SRI LANKA HERITAGE & SCENIC BEAUTY T

SRI LANKA HERITAGE & SCENIC BEAUTY TOUR

08 Days / 07 Nights

Tour in Summary

Day	Schedule	Overnight
Day 1	Meeting on arrival – Transfer to hotel in Dambulla/Sigiriya	Dambulla/Sigiriya
Day 2	Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Minneriya National Park Jeep Safari	Dambulla/Sigiriya
Day 3	Dambulla Rock Cave Temple – Matale Spice Garden – Kandy	Kandy
Day 4	Kandy	Kandy
Day 5	Kandy – Train to Nuwara Eliya	Nuwara Eliya
Day 6	Horton Plains – Nuwara Eliya	Nuwara Eliya
Day 7	Kitulgala – Negombo	Negombo
Day 8	Transfer to airport for onward flight or beach hotel

Day 1

ARRIVAL – DAMBULLA/SIGIRIYA (Approx. travel time- 3Hrs. ; Distance - 95 Km)

On arrival, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to hotel in Dambulla/Sigiriya.
Check-in to the hotel and relax to recover from the jet lag.

Overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla/Sigiriya.

Day 2

SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS (Approx. travel time- 3Hrs. ; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress is UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most dramatic,
inspiring and beautiful historical locations in the world. A mythical past of feuding
dynasties suits Sigiriya’s striking setting- it was built in 5th century AD by king,
Kasyapa, as a fortress-palace. The palace complex at the foot of the rock still has the
remains of four indoor swimming pools where the king’s 500 concubines bathed.
The palace structure was built with complex water arteries in the walls that
provided natural air conditioning in the hot climate. On the summit, reached with
the help of metal staircases and ladders, you can see the remains of the palace walls,
gardens and ponds.

The mirror walls of the Sigiriya rock still retain the world-famous frescoes of the
king’s concubines, who originated from all parts of the world.

Afternoon make thrilling jeep safari at Minneriya National Park. The park is home
to the large and ancient Minneriya Tank, and it boasts an enormous variety of
habitat and wildlife, covered in dry tropical forest, grasslands and wetlands. In
Safari often spot large numbers of Sri Lankan Elephants gathering around grass
fields on the edges of the reservoir during the dry season, offering visitors an
unforgettable sight. These elephants gather to socialize, bathe, feed and mate.
Minneriya also hosts more than 160 species of birds, a few of which are endemic to
Sri Lanka, such as the Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot, the Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl, and the
Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill. Large mammals, including, sloth bears, sambar deer, and
axis deer, as well as smaller mammals such as the Purple-Faced Langur, Toque
Macaque, and the Grey Slender Loris, Saltwater crocodiles and other reptiles,
including monitor lizards and snakes, add another dimension to this rich
ecosystem.

Overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla/Sigiriya.

Day 3

DAMBULLA ROCK CAVE TEMPLE

MATALE – KANDY (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple. Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the
Golden Temple of Dambulla. The largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in
Sri Lanka, the rock from which the caves were carved towers 160 meters (520 ft)
over the surrounding plains. A total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri
Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses also stand in the site.
Continue your journey to the hill capital of Kandy. Eminent as the center of
Buddhism and the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom.

En route visit a spice garden in Matale to see many different types of spices Sri
Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some
of these spices are grown and processed. Gardens are open to visitors, a delightful
place to stroll in fragrant greenery and learn about nutmeg, pepper vines, clove
trees and curry, cinnamon and the precious cardamom, a relative of ginger. It grows
in the shade of high jungle trees and can only be harvested by hand.

Enjoy a traditional cultural dance performance which is a vibrant and unique fire
and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra

rising and falling to the lively tempo. The highlight of the show is definitely the fire
walking show, where the artists walk through a specially prepared fire pit, roughly
8 feet by 3 feet covered with red-hot charcoal, completely barefoot.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

Day 4

KANDY

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Temple of tooth relic, for the morning ceremony, the stunning 17th
century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left
upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-
clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.
Make a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit the upper lake, oriental market place, a
bazaar.

Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, at Peradeniya, the largest of Sri Lanka’s botanical
gardens displaying over 4 000 different species of plants and is regarded amongst
the most superior in Asia. The focal points include the superb Orchid collection and
a mighty avenue of Royal Palm Trees. In addition to a plethora of flowering plants,
there is also an extensive collection of medicinal plants and spices which can be
spotted on your meander across the gardens.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

Day 5

KANDY – TRAIN TO NUWARA ELIYA (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Kandy Railway station.

Make scenic train trip to Nuwara Eliya, also known as Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, is
the prime hill resorts of the country. At a height of approximately 2000 m above sea
level, the city has an abundance of lush tea plantations and jaw dropping scenery.
Its nickname comes from the many English style bungalows and buildings still in
existence today.

The train journey weaving through the scenic hill country is one of the most
beautiful explorations in Sri Lanka. From the edge of soaring mountains, you will
oversee the branching valleys from the mist capped mountains, sloping lush green
tea plantations, villages dotted with houses, thick forests and whooshing waterfalls.
Pick up from Nanu Oya Train station.
Evening make a walk in the British city and visit a local market.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 6

NUWARA ELIYA – HORTON PLAINS (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)

Early breakfast at hotel.

Leave for visit the Horton Plains.

The Horton plains national park is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka and hosts a
unique eco-system and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site. The park
views are dominated by panoramic rolling grass plains, with occasional peaks
topped by patches of montane forests. Most of its flora and fauna are endemic to Sri
Lanka. Among many unique wildlife, Dusky striped squirrel, giant squirrel, brown
mongoose, rhino-horned lizard, pygmy lizard and the black cheeked lizard are a
few. The park has a healthy population of sambar deers frequently spotted
grazing. The most popular and the easiest foot trail is called the world’s end &
baker’s falls round trail.

Visit the tea plantation and a tea factory, in the island where the best tea in the
world is produced. Watch the tea pluckers pick two leaves and a bud with deft
hands. Then to the factory where the all-important conversion to “made” black tea
happens. The machinery used is of very traditional British design, some as old as
100 years. The process is a very artisanal one, unchanged for a century. Observe the
process of manufacturing tea, tea grading and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 7

KITULGALA – NEGOMBO (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at the hotel,

visit the St. Clair Waterfall and leave for Negombo via
Kitulgala. Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. The Kelani River (the
broadest river in Sri Lanka) flowing through Kitulgala was the main location where
the Oscar-winning movie 'The Bridge over the River Kwai was filmed. On the hill
above this town, a prehistoric cave was recently discovered containing skeletal
remains from some unknown civilization. Kitulgala is also a base for white-water
rafting, which starts a few kilometers upstream.

Check in at hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Day 8

NEGOMBO – AIRPORT OR TRANSFER TO BEACH HOTEL (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs.

30min; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport for onward flight or to the beach hotel for continuous beach
holiday in Sri Lanka.

TARIFF
In USD, per person
Valid from November 2022 to 30 th April 2023

Hotel Category	2 – 3 Pax	4 – 7 Pax	8 – 12 Pax	Single Room Add	Entrance Fees Supplement
3* Hotels	721	554	523	196	135
4* Hotels	821	654	622	263	135
5* Hotels	911	746	713	322	135

SUPPLEMENTS

Peak Period Supplement

Stays in hotels from 20 th December 2020 to 10 th January 2021 following supplements applies
In 3* Hotels – 15 USD per room, per night
In 4* Hotels – 20 USD per room, per night
In 5* Hotels – 30 USD per room, per night

X’mas & New Year Compulsory Dinner Supplement at hotels
24 th December Christmas & 31 st December New Year night compulsory additional gala dinner
supplement apply at hotels.

Round Tour Packages Includes:

Meeting at the airport upon arrival and assistance during the stay
Bottle of mineral water per person per day
Accommodation on half board basis in DBL Sharing for 7 Nights from dinner on Day 01 to
Breakfast on Day 08 at Hotels specified or at Hotels of Similar Standard.
Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle with an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
Government Tax and Service Charge

Round Tour Packages Includes:

Early check in & late check out
Lunch and beverages cost throughout the Tour,
Entrance fees to sites (Mentioned as Supplement)
Extras of personal nature.
Tips and gratuities.
Extra services other than those specified.
Extensions of stays or amendments to the itinerary

3* Hotels

-----	Hotel Name	Website	Room Type
Night 1,2	Saunter Paradise Hotel Or Wewa Addara Hotel	https://www.saunterparadisehotel.com/ , http://www.wewaaddara.com/	Deluxe Room
Night 3,4	Queens Hotel Or Swiss Residence Hotel	http://www.queenshotel.lk/ , http://www.swissresidence.lk/	Standard Room, Deluxe Room
Night 5,6	Stamford Star Hotel or similar	http://www.stamfordstarhotel.com/	Deluxe Room
Night 7	Paradise Beach Hotel or similar	http://www.paradisebeachsrilanka.com/	Standard Room

4* Hotels

----	Hotel Name	Website	Room Type
Night 1,2	The Paradise Resort &; Spa Or Similar	https://www.brownshotels.com/paradiseda mbulla/	Deluxe Room
Night 3,4	Randholee Resort Or Similar	http://randholeeresorts.lk/	Mountain View Room
Night 5,6	Galway Heights Or Similar	https://www.galwayheights.com/	Deluxe Room
Night 7	Suriya Resort Or Similar	http://www.suriyaresort.com/	Deluxe Room

4/5* Hotels

-----	Hotel Name	Website	Room Type
Night 1,2	Cinnamon Lodge Or Similar	https://www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamon lodgehabarana	Superior Room
Night 3,4	Grand Kandyan Hotel Or Similar	https://www.grandkandyan.com/	Deluxe Room
Night 5,6	Araliya Green City Or Similar	https://www.araliyagreencity.com/	Deluxe room
Night 7	Pledge Escape Or Similar	https://www.pledgescape.com/	Deluxe Room

Note: In the event an above named hotel is not available a hotel of similar capacity will be
provided.

Tour package rates

In USD, Per Person
Valid for travel from 01 st November 2022 to 30 th April 2023
Based on the mentioned hotels.
Net and include government taxes (VAT &TDL) totaling to 15%.
Subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy, or if the hotels change
their rates, or for situations beyond our control.
Applicable for tour operators/travel agents working with us, in Sri Lanka.

Accommodation basis:

All hotel classifications are as per Opulent Travels classifications.
Confirmation of hotels will be subject to availability at the time of final confirmation.
Meal plan will be on booked basis.
Half Board will be from arrival day dinner to departure day breakfast.
Full Board will be from arrival day lunch to departure day breakfast.
Tours could be re-routed with/ or without adequate notice, in the best interest of the customer.
Certain places of interest could be closed during lunch hours, public holidays etc., and the DMC will not be responsible for those.

Other Conditions:

Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally.
Visits to wild life parks, adventure activities, etc., will be at client's own risk.
Payment by credit cards will be subject to 3% bank charges.

Cancellation charges (Sri Lanka):

Within 07 - 00 days - 100% cancellation charge.
Within 14 - 08 days - 75% cancellation charge.
Within 21-15 days - 50% cancellation charge.

Children Policy

Below 2 Years – On complementary basis.
Age between 2 – 12 – With Extra Bed - Will Pay 50% of adult rate (when sharing room with parents).
Age between 2 – 12 – Without Extra Bed - Will Pay 25% of adult rate (when sharing room with parents).

Hotel Rules & Regulations:

The official check-in time at all hotels will be 14.00 hrs.
The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11.00 hrs.
Early check- in / late check-out will be subject to availability at the discretion of the hotel’s management.
However a request to hotels will be made where necessary.
Cancellation policy will be applicable for any reduction of allocated / blocked rooms, after the release period.

Visas:

A tourist visa needs to be obtained for nationals other than Singapore & Maldives and could be obtained online. For further details, visit http://www.eta.gov.lk/