5nts Essential Sri Lanka Private Tour & 7nts Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing 5nts Essential Sri Lanka Private Tour & 7nts Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing
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Awaken your inner adventurer with a truly immersive 12-night Sri Lanka Tour & Stay package break, during which you'll spend five nights touring the top sights in the country from a collection of 4 & 5-star resorts. Before escaping to the golden coast for the final 7 nights.
Over the course of your private tour of Sri Lanka, you’ll travel around iconic cities like Negombo, Colombo, Dambulla and Kandy. Take in special sights like Lion Rock, Matale Spice Garden and the Kandy fire walkers. All this adventure comes together to create days you’ll never forget.
The second part of your trip will drop the pace, you'll get the chance to unwind, relax and rejuvenate in the luxurious resort of Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing for seven nights. With 180 rooms, this lavish resort provides and intimate, authentic atmosphere in a stunning beach front location.
- Authentic hospitality throughout whilst visiting ancient relics and interacting with stunning wildlife.
- Five-night Sri Lankan adventure discovering some of the country’s most iconic spots.
- Secluded beachfront property 1 hour from Colombo
Overview
At a glance
Dining
5-Night Sri Lanka Private Tour
Your private tour is on a half-board basis, so you will have ample opportunity to taste authentic Sri Lankan fare.
Restaurants at Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing Resort
The Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing buffet restaurant and Lounge Café & Bar are the 2 resort eateries and each offers the opportunity to enjoy a different dining experience.
Relaxed atmospheres engulf you in either venue, so too will the aromas of international cuisines. Favourites from across the globe are on offer while the choice of 2 resort bars allow the opportunity for more R&R.
- All-Day Dining Restaurant
- Lounge Café & Bar
All-Day Dining Restaurant
- Buffet
- Cuisine: International
- Breakfast: 07:00 – 10:00
- Lunch: 12:30 – 15:00
- Dinner: 19:00 – 22:30
Lounge Café & Bar
- A la carte
- Cuisine: International snacks
- Opening times: 10:00 – 00:00
Itinerary
Day 1 – Negombo
Touch down in Sri Lanka and start the wheels in motion on your ultimate adventure. Get settled in with an overnight stay in Negombo before beginning your essential tour of Sri Lanka.
Day 2 – Dambulla
First stop is discovering the famous fishing village of Negombo. This quaint community is completely at one with the water. Take a journey down the Dutch Canal, thick with fisherman aiming to display their spoils on the market stalls. If you time your trip between November and April, you might also be able to head out to sea on a catamaran for a thrilling diving adventure.
When you’ve had your fill of Negombo it’s time to depart for your resort, the enchanting Amaya Lake and other amazing things to do in Dambulla awaits. Here you’ll be able to settle down for a delicious meal and cosy up in your Superior Villa in the evening.
Day 3 – Sigiriya
It’s up and at ‘em on day two as you make your way to stunning Sigiriya. Explore the mesmeric “Fortress In The Sky”, also known as Lion Rock, a UNESCO World Heritage site dripping in historical relevance. Take in the ancient Royal Palace as well as 21 frescoes of damsels painted on the walls of the palace steps. These venerable artworks are the only surviving examples of Sinhala secular paintings. So, you’ll be clapping eyes on something most people will never get the chance to see.
Day 4 - Dambulla & Matale
Rock Temple
On day three you’ll make your way to Kandy. While en route to the capital of the Central Province you’ll stop off at the famous Rock Temple. Dating back to the first century B.C. the Rock Temple is loaded with revered statues paintings and ornaments.
Matale Spice Garden
After you’ve taken in the ancient grandeur of the subterranean temple it’s on to the Matale Spice Garden. Matale lies in a vast fertile valley which has become a haven for spice cultivation. Take a tour around of the plantations where products like vanilla, jackfruit, cocoa and cardamom. While rubber and cinchona, a shrub harvested for it’s bark which aids digestion, are also prevalent.
Kandy City Tour
Upon arrival in Kandy step out and embrace the majesty of the city. Explore the vibrant markets and wander around the region’s centrepiece Bogambara Lake (also known as Kandy Lake). In addition to the lake and market you should also make time to check out the fire walkers who perform as part of the cultural dance.
Day 5-11 - Millennium Elephant Sanctuary & Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing
Next stop it will time to start exploring the luxurious surrounds of Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing, your home for the next few days. But before you make it there, you’ll want to stop off at the incredible Millennium Elephant Sanctuary. This family-run organisation is dedicated to caring for the welfare of domestic Asian elephants.
Millennium’s loving team care, feed and treat elephants from across Sri Lanka, as well as housing a specialist mobile veterinary unit which responds to sick elephant calls. Get up close and personal on an elephant walk, as an ethical alternative to riding the gentle giants.
Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing
After all that adventure, spend 7 nights unwinding in the Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing. It's a perfect base to discover more of Sri Lanka if you'd like to. It's a tranquil resort luxurious, tropical 4-star resort stretched out on the golden sand of Panadura. You’ll experience authentic culture and an abundance of things to explore.
Enjoy comfortable accommodations, and a variety of facilities and entertainment to ensure a hassle-free stay. Located just 1 hour from the bustling capital of Colombo and 2 hours from the international airport, Jie Jie Beach enjoys a stunning and secluded location.
Day 12 – Colombo
Colombo city tour
Head out on an adventure around a city like no other. The best things to do in Colombo include marvelling at Hindu temples and visiting the old bazaar in search of a bargain souvenir. On the other hand, you could also head into the city centre and take in the goldsmiths and skyscrapers which have come with the city’s modernity.
Day 13 - Return Home
Your Sri Lankan tour has come to an end, so your transfer will take you back to Bandaranaike International Airport to begin your return journey.
