ROCS Group - Special Round Tour Program In Sri Lanka

10-Day SRI LANKA Visiting: Pinnawala, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Matale, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tangalle, Yala, Colombo, Negombo DAY 1 MALTA - SRI LANKA

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 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 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 you can see the interesting verses inscribed by visitors who arrived at the rock since long time ago. 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 will realize the splendour of scenery on top, of the lush greenery, the lakes with views as far as you can imagine. Also viewing the historical ruins on the peak, take a moment to imagine yourself as the mighty ruler of this Kingdom and feel like Royalty! Back to hotel, Enjoy the Dinner after a relaxing time. DAY 4 DAMBULLA - MATALE – KANDY Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards commence the transfer to the central parts of the island.

Depart for your flight to Sri Lanka from Malta International Airport. DAY 2 AIRPORT – PINNAWALA - DAMBULLA 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. Take a moment to refresh and revive yourselves after the long flight made. Deprt to Dambulla via Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife attractions, known for its large herd of rescued and orphaned elephants. It was established in 1975 to care for and protect elephants found abandoned or injured in the wild. Then transfer to the first hotel located in Dambulla. 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. DAY 3 DAMBULLA - VILLAGE TOUR - SIGIRIYA Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the famous cultural triangle, the land of the ancient kings

SPECIAL ROUND TOUR PROGRAM IN SRI LANKA

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