Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by a epresentative of Jetwing Travels and transferred to Katunayake.

Overnight stay at Standard / Deluxe Hotel in Negombo

After breakfast tour of the fishing village.
*Negombo - a famous fishing village North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal. The canal itself is a hive of activity with all the fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily-painted boats. On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and churches and many species of birds including spectacular Kingfishers and also Parrots. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in canal can be organized. From November to April, diving facilities are available in this quaint village. The streets on either side of the Hotels are dotted with Souvenir Shops, Restaurants etc.

Thereafter leave for Kandy. En route visit *Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today. The number of elephants has increased to more than 40 now, including baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive-breeding programme. A unique experience never to be missed.

Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Lapidary and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

*Kandy - the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

*Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession.

Evening witness a cultural show featuring various dance type of Sri Lanka.
Dinner & overnight stay at Standard / Deluxe Hotel in Kandy

After breakfast proceed to Colombo and commence city tour of *Colombo - A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah - the commercial area of the city and tree-lined Colombo - 07 Cinnamon Gardens. Colombo 3, 4, 5, 8 are the prime residential area of the City. Visit Fort, and Pettah for Shopping. The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith's shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendaal, dating back to 1749. The historic Davatagaha Mosque, Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.

Typical Sri Lankan lunch at Raja Bojun Restaurant.

Afternoon *Shopping in Colombo.......visit *ODEL Unlimited provides ample opportunity indulge, not only in shopping for designer wear apparel for the whole family, but also take taste buds on a voyage of discovery.

*BAREFOOT discover yourself at Barefoot - Toys Bags Clothes Handloom Fabric Sarongs Sarees - Household Linen Art Photography Books Furniture Gallery Café:

*House of Fashion, a large fourstorey mall which has a wide variety of apparel, handbags, luggage and home decor at very reasonable prices. Their lingerie department is worth a visit. Soft clingy bits and pieces in vibrant shades of tangerine, violet and turquoise vie for attention with similar items in pale pastels shades mauves, baby pink and pale cream. Need to get yourself designer accessories? No, problem. Many of the malls have the latest creations from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Longchamps and Prada to name just a few. Of course you have to pay more for the real thing, which is also available at selected stores, but if you don't mind a lookalike, some excellent options are available.

Feel like taking a piece of Paradise home with you? Then a visit to *Paradise Road should be high on your list. This is a store from the land make believe a trip into Aladdin's cave where you need time to potter around, feel and absorb the beauty of the pieces displayed. Exotic twist steel candle holders, dainty porcelain plates, ha painted ceramic ware, perfumed candles and t ever popular incense sticks and aromatic oils in variety of fragrances are available here. The concept is ingenious and the display is excellent. Also visit *Stone & String

Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant.
Overnight stay at Standard / Deluxe Hotel in Colombo

After breakfast transfer to airport to connect the departure flight.

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