Remote Island
Private Delft Island Heritage & Wild Horses Tour
- Duration
- 9-11 hours
- Vehicle
- Private AC minibus to/from ferry
- Capacity
- Up to 6 guests
- Ferry
- Public ferry crossing
From £50 per person
Request to book — final pricing confirmed on request
A day with us
A remote island adventure through Delft's ruins, coral walls, baobab tree, wild horses, beaches, and northern island landscapes.
Best for
- Adventurous guests
- Photographers
- Heritage travellers
- A remote-island day
The route
Stops on the day
The map shows stop order and indicative routing. Final pacing, ferry timings, 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 · 20 min
Pannai Causeway
ScenicArrive 09:20·5 min on the ground
First stretch out of Jaffna town across the Pannai bridge and lagoon flats.
- Drive · 50 min
Kurikadduwan Jetty
FerryArrive 10:15·30 min on the ground
The ferry pier for the southern islands — short wait, then aboard the public boat.
- Ferry · 1h 15min
Delft Portuguese Fort Ruins
HeritageArrive by ferryArrive 12:00·30 min on the ground
Coral-block walls of a Portuguese-era fort at the island's centre.
- Drive · 15 min
Delft Baobab Tree
NatureArrive 12:45·30 min on the ground
An old African baobab — a small marvel on a treeless plain.
- Drive · 15 min
Delft Coral Walls
HeritageArrive 13:30·30 min on the ground
Low coral-stone walls weaving across paddocks and grazing land — Delft's signature texture.
- Drive · 15 min
Queen's Tower
HeritageArrive 14:15·20 min on the ground
A modest Dutch-era pigeon-cote tower, set quietly in open country.
- Drive · 25 min
Delft Wild Horse Area
WildlifeArrive 15:00·40 min on the ground
A descended population of small, free-roaming horses — keep distance, observe quietly.
- Drive · 50 min
Seven Wells Beach
BeachArrive 16:30·15 min on the ground
A long shell-strewn shore at the island's edge for the last hour before the ferry back.
- Drive · 15 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
Ferry & weather
Ferry timings on the Jaffna islands are weather- and schedule-dependent. We hold the day as request-to-book until Abi can confirm the latest sailing window with the operator. In the rare case of cancellation, we’ll switch the route to a coastal alternative that day.
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.
Delft-specific advisory
Delft is a long, exposed day with limited shade and rough island roads. We don’t recommend it for guests with mobility limitations, pregnancy, severe heat sensitivity, or tight onward travel. If any of those apply, the Nainativu ferry day reads gentler.
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.