Indo-Lanka Family Tour
06 Nights & 07 Days
Day 01
Arrival and proceed to a hotel in Sigiriya. On the way to Sigiriya, breakfast at the Elephant Orphanage Pinnawela. Visit Pinnawela Elephant orphanage (The oldest elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka and its history goes back 1975) and proceed to Sigiriya. Lunch at Dabulla and evening climb Dabulla Rock Cave Temple. (Dabulla Rock cave temple history goes back to 1st century BC. And it has five caves full of Buddhist statues and color full paintings belongs to the Kandyan period. Over nights stay at a Sigiriya hotel. (3 star hotel)
Day 02
After breakfast climb Sigiriya. The magnificent rock 200 meters high and breath taking view from the summit. History goes back to 5th century AD the king Kashaypa build his palace complex on the rock. Beautiful frescos, mirror wall, Lion paw and decorated caves are worth to see. Then proceed to Kandy. Lunch at a Spice garden in Matale and visit the spice garden. Overnight stay a Kandy hotel. (3star hotel)
Day 03
After breakfast visits the Buddha’s Tooth relic temple (One of the holiest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka), Gem lapidary and museum, Batik Factory, Wood carving factory, Shopping and Cultural Show (Sri Lanka is a multicultural country and Kandy is the cultural city of the island and every evening perform a beautiful cultural program. This is the only cultural program available for visitors). Overnight stay Kandy. (3 star hotel)
Day 04
After breakfast visit Peradeniya botanical garden, Tea Factory and proceed to Nuwaraeliya. Nuwaraeliya situated more than 2000 meter above sea level. And it is known as “Little England”. One of the coldest cities in Sri Lanka surrounded by beautiful mountain and lush green forest and tea estates. Also visit famous Sitha Amman Temple. Overnight stay Nuwaraeliya Grand hotel (4 star colonial hotels)
Day 05
After breakfast proceed to Colombo. On the way to Colombo, you will be able to see Waterfalls, breathtaking mountain sceneries, Tea plantation, etc. Also we will have our lunch at Kitulgala, close to the Kelani river “The Bridge on river Quwai” film was filmed here 1956. Overnight stay Colombo. (5 star hotel)
Day 06
After breakfast proceed to Colombo city and shopping tour. Colombo is famous for foreign visitors to do shopping. Garments, porcelain products, handicraft, Ceylon tea etc… Also there are many historical lank marks, Temples building and parks. We will visit Kelaniya Vibishana temple, Hanuman temple, Independent hall and many more. Also Colombo famous for night life, Casino, karaoke bars, pubs and restaurants. Overnight stay Colombo. (5 star hotel)
Day 07
Departures. Be at the air port 3 hours before your scheduled flights.
THE PRICES INCLUDE: (prices valid from 3rd week January 2010- fourth week of April 2010)
· Accommodation on FB basis (hotels specified (3/5 star) or similar. Most of the hotels offered International Buffet breakfast and dinner. Vegetarian meals are available throughout the tour. Lunch will serve outside the hotels and will arrange vegetarian meals. Buffet meals are included many varieties of desserts, fruits, fruit juices, sweets, salads, local meals, as well as non vegetarian meals.
· Transportation – Micro van (3-6 pax), Mini Bus (7-12 pax), 33 seat (13-19 pax) 20 and above 40 or 45 seat coach.
· An English speaking chauffeur Guide for 1-6 pax and a National Tourist Guide Lecturer for 7 pax and above.
· Minimum six (06) persons for this tour
· Indian Currency is very difficult to change here in Sri Lanka. Better to have ($) US dollar or (€) Euro. Good exchange rates at the Air port.
Included Cultural sites and other attractions
* Elephant Orphanage – Pinnawela
* Sigiriya rock fortress – Sigiriya
* Dabulla Temple
* Spice garden – Matale
* Wood carving factory – Kandy
* Kandy tooth relic temple – Kandy (Video $5, photo $1.50)
* Gem lapidary museum – Kandy
* Kandy cultural show – Kandy
* Waterfalls – Devon and St Claire
* Tea factory – Ramboda (Except Sunday)
* Botanical garden – Peradeniya
* Hanuman temple – Ramboda
* Sitha Amman temple – Nuwaraeliya
* Ashoka vatika (Haggala botanical garden)
* Shopping tour in Colombo and Kandy
* City tour Colombo (Historical land marks)
* Hanuman temple in Colombo
* Gangarama Temple Colombo
* Kelaniya Vibishana temple Colombo
* Arrival and Departure
*2 times Tea during the tour and Ice cream at Kandy city tour
Excludes
· Camera and video permits
· Expenses of personal nature (telephone calls, laundry etc,)
· Tips and porter (Normally in Sri Lankan Guides, Drivers, hotel staff expect tips from the visitors after a good service. So this is the only industry accept tips in Sri Lanka. Rs 50-100 for bell boys and restaurants staff, end of the tour Rs 500 for tour guide, Rs 300 for Driver and Rs 200 for Bus assistant for their service from a person (visitor) is reasonable tips customs in Sri Lanka. This is not compulsory).
· Air Tickets
· Beverages (Tea, coffee, Soft drinks, Mineral water, liquor, Fruit juices)
· Personal travel and medical insurance
· Any unutilized accommodation or services will not be refunded
Hotel details will get after conformation of the tour. Because this is the peak season of Sri Lankan tourism and booking has to make after the conformation. At least 4 weeks early booking has to make. So once the tour confirm the full details of the hotels will receive from us.
Other details will discussed after carefully checking the tour plans. We appreciate your suggestions and ideas.
Tikiri Dasanayaka
0094 777 706 432 (hotline)
0094 812 478 400
0094 812 478 288 (fax)