Eastern Coast
Private Point Pedro & Eastern Coast Tour
- Duration
- 7-8 hours
- Vehicle
- Private AC minibus
- Capacity
- Up to 6 guests
- Pace
- Easy
From £50 per person
Request to book — final pricing confirmed on request
A day with us
A calm, road-based day along Jaffna's eastern coast and northern point — temples, lagoons, dunes, and Dutch-era ruins.
Best for
- Less ferry travel
- Coastal driving
- Off-the-beaten-track north coast
- Photographers
The route
Stops on the day
The map shows stop order and indicative routing. Final pacing, and the order of the day are confirmed with you before the trip.
Stop by stop
The itinerary
Indicative timings — confirmed on the day with your guide
Pickup: Abi Nila Villa, Sivapannai Road
PickupDepart 09:00
Collected from Abi Nila Villa on Sivapannai Road in Jaffna town. Other pickup points across the peninsula can be arranged on request.
- Drive · 50 min
Selva Sannidhi Murugan Temple
TempleArrive 09:50·55 min on the ground
A revered Murugan temple at Thondaimanaru, set close to the lagoon.
- Drive · 5 min
Thondaimanaru Lagoon
LagoonArrive 10:50·25 min on the ground
Wide lagoon water with fishermen and birds — a calm pause after the temple.
- Drive · 15 min
Vallipuram Alvar Vishnu Kovil
TempleArrive 11:30·45 min on the ground
An old Vishnu kovil set inland from the eastern shore.
- Drive · 15 min
Point Pedro northern coast stop
ScenicArrive 12:30·45 min on the ground
The northernmost cape of Sri Lanka — coastal viewpoint and a moment at the edge.
- Drive · 1h 15min
Manalkadu Beach
BeachArrive 14:30·1h on the ground
Wind-swept beach with low dunes — quiet, photographic, and almost always empty.
- Drive · 5 min
Manalkadu Dutch Church Ruins
HeritageArrive 15:35·35 min on the ground
Roofless Dutch-era church half-buried in the Manalkadu dunes — the day's last stop.
- Drive · 50 min
Return to Abi Nila Villa
LandmarkArrive 17:00
What’s included
- Private AC minibus for up to 6 guests
- Pickup and drop-off from your Abiholiday villa or agreed Jaffna location
- Driver
- Bottled water
- Route planning
- WhatsApp coordination through the day
Optional add-ons
- Local guide
- Temple guide
- Packed breakfast
- Picnic lunch
- Seafood lunch by the coast
- Private chef dinner at the villa
- Ferry tickets
- Site entrance fees
- Photography support
What to wear & temple etiquette
Light, breathable layers; shoulders and knees covered for temples. Slip-on shoes (you’ll remove them at every kovil). A hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle. Some inner sanctums restrict entry to Hindu visitors — your driver will quietly advise on the day.
Begin a conversation
Request this tour
Tell us your dates, party size, and any preferences — Abi will reply personally with available windows, the best pickup time, and any seasonal adjustments to the route.