Bliss of Sri Lanka

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Discover Sri Lanka and Get yourself to a destination that's long been a culture-loving backpacker's dream,  and opportunity to see the UNESCO world heritage sites
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Opportunity to see the UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Visit Anuradhapura the greatest city in the history of Sri Lanka
    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    • Awesome safari of Yala National Park which is undoubtedly the largest and most popular in Sri Lanka

What's this trip about?

    Discover Sri Lanka and Get yourself to a destination that's long been a culture-loving backpacker's dream,  and opportunity to see the UNESCO world heritage sites

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBandaranaike
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Sri Lanka

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in standard rooms on BB basis for 10 nightsat hotels specified or of similar standard
    • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
    • Entrance fees to Elephant Orphanage , Polonnaruwa, Minneriya, Sigiriya , Dambulla , Botanical Gardens , Cultural Show , Kandy Temple , Udawallawa , Elephant Transit Home, Yala National Park ( 2 game drives)
    • Cost of separate transfer from Minneriya Safari, Yala Safari Jeep ( 2 game drives), Udawallawwa Safari
    • Services of a English Speaking Chauffeur Guide

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

Accommodation: Heritance Negombo.

You will be met and assisted on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka, by Direct Traveller representatives and then introduced to your English speaking chauffeur guide. Transfer from Airport to Negombo (approx. 30 minutes)

(One night stay in a Standard room on bed breakfast basis)

Day 2
:

Meals: Breakfast at Heritance Negombo Hotel

Accommodation: Aliya Resort & Spa

Transfer from Negombo to Anuradhapura (approx. 4 hours)Anuradhapura holds the distinction of being the third capital (after Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara) and the greate...

Day 3:

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Aliya Resort & Spa

After breakfast at Aliya Resort & Spa this morning you head to world heritage site Polonnaruwa. (approx. 1 hour & 15 minutes)Polonnaruwa became capital of Sir Lanka following the decline of A...

Day 4:

Accommodation: Aliya Resort & Spa

Following the breakfast at Aliya Resort & Spa, you will get an opportunity to climb 5th century rock citadel, now a listed UNESCO World Heritage site. Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka's most popular historic site, Sigi...

Day 5:

Meals: Breakfast at Aliya Resort & Spa

Accommodation: Earl's Regency Hotel.

And then a transfer from Sigiriya to Dambulla (approx. 30 minutes)The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as Jambukola Viharaya is a World Heritage Site and is the largest, pres...

Day 6:

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Earl's Regency Hotel

And then a transfer from Kandy to Pinnawala (approx. 2 hours)The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage provides visitors with the best chance of seeing a large number of elephants at close quarters. The orphana...

Day 7:

Meals: Breakfast at Earl's Regency Hotel

Accommodation: Jetwing Yala

Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, en-route you will visit a Tea Planation (approx. 3 hours)Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Upon...

Day 8:

Meals: Breakfast at Grand Hotel

And then a transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe (approx. 5 hours)The park is adjacent to the Udawalawe reservoir and Walawe river. The region is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the mountain range that wind endlessly on the ...

Day 9:

Accommodation: Jetwing Yala.

Early this morning you will proceed on a game drive of Yala National Park by jeep(You will have the option of either taking a long a picnic breakfast provided by the hotel or having a late breakfast back at the hotel).Do a jeep safa...

Day 10:

Meals: Breakfast at Jetwing Yala

Accommodation: Ramada Colombo

And then transfer from Yala to Colombo. Overnight Stay at Ramada Colombo

(One night stay in a Standard room on bed breakfast basis)DAY 11:   This day you will proceed to the Airport in time to connect with your departure flight or transfer to a beach resort can be organised.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,311
Price per day$210
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Video Camera and Still Camera permits at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
    • Video Camera and Still Camera permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
    • Lunch & dinner throughout the tour.
    • Entrance fees & fares to sites not specified above.
    • Anything in relevant to Air Ticketing.
    • Additional running other than above specified program.
    • Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
    • Expenses of a personal nature.
    • Tips and Porterage
    • Any other services not specified above.

Accommodation

,Four Star Accommodation Parts of your accommodation stay on this tour will include four star accommodation. Hotels will be confirmed once the booking in made. For more information on which accommodation(s) this may include please contact a travel expert today.   Five Star Accommodation Parts of your accommodation stay on this tour will include five star accommodation. Hotels will be confirmed once the booking in made. For more information on which accommodation(s) this may include please contact a travel expert today.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation of your holiday must be notified to us in writing. The cancellation charges for our holidays depend upon when your written notice is received and the loss incurred by you will be as follows (relevant to the total value of the package):

More than 70 days will be Loss of Total Deposit Paid Only

29 - 70 days is 60% loss

15- 28 days will be 80% loss

14 days or less will be 100% loss

The above terms apply for holidays booked on the minimum deposit value of £95 per person. Those booked with higher deposit values such as full flight costs and/or additional components as deposit, will be liable for the total deposit paid plus the additional standard cancellation charges as above.

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