throne.
NAGAPOOSHANI AMMAN KOVIL
This is the only shrine in Sri Lanka mentioned in Shaktism. (The Shakti Peethas are places of worship consecrated to the Goddess Shakti, Parvati, Dakshayani, or Durga, the female principal of Hinduism and the main deity of the Shakta sect. They are sprinkled throughout the Indian subcontinent. Shakti is the goddess of power and is the complete incarnation of Adi Parashakti.
DELFT ISLAND
After completion of worshipping both temples, take a boat ride to “Delft Island”
Lunch at Samudra Hotel – Delft
After lunch tour around Delft Island by local bus – Simple bus which we have used during the 1990s.
QUEENS TOWER at Delft Island
This uniquely shaped 55-foot tall tower was used to help ships navigate at night. A fire would be lit at the base of the tower, which would be then reflected up its spire.
THE GROWING STONE at Delft Island
The origin story of this stone has been lost in time. However, the local village elders claim that they witnessed this stone grow over the years.
BAOBAB TREE at Delft Island
These unique trees have been planted in 34 locations across the Northern Province, one being Delft Island.
HANUMAN’S FOOTPRINT at Delft Island
Legend says that Lord Hanuman Ji left his footprint here during his journey from India to Sri Lanka while carrying part of the Himalayan mountain range on his back to save Lord Lakshmanan who was injured at the time.
DELFT DUTCH FORT
Ralph Henry Bassett describes this fort in detail in his book “Romantic Ceylon”: History, legend, and story.
After completion, travel by boat to Jaffna Peninsula. ( See the Jaffna Fort and Jaffna Library)
Return to the hotel, and we will allow you to enjoy some shopping on your own in City. ( Also can visit RIO Ice Cream Place)
Dinner & Overnight stay at “Valampuri Hotel” Jaffna.
Breakfast at 07:30hrs at the hotel and checkout.
NALLUR KOVIL
This temple hosts the “Nallur Festival,” one of the most popular festivals in the country. People can worship “Lord Skanda.” All gents must remove the Shirts and walk inside the temple.
KEERIMALAI TEMPLE & POND
On the first visit to the pond, Local people believed that these water springs have healing properties and cure illness.
NAGULESWARAM TEMPLE: Visitors can still see the ancient temples’ crowning glory, the Gopuram, which itself is incredibly beautiful and rustic.
DAMBAKOLA PATUNA TEMPLE
This is where Sangamitta thero landed in Sri Lanka with sacred Bo Sapling from the Tree in India, under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
POINT PEDRO & POINT PEDRO LIGHTHOUSE
Point Pedro is a town located in Jaffna District at the northernmost point of the island. Cotton is produced around Point Pedro in the fertile calcic red latosol soil.
Lighthouse is there in the Northernmost part of Sri Lanka, facing the Bay of Bengal. The lighthouse itself was built by the British in 1916 and stands 105 feet tall.
Lunch at a local restaurant and then drive to Colombo.
We will stop for Tea snacks at Anuradhapura and then drive to Colombo. Reach Colombo by 2200Hrs.
