Route
BIA → Mannar → Jaffna → Batticaloa → Passikudah → BIA
Highlights
- Mannar Baobab Tree (700-year-old)
- Keerimalai Sacred Springs
- Batticaloa Singing Fish
- Bioluminescent Lagoon (night)
- Passikudah Turquoise Bay
Day by day
Timings are flexible. We shape each day around your pace.
Day 1BIA to Mannar
- Drive to Mannar (200 km)
- Mannar Baobab — a lone African tree on a Sri Lankan island (700 years old)
- Adam's Bridge viewpoint · flamingos at Giant's Tank
Day 2Jaffna Sacred Mysteries
- Jaffna peninsula · Nallur Temple morning puja
- Nagadeepa island boat trip
- Keerimalai sacred springs — ocean-fed freshwater pool
Day 3Batticaloa Singing Fish
- Long coastal drive to Batticaloa (230 km)
- Batticaloa Lagoon — the mysterious "singing fish" phenomenon at night
- Kallady Bridge sunset
Day 4Bioluminescence & Passikudah
- Drive to Passikudah · shallowest turquoise bay in Sri Lanka
- Bioluminescent lagoon boat ride after dark (seasonal)
- Coral garden snorkelling at sunrise
Day 5Return
- Leisurely morning on Passikudah beach
- Drive back to BIA (250 km)
IncludedPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · parking
Not includedHotels · meals · boat trips · entrance fees
🏨 Suggested stays: Mannar · Jaffna · Batticaloa · Passikudah
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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