Sri Lanka Special

COLOMBO – KANDY - PINNAWALA – NUWARA ELIYA – BENTOTA - COLOMBO

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Escorted tour

Group Size

100 persons

Location

Sri Lanka

Overview

Building up its reality with an astonishing path of over 2,550 years of constantly recorded history, Sri Lanka is a wonder to observe! The effortlessness of this land and its kin will leave you hypnotized in Sri Lanka known as the island country. After arriving in Colombo we start our excursion to Pinnawala which is just an hour twenty minutes from Colombo. The highlight of this place is elephants, which bathe in the rivers. At the Pinnawala elephant orphanage, we can witness the baby elephants being bottle-fed. From Pinnawala start to Kandy, where the infamous Kandy plateaus, Dalada Maligawa temple is located. Let us start to Bentota which is about sixty-four km from Colombo so you can enjoy one of the best resorts in Sri Lanka and this beach is filled with beautiful white waves. These beaches are clean, tidy and filled with beautiful golden sand. Then start to Colombo, which is very elegant and of course there, is also Portuguese architectural buildings. Colombo is considered as the heart of Lanka.

Tour Highlights

Sri Lanka tour package, witness the interesting traditions, enchanting forests, mystical architecture, intriguing mythology draped in history and native wildlife, which all come together in this island of mystery.

Sri Lanka offers lovely sultry seashores, bounteous slopes, and mountains, mumbling streams, calm tidal ponds, and swamps, energizing untamed life, legacy locales, journey destinations, mouth-watering cooking and more to spoil vacationers from everywhere throughout the world. Following the lessons of Buddhism, individuals of Sri Lanka have a solid feeling of conviction that had thrived the realm of Anuradhapura with rich social drenching and human progress.

Know before you go

Meeting and assistance by our representative, Airport to hotel & vice versa transfers as per the itinerary.
Welcome with garlands on arrival.
Sightseeing services using air-conditioned transport with the driver as per the tour programme.
Accommodation to choose from in standard hotels offering 3-star facilities or superior hotels offering good 4-star facilities or deluxe hotels offering 5-star standard facilities with breakfast in all the places. Double or twin sharing shall be provided as per your preference.
Parking fees, fuel charges, driver allowance are all included.
Services of an English speaking local guide is included only during the sightseeing tour as per the programme.
A small group size of a minimum of 4 people is required for any particular date and in case of fewer numbers on any particular date, we will give you the option of date change or still travel on the same date by paying a slight supplement.
Rates are based on using standard hotels offering 3-star facilities with the option of upgrading to superior and deluxe categories offering 4 star and 5-star facilities respectively at a slight supplement.
All taxes are included.

Included/Excluded

Return Airport transfers with Meeting and assistance

Hotel accommodation on twin sharing with breakfast

Airconditioned Transport with driver

One Lunch or dinner with our compliments

Guide services during sightseeing

All taxes, Toll, Parking Charges

Entrance fees to the Monuments

Any items of personal nature like laundry, Tips, Camera fees etc.

Any Domestic or International Airfare

Travel Insurance

Any item not mentioned in Inclusion

Itinerary

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL COLOMBO – PINNAWALA - KANDY

Arrive in Sri Lanka. On arrival you will be met by our office representatives and transferred to Kandy. Enroute to your destination, you can visit one of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned, and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. You won't walk with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water. Check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly. City Tour: While on your city tour you will visit one of the world's heritages as well as a sacred place for Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of the Tooth Relic known to the Sri Lankans as Dalada Maligawa. The real evidence of the richness will be affirmed by your visit to the Gem Museum. Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gems in the world. Semi-precious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and come in shades of blue, red, green, white, etc. In the evening you will witness a Traditional Cultural Dance Show. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 02 : KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA (78 Km, 2 Hrs 38 Min)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is a paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful flower Eden is restored with over 300 different varieties of orchids, other spices, medicinal plants, and Palm trees. Every year more than 1.2 million people are enchanted by the beauty of these 147-acre flower gardens. Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains, and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as “Little England”, which was the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village. The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict formal attire; the 18-hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of “England”. City tour: During the city tour in Nuwara Eliya you will visit the main attractions of the town which include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. You can also visit a working tea factory where the slow-growing tea bushes of this highland region produce some of the world's finest Orange Pekoe tea. You can also add Seetha Eliya and Haggala Gardens. Seetha Eliya is a temple that was mentioned in the famous epic Ramayana. Haggai is a temperate hill-country garden where languid low-country lotus and water lily float in their serene loveliness. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 03 : NUWARA ELIYA – BENTOTA (208 Km, 5 Hrs 32 Min)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. The day is divided between swimming in the water and bathing in the sun. Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea, and sand the water sports lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique pleasure of this locale. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 04 : BENTOTA

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. City tour: On your city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River. It is a scenic tour relaxing and interesting while passing many islets forested with mangroves and experiencing the natural rhythms as well. The Turtle Hatchery is the prime turtle nesting site that was opened by the Wildlife Protection Society in 1981. Visitors can see huge tanks filled with newborn turtle hatchlings. After being fed, the baby turtles are taken to the sea and released when they are 2-4 days old, usually during the safer hours of darkness. Day at Leisure. (Can do water sports – USD 20 per person ) Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 05 : BENTOTA - COLOMBO (82 Km, 1 Hrs 42 Min)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that spans centuries and depicts various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand-name clothing at highly discounted prices. Therefore, it has become an important shopping destination among tourists. City Tour: While on your city tour in Colombo you may visit famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. For shopping, you may visit Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

DAY 06 : DEPART COLOMBO

After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Airport for your departure flight back to India.

Travel Styles

Cultural

Nature & Adventure

Meeting & Assistance

Independent

Activities

Festival & Events

Special Interest

Sightseeing

Facilities

Wifi

Gymnasium

Restaurant

Reception

Room Service

Dinning & Bar

Experiential Options

Activities

FAQs & Important Travel and Package Info

Exclusions

Return international flights, Visas, Insurance and items of personal nature.

Age restrictions

This visit is focused on guests aged 18 years or more seasoned For youngsters and child accompanied by the adults.

Tour occupancy

Minimum number for any tour date is 2 persons travelling together.
For solo travellers a single occupancy room is allocated.

Passport and Visa Requirements

All guests require a visa with a minimum validity of 6 months which should be beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers.
All Guests need visa and same should be applied in advance, do contact us for any assistance you may need.
It is the visitors responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting.
Important: We suggest to arrange your visa at least 2-8 weeks prior to departure just incase for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times.

Travel Insurance

We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.

Health & vaccination

Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective.
Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour. It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance.

Tipping

Tipping or porterages are not included and are entirely on your discretion while on tour.

Fitness requirements

Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/package tours/cruise etc. as outlined in the itinerary.

Dietary Requirements

Any dietary necessities should be received by ToursZoo atleast 7 days prior your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.
By and large ToursZoo tries to cater for your pre booked dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.

Transfers

All airport and hotel transfers are included in the tour from the day of your arrival as per the package.

Documentation

Any applicable pre trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at [email protected].

TZ savings

The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving.

Itinerary amendments & changes

Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.

Availability

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If you have not received your confirmation within 2 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at [email protected].
In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates.

Surcharges

Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. ToursZoo will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by ToursZoo to the guest.

Name change or corrections

Name corrections or corrections may incur a fee.
After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and may incur a fee per person plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment.

Date changes

Date changes perhaps allowed at a slight fees.

Refunds

Kindly refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds.
ToursZoo reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to the website's terms and conditions.

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