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Upon arrival at the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be received warmly by our representative. You will then be escorted to your vehicle to begin your holiday in Sri Lanka. Your first destination will be Chilaw. Chilaw. Located almost 2 hours away, North of Colombo, Chilaw offers you a perfect holiday destination with its beautiful lagoon, turquoise dazzling ocean with an abundance of marine life, mangrove- fringed lakes, golden sun kissed beaches filtered by coconut trees, luxury accommodation and significant places of worship. Chilaw’s significance does not end there as it is also the home town of two freedom fighters, Charles Corea and Victor Corea that fought for Sri Lanka’s independence during the colonial days. This has made Chilaw famous for its three Cs - Coconuts, Crabs and Coreas. Places you will be visiting in Chilaw. Munneswaram Hindu Temple Manavari Kovil Suvisuddharmaya Buddhist Temple Chilaw Silver Beach Overnight Stay at Hotel in Anuradhapura.

Breakfast at the Hotel Mannar The town is located on Mannar Island overlooking the Gulf of Mannar and is home to the historic Ketheeswaram temple. Mannar is known for its baobab trees and for its fort, built by the Portuguese in 1560 and taken by the Dutch in 1658 and rebuilt; its ramparts and bastions are intact, though the interior is largely destroyed. Formerly the town was renowned as a center of pearl fishing, mentioned in the 2nd-century CE Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. Visually, the modern town is dominated by its Hindu temples, mosques and churches. The Catholic Church has a diocese headquartered in the town. By rail the town is connected to the rest of Sri Lanka by the Mannar Line. Places you will be visiting in Mannar. Mannar island Mannar Fort Baobob Tree Keeri Beach Thirukeethiswaram Kovil Adams Bridge Shrine of our lady of Madhu. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Jaffna.

Breakfast at the Hotel Jaffna Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Nallur Kandaswamy is a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate gopuram tower. By the coast, star-shaped Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later occupied by the Dutch and British. Jaffna Public Library is a symbol of the city’s post-war regeneration. Jaffna Archaeological Museum has Dutch cannons and pre-colonial artifacts. Places you will be visiting in Jaffna. Jaffna Fort Jaffna Public Library Naguleswaram Kovil Nallur Kandaswamy Hindu Temple Jaffna Market Shopping Nagadeepa Buddhist Temple. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Jaffna.

Breakfast at the Hotel Trincomalee Trincomalee, one of the finest natural deep-water harbours in the world is located 257 km north-east of Colombo, which is considered as the commercial hub of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee is home to the fine beaches of Nilaveli, Uppuveli, Kuchchaveli and the off-shore Pigeon Island. Recently Trincomalee has become popular as a Whale Watching destination as well. The Dive centres at Nilaveli and Uppuveli offer touriststhe opportunity to enjoy their holidays in diving, snorkeling and swimming. The Trincomalee district, referred as Gokanna or Gokarna in the historical chronicles and inscriptions, is studded with a multitude of ruins of ancient Buddhist temples and is considered a major Buddhist cultural and archaeological site of Sri Lanka. The seven hot springs at Kanniya located a mere 8km from Trincomalee attract regular crowds throughout the year in view of the therapeutic properties of the water as well as the varying temperatures from one well to the other. Places you will be visiting in Trincomalee. Koneswaram Hindu Temple Fort Fredrick Portuguese Fortress Tincomalee British War Cemetery Kanniya Hot Water Spring Overnight Stay at Hotel in Trincomalee.

Breakfast at the Hotel Colombo Tour will begin from the Fort area of Colombo which has been named fort because of it being a fort during the times of Portuguese and Dutch. Later we will take you to Colombo National Museum to see some of the great specimens of arts crafts and archeology of Colombo. You will drive thru the commercial areas and drive past Pettah, a colorful Oriental bazaar with a mix of people, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques and temples. You have a chance to see a Hindu Temple, Buddhist Temple and the Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque of Colombo. Continue your tour of Colombo through the Wolfendhal Dutch Church, Hulfts dorp Law Courts as you drive along the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, and also visit the Independence Square and Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall. Places you will be visiting in Colombo Galle Face Petah Bazaar Town Hall BMICH Colombo Museum Independence square Jami Ul Alfar Jumma Mosque Gangaramaya Temple Anjenayar Temple Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel Proceed to Airport for the Departure Flight