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Sri Lanka will capture your heart and soul no like other destination. Explore this iconic destination with this specially-handcrafted package. This package will ensure a visit to almost all the amazing sites in Sri Lanka. Check out the detailed itinerary below for more information.
Hotel Details
- Miridiya Lake -Anuradapura -3- star
- Nice Place Hotel-Dambulla-3-star
- Randholi Resort- Kandy- 4 star
- Misthill Resort-Nuwaraeliya-3- star
- Skygreen Resort-Ella-3-star
- Okrin Hotel-Kataragama-3 -star
- Hotel Sanmark - Mirissa-3 -star
- Serendib Beach Resort-Bentota-3-star
- Serendib Beach Resort in Sri Lanka, or similar
Itinerary
Day 1
- Warmly welcomed by our airport representative, you will be introduced to your dedicated chauffeur for the tour.
- Get a transfer to Anuradhapura.
- Check-in to the hotel.
- Enjoy a city tour in Anuradhapura (entrance fee app. 20$ per person).
- Walk down history whilst you explore the city which at the height of its glory, ranked beside Nineveh and Babylon in its colossal proportions.
- The monumental Dagobas, Jetavana Dagoba, Abayagiry Stupa and the Ruwwanveli Seya are amongst the greatest architectural feats of its age and have been surpassed only in scale by the great pyramids of Khufru & Khafra at Gizah.
- The sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree (Peepal) is a sampling of the sacred Bodh tree in India, in the shelter of which Prince Siddhartha Gauthama attained supreme enlightenment & became Buddha.
- Overnight stay at Anuradhapura.
Day 2
- After breakfast, proceed to Sigiriya.
- You can choose to go for an Elephant Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park (entrance to the park, jeep and a tracker can be hired at 35$ per person).
- Your driver can assist you to arrange a good safari with one of the best service providers at a better price.
- Later, you can try and enjoy a village tour (entrance fee app. 15$ per person) which is one of the most memorable Sri Lankan experiences.
- A good combination of bullock cart ride, catamaran safari, Chena visit and an authentic village kitchen experience with a Sri Lankan lunch is included in the package
- Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
Day 3
- Early morning, proceed to Sigiriya.
- Visit Sigiriya (entrance fee app. 15$ per person).
- It was named as the eighth wonder of the ancient world a rock fortress of Sri Lanka.
- The entrance looks like the mouth of a lion, it stands tall even today reminds ancient wonder.
- There are frescoes you can see inside the mighty rock.
- Return to the hotel after breakfast and proceed to Polonnaruwa
- The city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best planned archaeological relic sites in the country
- Its green environment, amazing ancient constructions (including a huge lake built in 1200 A.D.) and its warm, friendly people make it an attractive city to visit
- Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
Day 4
- After breakfast from hotel and reach to Dambulla Cave Temple-(Entrance fee app. 10 $ per person).
- Visit to Dambulla cave temple is a cave temple dating back to the 12th century which was once refuge to king Walagamba. Today it bears intricately carved statues of Lord Buddha and various Hindu gods. On completion continue journey to Kandy.
- SPICE GARDEN—(Entrance free).
- Enjoy the Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices at their source. Visit a spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka.
- CULTURAL SHOW-(Entrance fee app. 6 $ per person)
- You can witness a cultural shows featuring traditional Sri Lanaka dancing, Mark show and fire in the evening.
- Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 5
- After breakfast, visit the Temple of Tooth (entrance fee app. 6$ per person).
- Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka.
- It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
- Thereafter, visit Art Gallery, Kandy lake view, Batik factory, Wood carving, Gem museum and local market (no entrance fee).
- On completion, proceed to Nuwara Eliya
- Witness the Ramboda Waterfall
- En-route, visit Hanuman Temple
- You can stop and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea while enjoying the spectacular scenery at Tea Factory (no entrance fee)
- Check-in to the hotel and overnight stay ta Nuwaraeliya.
Day 6
- After breakfast and enjoy the day in Nuwara Eliya.
- Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country producing a significant share of the world-renowned Ceylon tea.
- Sri Lanka’s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here
- Don’t miss out on exploring Sita Amman Temple (no entrance fee), Ashok Vatika (entrance fee app. 10$ per person), Gregory Park and lake (entrance fee app. 2$ per person)
- On completion, proceed to Nanu Oya Railway Station
- This train trip is known as one of the most scenic train trips in the world (on seat/train availability)
- Ask your driver about the train schedules and he will arrange the tickets and transfers
- The driver will drop you to Ella
- Overnight stay in Ella.
Day 7
- Ella is a little village paradise in the central highlands of Sri Lanka
- This sleepy mountain village with a view is the perfect base for relaxing, whilst also offering lots of fantastic walks through tea plantations to temples and trails, hike to misty mountain peaks and waterfalls
- Ella with its perfect climate soothes your mind and makes your day to day anxieties feel a world away
- After breakfast, proceed to Diyaluma
- En route, visit Ravana Waterfall
- The driver will drop us at Makaldenya Junction on Poonagala Road, which is actually way above the Diyaluma Falls
- From here, we will trek down the hill arriving at Diyaluma Upper Falls after about 30 minutes
- From there, Diyaluma Falls is a 10-minute walk
- Return to Ella and visit Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam’s peak
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8
- After breakfast, proceed to Yala.
- In the afternoon, proceed on a jeep safari to the Yala National Park.
- Entrance to the park, jeep and a tracker can be hired at 40$ per person
- It is Sri Lanka's most visited wildlife reserve
- Yala covers an area of 1260 square kilometres
- The park's dry-zone landscape is strikingly beautiful
- If you are lucky you could spot leopards and bears too
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at Yala.
Day 9
- After breakfast, proceed to Mirissa
- En route visit famous Tangalle beach & Mirissa Beach.
- In the evening enjoy in coconut hill Mirissa.
- Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Day 10
- Early morning, proceed to Mirissa Beach (6.00 am)
- The trip from Mirissa to watch the whales make their way along the ancient migratory route (entrance fee app. 50 $ per person)
- Safe boat trips are offered by registered tour operators in the region
- On completion, head out for a journey to Bentota
- Unawatuna offers excellent snorkelling opportunities very close to the shore
- Just 200m offshore, in shallow waters no more than 4m deep, a reef protects an expanse of brilliant coral which is populated by vividly colourful reef fish
- En route, explore Galle
- Discover nooks and crannies, churches and museums at the Dutch fort, a well-preserved fort that is now considered a UNESCO world heritage
- On completion, continue the journey to Bentota
Day 11
- Breakfast at hotel morning drive to Colombo.
- Overnight stay in Bentota.
- After breakfast from hotel enjoying day Bentota.
- MADHU RIVER BOAT SAFARI & FISH FOOT MASSAGE--(Entrance fee app. 25 $ per person)
- The Maduganga River is a shallow water body in south-west Sri Lanka. MaduGanga is one of the most important natural assets of Sri Lanka.
- BENTOTA WATER SPORTS-(cost defends on package selection)
- There is so much a visitor to Sri Lanka can do in Bentota, including water sports. During your stay at resort and spa you can go windsurfing, water skiing, jet skiing and banana boating by hiring the services of competent service providers.
- Overnight stay at Bentota.
Day 12
- After breakfast proceed to Colombo.
- Evening, go on a site seeing and a shopping trip around the busy cities of Colombo. You’ll be seeing the famous Bandaranaike international memorial hall, Valukarama temple, and the municipal council. You can enjoy fair bargain by shopping at some of the reputed shopping malls such as Odel, liberty plaza, majestic city, arena, etc. pay a visit to the “Pettah bazaar”.
- Now that you are at the end of your journey with us,
- chauffeur will comfortably take you to the international airport in time for your departure flight.
Inclusions
- Airport Transfer: Arrival
- Airport Transfer: Departure
- GST/VAT/ Service Charges
- Water Bottle on Arrival
- English Speaking Driver
- Sightseeing (Entrance tickets not included)
- Other Inclusions
- Meet & greet service, assistance with the luggage & hotel transfers.
- Accommodation in sharing DBL room for the period stated above
- Meal plan on HB basis. (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour with an English-speaking driver.
- Sightseeing at locations mentioned in the program.
- Service charge at hotels and current applicable taxes.
- Departure and check-out assistance at airport
- Colombo city tour
- Kandy city tour
- Nuwaraeliya city tour
- Bentota city tour
- Elegance Lanka’s Extras (Value Plus) on Complimentary Basis:
- Free Spice garden visit / herbal tea and 15 mts head massage
- Free visit to Gem Museum
- 10% discount at Spice Garden for purchase above USD 50/-
- Free visit to Batik Factory
- Free visit to the Tea Factory + a cup of tea per person
- Chauffeur meals and accommodation.
- Parking and paging at the airport
- Local insurance for vehicle and passenger Insurance
- Highway Toll-Free
- Fuel surcharges and service fees
Exclusions
- Sightseeing entrance charges
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Camera & video permits
- Travel insurance is not included
- Guide/driver tips
- Personal expenses
- Late check-out & early check-in charges
- Sri Lanka tourist visa
- Air tickets
Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1) HOTELS
The above mentioned hotels will only be confirmed on availability at the time of booking. If not suitable alternatives will be suggested.
Please note that check in time to all hotels will be 1400hrs and check out is at 1200hrs
Early check in & late check-out possible to arrange on availability of the hotel.
Note: 100% cancellation applicable on changing the proposed/reserved hotels during the tour.
2) SIGHTSEEING
All sightseeing optional, can visit if guest likes only.
Some sites are subject to time and weather condition and other unavoidable circumstances
E g: safari, whale watching,
At Nuwara eliya, sightseeing & travel not allowed after 8 pm due to mist & fog
Smoking prohibited inside the vehicle
Please note that the transfer duration if mentioned is an approximate only. Transfer durations are subject to change due to weather, traffic, road conditions according to the chosen route or issue beyond our control
2) PAYMENT TERMS
To confirm the bookings you will have to pay 10% of the total package. Balance payable in full 45 days prior to arrival. Full payment is required if tour is booked less than 45 days.
The remaining balance can be paid by cash only on arrival at airport. No any additional charges cost
Methods of Payment
Payments for full or part payment for the travel arrangements may be made either by 1) bank transfer or 2) credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and China Union Pay). If paid via bank transfer, all additional charges and fees related to the transfer will be borne by you.
Credit Card (Master or Visa Card):
There will be a service charge of 3.5% if the payment is made by credit card if the money is to be settled by Master or Visa card.
Cancellation Policy
If the cancellation is done 30 days before arrival - No cancellation charges ($30 service charges)
If the cancellation is done 30 - 21 days before the travel date - 75% will be charged based on the booking
If the cancellation is done 20 - 0 days before the travel date - 100% will be charged based on the booking
