Enjoy a drive around our scenic island in your own luxury motorhome caravanning at your own pace in utmost privacy away from the hustle and bustle of touristy sites!
Drive Time – Approx. 3.5hrs drive
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
On arrival at the Bandaranaike International airport, you will be warmly greeted by a Jetwing Representative and your caravan/motor home driver for the commencement of your tour.
You will check into the comforts of your lavish motorhome. Relax and rejuvenate, while we commence the road trip by primarily traversing you to the jungles of the ‘Wilpattu National Park’. En route visit Puttlam salt pans and the lagoon.
Your overnight stop will be accommodated at the motorhome park located in close proximity to the national park.
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
Surely, the National Park is known for its amazing wildlife but it is the most beautiful national park of Sri Lanka with a thick jungle and vast of lakes. The Wilpattu National park is particularly known for its populace of leopards who are the most source of entertainment and excitation within the whole locale. After leopards, the stop is full of captivating birds and animals and hence the park is one of the famed tourist attraction in the county. The big 4 of Sri Lankan wild life the Leopard, Elephant, Sloth bear, Deer, endemic birds can be sighted easily during a safari here.
Today you have the option of indulging in an exhilarating full day safari or perhaps only a morning Safari (6.30am – 9.30am) or evening safari (3.00pm – 5.30pm) as per your wish.
Drive Time – Approx. 2.5hrs drive
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
Today after a relaxed breakfast in the comfort of your motorhome, road trip though the beautiful roads of Sri Lanka to your next stop ‘Sigiriya’, the heart of the cultural triangle.
Traverse through amazing landscapes of lush paddy fields, tiny stripped villages with occasional waves of the local children, rocky mountainous outcrops, array of Buddhist temples, stretches of isolated lush green wildness and if you are lucky perhaps a surprising encounter with an elephant voyaging into the depths of the jungles.
En route explore Dambulla in the late afternoon to see the sun set from one of the Sri Lanka’s most magical Buddhist treasures – the spectacular cave temples to explore the paintings depicting the Life and preaching of Lord Buddha. Enjoy a stunning sunset to mark a perfect end for the day.
Arrive at the Motorhome Park in Sigiriya for the overnight stay. The cultural triangle is famous for its monkey population. Do not worry if you hear some monkeys making birdlike noises around your campsite.
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
Wake up to the sound of birds chirping and start off your day with the tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by greenery. After a hearty breakfast set off to climb one of the island’s most spectacular sights – the 5th century rock fortress of Sigiriya. With its man-made fountains and ponds and beautifully landscaped pleasure gardens surrounded by moats you can easily let your imagination run wild and picture the glorious past of kings and queens of the rock fortress and take in the 8th century poetic verses of the mirror wall with frescoes of enchanting ladies of the past royal courts.
Enjoy the climb up to the fortress with the antics of the local monkeys to amuse you and the art and architecture on every level to reward your climb. After coming down do not forget to enjoy a drink of king coconut from a road side vendor to refresh yourself and beat the heat.
Relax at your motorhome and in the afternoon explore the wondrous ruins and monuments of the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa. This was the home to the Sinhalese kings and queens of old; it’s a heritage site full of ancient gems to discover! Without a doubt, the best way to explore the ancient city is by bicycle. This way you can get out in the fresh open air, cover a lot of the site and take a tour at your own leisure. You’ll meander through stupas, ancient palaces, step wells, temples, Buddha statues, coconut pitstops and more.
On the way back make a stop at a road side stall to enjoy a piping hot coconut roti (flat bread) directly from the stove.
Drive Time – Approx. 2.5hrs drive
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
Today journey south today out of the arid dry-lands and up into the lush green jungles of Kandy; the Hill Capitol of Sri Lanka and the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kingdom. Some days Kandy’s skies seem forever bruised, with mist clinging to the mountains surrounding the city’s beautiful central lake. Gentle hill-country breezes compel the mist to softly part, revealing vibrant houses amid Kandy’s forested aura.
When passing Matale do not forget to stop at Nalanda Gedige an ancient and mysterious edifice that has confounded researchers with its strange mix of Hindu and Buddhist architecture. It is believed to be at least a thousand years old. You can also enjoy a simple lunch at a spice garden with premium spices.
In Kandy do not forget to enjoy a walk to the colorful street market which offers everything from aromatic spices, clothes, jewelry shops and various knick-knacks. The gold-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth holds Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist artifact – a tooth of Lord Buddha. During ‘puja’ (offerings or prayers), the protected chamber housing the same is open to worshipers and visitors.
Engage in an exciting walk around the city center trying different local delicacies. Start the trip with some exotic fruits in the fresh market, walk around the vegetable market and learn about the various regional vegetables and their uses.
Arrive at the motor park home for the night and enjoy the cool climate with the amazing views while your motor home or caravan beckons nearby.
Drive Time – Approx. 2.5hrs drive
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
After an early breakfast, you will travel up those verdant green hills that surround Kandy and venture further into Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and magical region; the Hill Country. You also have the option of going this distance by the train, which is one of the most popular things to do.
In Sri Lanka, that hoary old cliché about the journey being better than the destination is actually true. During the drive, relish the endless views of tea carpeted valleys and the bright flash of female “tea pluckers” in their pimento, fuchsia and cerise saris. Pass cascading waterfalls of Ramboda and Garadiya, lakes and sweet smelling mountain air!
En route, do drop by a tea factory where the process of tea producing and grading will be explained. You will also be able to taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea here.
Arrive at the picturesque motorhome park overlooking the breathtaking Gregory Lake. Enjoy the night roasting marshmallows or sipping a cup of hot coca under the stars in the evening bonfire.
Drive Time – Approx. 5hrs drive
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
From the hills of Nuwara Eliya, you will descend to the jungles of Yala which is famous for the Yala National Park which is the second largest park in the country. Are you ready to spice up your holiday with some adventure?
Go on an afternoon safari at Yala! Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife. You will be able to touch base with some of your favorite animals; watch Leopards feed, laze and play in the open, and if you’re lucky you’ll see plenty of them as Yala is known to have the highest density of Leopards in the world. Listen to the elephants trumpet, monkeys chatter, sloth bear grunts and the melodious bird song from the verdant woods. Watch out! There’s plenty more to stop you on your tracks and let your heart pound faster.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the beautiful stretch of untouched, secluded beachfront near your motor home park.
Tonight you can also enjoy a BBQ and bonfire under the stars in quiet wilderness. As the night goes on you will be able hear a million noises from crickets to monkeys who are settling into the night to the nocturnal birds.
Drive Time – Approx. 2.5hrs drive
Accommodation – Luxury Motor Home or Caravan
Meals: At nearby restaurants or self-made if preferred
Early morning enjoy another safari at Yala! As you slowly proceed along the winding roads of the park you can witness how the nature comes to live with the dawn of sunlight. Remember to keep your camera ready to capture the mesmerizing events that you are about to witness. The park is the habitat for many endemic and migratory birds, majestic elephants, fine-feathered peacocks, deer, buffaloes, crocodiles.
After the safari you can refresh yourself and then drive along the south coast to Tangalle. Tangalla is the gateway to the wide-open spaces and wide-open beaches of southeast Sri Lanka. It’s the last town of any size before Hambantota and has some old-world charm. But you’re really here to find your perfect beach, and there are several nearby.
Enjoy the beaches and have a dip in the nearby ones whilst soaking up some serious sun. You can also visit the nearby beaches such as in Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Dalawalla and Unawatuna. From travelling along the coastal highway through to the countryside, our motorhome road trip will really give you the best of both worlds!
Drive Time – Approx. 3.5hrs drive
After an exhilarating road expedition, we bid you farewell as your caravan driver transfers you to the airport in time for your departure flight home, preferably in the evening.
Explore Galle Fort en route with its low lined streets and history behind its rampart. The Fort remains a hive of activity and is one of the few World Heritage sites in which a bustling population continues to thrive. Walk through the alleys lined with stores and restaurants. After you have explored the city you could proceed to do some shopping in the very heart of Galle from a fine variety of gems and jewelries, antiques, art galleries and Design stores etc.
You can also visit the fresh fish, vegetable and fruit markets as per your fancy and talk to the vendors there whilst sampling some goods. Also try not to miss watching the sunset from the fort walls over the Indian Ocean. It’s a festive and happy affair; cricket games are played on the grass below, whole families gather to see off the last of the day, and travelers mingle and chat while Mother Nature streaks the sky all kinds of shades of blue, orange, pink and purple. It is definitely not to be missed and a perfect way to say goodbye Lankan fashion!
Learn more about the accommodation on this itinerary.
The Motorhome Road Trip programme is designed to give you a taste of almost everything and see Sri Lanka in a totally unique way.
Special Notes;
The Motorhome accommodates upto 5 adults only.
The motorhome will be parked at a designated motorhome for the overnight stay in each location.
Facilities in the motorhome include; Air-conditioning, Hot and Cold water, Three burner gas cooker and oven, Fridge with freezer, Toaster, Kitchen Utensils, cutlery, Storage facilities.
Breakfast can be taken in the comforts of the motorhome as per the guests’ requirement.
Dinner can be served at a suggested hotel or in the comforts of the motorhome.
Each Motorhome park offers breathtaking scenery and easy access to key attractions and sites in each location.
The Motorhome park facilities include; Electrical hook up, Setting up of awning, camping table and chairs, Fresh water top up, external washing blocks
