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Sri Lanka Discover Tour 8 Days

Day 1

AIRPORT / NEGOMBO / SIGIRIYA Sigiriya Village Hotel or Sigiriya Hotel

Discover Sri Lanka is a comprehensive tour, taking in Sri Lankas rich history, fascinating culture and beautiful scenery. Elephant back riding in the forest and tea plantations in the hills, its Beaches etc Arrival, welcome & assistance at the airport leave for Sigiriya En-route visit Negombo. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery. P.M.visit Sigiriya located in the north-central part of Sri Lanka, preserves the architectural tradition of the country. The town is famous for its Rock, Gardens and Sanctuary. Sigiriya has spectacular importance in Sri Lanka. An ancient palace complex, erected during the reign of King Kasyapa, has been declared by UNESCO a world heritage site.Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

POLONNARUWA / ANURADAPURA Sigiriya Village Hotel or Sigiriya Hotel

After breakfast excursion to Polonnaruwa, the second ancient capital city for three centuries, is one of the most interesting places in Sri Lanka with many well preserved ruins of palace and monasteries which easily can make every tourist to impress. P.M. leave for Anuradhapura & visit the ruins of the first capital founded in the 05th century BC here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization. World Heritage city Anuradhapura, in picturesque ruins, was once a major center of Sri Lanka civilization. Return back to your hotel for overnight.

DEay 3

SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / NALANDA / MATALE / KANDY Suisse or Thilanka or Queens Hotel

After breakfast leave for Kandy. En-route visit Dambulla. In Sri Lanka history Dambulla cave complex dates back to 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. Even before the making of the complex it was well established as one of the largest monasteries in Sri Lanka. Dambulla caves have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Also known for bird watching then visit Nalanda Gedige the Abu Simbel of Sri Lanka Nalanda Gedige is one of a number of remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka then visit a spice garden & batik factory in Matale. En-route to Kandy Evening arrive at hotel in Kandy, the center of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 4

KANDY / PINNAWELA / KANDY Suisse or Thilanka or Queens Hotel

After breakfast leave for Pinnawela & visit the elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought period. P.M. visit the city of Kandy. The most famous landmark of Kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. Visit the Kandy Museum. Late in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance .Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 5

KANDY / PERADENIYA / NUWARAELIYA St Andrews hotel or Govenors Chalet

After breakfast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is well known for its large number and variety of plants This garden is best known for it’s collection of orchids the largest in Asia. P.M. leave for Nuwaraeliya the center of hill country, En-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world famous ‘’ Ceylon tea ‘’. Gregory Lake is one of attractive locations in Nuwaraeliya. Shanthipura (the city view point) Spend the evening walking in the cool climate. Arrive at hotel for overnight.

Day 6

NUWARAELIYA/ELLA/BUDURUWAGALA/YALA Priyankara Hotel or Peacock Hotel

After breakfast leave for Tissamaharama Region Stop at Ella to admire the magnificent view. Then visit Buduruwagala The name Buduruwagala means “the rock with the statue of Buddha” And this is exactly what it is. The rock itself has shape of a kneeling elephant. The statues date back to 10 century AD. P.M safari in Yala Park by jeep the Elephant is undoubtedly the best known attraction at Yala, seen in small & large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park. Monkeys-the pinkish rhesus and the Grey-faced Langur Monkey live and play on the tree-tops and the ground below. Wild buffalo & wild boar could give you a good surprise & the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience. Arrive at hotel for overnight.

Day 7

WELIGAMA / GALLE / COLOMBO Ramada Colombo Hotel or Galleface Hotel Classic wing room

After breakfast leave for Galle. En route view the Still fisherman of Weligama fishing, then visit the Old Portuguese fort, later rebuilt and extended by the Dutch is still fine preservation. Most of the administration of Galle still takes place from the fort .the view from the ramparts is superb The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Continuation towards Colombo.. P.M visit the fascinating city of Colombo which links the past with the present. You will visit the fort area, the commercial center, ’’Pettah’’ Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, a cinnamon garden which is full of large residences. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 8

COLOMBO,AIRPORT No Hotel

After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight for departure. Rooms till 12h00 in the afternoon.

Summer 2012 (Excluding Kandy Perahara Pereiod) - 01.May.2012 to 31.Oct.2012

Category B (USD)

2 pax 753.00

3 pax 686.00

4 - 6 pax 630.00

Single Supplement 303.00

Winter 2012/2013 (Excluding Super Peak Period) - 01.Nov.2012 to 30.Apr.2013

Category B (USD)

2 pax 807.00

3 pax 740.00

4 - 6 pax 680.00

Single Supplement 372.00

All rates quoted are in US Dollars & net per person inclusive of all applicable taxes.(around 25%)

If you are traveling alone please send us an email we shall advise you the details

All entrance fees as per programme to be paid directly in Sri Lanka Rupees and it will cost around

USD175 per person

Please change Foreign currency in to SLRS at the airport after customs there are many 24hrs bank counters at the airport as all these payments have to be made only in SLRS No credit card payments are accepted in these places. Subject to change slightly sometimes details are provided with rates as applicable at the moment)

(Children under 12 years will be half rate in most places) -

Kandy Perahara Period for ten nights 23rd July to 01st Aug 2012

Perahara Supplement Category B : USD 45

For Reservations during Super Peak Period – 20th December 2012 to 20th January 2013 period please contact us for further details .As Peak supplements apply at hotels during this period & this will change according to the category of hotels and actual days of stay at each hotel.

If required we can modify the programme to have the last night in a beach hotel south of Colombo or in Negombo area then proceed to the airport. Any other modifications to the programme can be arranged as per individual preferences.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

Single room supplement, the personal spending (tips, laundry, mini bar, telephone, fax etc ....) Beverages, the rights to use cameras or video at sites where most places they are free when you pay the entrance fees except at Kandy Tooth Temple & Pinnawela Elephant orphanage there are extra charges for Video around USD 05 per person, medical expenses, insurance, international flights.

Sri Lanka Visa charges USD 20 per person for NON SAARC countries & USD 10 for SAARC countries, can be obtained directly via the internet please visit this site. http://www.eta.gov.lk/ The process is not complicated if you have any difficulty we could make arrangements for same too in 48hrs to obtain same if details are provided to us by mail. The process is very simple payments can be paid online & with the confirmation document print out & code you have to submit passport on arrival only. The passport has to be valid for six months from the day of arrival return air tickets & sufficient funds or reservations for the holiday should be with you. All have to obtain a visit visa except for Singapore & Maldivian passport holders.

TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY:

You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be acknowledged by our company.If you cancel on or before 30 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your small deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 30 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

AMOUNT OF CANCELLATION CHARGES: -

29-15 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%

Less than 14 Days before the first day of the tour 75%

Less than 7 Days before the first day of the tour 100%

No show or early departure 100%

OUR PRICES INCLUDE:

*Welcome at the airport by Acme representative.

*The accommodation in Double/Twin or Triple bed rooms in the hotels mentioned or similar.

*Check-in Check-out 12h00.

* Bed & Breakfast Basis (Room Breakfast on all Seven nights)

*Air-conditioned Private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur will be provided (Private Tour).

*Fuel & local assurance for vehicle included.

*The chauffeur will look after his meals & accommodation by himself.

*Jeep to visit reserve included -(Entrance fees for the reserve to be paid directly by clients).

*The excursions and sightseeing mentioned in Program (Without All Entrance Fees paid directly by clients).