Dinosaur-Skull Peninsula Tour

– Unexplored North & East of Sri Lanka

This package seeks to enable the exploration of the Northern ‘Dinosaur Head’ Peninsula, the environs & the distinct culture of the Dravidian Tamil society of this little Island. The peculiar, bizarre & distinctive lifestyle of the people in the Jaffna Peninsula & its vicinity south from there, which is intriguing to observe as the things that these people do are quite apart from those who live in the South. The life up north has been that way due to the distinct, arid nature, climate & the dark fertility of the soil of the region, which indicates that the crops are unusual & the food is quite different & incomparably delicious. It is also found that the preparation of the food is uncommon, extraordinary & startling, so we’re delighted to offer this exceptional tour of attractions of Jaffna peninsula to you.

Day 01

Arrival / Negombo

Bandaranaike International Airport. - Hotel

[ ... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ... ]

On Arrival you will be received by our Tour Executive & then you will be introduced to the Guide / Tour Leader. You'll be boarded into our limousine with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel.

Accommodation: Overnight at Negombo Beach Hotel

Day 02

Negombo / Anuradhapura (1st Capital) - Transfer

- Visit the Ranmasu Uyana Royal Gardens, Capture the ‘Stargate Drawings of the Solar System’,

Visit the 2nd Century Ancient Ruins, Stone Sculptures, Inscriptions & Carvings & Some Sacred Buddhist Temples

Accommodation: Overnight at Anuradhapura Boutique Hotel

Day 03

Anuradhapura / Jaffna - Transfer

En route : Visit the Eight (8) Sacred Temples of A’pura including Lovamahapaya, Isurumuniya, Mirisaveti etc.

Evening : Visit the Jaffna Dutch Fort, Jaffna Colonial Market & Casuarina Beach

Accommodation: Overnight at Jaffna Beach Hotel

Day 04

Visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Temple, Keerimalai Pond, Sangupiddy Bridge & Jaffna City Tour with Jaffna Street Food

Accommodation: Overnight at Jaffna Beach Hotel

Day 05

Cruise to Delft Island to see wild horses, camels & the serene beach ;

Since the Guests are going to stay three (3) nights, the Guests can choose which attractions that they want to Sightsee out of the following list of the other places of interest in Jaffna :

Elephant Pass ‘where the Jaffna peninsula is connected to the ‘mainland’’ (Dinosaur Neck), St. Mary’s Cathedral, Jamuna Pond & Park, Pannai Causeway, Inuvil Kandasamy Temple, Mandaitivu Isle, Sivapoomi Jaffna Museum, Neduntheevu Isle, Nagadipa Purana Maha Vihara Temple,, Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil Temple, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple, Kayts Bridge, Keerimalai Hot Springs, Kantharodai Viharaya Temple, Naguleswaran Temple, Maruthanamadam Anjaneyar Temple, Kadurugoda Buddhist Temple, Nilavarai Bottomless Well, Katchatheevu Island, Murikandy Pillayar Shrine, Archeological Museum, Eco Park, Seven Wells Beach, & the Bird Sanctuary are the top attractions of Jaffna

Accommodation: Overnight at Jaffna Boutique Hotel

Day 06

Visit the King Sangiliyan Minister’s Manor, Jaffna Public Library

Relax & Unwind on the Casuarina Beach

Accommodation: Overnight at Jaffna Beach Hotel

Day 07

Jaffna / Trincomalee - Transfer

Tour of the small town of Trincomalee with plenty of stray spotted deer walking all over the township & Relax on the Beach

Accommodation: Overnight at Trincomalee Beach Hotel

Day 08

Enjoy the warm Sea water at numerous deserted Nilaveli Beachfronts, islands & fascinating Water Sports

Marble Beach, Fort Frederick, Uppuveli (Salt Sand) Beach, Pigeon Island Marine National Park, Koneswaram Kovil with an unreal view of the Ocean, Trinco War Cemetery, Velgam Vehera ruins, St Mary’s Cathedral, 17th C Dutch Mansion, Kali Amman Temple Visit Kovil on the Rock, Diving Spots on the Cliffs

Accommodation: Overnight at Trincomalee Beach Hotel

Day 09

Trincomalee / Sigiriya Transfer

En route: Minneriya / Habarana Elephant Safari

Hiriwadunna Remote Village Tour

Ayurveda Spa

Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel

Day 10

Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Evening : Cycling in the vicinity of the Hotel & Lake

Stargaze at night without the glare of city lights

Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel

Day 11

Sigiriya / Kandy - Transfer

En route : Visit the Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see Murals, Sculptures, Carvings & other artwork

Visit the Herbal Spice Gardens of Matale to see the Spices being grown, processed, sorted and packed for export. Discern the Aroma, flavors, fragrance & tastes of the Spices & Herbs

Evening : 5 pm - Kandy Cultural Dance Performance

Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel

Day 12

Kandy – Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth, Lake & City Tour

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens

Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm

Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel

Day 13

Kandy / Bentota Transfer

En route : Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Visit the Giragama Green Tea Factory,

Accommodation: Overnight at Bentota Beach Hotel

Day 14

Relax on the Dazzling Bentota Beach

Optional : Visit the Turtle Hatchery

Madhu River Nature Boat Ride

Accommodation: Overnight at Bentota Beach Hotel

Day 15

Departure

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the varied nature & the natural surroundings of the Jaffna Peninsula & its environs
Explore the distinct culture of the people of the Northern districts
Lie on the palm-fringed beaches of Alankuda
Taste some of the rare & uncanny food that one can find on the planet
Explore the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura
Visit Hindu kovils and colonial-period churches in Jaffna
Visit the glorious East Coast beaches & Taste Seafood
Watch graceful wild horses on Delft island