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4
NIGHTS/5 DAY TOUR OF SRI LANKA
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Day 01 |
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Arrival at
the Colombo Airport. You will be met by our Driver/Guide and
Airport Staff and offer assistance.
Thereafter transfer direct to Kandy. (120kms – transfer
time 2 1/2 hour one way)
Kandy. Sri Lanka's hill capital, stronghold of the Sinhala
Kings, is our most beautiful town. The focal point of the
town is, without doubt, the golden roofed Dalada Maligawa.
The highlight of the year is the Esala Perahera, when a replica
of the relic casket is taken in procession accompanied by
exotically costumed dancers, drummers and elephants during
ten glittering nights in July/August. Visit Kalapuraya in
the beautiful Dumbara valley. There are many shrines and temples,
where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, wood and stone
carvings.
P.M. city tour of Kandy including visits to the temple
of the tooth, upperlake drive and market square. Late evening
witness a cultural show.
Temple of the Tooth Relic. Dalada Maligawa or the Temple
of the sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is the most venerated
place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built
in the 16th century this temple houses the sacred Tooth
Relic of the Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga
province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Several
buildings have been added to the temple complex by successive
rulers, the latest being the Golden Canopy over the inner
shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed. Originally the Temple
was within the King's palace complex as it was the symbol
of Royal Authority.
Dinner & Overnight The Citadel, Kandy. (4 star)
Website: www.johnkeellshotels.com
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Day 02
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After breakfast excursion
to Sigiriya. (90kms – transfer time 2 hour one
way) Climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya.
Sigiriya, a massive monolith of red stone rises 600 feet
from the green scrub jungle to accentuate the lucid blue
of the sky. How overpowering, then, this rock fortress
of Sigiriya must have been when a palace crowned it 15
centuries ago. Sigiriya (say see-gih-REE-yah) was no gloomy
and forbidding fortification, as many other citadels are.
At the brief height of its glory, a flowering of only
18 years in the late 5th Century, it was one of the loveliest
royal cities that ever graced the earth.
Thereafter proceed to Dambulla - the great rock caves
of Dambulla are 100 to 150 meters above the road and the
village of Dambulla.
Dambulla, the greatest of Sri Lanka's cave temples, dates
from the first century BC and contains over 150 Buddha
images, subtly lit for maximum atmosphere. Actually a
series of five caves, the temple is called Raja Maha Vihara
by locals, but known simply as Dambulla to visitors. The
entrance is marked by a large white dagoba along a long
sloping rock face, from where there are views of the rock
fortress of Sigiriya, about 20km away. Most of the caves
were carved out by hand and some of the amazing array
of Buddha statues are still attached to the wall.
Dinner & Overnight The Citadel Kandy
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Day 03 |
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After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya - (80kms –
transfer time 2 & 1/2 hour one
way)
Nuwara Eliya. This town seems like a piece of English district.
Tudor-style and Victorian homes look across the blue lake.
These buildings are the other architectural monuments to
the English, the Post Office, the English country house
like Hill Club with its hunting pictures, mounted hunting
trophies and fish, Anglican Church and private residence.
The Golf course here is one of the best in Asia.
Visit a Tea Factory/Plantation and some beautiful water
falls En route.
P.M. sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya.
Dinner & Overnight Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya. (4 star)
Website: www.tangerinetours.com
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Day 04 |
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After breakfast leave for Colombo via Kitulgala. (192kms
– transfer time 4 hours)
P.M. city tour of Colombo.
Colombo is a metropolitan city with a population of nearly
one million. It is the commercial Capital of Sri Lanka,
which keeps pace with modern developments while preserving
the Old World charms. Among the many places of interest
in the City are the Fort, the Old Parliament House (presently
the Presidential Secretariat), Buddhist temples, Old Churches,
Hindu temples, Mosques, the National Museum, Independence
Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
and the Zoological Gardens. ‘Five Star’ international
chain hotels and a large number of other hotels and guest
houses provide comfortable accommodation to the visitors
at affordable prices. Several specialty restaurants serving
international cuisine, karaoke bars, and discotheques keep
the visitors happy late into the night.
Dinner & Overnight Trans Asia Hotel, Colombo. (5 star)
Website: www.transasiahotel.com
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Day 05 |
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After breakfast
departure transfer to the airport. (37kms – transfer
time 1 hour)
or to the respective Beach Hotel for the beach extension
as per the given Beach Hotel packages.
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Cost includes: |
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(Based on 02 pax traveling in a Private Car)
Cost valid from 01st Dec.’05 to 20th Dec.’05
& 01st Apr.’06 to 30th Jun. ‘06
Cost per person sharing double US$ 299.00
Single Supplement US$ 99.00
Supplement for single person traveling alone would be
US$ 125/- in total in
addition to single supplement.
Cost valid from 21st Dec.’05 to 31st Mar.’06
Cost per person sharing double US$ 380.00
Single Supplement US$ 125.00
Supplement for single person traveling alone would be
US$ 155/- in total in
addition to single supplement.
Suppliments:-
X-mas & New Year Eve Supplement will be US$ 30/- Net
per person.
Child Policy:-
0 – 5 years Free of charge
6 – 12 years Sharing room with parents including extra
bed would be 50% discount from the sharing double price
Cost includes:-
• Accommodation on Half board basis thought
• Transport in an air-conditioned private car with
arrival/departure transfers and all sightseeing as per the
itinerary.
• All applicable entrance fees and porterage.
• Services of an English speaking Driver/Guide for
the entire tour.
• 15% V.A.T.
Cost does not include:-
• Tips of personal nature.
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