Wakacje pod palmami! Cejlon + Hotel Jetwing Sea

Pinnawala • Dambulla • Sigiriya • Polonnaruwa • P.N. Minneriya • Matale • Kandy • Negombo • Colombo

We invite you for trips from the series of exotic journeys "Holidays under the palm trees", combining sightseeing and relaxation in the most remote corners of the world.
Sri Lanka, an exotic island that delights with lush vegetation, lush green jungle and wonderful beaches. In the rich and varied program you will see, among others some of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka, famous for their relics of Buddhists - the Buddha's tooth, Minneriya National Park, as well as the ruins of the Sigiriya rock fortress - situated on a huge rock. On the route, the most interesting places in Ceylon, where the tradition of the Far East meets modernity, and unique attractions such as tuk-tuk rides or observing the feeding and bathing rituals of elephants. Relax on one of the famous beaches of the west coast and feel the real holiday atmosphere. After intensive sightseeing, it is worth combining the trip with relaxation in a selected hotel from ITAKA's offer. Total route in Sri Lanka: approx. 500 km.

1. DAY. Collection of participants at the airport in Warsaw. Direct flight to Sri Lanka.
2. DAY. PINNAVALA - DAMBULLA Arrival in Sri Lanka. Transfer to the town of PINNAWALA. The world's first elephant orphanage farm is located here, which drew the world's attention to the problem of the declining population of these beautiful animals. The possibility of observing the feeding and bathing ritual in the nearby Ma Oya River. Transfer to the town of DAMBULLA. Visiting the complex of rock temples, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are some of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka. Over an area of over 2,000 m², there are 150 wall paintings from the 18th century and one of the world's largest representations of the Buddha, which is carved into the rock. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation, dinner, overnight.
3. DAY. SIGIRIYA - POLONNARUWA - P.N. MINNERIYA Transfer to one of the most interesting points of the program, the ruins of the SIGIRIYA rock fortress. The dazzling beauty of the fortress, another monument on the UNESCO list, is situated on a huge rock and despite the passage of time, it still impresses with its Mirror Wall, Water Gardens and frescoes more than 1,500 years old. A short climb to the fort. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer to the town of POLONNARUWA, the medieval capital of Ceylon. The former royal city was flooded with lush vegetation. The entire area of the archaeological park is entered on the UNESCO list. Sightseeing of the majestic ruins of the former capital: the royal palace, the audience hall, baths, Hindu temples and the Atadage Temple, i.e. the Temple of the Tooth. Transfer to one of the largest and most interesting national parks in Sri Lanka - MINNERIYA, where there are extensive wetlands inhabited by various species of animals: wild elephants, exotic birds (over 160 species), reptiles and beautiful butterflies. Afternoon safari in the park - a great adventure close to nature, where wildlife is at your fingertips. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight.
4. DAY. MATALE - KANDY - NEGOMBO Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to MATALE: a visit to the Spice Garden, where, among others, cinnamon and cardamom. A shopping opportunity. Transfer to KANDA, the last capital of ancient Ceylon, the treasury, culture, arts and crafts. Visiting the temple where the relic of Buddhists - Buddha's tooth - and a visit to the local bazaar are kept. A motoriksha ride, the so-called tuk-tukami, which are the primary means of communication in Sri Lanka. Transfer to the area of NEGOMBO on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka. Accommodation at the beach hotel. Dinner, overnight.
5-6. DAY. REST Breakfast. Free time for sunbathing. Dinner, overnight.
7th DAY. Wypoczynek / Mirissa Breakfast. Free time for sunbathing or optional (for an extra charge on site): whale watching in MIRISSA. The first encounter with such a large animal will surely be an unforgettable experience. In the period from December to March, you can observe short-tailed whales. They are 24 meters long and look as majestic as the blue whales. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
8th DAY. REST / KOLOMBO Breakfast. Free time for sunbathing or optionally (for an additional fee on site): transfer to KOLOMBO, the colorful capital of Ceylon. The program includes a fort, a bazaar with a Hindu temple, Independence Square, the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall with a replica of the Buddha. Free time or a visit to the National Museum and ride to the Lotus Tower. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
9. DAY. Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Colombo and direct flight to Poland. For people who extend their stay for recreation: transfer to the airport, transfer to the selected hotel.

BENEFITS:7 nights in hotels *** / ****: 2 in the Dambulla area, 5 in the Negombo area at the Jetwing Sea **** hotel; 2-person rooms (1 extra bed available) with bathrooms • food: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners • flight • coach transfer • pilot care • medical treatment and accident insurance

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