ROCS GUIDED HOLIDAYS 17 DAY SRI LANKA + MALDIVES

SRI LANKA & MALDIVES Visiting: Negombo, Dambulla, Habarana, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Pidurangala, Matale, Kandy, Peradeniya, Nuwara Eliya, Demodara, Ella, Yala, Galle, Mirissa, Colombo, Maldives DAY 1 - AIRPORT FROM € 5,749 PP

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. Depending on the time of harvest you are most welcome to pluck some fresh vegetables which will be prepared later. 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 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. Now 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.

the villagers transfer back to the starting point in a tuk-tuk, a more modern and fun mode of transportation. From here transfer to the hotel, completing your check-in the evening is allocated to be enjoyed at leisure. DAY 4 - HABARANA – SIGIRIYA – POLONNARUWA Rise up early in the morning and 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 which is first. Then walk through the boulder garden to the terrace garden and do not miss to climb and witness the beautiful frescoes which are protected to this date. You then walk along the mirror wall, where the guide will explain to you the interesting verses inscribed by visitors who arrived at the rock since long time ago. You then arrive at the magnificent lion paw, which will give you a glimpse of the wonders that are above. Take a minute to relax and capture few photos before heading to the top. When you reach the peak you will have a 360-degree view of the area where you can witness the lush greenery, the lakes which adds up to the scenery. Also viewing the historical ruins on the peak make sure to take a moment to imagine yourself as the ruler and feel like royalty! to Polonnaruwa to witness the Afterwards transfer

Meet your Tour Manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Sri Lanka. 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! Arrive in the island in your respective flight. 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. First, head to Negombo and check-in to the hotel. Considering your long journey we have allocated for you to rest and relax on the first day in order to adjust to the new surroundings, and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Later in the day, head out to explore the interesting town and surroundings of Negombo. In the evening we would like to offer you a welcome cocktail to sit back and enjoy yourself with the first local taste. DAY 3 - NEGOMBO - DAMBULLA – HABARANA Rise and shine! Today you start the journey travelling inland of the country. Fill up with a scrumptious breakfast and transfer to the famous cultural triangle, the land of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka.

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