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07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS - SRI LANKA TOUR

Pinnawala / Habarana / Sigiriya / Matale / Kandy / nuwara eliya / Beruwela / Colombo

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Day 01
AIRPORT / PINNAWALA / SIGIRIYA or HABARANA
The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage was established to feed, nurse and house young elephants abandoned by their mothers and displaced from their natural environment due to development projects. Most orphans cannot be introduced back to the wild, as other elephant family groups will not accept them. They enjoy a good life with their human parents and many find foster homes in zoos around the world. It is most interesting to visit the Orphanage at feeding time to see the baby elephants been bottle-fed. After which the entire herd is taken for a bath in the river.

Feeding time:       0915 hrs, 1315 hrs & 1715 hrs
Bathing time:        1000 hrs,-1200 hrs & 1400 hrs – 1600 Hrs

(Please note, Cancellation or times of the above events might change with ought prior notice)
Day 02
HABARANA or SIGIRIYA / MATALE / KANDY

Elephant Back Ride, take a tour of the surroundings the old fashioned way, climb aboard on a gentle giant and journey through the gardens of the hotel. A large wooden platform is secured atop the elephant; this platform could hold up to four passengers comfortably. As the elephant waddles through take in the view of Habarana and the surrounding wilderness. Be prepared to stoop down low to avoid collision with the tree branches that invade the path. Riding on the backs of elephants was the primary mode of transportation used by kings in Sri Lanka experience the ride of a lifetime.

Sigiriya, one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world, and declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers its visitors nothing less than a breathtaking experience. Standing more than 200m tall over the surrounding plains, the Sigiriya Rock is said to be a solidified magma plug, from a long eroded and extinct volcano. Hidden in a cave along the citadel are some of the most magnificent ancient frescoes in South Asia. Seen today are, what’s said to be left of the 500 paintings of maidens that once covered a large area of the face of the rock. A total of nearly 1500 writings on the wall, include verses that date as far back as the 08th century.

Spice Gardens at Matale give interesting insights into spice production in Sri Lanka. The importance of spices in the minor export crops of Sri Lanka consist of Fragrant clove, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace and pepper, for which Sri Lanka has been farmed since ancient times, thrive in the hills.

Batik is an ancient art of mixing colours by using wax as the main component and today Sri Lanka is among the world leaders in the design of batik. Batik galleries and factories offer batik from simple single coloured designs to intricate multi coloured masterpieces.

Day 03
KANDY / PERADENIYA / NUWARA ELIYA

Sri Lanka’s second city is Kandy, a beautiful historical city in the citadel of the country. It is not only known for its great kings who ruled the city for almost 225 years independently until the British took over in 1815. The City of Kandy was known in the early days as “Senkadagalapura”, is a World Heritage Site. Kandy lies in a triangular valley surrounded by mountains and tea plantations, resembling a sheet of green velvet covering the hills. A modern commercialized location serving as the hub of the central province remains the Cultural Capital of Sri Lanka with a rich heritage of living monuments. At the centre of the city lie an artificial lake, the ‘Upper Lake Drive’ will give a panoramic view of the City of Kandy. In this city, it is also a good shopping location to see and purchase Gem and Jewellery, Handicrafts, Silks and other items. A complete introduction to all Sri Lanka Gems is made when one visits a Gem and Jewellery emporium.

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the finest of its kind in Asia, the largest of the botanical gardens of Sri Lanka, couldn’t be better located. In the Mediterranean climate of Kandy, the gateway to the Central Highlands, the Gardens, at an elevation of 500 meters above sea-level, were tightly bounded on three sides by a loop of River Mahaweli (Great sandy river), the largest river of Sri Lanka. Peradeniya is believed to take its exotic name from Sinhalese names Pera (guava) and Deniya (a plain). The name also reveals, although Guava is not indigenous to Sri Lanka, introduction of the fruit to the island and cultivation had occurred even prior to the era of British Colonialists in Ceylon.

Day 04
NUWARA ELIYA

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of tea. Since the introduction of tea to Sri Lanka in mid 19thcentury Nuwara Eliya has been the capital of the tea industry. For many miles prior to reaching Nuwara Eliya from either direction you will find acres and acres of tea plantations, in fact nothing but tea estates. There are many factories open for visitors which also have tea sales outlets.

 Nuwara Eliya, which means the “city of lights” is also known as the city of eternal spring, where the air is pure, cool and distilled up through 1,884 meters.  Windswept peaks lie shrouded in mist, while gaily-clad tea pluckers wind their way between the tea bushes. Listen to the wild music of the waterfalls. This is a holiday resort ideal for hiking, golfing and boating – the setting is a nostalgic reminder of the English countryside.

Day 05
NUWARA ELIYA  / KITULGALA / BENTOTA  (Beach) 

Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. The Academy Award-winning The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge. Kitulgala is also a base for white-water rafting, which starts a few kilometres upstream.

Beruwala is a town, governed by an Urban Council. The name Beruwala is derived from the Sinhalese word for the place where the sail is lowered. It marks the spot for the first Muslim settlement on the island, established by Arab traders around the 8th century AD. A large population of Sri Lankan Moors, many of them are gem merchants, still live in the town particularly in the “China Fort”. Msjid-ul-Abrar, a landmark of Beruwala and Sri Lanka’s oldest mosque, was built by Arab traders on a rocky peninsula overlooking the town.

Day 06
BENTOTA  (Beach)
  • Breakfast at the Hotel.
  • Enjoy rest of the day at leisure on the beach or by the pool side on the south west coast.
  • Overnight stay at the Hotel. (Vehicle & the driver will be not available on this free day at beach Hotel)
Day 07
BENTOTA / COLOMBO 

Colombo Bursting with life and colour, the islands largest city which was once the Capital of Sri Lanka, is now its Commercial hub. This modern city with an ancient heart is a monument to its colonial history. Its architecture is influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. Today, it is a mix of modern architecture among colonial buildings. The remnants of Dutch and Portuguese domination, is seen primarily in the Fort, located north of the city. Pettah, where daily life overflows on to the streets, not too far from the Fort is a trader’s hub. It provides an interesting insight in to life as it is in a busy, tropical cosmopolitan city.

Then do some last minute shopping in leading arcades at Colombo such as ODEL, House of Fashion, Fashion Bug, Arcade Independence etc….

Day 08
COLOMBO / AIRPORT

 Breakfast is in the Hotel.

  • Check-out and travel to the airport to connect for your departure flight with wonderful memories.

 

(Please report at the airport 3 hours prior to the departure flight time).

END OF SERVICES

Hotel Envisaged

DAY CITY STATED HOTELS or SIMILAR on “BB” Basis 4* Hotels STATED HOTELS or SIMILAR on “BB” Basis 5* Hotels
01 SIGIRIYA / HABARANA Habarana Village by Cinnamon / Amaya Lake or similar Cinnamon Lodge or Jetwing Lake or similar
02 KANDY Cinnamon Citadel / Radisson Kandy or similar Golden Crown Hotel / Earls Regency Hotel or similar
03 & 04 NUWARA ELIYA Araliya Green Hills / Blackpool Hotel or similar Araliya Green City / Heritance Tea Factory Hotel or similar
05 & 06 BERUWELA Ekho Surf Hotel / Cinnamon Bey or similar Cinnamon Bentota / Eden Resort & Spa or similar
07 COLOMBO Fairway Colombo / Granbell Hotel or similar The Kingsbury Colombo / Courtyard by Marriott Colombo or similar
Sightseeing
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Elephant Ride, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Matale Spice Garden, Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Kandyan Dance.

ENTRANCE FEES SUPPLEMENT
  • All entrance fees as per above program will cost around - USD 95 net per person inclusive of all taxes. All payments to be paid directly at the entrance gate. (Entrance fees are subject to change slightly without prior notice sometimes)
01st May 2023  to 31st October 2023 (Except Kandy Perahara Period 21st to 30th August 2023)
Quotation (Validity 01st Jun to 31st Oct 2023)
Number of Pax Price (per person) 4* Hotels or similar on BB Basis in US$
Period 01 Jun to 14 Jul 2023 15 Jul to 31 Aug 2023 01 Sep to 31 Oct 2023
02 Pax 495 515 505
03 Pax 480 500 490
04 Pax 465 485 475
05 Pax 450 470 460
06 Pax 435 455 445
07 Pax 425 445 435
08 Pax 415 435 425
09 Pax 405 425 415
10 Pax 395 405 405
Single Supplement 240 260 245
Triple Reduction (-35) (-45) (-40)
Perahara Supplement for last 10 days 21-30 Aug 2023 USD 50/- net per night extra for Kandy nights only
Number of Pax Price (per person) 5* Hotels or similar on BB Basis in US$
Period 01 Jun to 14 Jul 2023 15 Jul to 31 Aug 2023 01 Sep to 31 Oct 2023
02 Pax 560 580 570
03 Pax 550 570 560
04 Pax 540 560 550
05 Pax 530 550 540
06 Pax 520 540 430
07 Pax 510 530 520
08 Pax 500 520 510
09 Pax 490 510 500
10 Pax 480 500 490
Single Supplement 310 330 320
Triple Reduction (-15) (-25) (-20)
Perahara Supplement for last 10 days 21-30 Aug 2023 USD 60/- net per night extra for Kandy nights only
CHILD POLICY:
  • Children below 05 years free of charge.
  • Children between 5-11.99 years meals 50% discount. (without extra bed)
  • Child between 05-11.99 years will be 70% per child with extra bed (Max 2 Children’s per couple)


NOTE:
  • Children 12 years & above considered as an adult.
  • 02 children between 03-11.99 years sharing with parent’s room will be considered as one adult.
  • Maximum of two children in a Triple room could be accommodated sharing with parents.


INCLUSIONS:
  • Meet and assistance at the airport on arrival and departure.
  • Accommodation in sharing on Single / Double / Triple room on BB basis for 07 nights in the hotels stated above or similar.
  • All transfers and sightseeing in luxury air-conditioned private vehicle (Car/Van/Mini Coach) with an English/Arabic speaking chauffeur for 2-6 pax. 07-10 pax English/Arabic Speaking guide escorted for the tour part only.
  • Government Tax (VAT 15% / TDL 1%)


EXCLUSIONS:
  • All Beverages throughout the tour.
  • Airfare & visa charges.
  • All lunches & dinners throughout the tour.
  • Tour guide service throughout the tour. (For less than 07 pax)
  • All applicable Entrance fees as mentioned above.
  • All tips and gratuities.
  • On day 06, free day at beach hotel vehicle & guide.
  • On day 08 tour guide.
  • Early check-in & Late check-out.
  • Site guide services at places of interest.
  • Personal expenses such as any kind of laundry, telephone calls, etc.
  • Photographic and video permits.
  • Insurance and Medical claims.
  • Expenses incurred during the emergency situation or evacuation.
  • Unspecified, optional and suggested activities.
  • All bank Charges when receiving payments.
  • Refunds on unutilized services.
  • Services other than specified above.


WITH COMPLIMENTS:
  • Garlands on arrival.
  • Welcome drink on check-in at each Hotel.


NOTE:
  • In case if you need to purchase an entrance ticket, it can be purchased at the site in most places. Our driver / guide will assist you on this regard to purchase them.
  • For any deviations from the above itinerary, an extra charge will be applied accordingly.


CANCELLATION POLICY
  • Notice of Cancellation must be provided 3 days prior to date of arrival, to the local Agent in Sri Lanka. Failure to do so is subject to the cancellation charge.
  • Cancellations notified to the Agent in Sri Lanka within 30 days prior to the date of arrival will be charged 50% of the total invoice.
  • Cancellations notified to the Agent in Sri Lanka 25 days prior to the date of arrival will be charged 75% of the total invoice.
  • Cancellations notified to the Agent in Sri Lanka 20 days prior to the date of arrival will be charged 100% of the total invoice.

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