DAY 01 – AIRPORT / NEGOMBO / ANURADHAPURA
“Ayubowan” on arrival at the recently refurbished modern and State of the art International Airport, you will be blessed to get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from Wonder Isle Holidays will welcome you at the Airport & transfer clients to Negombo.
Then visit to the fish market.
The Negombo Fish Market is interesting because it takes place right on the beach, fresh from fishing boats. Crowds of fishermen are seen untangling their fishing nets, playing with their kids, and stretching out miles of fish to dry in the sun on Negombo’s shore.
After proceed to Anuradhapura
Evening at relax.
Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
DAY 02 – ANURADHAPURA / JAFFNA
Breakfast at the hotel.
City tour at Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura is a great monastic city of ancient world. From 5th Century BC till 1th Century AD it was capital of the Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Today Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is replete with renovated monuments, restored edifices, preserved ruins and historical sites. Visit to the following tourist attraction are included in this tour: the Ruwanveliseya, Thuparamaya, Abhayagiriya Monastery, Samadhi Buddha Statue, Kuttam Pokuna, Jethawanaramaya Dagaba, Isurumuniya and Sri Maha Bodhiya.
After proceed to Jaffna
Evening at relax.
Overnight stay at Jaffna.
DAY 03 – JAFFNA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to visit NALLUR KOVIL.
From within the town of Jaffna emerges the hallowed Nallur Kovil that traces its roots back to the 13th century. A beautiful expression of Dravidian architecture, the Nallur Kovil boasts a five-storied golden gopuram that reigns high. In the southern part of the Kovil is a massive holy pool and on the northern side is a large garden. The Nallur Kovil upholds strict religious rituals, and thus before entering the Kovil you should remove your shoes; women should be conservatively dressed, and every man must remove his shirt. Taking photographs inside the Kovil is also not allowed.
Then proceed to NAGADEEPA by a boat
Nagadeepa or Nainativu is one of the smallest islands in the Gulf of Mannar. The only way to the island is via a boat. It is both a place of religious significance and beauty. The island is sandy and flat and is home to a lot of palm trees. The island is located abt 30 km away from Jaffna. There are two main jetties in order to enter the island , one leads to a Hindu temple and the other to the Nagadeepa Vihara. Transfer from Jaffna to Kurikattuwan Jetty for ferry to Nagadeepa Island (Nainativu). Arrive at Nagadeepa Island after a 15-minute boat trip. Visit the Nagadeepa Viharaya. Also, visit the Buddha Walawwa Raja Maha Viharaya by a short walk from the Nagadeepa Viharaya. Thereafter visit the Nagapooshani Amman Kovil.
Evening at relax
Overnight stay at Jaffna.
DAY 04 – JAFFNA
Breakfast at the hotel.
CITY TOUR AT JAFFNA.
Jaffna town- After the independence from Britain in 1948, Jaffna town was ranked as the second largest town next to Colombo. Due to the three decades old civil war, the town was torn apart and now in the process of emerging as phoenix. Jaffna is the cultural capital of Tamils in Sri Lanka and the unique features are needed to be witnessed. Visit Famous Library, Fishing hubs, Old park, 15th century relics, Museum, Point Pedro & etc..
Visit Jaffna Fort.
A Lasting legacy of the country’s colonial past, and today a maritime heritage, the famous Dutch Fort in Jaffna, was the innovation of the Portuguese who built it in 1618. It was re-built by Dutch colonisers who took over the Fort in 1680. The 400-year-old edifice, designed in the shape of a pentagon, is a symbol of Dutch architecture. Its five bastions were named, after provinces of the Netherlands – Zeeland, Holland, Gelderland, Utrecht and Friesland.
Evening at relax
Overnight stay at Jaffna.
DAY 05 – JAFFNA / TRINCOMALEE
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Trincomalee
Relax at the beach
Overnight stay at Trincomalee
DAY 06 – TRINCOMALEE
Breakfast at the hotel.
CITY TOUR AT TRINCOMALEE.
Trincomalee (Trinco) is situated in one of the finest natural harbors in the country. Trincomalee is a nice little beach town on the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee provides stunning white sand, which is one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. The East coast is arriving and is even cooler than the south, which is a great excuse to schedule a holiday. Trincomalee is surrounded by nature, hills, and rock formations.
The Trinco City Tour visits the ancient harbor town of Koneswaram Temple, Lover’s Leap, Pigeon Island the War Cemetery, Fort Frederick, and the hot spring wells of Kinniya, Maritime and Naval History Museum, St Mary’s Cathedral, Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara, Pathirakali Amman Temple & etc.
Optional Activities : Thrilling dolphin and whale viewing trips off the coast of Trincomalee are also accessible with scuba diving and snorkeling throughout the day on Pigeon Island.
Overnight stay at Trincomalee.
DAY 07 – TRINCOMALEE / PASIKUDAH
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then proceed to Pasikudah.
Evening free at the beach.
Dinner and overnight stay at Pasikudah.
DAY 08 – PASIKUDAH
Breakfast at the hotel
Full day free at the beach
Pasikudah – Pasikuda is Sri Lankan resort town situated on the fringes of the Indian Ocean. Pasikuda is renowned for the stunning Pasikuda Beach with its sparkling blue waters. This little beach town has a shallow coastline which is one of the longest in the world. One can wade for considerable distances into the ocean due to the reasonably weak currents here. The coastal reefs enhance the beauty of the beach. Scuba-diving and snorkeling at Pasikuda Beach are very common; these activities allow tourists to see the coral communities up close. One can also try water sports such as windsurfing and waterskiing, or even an offbeat pastime like kite flying.
Besides the beach, Pasikuda is close to attractions of historical and religious significance. The Mari Amman temple at Pasikuda is around seven centuries old and frequently visited by locals. The Batticaloa Dutch Fort and Batticaloa Lagoon are also there.
Overnight stay at Pasikudah
DAY 09 – PASIKUDAH / SIGIRIYA (To break the journey)
Breakfast at the hotel
Then proceed to Sigiriya.
Later afternoon starts the journey to CLIMB THE SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS.
Climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress, which is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ‘Lion Rock’ is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town and the wonderful panoramic view of the jungle. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.
Evening at relax
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
DAY 10 – SIGIRIYA / COLOMBO
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then proceed to Colombo.
Later afternoons leave for CITY TOUR AT COLOMBO.
Colombo was probably known to Roman, Arab, and Chinese traders more than 2,000 years ago. Muslims settled there in the 8th century and controlled much of the trade between Sinhalese kingdoms and the outside world. The Portuguese arrived in the 16th century and built a fort to protect their spice trade. The Dutch captured the city in the 17th century. The British made the city the capital of their crown colony of Ceylon in 1802
Sightseeing highlights include the
Colombo National and Dutch period museums, old and new parliament houses, Gangarama Buddhist Temple, Town Hall, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Apart from excellent shopping, Colombo offers visits to one of the world’s leading tea auctions, an 18-hole Golf Course, seasonal Buddhist and Hindu pageants, international cricket tournaments, plush casinos, enjoyable evening entertainment and excellent restaurants. State-of-the-Art communications and Cyber services are available in the hotels and other outlets.
Overnight stay at Colombo.
DAY 11 – COLOMBO / AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel
Clients proceed to the Colombo International Airport from where you can board the flight for your onward destination.