Glimpse Sri Lanka Tour

Code: ACME011
04 DAYS - 03 NIGHTS
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If you are visiting the Island for a few days & would like to have a glimpse of Sri Lanka this would be the ideal tour. Cultural highlights of Sri Lanka with a visit to some of the royal cities in the cultural triangle. The tour is ideal as you can cover important historical places in a short amount of time. Extend the tour with a Beach Stay for a few nights in Sri Lanka either at the East Coast, South Coast or West Coast. Optionally as a Combine tour with an Extension to Maldives, other South Asian countries as South India, North India with relatively short flight travelling from Sri Lanka.

 

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Day 1: Airport / Pinnawela / Kandy

Meeting with Assistance at the Airport upon arrival by our Representative, later your tour chauffeur will pick you up at the Exit Gate of the arrival terminal to commence the Tour. You will leave to Kandy, En route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka. It fosters the biggest herd of captive elephants in the world. Witness the elephants bathing in the nearby river in the morning and in the afternoon. Later arrive in Kandy –the Royal Capital of Sri Lanka under the King’s Rule until the British Invasion in 1815. It is also known as the centre of traditional arts in Sri Lanka. Then visit the most sacred Buddhist establishment in Sri Lanka – the Temple of Tooth at the evening ceremony. Visit the Kandy Museum too. The Kandy Temple was earlier the Royal Palace of the King and the Queens Quarters has been located in the present Museum, these buildings features the Kandyan Architecture. Overnight stay in Kandy.

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Day 2 Kandy / Peradeniya / Matale / Polonnaruwa

After breakfast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is best known for having the largest collection of orchids in Asia and many other varieties of plants. Continuation to the cultural triangle zone. En route visit a spice garden and a batik factory in Matale. PM, the final visit of the day will be Polonnaruwa – an excursion to Polonnaruwa where you will see many well-preserved ruins of palaces and monasteries. You will witness many brick structures and monuments, stone monuments, Temples, Lakes, and Pagodas improved by ancient Kings. Overnight stay in the Cultural Triangle.

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Day 3 Sigiriya / Dambulla / Colombo

After breakfast leave to Colombo, on the way visit Sigiriya, Sigiriya town is famous for its historical Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is over 1000 years old and has landscaped gardens, water fountains, a sanctuary and frescoes of the heavenly maidens of Sigiriya. Later stop at Dambulla. The ancient Dambulla cave complex dates back to the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C. The area is also known for bird watching. Proceed to Colombo -the commercial and financial centre of Sri Lanka. This is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. Overnight stay in Colombo.

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Day 4 Colombo / Airport

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the airport for departure or extend your visit with a beach stay. Check out 12h00

  • There has to be a minimum of two clients per booking. If only one client is travelling alone please contact us for further details.

11th January 2022 – 30th April 2022

Number of clients  Economy  Comfort
2 USD 365 per person USD 375 per person
4 USD 275 per person USD 290 per person
Single room extra charges USD 90 per person USD 117 per person

01st May 2022 – 31st October 2022 (Except 01st July 2022 – 31st August 2022)

Number of clients  Economy  Comfort
2 USD 335 per person USD 375 per person
4 USD 255 per person USD 295 per person
Single room extra charges USD 80 per person USD 120 per perso

02nd August to 12th August 2022 (Kandy Perahara Period for ten nights from  – only if clients are spending the night in Kandy during the Perahara Period, the supplement will be – USD 60 per room per night extra. (Economy Category) – USD 70 per room per night (Comfort Category)

Number of clients  Economy  Comfort
2 USD 335 per person USD 385 per person
4 USD 255 per person USD 310 per person
Single room extra charges USD 80 per person USD 130 per perso
  • All entrance fees as per program to be paid directly in Sri Lanka Rupees and it will cost around USD 110 per person. Sites/visits as per the program. (Pinnawala / Kandy Museum / Kandy temple / Peradeniya / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Dambulla)  Please change foreign currency in to SLRS at the airport after customs, there are many 24hrs bank counters at the airport as all these payments have to be made only in SLRS. No credit card payments are accepted at these sites.  Subject to change slightly sometimes details are provided with rates as applicable at the moment. (Children under 12 years will be charged half rate 50%)
  • For Reservations during,  Super Peak Period – 20th December 2020 to 10h January 2021  period please contact us for further details. As Peak supplements apply at hotels during this period & this will change according to the category of hotels and actual days of stay at each hotel.
  • If required we can modify the program to have the last night in a beach hotel south of Colombo or in Negombo  then proceed to the airport. Any other modifications to the program can be arranged as per individual preferences.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY –  You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of  the reservations which has to be acknowledged by our company in writing. If the cancellation is made 15 days before the first date of the reservation we will retain your 1st small deposit to cover our costs. If the cancellation is notified less than 15 days prior to the first date of reservation following additional cancellation charges will apply.
  • Less than 14 days before arrival 25% of total invoice
  • Less than 07 days before arrival 50% of total invoice
  • Less than 03 days before arrival 100% of total invoice
  • No show or early departure 100% of total invoice

Accommodation Details

Economy Comfort
Day 1 Royal Classic Hotel Tree of Life
Day 2 Wewa Addara Hotel / Muwan Palassa Hotel Amaara Forest
Day 3 Grand Oriental Hotel Ramada Colombo
Day 4 No Hotel No Hotel
Services Included
  • All rates quoted are in US Dollars & nett per person inclusive of all applicable taxes.
  • Rooms Double or twin sharing basis at mentioned properties or similar.
  • Welcomed at the airport by our representative.
  • Check-in 14h00 & Check-out at 12h00.
  • Three nights on bed & breakfast basis (breakfast only).
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur will be provided (Private Tour).
  • No vehicle will be provided on any free days if any (as per program).
  • Fuel & local assurance for vehicle / passengers while travelling included.
  • The chauffeur will look after his own meals & accommodation by himself.

Services Not Included.

  • All entrance fees as per program to be paid directly only in Sri Lankan Rupees and it will cost around USD 110 per person. Sites/visits as per the program. (Pinnawala / Kandy Museum / Kandy temple / Peradeniya / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Dambulla) 
  • Please change foreign currency in to SLRS at the airport after customs (bank counters are open 24hrs at the airport). No credit card payments are accepted at historical sites. (Entrance fees are subject to change; rates are as applicable at the moment – Children under 12 years will be charged a half rate at some places)
  • Personal spending (tips, laundry, mini bar, telephone, fax, beverages etc.)
  • The right to use video cameras at sites – most places will allow to use video cameras once the entrance fee is paid except at The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy & the Pinnawela Elephant orphanage (USD 05 per Videocamera per location).
  • Medical expenses, travel insurance, international flights.

  •  Sri Lanka Visa charges USD 35 per person for NON SAARC countries & for SAARC countries USD 20 per person, can be obtained directly via the internet please visit this site. http://www.eta.gov.lk/. The process is very simple payments can be paid online & with the confirmation document print out & code you have to submit passport on arrival only. The passport has to be valid for six months from the day of arrival return air tickets & sufficient funds or reservations arranged for the holiday should be with you. All nationals have to obtain a visit / tourist visa prior to arrival (Visas are not issued on arrival)

    PCR test done inside 72hrs obligatory to enter Sri Lanka before boarding the flight.

  • There will be extra regulations concerning COVID 19 safety measures in relation to the visit visa –

    (Revised Health Guideline require that all the Passengers / Tourist Guests should be holding a Pre-departure PCR Negative Result Test Report

    done within 72 hours prior to arrival in Sri Lanka. (The passengers should submit original certificate with a properly translated copy in English)

     

    All guest who have received Covid19 Vaccinations should be holding the original vaccination certificate with a proper English Translation,

    (The vaccinations completed the 2nd dose & 02 Weeks should have elapsed  before entering Sri Lanka. These guests will be considered as fully vaccinated guests.   

    All the guests should undergo Arrival PCR (On the arrival day). The results will be provided inside 24hours & the clients can proceed with their tours.

    The 1st night accommodation should be reserved at a hotel authorized by the health authorities near the Katunayaka international airport in Negombo or Colombo.

    (Depending on the Covid situation worldwide certain countries passport holders will not be allowed to enter Sri Lanka.)

    Our Prices does not include (PCR  USD 40 per person -Test  on arrival) as per Sri Lanka Health Ministry Guidelines & the compulsory COVID insurance issued cover for 30days validly – USD 12 per person.

    Children under 12years are exempted from the arrival PCR test but the Covid insurance cover has to be obtained for children too.

     

     

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