SRI LANKA CLASSICAL TOUR

08 Days / 07 Nights

Tour in Summary

Day	Schedule	Overnight
Day 1	Meeting on arrival – Transfer to hotel in Negombo	Negombo
Day 2	Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – Dambulla/Sigiriya	Dambulla / Sigiriya
Day 3	Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Polonnaruwa Ancient Site	Dambulla / Sigiriya
Day 4	Dambulla Rock Cave Temple – Matale Spice Garden – Cultural Dance	Kandy
Day 5	Temple of Tooth Relic – City Tour of Kandy – Royal Botanical Gardens	Kandy
Day 6	Nuwara Eliya by Train – City Tour of Nuwara Eliya	Nuwara Eliya
Day 7	Ella – Yala Jeep Safari	Tissa/Yala
Day 8	Transfer to the airport or beach hotel

Day 1

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

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

Overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Day 2

NEGOMBO – PINNAWEALA ELEPHANT ORPHANGE (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min;

Distance - 95 Km)
PINNAWEALA – DAMBULLA/SIGIRIYA (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Explore the history of the dynamic city of Negombo. Indulge in a diverse experience
by visiting the famous fish market in Negombo known as the ‘Lellama’. Walk on the
beach and watch fishermen untangle their fishing nets and witness the fish being
auctioned and sold to retail and commercial customers alike.
Leave for Pinnaweala.

Visit the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela, initiated in 1975 to foster care for the
abandoned and orphaned baby elephants. These giant yet gentle creatures wonder
around in the sanctuary, being fed and bathed by their foster human parents. Twice
a day the herd is led to the river nearby for a two-hour bath. You are welcome to
join and interact with them while feasting your eyes on the largest gathering of
tame elephants. Baby elephants are bottle fed a special formula milk by their
mahout, the caretaker, and if you are curious you can even join in feeding them at
the daily feeding times 9.15am & 1.15pm.
Leave for Dambulla.

Overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla / Sigiriya.

Day 3

SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)
POLONNARUWA ANCIENT SITES (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; 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.
Later continue on to one of the ruins of ancient Ceylon - the UNESCO World
Heritage City of Polonnaruwa, which was the Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to
13th century. Polonnaruwa was a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing
walls (around 5 km. which still remain), graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries,
pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a
resplendent state of preservation.
The ‘Gal Vihara’ which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated
Buddha have been cut from a single granite wall and rank among few of the true
masterpieces of Sri Lankan Art.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla / Sigiriya.

Day 4

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 5

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.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

Day 6

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.

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

NUWARA ELIYA – ELLA – YALA JEEP SAFARI (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95

Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Tissa/Yala. (Approx. Transfer Time: 4 hours)
Visit spectacular Ella gap in the southern mountain wall where the land falls away
in a dizzy drop of 3000 ft (915m), to the southern plains and the sea, which is
visible in the far distance on a clear day.

Visit Rawana Ella Water Fall.

Afternoon make jeep safari at Yala National Park.

Yala national park is the second largest and most visited national safari park in Sri
Lanka with numerous type of wildlife and also known for its variety of eco systems
and rich biodiversity. It is situated in dry semi-arid climatic region which hosts
various ecosystems from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine
wetlands. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species with seven
are endemic bird species to the country. Among its more famous residents are the
world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars,
jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, crocodiles and wild buffalos.

Overnight stay at hotel in Tissa / Yala.

Day 8

TISSA/YALA – GALLE – AIRPORT OR BEACH HOTEL (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min;

Distance - 95 Km)

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Beach Hotel.

Travel through Tangalle and Matara.
See the stilt fishermen’s on poles in Koggala, which is a traditional method for
fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Visit the Galle Fort.

Galle Fort is the finest and most intact fortified city build by the former European
colonial powers in Asia. The narrow streets of Galle Fort are lined with Dutch
merchant villas, pillared verandas, carved doors and windows. British and Dutch
period offices are still in use. This is a living world heritage city with residents
walking the 300 year old ramparts at sunset. Strolling along the high rampart walls
you will see the Old Dutch and English churches, the Governor's house, the massive
VOC warehouses, the Square of Courts, the elegant pillared facade of the Old Dutch
hospital, the Portuguese Black Fort, the lighthouse, the Clock Tower and much
more.

Visit a turtle hatchery.
Transfer to the airport for onward flight or selected beach hotel for continued
beach holiday.

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* Hotel	764	577	536	188	148
4* Hotel	851	667	623	251	148
5* Hotel	996	809	767	363	148

SUPPLEMENTS

Peak Period Supplement

Stays in hotels from 20 th December 2022 to 10 th January 2023 supplement apply at hotels.

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

4* Hotels

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

5* Hotels

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