ROCS Holidays Sri Lanka Guided Tours 2024

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. Thereafter bidding farewell to 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 7 SIGIRIYA 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. Proposed Hotel – Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla Meals – Breakfast and Dinner

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! DAY 8 SIGIRIYA - GALOYA Start the day early in the morning to witness an unforgettable sight! Transfer to Pidurangala and climb the rock in the freshness of the morning. Pidurangala- Located in close proximity to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pidurangala has a proud ancient heritage which is closely tied to that of the Sigiriya rock fortress that is often overlooked by many who visit. The climb is more challenging than Sigiriya as there is no paved path to the top. Uneven steps and creeping through boulders is part of the journey. Therefore, this is recommended for guests with good physical fitness and are up to adventure! Then transfer to Gal Oya. Gal Oya is situated in the Ampara district of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It covers an area of approximately 259 square miles (670 square kilometres) and encompasses the country’s largest reservoir, Senanayake Samudraya. The area surrounding Gal Oya National Park is inhabited by indigenous communities, including the Vedda people, who are among the island’s earliest inhabitants. These communities have a rich cultural heritage and offer visitors the chance to learn about their traditional way of life. Afternoon Boat safari on Sri Lanka’s Largest lake. Enjoy the only experience in Sri Lanka that allows you to spot wildlife from the water. It’s a unique way to immerse yourself in the animals’ habitats. With a little luck you could spot elephants swimming between islands or bathing at the lake’s edge. A 2-3 hour safari by boat, and a scenic 40 minute drive from the lodge to the lake is perfect to explore the national park and surrounding villages.

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Proposed Hotel – Heritance Negombo, Negombo Meals – Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 9 GAL OYA - KANDY After breakfast, Start the day early in the morning to

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