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Ocean Breeze- Mind at Ease Beach Tour Sri Lanka OCEAN BREEZE – MIND AT EASE Kalpitiya→Trincomalee→Pasikudah→Arugam Bay→Galle→Colombo Day 01- Airport → Kalpitiya At the airport you will be greeted by our representative and transported in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Kalpitiya (approx. 3.5 hrs.). Kalpitiya is derived from the Tamil name ‘Kalputti’, stemming from the words “kal” meaning stone and “putti” meaning elevation. The place was also known as Arasadi in ancient times, meaning "place of Arasa tree" in Tamil. The place was known as Calpentyn in the colonial era. Kalpitiya is known to be the best location for Kitesurfing in the country. The summer kitesurfing season is from May to October during the south west monsoon, while the winter season is from mid-December to mid-February during the north-east monsoon. Kiteboard Tour Asia held a tour event in Kalpitiya in September 2017. Overnight in Kalpitiya for 02 nights. Day 02- Kalpitiya Take a packed breakfast and head towards the Kalpitiya beach for an exciting round of whale watching via a boat ride. Enjoy amazing sceneries and witness the majestic blue whales to the sperm whales and a diverse range of sea life including dolphins in all their playful glory! Return to your resort accommodation and spend the rest of your day unwinding and relaxing. In the evening you can opt to engage with water sports unique to Kalpitiya such as kitesurfing, water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba diving, to name a few. Overnight in Kalpitiya for 01 night. Day 03- Kalpitiya → Trincomalee Enjoy a wonderful breakfast at the resort and prepare to transfer to the eastern region of Trincomalee from Kalpitiya (approx. 4hrs). OCEAN BREEZE – MIND AT EASE Kalpitiya→Trincomalee→Pasikudah→Arugam Bay→Galle→Colombo En-route, you will witness the Munneswaram Hindu temple in Chilaw. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and has been in existence since 1000 CE, where legend states this is where Lord Rama prayed to Shiva after ending the battle with Ravana, to succeed the sin of killing a Brahmin. While Sita did the Shiva pooja at Rameswaram, Rama did it in Munneswaram. Explore this huge collecting of five ancient temples filled with statues of the deities and maybe even offer the temples a fruit plate as offering to the god. Check-in to your accommodation in Trincomalee and spend the rest of the evening at leisure by the poolside or by the pristine Marble Beach nearby. Overnight in Trincomalee. Day 04- Trincomalee→Pasikudah Enjoy a continental breakfast at the hotel and transfer from Trincomalee to Pasikudah (approx. 2hrs). Pasikudah, meaning “green-algae-bay” is situated in the Eastern seaboard of Sri Lanka between Kalkudah and the Indian Ocean, approximately 35 kilometers from the Batticaloa Town. The turquoise blue waters of the bay attract local and foreign tourists and surfers alike to this wide sandy place under the hot tropical sun to surf, swim or just frolic in the water. Many other activities are available from kite surfing, boogie boarding to surfing and sailing across in a canoe. Check-in to your accommodation at the hotel and spend the day at leisure enjoying the scenic views of the vast blue beach surrounding, or head on out to get your adrenaline pumping with some great water sports! Overnight in Pasikudah. Day 05- Arugam Bay Enjoy your breakfast and prepare to transfer from Pasikudah to Arugam Bay (approx. 3hrs). Arugam Bay also makes a great base for several adventures in the surrounding locality. During the low season (November to April) it can get extremely quiet and many places close briefly altogether, but it can also be a serene time to visit, with few tourists and lush landscapes. Check-in to your accommodation in Arugam Bay and spend the rest of the evening at leisure by the poolside or by the beach. Overnight in Arugam Bay for 02 nights. Report Date 2 OCEAN BREEZE – MIND AT EASE Kalpitiya→Trincomalee→Pasikudah→Arugam Bay→Galle→Colombo Day 06- Arugam Bay Enjoy your breakfast at your accommodation, and spend the rest of your day at leisure, exploring the nearby shops and eateries and engaging in water adventures at the best surfing point in the island. Overnight in Arugam Bay for 01 night. Day 07- Arugam Bay→Galle Enjoy your breakfast and prepare to transfer from Arugam Bay to Galle (approx. 6hrs). Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The city was extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Check-in to your accommodation in Galle and spend the rest of the evening at leisure by the poolside or by the beach. Overnight in Galle for 02 nights. Day 08- Galle Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or choose to go sightseeing around the Dutch-inspired architecture and ambience that Galle has to offer. Among numerous boutique stores and eateries along Pedlars Street and even further, Galle will not be a bore! Return to your accommodation. Overnight in Galle for 01 night. Day 09- Galle→Colombo Enjoy your breakfast and prepare to transfer from Galle to Colombo (approx. 2.5hrs). Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet, in some parts, the old- world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100- year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Report Date 3 OCEAN BREEZE – MIND AT EASE Kalpitiya→Trincomalee→Pasikudah→Arugam Bay→Galle→Colombo Check-in to your accommodation in Colombo and spend the rest of the evening at leisure resting and relaxing. Choose to explore the city of Colombo with its abundance of bazaar shops by the roadsides, visiting the beach stretch of Galle Face and snacking on street food. With the best of both worlds, Colombo is possibly the ideal ending to a beach-y vacation! Overnight in Colombo. Day 10- Colombo→ Airport Indulge in a continental breakfast and say goodbye to the island paradise of Sri Lanka as you proceed to the airport. -End of Stay- Report Date 4 .
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