Includes:
- Accommodation at standard or premium hotel as stipulated on coupon with breakfast for eight nights
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver
- Guide for the entire stay and tours
- Meet and assistance at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary (including entrance fees- as per itinerary)
- One bottle of water PER PERSON PER DAY
- All Government taxes and surcharges
- Entrance tickets or Jeep hire at National Parks (One Safari at Yala National Park)
Excludes:
- Usage of the vehicle beyond the given route drives after 6.00pm
- Usage of guide beyond the mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary
- Porterage & Tips
- Laundry
- Wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified)
- Telephone charges
- Shopping
- All items of personal nature
- Food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus
- Camera or video permits
- Any tours to cities not mentioned
- Any other services not mentioned
- Driver charges & vehicle disposal on leisure days
- Airfare & Visa charges
- Silk route service at the airport (VIP fast track)
- Please note, tipping is not included in the rate however it is customary and expected
Travel Dates:
- December 2018 - 3rd
- January 2019 - 21 st
- February 2019 - 18th
- March 2019 - 4th, 18th
- April 2019 - 1st, 15th, 29th
- May 2019- 13th, 27th
- June 2019 - 10th, 24th
- July 2019 - 8th, 22nd
- Aug 2019 - 5th, 19th
- Sept 2019 - 2nd, 16th, 30th
- Oct 2019 - 14th, 28th
Standard Hotel:
- Mirage Colombo
- Oak Ray Elephant Lake
- Ganga Addara Hotel
- Riopn Grand Hotel
- Cinnamon Palace
- Earl's Reef
Premium Hotel:
- Marino Colombo
- Camellia Resort
- Topaz Hotel
- Black Pool
- The Safari
- The Surf
Hotel Check-In and Check-Out Times:
- Check-in: 2.00pm
- Check-out: 12.00pm
- Please note, the flexibility of two or three hours early check-in and late checkout can be arranged if the hotel does not have high occupancy
- Please note at the time of booking if the hotels offered above is unavailable you will be provided with alternative hotels within the same category
Itinerary:
Day One: Airport to Columbo
You will be greeted at the airport, then checked-in to your hotel where you can relax and recover from your flight
Day Two: Colombo to Dambulla/Sigiriya
You will explore Dambulla/Sigiriya which has the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya Rock Fortress, also known as The Lion Rock. This is a cloud swept city built by King Kassapa between 447 - 495 AD. Rising 200 metres from the plains enjoy stunning evening views before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Three: Dambulla/Sigiriya
You'll take a trip to Polonnaruwa, the other ancient city in Sri Lanka's so-called “Cultural Triangle”. It's inspiring architecture, rock carvings and murals reflect the ancient kingdom's intriguing history. You'll also visit Polonnaruwa Museum and Hiriwadunna Village before returning to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Four: Dambulla/Sigiriya to Kandy
Today you'll discover Kandy via Dambulla. On the way you will explore Dambulla, a cave temple which was first constructed in 103BC and 89-77 BC during the reign of King Vattagamini. On the way to Kandy you'll also visit a spice garden. Kandy's tooth relic temple is near the Watapuluwa area, north of the city, where you'll also visit the Sri Dalada Maligawa. Shop in Kandy and attend a folklore show with Kandyan dancers and drummers and fire-walk performances before returning for the evening to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Five: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Visit one of the finest botanical gardens in Asia, the Peradeniya dating back to the 14th century. You'll journey to a tea factory passing the Ramboda Falls through hills, forests and vast green tea estates. You can enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Ceylon Tea while also witnessing the manufacturing process. You'll reach Nuwara Eliya in the late arvo also known as the city of clouds, sitting at 1980m above sea level where you'll check into your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Six: Nuwara Eliya to Yala
You'll be on your way to Yala today, arriving in the afternoon to explore. Home to a National Park and Wildlife sanctuary with the option for an evening safari being offered, Yala has a lot to offer before retiring to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Seven: Yala to Bentota/Beruwala
An early morning safari encounter at Yala National Park will have you up in no time and ready for your travel to Bentota/ Beruwala. You'll visit the still fishing in Weligama which is great for photo opportunities, and then sightsee Galle, a UNESCO recognized world heritage site consisting of an old Dutch fort with ramparts and a lighthouse with a panoramic harbour view. End the day with the moonstone mines, shop till you drop and then rest up at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Eight: Bentota/Beruwala
This is the "Fun & Fun" capital of Sri Lanka with a whole day to relax and enjoy the beach. Bentota offers a wide range of activities such as snorkelling/scuba diving along its shores to more advanced distant shipwreck exploring with PADI qualified instructors. Windsurfing, water skiing and jet skis can also be hired with an optional visit to a turtle hatchery before relaxing back at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day Nine: Bentota/Beruwala to Airport via Colombo
Today you'll be heading to the airport with plenty of stops along the way including a Madu Ganga River safari boat excursion, a city tour of Colombo, a stop at the Old Dutch Hospital, Colombo's old racecourse and time to shop. Thereafter proceed to the airport with an abundance of memories from your mystique adventures in Sri Lanka.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
About Travel & Taste:
Travel & Taste specialise in creating bespoke and unique itineraries for the really discerning traveller. They pride themselves in providing exceptional customised travel packages that suit customers needs and making every trip an very memorable and satisfying experience. After one of these tours, you won't want to go home.
Conditions
Valid from Nov 5, 2018
Expires Dec 15, 2018
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made before 15th February 2019 Subject to availability. International flights not included. Valid travel dates 2018: Dec 3rd. Valid travel dates 2019: Jan 21st, Feb 18th, Mar 4th & 18th, Apr 1st, 15th & 29th, May 13th & 27th, Jun 10th & 24th, Jul 8th & 22nd, Aug 5th & 19th, Sept 2nd, 16th & 30th, Oct 14th & 28th. Must be used in 1 visit. Deal valid for one person on a twin share basis i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price. Single supplement surcharge is negotiable with merchant, payable direct. Includes: Accommodation at standard or premium hotel as stipulated on coupon with breakfast for eight nights, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver, guide for the entire stay and tours, meet and assistance at the Airport on arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing tours as per itinerary (including entrance fees- as per itinerary), one bottle of water PER PERSON PER DAY, all Government taxes and surcharges, entrance tickets or Jeep hire at National Parks (One Safari at Yala National Park) & meals as indicated. Excludes: Tipping however it is customary and expected, usage of the vehicle beyond the given route drives after 6.00pm & guide beyond the mentioned timings or anything beyond the itinerary, Porterage & Tips, Laundry, Wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Telephone charges, shopping, personal items, food and drinks not on menu, recording permits, Visa's & anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Services that are not used during the tour but are listed above are non-redeemable. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Travel insurance recommended. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Due to the specific date of departure for this deal, once you have received the GrabOne email confirming your purchase, this purchase is not refundable unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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