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Sri Lanka Grand Tour

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Day 01 : AIRPORT–COLOMBO


Arrival. Will be met at Colombo Airport and transferred to a boutique/deluxe/standard hotel in Colombo. After a short rest proceed on a city tour of Colombo. See the Pettah Bazaar, the Fort area, a city park and also a residential area in Colombo.

Dinner and overnight stay at a standard/deluxe/luxury boutique hotel.

Day 02 : COLOMBO / PINNAWALA / SIGIRIYA OR HABARANA


Leave after breakfast for Sigiriya visiting the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela en route. After a short rest, explore the rock fortress of Kasyapa, which dates back to the 5th Century A.D. See the ruins of Kasyapa’s palace on the summit of the Sigiriya rock and the gallery of ancient frescoes.

Dinner and overnight stay at a standard/deluxe/luxury boutique hotel.

Day 03 : SIGIRIYA OR HABARANA / POLONNARUWA / MINNERIYA / SIGIRIYA OR HABARANA


After breakfast proceed on an excursion to the medieval capital - Polonnaruwa, which dates back to the 2nd Century B.C. It rose to fame during the 10th and 12th centuries. Tour the ancient city, visiting the council hall, Shiva Devale, Watadage, rock inscriptions of Nissankamalla and the Gal Vihare amongst other interesting sites. In the afternoon transfer from Polonnaruwa to Minneriya National Park in order to proceed on a jeep safari.

Dinner and overnight stay at a standard/deluxe/luxury boutique hotel.

Day 04 : SIGIRIYA OR HABARANA / DAMBULLA /MATALE /KANDY


After breakfast proceed to Kandy visiting the Dambulla caves (1st Century B.C.) en route. Next, a garden of spices will be visited to view and sample a wide array of spices. Continue to Kandy, visiting a house of batik painters en route. In the afternoon visit the city of Kandy, nestled snugly amidst hills. Kandy was the seat of the Kandyan kings from the 14th Century. The city is a repository of Sinhala culture, having traditions dating back to the origin of the Sinhala civilisation. During the city tour, visit the Kandy bazaar, the arts & crafts centre, the lake, a gem house/lapidary, the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens where nearly 4000 species of plants are found. The longest river in Sri Lanka, the Mahaweli, encircles the gardens. In the evening, enjoy a cultural show.

Dinner and overnight stay at a standard/deluxe/luxury boutique hotel.

Day 05 : KANDY / NUWARAELIYA


After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea estate and tea factory en route. This region is world famous for its production of high quality tea. In the afternoon explore the town of Nuwara Eliya, the Golf course, the former racecourse and also the Nuwara Eliya Lake.

Dinner and overnight stay at a standard/deluxe/luxury boutique hotel.

Day 06 : NUWARAELIYA / YALA OR TISSAMAHARAMA


After breakfast proceed to Yala via Ella, Wellawaya. Tour the Yala national wild life sanctuary en route. Yala is famous for large herds of wild elephants and deer, crocodiles, wild buffaloes and peacocks. A large variety of bird life can also be seen. The most unique at Yala is the Leopard Safari which can be organized on request.

Dinner and overnight stay at a standard/deluxe/luxury boutique hotel.

Day 07 : YALA OR TISSAMAHARAMA / BEACH RESORT SOUTH WEST COAST


After breakfast leave for Galle via coastal route. On arrival in Galle do a city tour. Thereafter, transfer to Beach Resort of your choice.


GRAND TOUR – SUMMER 2017 – BASED ON 02 PAX

HOTEL CATEGORY

SEASON

PRICE PER PERSON

+ SINGLE ROOM

SHARING TWIN

SUPPLEMENT

Standard Hotels

01/01/17 – 31/10/17

£950.00

£299.00

Deluxe Hotels

01/01/17 – 31/10/17

£1050.00

£399.00

Luxury Boutique Hotels

01/05/16 – 31/10/16

£1475.00

£699.00


THE ABOVE PRICE INCLUDES

  • Accommodation on Half Board sharing double basis except Tintagel Colombo
  • Tintagel Colombo on BB basis
  • Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle as per the above mentioned itinerary
  • Entrance fees for

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Polonnaruwa Sight

Minneriya Jeep Safari

Dambulla Cave Temple

 Temple of the Tooth

Kandyan Dance

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Yala National Park.

  • Cost of Yala Safari Jeep Ride, Minneriya Jeep Safar.
  • Services of an English Speaking Chauffer Guide.

ABOVE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Lunch throughout tour.
  • Camera and video permits at the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and the Kandy Temple.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • The visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk. 
  • The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be used on the tour).
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Any other services not specified above.
  • Video and Camera permits.
  • Lunch throughout the tour.



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