Jaffna City Tour

The colourful and vibrant capital city of the North of Sri Lanka, Jaffna is a city and peninsula that is known as a cultural melting pot, worthy of your time. The Jaffna City Tour which lasts for 4 hours is a perfect way to explore this city and witness the many attractions and remnants of a long fought civil war that ended over a decade ago.

Highlights:

• Jaffna Fort
• The Public Library
• Naga Viharai
• Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
• Manthirimanai /Sankili Thoppu
• Jaffna Shopping (City area & Market)

Tour Includes:

• Transport in Luxury Coach
• Services of an English speaking guide throughout the tour
• Visits according to the tour itinerary

Tour Excludes:

• Tickets and Entrance Fees for the sites that are mentioned above
• Lunch
• Video Camera Permits
• Portage and Tips
• Expenses of personal nature and any other services not specified

Experience:

09.00 am - You will be picked up from your hotel in Jaffna and transported to the city while you will be offered the services of an English-speaking guide throughout.
09.15 am - Visit the Jaffna Fort which offers great views over the moat and Jaffna Lagoon. This Fort is smaller when compared to the Galle Fort but was also built during the Portuguese rule. We also visit the Jaffna Library - a colonial building which was once, one of the largest in Asia and was burnt down during the civil war.
10.15 am - Visit the Naga Viharaya which is one of the holiest Buddhist Shrines in Sri Lanka.
10.45 am - Visit Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil which always boasts of a different aura. You have to be dressed appropriately to enter the kovil grounds while you will witness many devotees offering prayers and engaging in all things holy.
11.00 am - Visit Sankili Thoppu which is a colonial era remnant and a solitary arch and also Mantrimanai which is historic palace.
11.30 am - Enjoy shopping in Jaffna which includes the city area and market which is chaotic and exciting at the same time.
01.00 pm - You will be dropped back at the hotel where you can relax.

Notes:

• Package price based on minimum 2 pax on per pax basis.
• Bookings can be done with Guest Relations.
• This tour can be customized for large groups.