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Day 1, & 2 |
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Once you arrive at the airport, you will be greeted by a representative of Daya Holidays and taken on a short drive to the Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions in Negombo in a chauffer driven car. |
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Negombo:
This city is located roughly about 7km from the Bandaranaike international airport. The city thrives mainly on the tourist and its century old fishing industry. There is plenty to do in Negambo, starting with the beautiful sunny beaches, where you can relax sipping your favorite cocktails and working on that tan. A visit to the fish market is a must because no trip to Negombo is complete without it. You must be warned! It is a smelly and slippery sight, but well worth it as it is a rare experience. If you are willing to drag yourself out of bed early in the morning, then you can watch the fishermen bringing their catch to the shore. Guests can also chose from a variety of in house activities that the hotels have on offer, or indulge yourself with a tailor made spa session to suit your individual needs. |
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Day 3, 4 & 5 |
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After breakfast, we will make our way to the cultural triangle and during your three day stay here, we recommend that you explore the Sigiriya rock fortress, the Dambulla cave temples and the ancients ruins in Polonnaruwa. Accommodation will be arranged at the Vil Uyana boutique hotel, an eco holiday retreat located in close range to the Sigiriya rock fortress. |
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress:
Sigiriya, which has been declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World is a large ancient rock fortress and palace ruin. It is surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings, which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. According to the chronicles as Mahavamsa the entire complex was built by King Kashyapa, and after the king's death, it was used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century. |
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The Historic City of Polonnaruwa:
After the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993 by Rajaraja, Polonnaruwa became the temporary royal residency during the 8th century and was declared the second capital of Sri Lanka by King Vijayabahu. It was King Vijayabahu’s grandson, King Parakramabahu I who raised Polonnaruwa to its heights. One of his greatest achievements was the creation of the Parakrama Samudra (Sea of Parakrama), which is a 2400-hectare tank. The city bears witness to many ancient civilizations such as the Cholas and the Singhalese sovereigns of the 12th century and is home to many historically significant dagobas, parks, imposing buildings and beautiful statues. |
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Galapata Vihara:
This temple is said to have been built by King Parakramabahu in the 12th century. It houses a number of Buddha statues and also hosts a festival in January to celebrate the first visit of Lord Buddha to the island. |
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage:
As suggested by the name, a vatadage is circular in shape and was built on stone or brick with extremely detailed carvings. They were built to protect small stupas that had an important relic enshrined in them. The Vatadage in Polonnaruwa is said to be the best preserved example of a Vatadage in the country and is thought to have been built to hold the tooth relic of Buddha. |
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Dambulla Rock Temple:
This is the most impressive of the many cave temples found in Sri Lanka. There are five caves under a vast overhanging rock, which towers 160 meters over the surrounding plains. The caves house over 150 statutes of lord Buddha, god and goddesses as well as a few kings who have been vital in Sri Lanka’s history. The Buddha statues found inside the caves offer a large variety, both in term of size and attitude. Each of the ceilings in the five caves is covered with intricate and detailed religious paintings. One cave has over 1500 paintings of Buddha covering it. |
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Day 6 & 7 |
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Once you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by a representative of Daya Holidays and driven to Kandy in a chauffer driven car. Once there, you will be checked into the best boutique hotel in Kandy, The Kandy House. Over the next three days, you can visit some of the sights in Kandy and or relax at the hotel taking advantage of its in house facilities. The choice is up to you. |
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Day 8, 9 & 10 |
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In the morning, you will proceed to Galle, where you will spend two days at Amangalla, a luxurious boutique hotel, which arguably the best spa treatments in the country and has gained nothing but praise from all its guests. While in Galle, you can explore the Galle fort, lighthouse and the increasing number of small galleries, antique shops and handicraft shops, take a boat ride on the Koggala lake as well as head to the nearby beaches in Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna, which is a about a 15 minutes drive away to snorkel, swim and surf. |
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The Galle Fort:
The Galle Fort lies in the bay of Galle and was first built in 1588 by the Portuguese. A century after the Fort was established; the Dutch developed it to its current grandeur, which is now a UNESCO world heritage site. Even after a history of 423 years, this architectural heritage maintains a polished appearance due to extensive reconstruction work carried out by the archeological department of Sri Lanka. |
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Amangalla:
Located in the city of Galle, within the walls of the 17th century Dutch fort, a UNESCO world heritage site is Amagalla, a luxurious boutique hotel rich in both traditions and comforts. Its name is derived from a combination of the Sanskrit word for peace and the Singhalese word for Galle, which is Galla. Before being taken over by Aman resorts, a leading hotel developer in Asia, the amalgamation of building known today as Amangalla was once the head quarters of the Dutch Commander and his soldiers. In terms of accommodation, the hotel offers 7 bed rooms, 6 chambers, 8 suits and one garden house, which is a two storied private affair equipped with its own pantry, terrace, balcony and private butler. The hotel is renowned for its spa and ayurvedic treatments and the facilities on offer include a water massage pool, a cold plunge pool, steam room, a yoga and meditation room, where classes are conducted three times a week. The in house therapists are experienced and knowledgeable and draw their inspiration from the ancient ayurvedic treatments, helping you to relax, unwind and cleanse your mind, body and soul. |
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Day 11 & 12 |
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Over the years, Bentota has gained popularity due the extensive variety of water sports on offer. This will give you the opportunity to tap into your adventurous side, while enjoying the beautiful sunny beaches. Accommodation will be provided at Saman Villa’s, a secluded luxury get away, with some of the best spa treatments in Sri Lanka. |
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Bentota:
Bentota is a coastal city that is popular for its golden sandy beaches. It is the ideal place to unwind and relax as you recover from your long journey to Sri Lanka. Over the years, Bentota has developed into one of the most prominent places for water sports in the island as you can chose from a large variety of activities including body surfing, wind surfing, jet skiing and water skiing. The city is also popular for its toddy production, which is a local alcohol beverage made from coconut nectar. As it is a popular stop among those visiting Sri Lanka, there are many luxury, boutique and budget hotels to chose from. To make the choice easier for you, we recommend Saman Villas for a truly five star experience. |
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Day 13 |
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After breakfast, we will head to the airport for your timely departure |
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