Route
BIA → Anuradhapura → Mannar → Jaffna → BIA
Highlights
- Anuradhapura UNESCO City
- Mannar Baobab Tree (700-year-old)
- Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
- Jaffna Fort
- Nagadeepa Island Temple
- Keerimalai Sacred Springs
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Anuradhapura
- Drive to Anuradhapura (185 km)
- Sri Maha Bodhi · Ruwanwelisaya · Abhayagiriya
- North Sri Lankan dinner
Day 2Mannar Island
- Mannar Baobab Tree — extraordinary 700-year-old African tree
- Mannar Fort
- Giant's Tank — flamingo flocks (Jan–Apr)
- Adam's Bridge viewpoint towards India
Day 3Jaffna City
- Nallur Kandaswamy Temple — morning puja
- Jaffna Fort & Dutch colonial quarter
- Traditional Jaffna crab curry lunch
- Casuarina Beach, Karainagar
Day 4Sacred Jaffna Islands
- Boat trip to Nagadeepa/Nainativu Island temple
- Keerimalai sacred springs — ocean-fed pool
- Dambakola Patuna ancient port
Day 5Jaffna to BIA
- Morning puja at Nallur Temple
- Drive Jaffna to BIA (320 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · ferry tickets · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Anuradhapura · Mannar · Jaffna
Choosing a vehicleThink about your head count and how much luggage you carry. Sedan suits small groups with light bags. Mini van and KDH van give more room for people and baggage. Not sure? We'll help you pick.
Good to know
- This is an estimate. We give the exact price after we talk it through.
- The price covers city-to-city travel only. Short side trips and nearby spots are not included, but you can add them. Just ask.
- Hotels are not included. Book your own, or we can find and book them for you.
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