12 Days Jaffna & Beyond Sri Lanka Heritage Tour Package
- 12 days, 11 nights
- Starts in Katunayake
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Planned by a dedicated travel specialist
- 24/7 emergency support while you travel
Tour overview
- Duration
- 12 days, 11 nights
- Tour starts
- Katunayake
- Tour type
- Private Tour
Explore northern and central Sri Lanka on this 12-day Sri Lanka tour from Singapore, combining ancient cities, Hindu and Buddhist heritage, wildlife, highland landscapes and distinctive local experiences. The journey begins in Negombo and continues through Yapahuwa, Wilpattu National Park, Anuradhapura and Jaffna, with visits to historic sites including Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kovil, Mihintale, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla. The route then moves through Kandy and the central highlands before finishing in Colombo.
Along the way, the itinerary combines a Wilpattu safari, Jaffna heritage and cuisine, ancient UNESCO-listed sites, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Peradeniya Botanical Garden, an elephant experience, tea plantation and factory visits, high tea in Nuwara Eliya, and white-water rafting in Kitulgala. Accommodation is provided across selected hotels in each overnight destination, with full-board meals and a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur/national guide, depending on the group.
Tour highlights
Jaffna Fort & Nallur Kovil. See Jaffna's colonial-era fort and visit the important Nallur Hindu temple.
Wilpattu National Park Safari. Travel into Wilpattu National Park for a wildlife safari by jeep.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Negombo and Settle by the Coast
Highlights: Airport arrival, Negombo, beach time, hotel amenities
- Welcome to Sri Lanka. Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your representative and transfer to Negombo, approximately 30 minutes away. Check in at Jetwing Sea and settle into your room before enjoying time at the hotel and by the beach. The relaxed first evening gives you time to rest after your flight and prepare for the journey ahead.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Yapahuwa Fortress, Wilpattu Safari and Anuradhapura
Highlights: Yapahuwa Rock and Citadel, Wilpattu National Park jeep safari, Anuradhapura
- After breakfast, depart Negombo for Yapahuwa, approximately 2.5 hours away. Explore the ancient rock fortress and its historic remains before continuing to a local restaurant for lunch. Travel onwards to Wilpattu National Park, approximately 1 hour away, for a jeep safari through one of Sri Lanka's major wildlife areas. After the safari, continue for approximately 1.5 hours to Anuradhapura and check in at Lake Forest Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Ancient Anuradhapura and Aukana Buddha
Highlights: Anuradhapura Ancient City, ancient stupas, sacred Bodhi tree, Aukana Buddha Statue
- Begin the day exploring Anuradhapura Ancient City, one of Sri Lanka's ancient capitals. See its major stupas, ancient temples and sacred Bodhi tree while learning about the city's long religious and historical importance. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Aukana to see the renowned Aukana Buddha Statue before returning to Anuradhapura for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Journey to Jaffna and Nallur Kovil
Highlights: Anuradhapura to Jaffna, Jaffna, Nallur Kovil
- Depart Anuradhapura for Jaffna, approximately a 3.5-hour drive. Jaffna offers a distinct Tamil cultural and historical character, making this northern region an important part of the journey. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Nallur Kovil, a significant Hindu temple known for its detailed architecture and religious importance. Continue to Jetwing Jaffna for your overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Jaffna Fort, Local Flavours and Casuarina Beach
Highlights: Jaffna Fort, Jaffna town, Kool seafood soup, Mutton Poriyal, Casuarina Beach
- Explore the historic Jaffna Fort, a 17th-century structure reflecting the region's colonial history. Continue into Jaffna town and experience local flavours, including signature dishes such as Kool seafood soup and Mutton Poriyal. After lunch, travel to Casuarina Beach, approximately 1 hour from Jaffna, for time along the coast before returning to the city for another night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Jaffna to Mihintale and Habarana
Highlights: Jaffna to Mihintale, Mihintale Rock Temple, ancient stupas and temples, village visit
- Leave Jaffna and travel approximately 4 hours to Mihintale, an important Buddhist site associated with the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Explore its ancient stupas, temples and rock formations before continuing towards Habarana. After lunch at a local restaurant, check in at Cinnamon Lodge. Later, visit a local village and hand over a value pack containing essential items as a small contribution to the local community.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Sigiriya Rock and Ancient Polonnaruwa
Highlights: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, frescoes, water gardens, Polonnaruwa Ancient City
- Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an ancient rock complex known for its historic remains, frescoes and water gardens. The visit involves walking and climbing, so comfortable shoes and drinking water are recommended. After lunch, continue to Polonnaruwa, the former second capital of Sri Lanka, where ancient structures and irrigation works reflect the city's historical importance. Return to Habarana for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
Dambulla, Spice Garden, Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil and Kandy
Highlights: Dambulla Cave Temple, Spice Garden, Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Travel onwards to Dambulla Cave Temple, where Buddhist murals and statues fill the historic cave complex. Continue towards Kandy with a visit to a Spice Garden, where you can learn about Sri Lanka's herbs and spices, followed by lunch. Visit Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil, dedicated to Mariamman, before continuing to Kandy. End the day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the island's most important Buddhist sites, before checking in at Mahaweli Reach.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9
Elephant Freedom Project and Peradeniya
Highlights: Elephant Freedom Project, elephant bathing, walk with elephants, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Start the morning at the Elephant Freedom Project, where you can join the elephants in the river for a bath and enjoy a walk with them. After lunch at a local restaurant, travel approximately 30 minutes to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Explore its extensive plant collections and landscaped grounds before returning to Kandy for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Kandy to Nuwara Eliya by Train and Tea Country
Highlights: Kandy–Nanuoya train journey, tea plantation, tea factory, Grand Hotel high tea
- Travel from Kandy towards Nanuoya/Nuwara Eliya by train, a journey of approximately 3 hours, as planned in the original itinerary. On arrival, check in at Araliya Green City and continue to a tea plantation and factory to learn about Sri Lanka's tea production. Later, enjoy a High Tea Experience at the historic Grand Hotel, accompanied by a selection of treats.
- At the moment, the train service is currently not operational. If it remains unavailable at the time of confirmation, a USD 20 per person discount will be provided.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Kitulgala Rafting and Colombo
Highlights: Nuwara Eliya to Kitulgala, white-water rafting, Kitulgala, Colombo
- Check out and travel approximately 2 hours to Kitulgala, an area known for its white-water rafting experiences. Take part in the included rafting activity before continuing approximately 2.5 hours to Colombo. Rafting is an outdoor adventure activity involving moving water. Participants should wear comfortable clothing suitable for rafting, follow the instructions of the rafting guide, and inform the guide of any relevant physical limitations before taking part. White-water rafting is not permitted for children below 8 years old. On arrival in Colombo, check in at Galle Face Hotel, where you can settle in and enjoy the hotel's coastal setting.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12
Colombo and Departure
Highlights: Colombo, transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, departure
- Your Sri Lankan journey comes to an end today. Depending on your departure schedule, complete your final arrangements in Colombo before transferring to Bandaranaike International Airport for your onward flight. Your journey has taken you from the northern heritage of Jaffna through ancient capitals, wildlife areas, cultural landmarks, the central highlands and Kitulgala before returning to the Colombo area.
- Thank you once again for choosing Fayyaz Travels. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home and look forward to welcoming you on another journey in the future.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Entry Fees
Included
- 11 nights' accommodation in the hotels specified in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotels
- 11 lunches at local restaurants
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- English-speaking chauffeur/national guide, depending on the group
- Airport arrival transfer and departure transfer
- Visits and activities specified in the itinerary, including the Wilpattu National Park safari, Jaffna heritage visits, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Elephant Freedom Project, tea plantation and factory visit, Kitulgala white-water rafting, and Colombo sightseeing
- Welcome with garlands at the airport
- Reusable glass-water bottles throughout the trip
- Local government taxes and service charges
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
Not included
- International and domestic flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Sri Lanka entry visa (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Camera and video permits
- Airport taxesTravel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Tips and porterage
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions and other attractions not specified as included in the package
- Christmas and New Year Eve dinner supplements, if applicable
- Other items not mentioned in the inclusionsCosts due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- The quoted package rate is based on a minimum of 2 passengers/adults
- Standard hotel check-in time is 14:00, while standard check-out time is 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability
- Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- All tours are subject to minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
Tour prices
| Hotel | Room | Per person | Single add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-star | Twin sharing (2 pax) | SGD 3,093 | SGD 3,093 |
Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.
Make this trip your own
Change hotels, add nights or travel on your own dates. A travel specialist will put together a quote for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- 11 nights' accommodation in the hotels specified in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotels
- 11 lunches at local restaurants
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- English-speaking chauffeur/national guide, depending on the group
- Airport arrival transfer and departure transfer
- Visits and activities specified in the itinerary, including the Wilpattu National Park safari, Jaffna heritage visits, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Elephant Freedom Project, tea plantation and factory visit, Kitulgala white-water rafting, and Colombo sightseeing
- Welcome with garlands at the airport
- Reusable glass-water bottles throughout the trip
- Local government taxes and service charges
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
What is not included?
- International and domestic flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Sri Lanka entry visa (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Camera and video permits
- Airport taxesTravel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options.)
- Tips and porterage
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions and other attractions not specified as included in the package
- Christmas and New Year Eve dinner supplements, if applicable
- Other items not mentioned in the inclusionsCosts due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- The quoted package rate is based on a minimum of 2 passengers/adults
- Standard hotel check-in time is 14:00, while standard check-out time is 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability
- Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- All tours are subject to minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
How long is the tour?
12D | 11N
Where does the tour start?
Katunayake
How many days is the itinerary?
12 days
How do prices work?
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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