2-Day Delft Island Tour from Jaffna: Glamping & Village Stay

Sleep on the island, wake to wild horses and a three-hour guided tour of the fort, hospital, and tower.

A 2-day tour from Jaffna to Delft Island with overnight glamping in the village, guided island tour by tuk-tuk, fishing or sunset boat tour, bicycle access to explore, all meals, and return by 11:30 AM boat. The stay is built around interaction with the local community and traditional meals made from local ingredients, not hotel comfort.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and village glamping experience

• Reach Delft island at 4 PM
• Pickup from Delft jetty
• Arrive at Delft village stay
• Refreshments
• Choose cycling or fishing
• Watch sunset and wild horses
• Night bonfire at village stay
• Community dinner
• Glamping stay overnight

Day 2: Breakfast and island sightseeing tour

• Breakfast at 8 AM
• Island tour by tuktuk with guide
• Visit Dutch fort
• Visit Dutch hospital
• Visit Pigeon nest
• Visit Baobab tree
• Visit Growing stone
• Visit Big banyan tree
• Visit Queen’s tower
• Return by 11:30 AM boat

The experience

You arrive at Delft jetty by 4 PM on day one and cycle or fish with locals as the sun sets, watching wild horses move across the island. The evening ends with a bonfire and community dinner at the village stay. The glamping setup gives you time to actually sit with island life instead of rushing through it. You walk the village, see how people live, and eat what they cook.

Day two starts with breakfast at 8 AM, then a three-hour tuk-tuk tour with a guide hits the main sites: Dutch Fort, Dutch Hospital, Pigeon Nest, Baobab tree, Growing Stone, Big Banyan tree, and Queen's Tower. The boat back to Jaffna leaves at 11:30 AM. Your guide speaks English and all transport from the jetty is included. You bring yourself to the jetty from Jaffna on your own or by public transport.

This is an experience-based eco stay, not a resort. The island has no luxury transport or five-star hotel setup. What it has is space to move slowly, local food made clean and simple, and access to the community that lives there year-round.

What’s included

• Glamping accommodation at Delft village stay for one night.
• welcome drink, coffee, tea, and filtered water refills.
• dinner and breakfast.
• three-hour guided island tour by tuk-tuk covering the Dutch Fort, Dutch Hospital, Pigeon Nest, Baobab tree, Growing Stone, Big Banyan tree, and Queen's Tower.
• choice of fishing with fishermen or sunset boat tour on day one.
• bicycle access to explore the village.
• all transportation from Delft jetty.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (4 to 65 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tommy - Delft village stay

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to stay overnight and move slowly through island life rather than rush through a day trip. The two-day format and village-based glamping are what make time for cycling, fishing, eating with locals, and watching wild horses, not just ticking off the fort and tower.

Top questions

What exactly is the glamping accommodation like on Delft Island?

Delft village stay offers glamping: a step above camping but without hotel services. You sleep on the island as part of the community stay, with welcome drinks, coffee or tea refills, and filtered water available. Plastic bottles are not sold there.

Can I choose between fishing and the sunset boat tour, or do I do both?

You choose one for the evening of day one: either cycling or fishing with fishermen, plus sunset watching and wild horse viewing. Both end at the bonfire and community dinner.

How long is the island tour on the second morning?

The tuk-tuk tour with your guide runs three hours and covers seven sites (the Dutch Fort, Dutch Hospital, Pigeon Nest, Baobab tree, Growing Stone, Big Banyan tree, and Queen's Tower) before the 11:30 AM boat departure.

What meals are included over the two days?

Dinner on day one, breakfast on day two, and both are prepared by the village community using local, natural ingredients. Coffee, tea, and filtered water refills are also included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to reach Delft Island?

Yes. You arrange your own transport from Jaffna to Delft jetty. From the jetty onward, all transport is included: pickup, the tuk-tuk tour, the boat ride back, and bicycle access to explore the village.

What should I know about fitness and health before booking?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.