Day 1- Airport> Dambulla
- On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative of Jetwing Travels and directly transferred to Dambulla Approx.
- 4 hrs drive to Dambulla Check-in to hotel
- Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Lake
Day 2- Dambulla> Sigiriya> Minneriya> Dambulla
After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Approx. 35 mins drive Sigiriya – is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot-high rock.
On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouse. On one of the stairways, the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life-sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse,Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed.
Evening transfer & Enjoy a 4 X 4 jeep safari at the Minneriya National Park, Approx. 30 mins drive
Minneriya National Park – This National Park 8889 hectares in extent is famous for its large population of Elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake. Entrance is at Ambagaswewa about 6 km from Habarana on the main Habarana Polonnaruwa road. Office is by the side of the main road. Elephants, about 300 wild Elephants, Wild Buffaloes, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Jackals, 9 kinds of amphibians, 25 kinds of reptiles, 160 species of birds.
- Return back to hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at Jetwing Lake
Day 3- Dambulla> Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kandy Enroute Enjoy a Village tour Villages in Sri Lanka remains largely unchanged. You can feel how people live simply in harmony with the environment, responding to the seasons as they unfold. Specially you can visit traditional village and observe villager’s day to day life pattern, domestic activities, and cultural framework. This tourist village tour includes the track winds its way on a flat terrain through the village past patches of jungle, Chena cultivations, Bull cart ride, catamaran boat ride in the village lake, visit a traditional mud house and you can have Srilankan Lunch (Rice and curry) by simple and very friendly village folk going about their daily routine.
- Thereafter transfer to Kandy, Approx. 2 ½ hrs drive
Check in to hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel or similar
Day 4- Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel Thereafter visit Kandy temple of tooth relic, Approx. 45 mins drive Temple of the Tooth Relic- which houses the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, is an important landmark in Kandy. The Tooth is kept in a two-storey shrine fronted by two large elephant tusks and rests on a gold lotus flower, encased in jewelled casket local paintings and architectural features. Thereafter transfer to watch cultural dance of Kandy. Watch a Kandyan cultural show and be awed by the spectacular dance, acrobatics, costumes and music. Held in Kandy town, this cultural show depicts various forms of Kandyan dancing which was once native to the area but has now spread to different regions of the island.
- Return back to hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at Cinnamon Citadel or similar
Day 5- Kandy> Negombo
- After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Negombo, Approx. 3 hrs drive
Check in to the hotel
Dinner & Overnight stay at Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa or similar.
Day 6 to 10- Negombo (Leisure Days)
Nestled along the pristine shores of the Indian Ocean, Negombo is a coastal gem that captivates visitors with its unique blend of cultural richness and tropical allure. Known as “Little Rome” due to its myriad of Catholic churches, this vibrant city in western Sri Lanka is steeped in history, reflecting the influences of its colonial past. The bustling fish market, a kaleidoscope of activity where vibrant boats unload the day’s catch, infuses the air with the lively spirit of the local community. The city’s intricate canal network, remnants of the Dutch era, adds a distinctive charm, inviting travelers to embark on boat rides and explore the picturesque waterways. Negombo’s golden beaches, fringed with palm trees, offer a tranquil escape, while its lively streets showcase a myriad of shops, restaurants, and vibrant markets, providing a taste of authentic Sri Lankan life. As the gateway to the island, Negombo invites visitors to embark on a journey of cultural discovery, relaxation, and warm hospitality.
- After breakfast at the hotel
Leisure days (NO TRANSPORTATION)
Dinner & Overnight stay at Regal Réseau Hotel & Spa or similar.
Day 10- Negombo>Airport
After breakfast at the hotel leave to Airport, Approx. 30 mins drive.
According to flight details, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back
home.
