SRI LANKA SCENIC BEAUTY TOUR
08 Days / 07 Nights
Tour in Summary
Title | Schedule | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Meeting on arrival – Transfer to hotel in Kandy | Kandy |
Day 2 | Knuckle’s Mountain Range - Kandy | Kandy |
Day 3 | Tea Plantation - Nuwara Eliya | Nuwara Eliya |
Day 4 | Train to Ella – Ella | Ella |
Day 5 | Ella | Ella |
Day 6 | Ella – Udawalawe National Park Jeep Safari | Uda Walawe |
Day 7 | Elephant Transit Home – Singharaja | Singahraja |
Day 8 | Transfer to the airport or beach hotel |
Day 1
ARRIVAL – KANDY (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)
On arrival, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to hotel in Kandy. Check-in to
the hotel and relax to recover from the jet lag.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.
Day 2
KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN TREK – KANDY
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Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed to Knuckles mountain range which is one of the best bio-diversity hot
spots, a water catchment and a wildlife reserve and is also a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The mountain range is a hotspot among nature and adventure
enthusiasts. The climate here is unpredictable and constantly changing,
Visit the Corbett’s Gap, which is a noteworthy attraction. Sitting at an elevation of
1,216 metres, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the mountain range, which
makes for perfect Instagram shots.
Visit Meemure Village, known to be one of the remotest villages in Sri Lanka
situated deep in the Knuckles Wilderness, The local people have maintained their
traditional and cultural attitudes towards the forest’s existence. Village area is
surrounded by small hills, natural pools, caves, waterfalls and lots of vegetation,
and most of the flora and fauna is unique to Sri Lanka.
Evening return to Kandy.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.
Day 3
KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave for 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.
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 4
NUWARA ELIYA – HORTON PLAINS (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95 Km)
ELLA BY TRAIN (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.
Transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station.
Make scenic train trip to Ella. Ella is a small laid-back town with amazing
landscapes consisting of mountains, hilltops and luscious green tea estates. The
meaning of “Ella” is waterfall and the town stands up to its name due to the many
waterfalls found in and around the area.
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.
Overnight stay at hotel in Ella.
Day 5
LITTLE ADAMS PEAK – 9 ARCH RAILWAY BRIDGE – ELLA
Early breakfast at hotel.
Leave for visit the Little Adams Peak. Climb is relatively easy for any age, Begin the
climb with a gentle stroll through a sloping tea field, passing endless neat rows of
terraced tea plants, before ascending a short stretch of winding steps up to the top
of the peak. From the top, there is a spectacular panorama featuring Ella Rock,
rolling tea fields and the Ella gap, a deep gorge that leads all the way down to the
southern valleys. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the south coast with the
ocean glimmering on the horizon.
Visit the glorious Nine Arch Bridge between Ella and Demodara station is one of the
engineering marvels in the early 20th century. The bridge, which is almost 100
years old, has been built with blocks of stone and cement without any
strengthening iron or concrete. The giant arches take the bridge on a curved path to
link to mountains.
Visit the Diyaluma Water fall, the Sri Lanka's second tallest waterfall. The top part
of the waterfall is made up of small pools and can enjoy the breathtaking views
from 220m up.
Overnight stay at hotel in Ella.
Day 6
ELLA – UDA WALAWE NATIONAL PARK JEEP SAFARI (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min;
Distance - 95 Km)
Breakfast at hotel.
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.
Leave for Uda Walawe.
Afternoon make jeep safari at Uda Walawe National Park. The park is a mixture of
abandoned Teak plantations, grassland, scrub jungle and riverine ‘gallery forest’
along the Walawe Ganga and Mau Ara. Uda Walawe is probably the best place to see
wild herds of Elephants, consisting of tightly-knit family groups of up to four
generations of related adult and sub-adult females and young.
The Park is also home to Spotted Deer, Monitor Lizards, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar,
the common Langur, Jackal, Toddy Cat and the endemic Toque Macaque. The Sri
Lankan Leopard has also been sighted here.
Overnight stay at hotel in Uda Walawe.
Day 7
ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME – SINGHARAJA (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min; Distance - 95
Km)
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit the Elephant Transit Home.
Human-elephant conflict is a major threat to the survival of elephants in Sri Lanka,
with many elephants being orphaned or lost: this is where Elephant Transit Home
comes in. The elephant calves are taken in, nurtured and cared for back to health.
The elephants are free to roam around and are never chained – Elephant Transit
Home ensures that human contact is kept to a minimum in order to maximize their
chance of survival when they are returned to the wild.
Leave for Singharaja.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka
names World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Singahraja rain forest has an amazing
variety of flora and fauna. The vegetation of Sinharaja forest is evergreen forest
type with a high degree of endemism. The untapped genetic potential of Sinharaja
flora is enormous. Average height of the trees varies between 35m – 40m.some
individuals rise even up to 50m.
Fauna of Sinharaja have revealed that there is a high degree of endemism among
the butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, bird and mammals. The most common
deer species is the Sambhur, The Monk deer and Barking deer are also found within
the reserve. Leopards are very seldom sighted, but their frequent presence has
been confirmed by tracks and other signs. The rare endemic birds to be seen in
Sinharaja are the Red-faced Malkoha, the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, the Ashy-headed
Barbbler, and the White – headed Starling and the Green – billed Coucal the rarest
of Sri Lankan birds. Late afternoon make trek in Singharaja rain forest.
Overnight stay at hotel in Singharaja.
Day 8
SINGAHRAJA – GALLE – AIRPORT OR BEACH HOTEL (Approx. travel time- 2Hrs. 30min;
Distance - 95 Km)
Breakfast at hotel.
Leave for Beach Hotel.
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
Title | 2 – 3 Pax | 4 – 7 Pax | 8 – 12 Pax | Single Room Add | Entrance Fees Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3* Hotels | 746 | 579 | 547 | 218 | 115 |
4* Hotels | 781 | 628 | 598 | 252 | 115 |
5* Hotels | 1021 | 853 | 821 | 397 | 115 |
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:
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Meeting at the airport upon arrival and assistance during the stay
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Bottle of mineral water per person per day
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Accommodation on half board basis in DBL Sharing for 7 Nights from dinner on Day 01 to
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Breakfast on Day 08 at Hotels specified or at Hotels of Similar Standard.
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Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle with an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide.
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Government Tax and Service Charge
Round Tour Packages Includes:
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Early check in & late check out
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Lunch and beverages cost throughout the Tour,
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Entrance fees to sites (Mentioned as Supplement)
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Extras of personal nature.
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Tips and gratuities.
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Extra services other than those specified.
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Extensions of stays or amendments to the itinerary
3* Hotels
------ | Hotel Name | Website | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Night 1,2 | Queens Hotel
Or
Swiss Residence Hotel | http://www.queenshotel.lk/ , http://www.swissresidence.lk/ | Standard Room |
Night 3 | Stamford Star Hotel or
similar | http://www.stamfordstarhotel.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 4,5 | Ella Mount Heaven or
similar | http://www.ellamountheaven.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 6 | Nildiyamankada Hotel or
similar | http://www.nildiyamankada.lk/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 7 | Blue Magpie Hotel or
similar | http://www.bluemagpie.lk/ | Standard Room |
4* Hotels
------ | Hotel Name | Website | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Night 1,2 | Randholee Resort
Or Similar | http://randholeeresorts.lk/ | Mountain View
Room |
Night 3 | Galway Heights
Or Similar | https://www.galwayheights.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 4,5 | Morning Dew Hotel
Or Similar | https://morning-dew-
hotel.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm
_medium=referral | Deluxe Room |
Night 6 | Grand Uda Walawe Safari
Resort Or Similar | https://udawalawesafari.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 7 | Rain Forest Edge Resort
Or Similar | http://www.rainforestedge.com | Deluxe Room |
4/5* Hotels
------ | Hotel Name | Website | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Night 1,2 | Grand Kandyan Hotel
Or Similar | https://www.grandkandyan.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 3 | Araliya Green City
Or Similar | https://www.araliyagreencity.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 4, 5 | 98 Acres Resort Or
Similar | https://www.resort98acres.com/ | Standard Room |
Night 6 | Grand Uda Walawe Safari
Resort Or Similar | https://udawalawesafari.com/ | Deluxe Room |
Night 7 | Rain Forest Edge Resort
Or Similar | http://www.rainforestedge.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
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In USD, Per Person
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Valid for travel from 01 st November 2022 to 30 th April 2023
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Based on the mentioned hotels.
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Net and include government taxes (VAT &TDL) totaling to 15%.
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Subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy, or if the hotels change
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their rates, or for situations beyond our control.
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Applicable for tour operators/travel agents working with us, in Sri Lanka.
Accommodation basis:
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All hotel classifications are as per Opulent Travels classifications.
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Confirmation of hotels will be subject to availability at the time of final confirmation.
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Meal plan will be on booked basis.
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Half Board will be from arrival day dinner to departure day breakfast.
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Full Board will be from arrival day lunch to departure day breakfast.
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Tours could be re-routed with/ or without adequate notice, in the best interest of the customer.
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Certain places of interest could be closed during lunch hours, public holidays etc., and the DMC will not be responsible for those.
Other Conditions:
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Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally.
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Visits to wild life parks, adventure activities, etc., will be at client's own risk.
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Payment by credit cards will be subject to 3% bank charges.
Cancellation charges (Sri Lanka):
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Within 07 - 00 days - 100% cancellation charge.
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Within 14 - 08 days - 75% cancellation charge.
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Within 21-15 days - 50% cancellation charge.
Children Policy
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Below 2 Years – On complementary basis.
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Age between 2 – 12 – With Extra Bed - Will Pay 50% of adult rate (when sharing room with parents).
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Age between 2 – 12 – Without Extra Bed - Will Pay 25% of adult rate (when sharing room with parents).
Hotel Rules & Regulations:
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The official check-in time at all hotels will be 14.00 hrs.
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The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11.00 hrs.
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Early check- in / late check-out will be subject to availability at the discretion of the hotel’s management.
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However a request to hotels will be made where necessary.
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Cancellation policy will be applicable for any reduction of allocated / blocked rooms, after the release period.
Visas:
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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/