Jaffna Peninsula Day Tour, Jaffna Town

More closely linked to southern India than Colombo, the Jaffna Peninsula is a fascinating mix of rural tradition, intoxicating landscapes and a rich fusion of colonial and indigenous cultures. This full-day tour begins at Point Pedro, Sri Lanka’s northernmost point, after which you’ll head into the sandy dunes at Manalkadu, a mini desert whose shimmering sands provide a stark contrast to the rest of the peninsula. Passing the half-buried ruins of St Anthony’s Church, you’ll then continue along the northern tip to Naguleswaram Temple and the Keerimala Springs, where you can take a dip in, what is said to be the therapeutic waters before moving on to Kandarodai, a fascinating archaeological site that is home to some 50 small stupas and relic houses, before heading back to the city of Jaffna.