ROCS Bespoke Journeys 9 Day Sri Lanka Tour v2

SRI LANKA Visiting: Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Weligama, Mirissa, Colombo DAY 1 MALTA - SRI LANKA

FROM € 6389 PP

spices are mixed and matched to achieve that perfect balance of flavour. You are encouraged to take part in this session and expand your culinary skills. The time you were waiting for, a delicious local rice and curry lunch will be presented for you to enjoy in the authentic way. Combine the different curries and savour with the rice and eat to your hearts content. After a seasonal fruit will be served for you as dessert. Thereafter bidding farewell to the villagers transfer back to the starting point in a tuk-tuk, a more modern and fun mode of transportation. Afterwards head to the hotel and check-in, and we allocate some time for you to refresh. DAY 4 SIGIRIYA – KANDY Early morning experiencing Hot Air Balloon. Every day (weather permitting)-06:00am -Kandalama Lake, Dambulla. As the balloon rises, you’ll glide over the Kandalama Lake and the surrounding lush landscapes, including dense forests, Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the distance, and surrounding villages. The view from above offers a unique perspective on the ancient rock formations, lake waters, and wildlife. Back to hotel & enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards prepare yourselves for a never before made experience to climb the majestic Sigiriya rock fortress! A resulted palace complex of a family feud in the ancient times which made Sigiriya the fortress in the skies. You can marvel each step you take from the entrance itself to the wonders this site beholds! On a lucky day you can still witness the water fountain system functioning in the water garden

DAY 3 NEGOMBO - DAMBULLA - SIGIRIYA Breakfast at the hotel. Departing to Sigiriya with a stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a wonderful way to begin a journey! Elephant Bathing: If you arrive around mid-morning, you can watch the elephants as they head to the river for a bath, which is usually around 10:00 AM. It’s a unique sight and a great photo opportunity. Then continue travelling inland of the country. Transfer to the famous cultural triangle, the land of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. Here prepare for a soothing, yet exciting moment close to the nature and community as you head on a village experience tour. Commence a trek, or travel in a small local tractor on the village path that falls through cultivation land and jungle patches to reach a cave temple. Here you will be welcomed by a monk and will engage in a conversation with you with the help of your guide. Then a session of “pirith” chanting and tying a “pirith” thread around your wrist invoking blessings and protection upon you. From here head down to the shore and board the catamaran for your ride across the lake. As you travel across, hear the songs of nature sung for you by the wind blowing. Arrive at the other side and walk to the village house where your will be warmly greeted by a villager. Witness a chena cultivation and see some of the traditional methods of agriculture. Now begins an exciting moment as a village folk conducts a cookery demonstration especially for you. Learn how some of the local cuisines are made, how the produce is prepared and the

Depart for your flight to Sri Lanka from Malta International Airport. DAY 2 AIRPORT – NEGOMBO Ayubowan (meaning, may you live long) is our traditional greeting and we welcome you with the same whole-hearted gesture to our beautiful island of paradise! Complete the airport formalities, then collect your baggage and clear the customs. Proceeding to the arrival lobby, you will be paged for and be met by our representative of Jetwing Travels who would warmly greet you with the hospitable smile the destination is so famous for! Before we commence the drive our staff will attend to you to check on your wellbeing and ensure all to be in order. Then transfer to the first hotel located in Negombo. Arriving at the hotel proceed to the reception area for the welcome ceremony arranged especially for you! Lighting the traditional oil lamp be received in the Sri Lankan way. Check-in has been planned for the standard time (14:00 hrs.) Arrangements for early check-in could be made once the flight details are updated, depending on the requirement, with applicable additional charges. Take a moment to refresh and revive yourselves after the long flight made. Later in the afternoon, move on to exploring more of the Negombo town. Nicknamed “Little Rome” with a predominant Catholic community living in the area, the influence of Catholicism can be seen here, with the many churches that are erected in a similar beautified architecture. But also witness the religious harmony and the coexistence among the community as you travel through. Back to hotel and enjoy dinner at hotel.

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