Sri Lanka Discovery
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Discover Sri Lanka brings you to the most famous highlights around the island. Visit the nature beauty of Little Adams Peak, take a train journey to the tea country along the famous Nine Arch Bridge at Nuwara Eliya and Elle, visit the world Heritage Site in Polonnaruwa and clime on the Sigiriya Rock fortress, enjoy the local food in Kandy and visit the Temple of the sacred Tooth relic.
Highlights:
- Stone Mining and Gem Museum in Rathnapura, “City of Gems”
- Little Adams Peak the most famous hill climb in Ella
- The famous viewpoint from Sir Thomas Lipton, the Lipton’s Seat and his tea factory in Dambethanna
- Visiting the Nine Arch Bridge
- Exploration of Nuwara Eliya Town incl markets
- Visit the local community of “Kandapola Village House” and engage in family activities, get to know the costume and how to wear, taste some authentic food and hot to prepare.
- Taking a walk with the chief Veddha through the jungles of his ancestors.
- Beach time at Sri Lankas popular east coast
- Visit the Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site
- Spend time with the monkeys at the Monkey Conservation Project
- village tour around the Hiriwadunna Village in Habarana
- Climb Sigiriya Rock fortress.
- Cooking and Farewell Dinner with a local Family
- Kandy city tour incl the temple of the sacred tooth relic.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: arriving in Colombo / Negombo - Minuwangoda / Colombo (30 min) - / - / D
Arriving at the airport in Colombo / Negombo, your driver will await you already and bring you via a aircon can to the Walawwa Hotel in Minuwangoda.
The rest of the day is free at Leisure.
For those who like to explore the area are two optional trips available (additional charge)
- Negombo City Tour 1.5 hrs
- Boat ride in the Hamilton Cannel 2 hrs
Dinner and Overnight (ON): The Wallawwa, Kotugoda – The Walawwa Bedroom
Day 2: Colombo - Ratnapura - Elle B / L / D
After a healthy breakfast in the Hotel you will start your journey to Elle. On the way you will visit a few interesting activities.
Our first stop is Ratnapura means “City of Gems” and visit the Gem Museum in Rathnapura.
Enjoy a delicious village Lunch
After lunch you will continue for sightseeing tour around the Village Elle and a hike at Little Adam’s Peak
Dinner and Overnight in 98 Acres -Deluxe Room
Day 3: Elle B / L / -
After breakfast at your resort you will visit in Dembethanna a Tea Factory and the Lipton seats viewpoint
After your lunch which will be served in a small local restaurant in Elle you will visit the Nine Arch Bridge before you return to the resort
The rest of the afternoon is free of leisure before we are heading downtown to Elle to explore the little town
Dinner will be at downtwon (own expense)
Overnight in 98 Acres -Deluxe Room
Day 4: Elle - Nuwara Eliya - Kandapola – Nuwara Eliya B / L / D
After breakfast you will do a panoramic train journey to Nuwara Eliya.
Arriving in Nuwara Eliya start a city tour and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Grand Hotel
During the afternoon you will visit the “Kandapola Village House” before you return to the resort
Overnight at the Heritance Tea Factory Hotel - superior Room
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya – Galoya (Ampara) B / L / D
Have your breakfast at your resort before your journey to the Galoya Lodge, for a boat safari tour around the Galoya National Park
Lunch will be served at a local Restaurant before you spend you continue with more exploration around the Galoya National Park
Dinner and overnight at Galoya Lodge - Bungalow Room
Day 6: Galoya (Ampara) B / L / D
Breakfast at the resort and the rest of the morning is free of leisure.
Optional you are able to join some free activities around the resort
- Morning trek to the top of Monkey Mountain (free Activity
- Bird walks & Hikes through the local area (free Activity)
- Galoya Lodge animal monitoring program (free Activity)
- Bicycle tour (free Activity)
Lunch at the resort before you visit in the afternoon the Veddha Village
Dinner and overnight at Galoya Lodge - Bungalow Room
Day 7: Galoya (Ampara) - Pasikudha B / L / D
Breakfast at the resort and the rest of the morning is free of leisure before you will travel to Pasikudha.
The Afternoon is free of leisure, explore the resort or spend the afternoon on the beach
Lunch and Dinner will be served at the resort
Overnight at Uga bay - Beach Studio
Day 8: Pasikudha B / - / D
Today you will the whole time to enjoy the long sandy beach of Pasikudha or why not book from the Marine water sport center some water sport activities (additional expense)
Breakfast and Dinner will be served at the resort
Overnight at Uga bay - Beach Studio
Day 9: Pasikudha - Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya / Dambulla B / L / D
After breakfast you will visit the World Heritage Site of Polonnaruwa
Lunch served at a local restaurant
In the afternoon meet the monkeys at the Monkey Conservation Project / Polonnaruwa Nature Sanctuary
Dinner and overnight at Jetwing Vil Uyana _(Garden dwelling )
Day 10: Sigiriya / Dambulla – Habarana- Sigiriya B / L / D
Enjoy breakfast at your resort
Activities in the morning will be a sightseeing tour around Hiriwaduna and Alms giving to Monk
Lunch at the temple before starting the hike to the Sigiriya Rock fortress
Dinner and overnight at Jetwing Vil Uyana (Garden dwelling )
Day 11: Sigiriya – Matale - Kandy B / L / D
After breakfast and check out of your hotel you will proceed to Kandy. On the way at the Spice Garden in Matale
Lunch at the Queens Hotel
Proceed in the afternoon to Kandy and do a city tour and visit Kandy temple
In the evening attend Cooking and Farewell Dinner with a local Family
Overnight at the Kandy House - Ultra Room
Day 12: Kandy B / - / -
Breakfast at the resort and check out
Optional transfer to your next destination
End of Tour
Note:
All our private packages itineraries are not set in stone, meaning we can adjust, and modify them within your wishes, and description. Or just let us create a completely new one for you. Our goal is to create your dream vacation. Just contact any time . All hotels are subject to availability
Package includes:
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle. As per the above itinerary
- 11 nights’ accommodation on Double Occupancy base (Single room available with a surcharge)
- 1 night at the Wallawwa, Kotugoda - The Walawwa Bedroom
- Upgrade to The Wallawwa, Kotugoda – Garden suite is possible for a surcharge
- 2 nights at the 98 Acres, Elle - Deluxe Room
- Upgrade to Superior Room is possible for a surcharge
- 1 night at the Heritance Tea Factory Hotel - Suoerior Room
- 2 nights at the Galoya Lodge - Bungalow Room
- 2 nights at the Uga Bay - Beach Studio
- 2 nights at the Jetwing Vil Uyana - Garden dwelling
- 1 night at the Kandy House - Ultra Room
- 1 night at the Wallawwa, Kotugoda - The Walawwa Bedroom
- 11 breakfast, 9 lunches and 10 dinners (vegetarian menu available on request) as listed in above program
- Activities as described in Program / Itinerary
- Entrance fees to all the sites as offered on the program and charges will be applicable all extra sites or additional alternative activities
- Local Taxes, Admission fee
- Accident Insurance coverage under local law
Package does not include:
- Any international or domestic airfare, any Hotels / Resort / Villas, and any transportation (Bus, Train, Taxi) outside the mentioned program / before or after your excursion with us
- Soft Drinks & Alcoholic beverages (available at extra cost)
- Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
- Top Peak period Supplement - double sharing for stays between 23rd Dec to 10th of Jan = USD 360.00 P.P
- Christmas and New Year’s eve supplements at hotels.
- X-Mas Dinner -USD 125.00 P.P
- New year dinner – USD 150.00 P.P
- Expenditures of any personal nature
- Tips / gratuity to bellboys, Captain, crew, drivers and/or guide
- Visas and Visa Applications fees. Please note all guests will have log into the website and obtain the visas prior to arrival in Sri Lanka after 1st January 2012. The government has informed that all applications will be processed within 24 hours and payment can be made on-line by credit card. The details are available at the website www.eta.gov.lk from 1st October 2011. Enter here for your Visa Applications
- Bank- or payment transfer fees
- Travel- & Medical Insurance (Please note that a private travel insurance is mandatory on all our packages / excursions/tours)
Other Conditions:
- The Dambethanna Tea factory is closed on Sundays, alternatively we will visit another tea factory in Elle or next Day in Nuwaareliya)
- Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally.
- Visits to wildlife parks will be at client's own risk.
- Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours).
Travel- & Medical Insurance
Travel Insurance including medical repatriation insurance is mandatory on all our trips. Therefore, we strongly recommend to our guests to make sure to purchase suitable insurance package, which covers all kind of traveling problems, such as lost or loss of luggage, any kind of cancellation of airlines or tours for the value for all the length of your trip. All our tours are including local accident insurance via the operator, but they are most of the time not European standard. Make sure that it covers all the activities that you are likely to undertake, such as rafting, scuba diving, cycling, cruises, trekking etc. Many ‘free’ insurances that come with banking packages, credit cards etc., are quite inadequate to cover you, so make sure you check the policy before your travel. You are required to give a copy of your insurance policy to your tour leader upon arrival. Without proper insurance like this, we will not be allowed to join the tour as we will not be able to respond adequately in case an emergency if you do not have the right insurance. Please also contact your doctor for further preparations regarding to your chosen travel destination including immunizations.
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Note: Please note that a private travel insurance is mandatory on all our packages / excursions/tours.
Private Tour:
| From Date | To Date | Duration | 4 Person | 3 Person | 2 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2022 | 10 Jan 2023 | 12 days / 11 nights | |||
| 11 Jan 2023 | 30 Apr 2023 | 12 days / 11 nights | |||
| 01 May 2023 | 30 Jun 2023 | 12 days / 11 nights | |||
| 01 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 12 days / 11 nights | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 | 12 days / 11 nights |
Price is quoted per person and subject to change without prior notice