Day 1
Meet on arrival and be ushered to a luxury car waiting at the porch. Drive to Colombo and check in at the Colombo Hilton Hotel. In the afternoon make a city tour of Colombo.
Colombo
Until recently Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo is a diverse blend of old colonial architecture and the modern high-rise buildings. From the grand old mansions of the by-gone era to the department stores and shady tree-lined boulevards of today, Colombo is able to satisfy everyone from the prince to the pauper. From golf courses to excellent shopping, dining, wining and entertainment venues you name it, Colombo has it!
Things to do in Colombo:
* City tour of Colombo
* Shopping - Odel, Cotton Collection, House of Fashions , Mondi Ect..
* Golf - Royal Colombo Golf Course, Waters Edge
* Evening Entertainment - Casinos and Night Life
* Amateur Theatre/Dramas - Only on certain days
Overnight stay at Colombo Hilton Colombo - 5 Star
Day 2
Breakfast and leave to Sigiriya. Reach Sigiriya and climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Sigiriya
Located a few hours’ drive from Colombo, Sigiriya is a
magnificent rock fortress built in the 5th century A.D. This
majestic Citadel in the sky was the refuge of King Kasyapa
and is world-renowned for its ‘Mirror Wall’, which consists of
poems and paragraphs carved by some of the thousands of
visitors who visited the rock many years ago, and for its
magnificent frescoes, similar to the Ajantha frescoes of India.
Sigiriya is in fact, the best-preserved city centre in Asia from
the first millennium and has been named as a world heritage
site.
Dinner and overnight stay at Heritance Kandalama.
Day 3
After Breakfast proceed to Polonaruwa.
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is Sri Lanka's second oldest kingdom and features a plethora of ruins and places of religious worship. Some of the many interesting places to visit in Polonnaruwa include the Gal Viharaya (Stone temple), Lankathilake, Tivanka Image House, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, the Audience Hall and the Vatadage.
Afterwards proceed to Minneriya National Park.
Minneriya National Park
The Minneriya National Park is centred on the ancient
Minneriya Tank (built in 3rdcentury AD by King Mahasena). In fact, the tank offers a wonderful vantage point to observe the elephants that come there to bathe and graze on the grasses as well as the huge flocks of birds that come to fish in the shallow waters. The park is also home to many species of endemic and endangered reptiles and amphibians such as the Red-lipped Lizard, Skink and the Sri Lanka Greater Hourglass Tree Frog.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Heritance Kandalama.
Day 4
Breakfast and proceed to Dambulla.
Dambulla
Designated as a World Heritage site, the Dambulla Temple is located on a gigantic rock towering more than 160 m above the surrounding area. The Rock itself is more than 1.5 km around its base and summit is at 550 km. The caves on this rock were the refuge of King Walagamba when he was in exile for 14 years and feature a mixture of religious and worldly paintings and sculptures. Several reclining Buddha's which includes the 15 m long sculpture of the dying Buddha.
After completion, proceed to Kandy enroute visit the A Spice Garden In Matale and learn about the different spices of Sri Lanka and how it could be useful for day to day life.
Reach Kandy.
Kandy
The hill capital of Kandy lies picturesquely surrounded by mountains and rivers just 72 km away from Colombo. Kandy features the most sacred of all Buddhist shrines - the temple of the tooth or The Dalada Maligawa, which holds the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. This is also the location in which the annual Esala Perahera, one of the most sought after events in the country takes place.
The Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the Spice Gardens and the picturesque Victoria Golf Course, rated among the world's best, are just some of the many attractions in Kandy.
Things to do in Kandy:
* Kandy City Tour
* Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens
* Visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage a few minutes
drive from Kandy
* Day Excursion to Mahiyangana
* Golf: 30 minute drive from the Kandy city centre
* View the annual Esala Perahera - In August
Dinner and Overnight stay at Earls Regency Hotel.
Day 5
Breakfast and proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
The Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya, with a total land area of over 147 acres, is Sri Lanka’s largest and most popular Botanical Garden. Renowned for its collection of over 300 varieties of Orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palms trees the Peradeniya Gardens is also the National Herbarium.
Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya
Visit to a Tea Factory and Plantation on the way
A trip to Nuwara Eliya will not be complete without a visit to a tea factory. From the misty hills to the tea plucker’s basket through the various machinery, the tea leaves follow a drastic changing process which is fascinating to watch. Many factories and plantations in Sri Lanka offer guided tours of their factory and lets guests explore the secrets of how a perfect 'cuppa' is born.
Reach the town of Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
The scenic town of Nuwara Eliya or 'Little England' lies nestled in a valley more than 2500 m above sea level and is surrounded by misty mountain ranges covered in pine forests and tea cultivations. Nuwara Eliya has a much cooler climate, which is in stark contrast to the tropical climate experienced in other parts of the island. Within easy reach of Nuwara Eliya is the Hakgala Gardens, where flora and fauna of the area have been cultivated. The beautifully landscaped gardens provides and ideal environment to spend a day.
Transfer to Kandapola.
Dinner and Overnight Stay at the Tea Factory Hotel.
DAY 6
After a Breakfast journey to Kitulgala.
Kitulgala
The small town of Kitulgala is located in the wet zone rainforest in western Sri Lanka, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. The Kelani River is wide at Kitulgala, and is the primary base for white-water rafting in Sri Lanka, which starts a few kilometres upstream.
Afterwards proceed to Beach Hotel for extension stay.
Quotation in US $ Dollars
Prices below are on Per Person basis sharing Double room -
Price for 1 Person - US $ 1195.00
2 Persons - US $ 785.00
3 Persons - US $ 775.00
4 Persons - US $ 735.00
5 Persons - US $ 705.00
6 Persons - US $ 695.00
Persons and Beyond - US $ 675.00
*** Off Season Reduction (01/05/09 to 30/06/09 & 01/09/06 to 31/10/09)
5% off on the above rates.
Supplements
Single Room Supplement US $ 215.00
(For Guests who wish to book Single Room Accommodation. Please note this supplement is already added on to the “1 Person” price rate above)
Peak Period Supplement ( 21/12/09 to 10/01/10) US $ 140.00 Per Person
Compulsory Christmas Dinner (24/12) US $ 65.00 per Person
Compulsory New Year Dinner (31/12) US $ 70.00 per Person
Perahera Supplement (27/07/09 to 05/08/09) US $ 35.00 per room per night
(Only while accommodated at Earls Regency Kandy)
Discounts
For Children between the age of 2-12 year will receive a 30% reduction on the per person double room rate if sharing parents room.
( Children aged 00-1.99 – Free of Charge)
10 % reduction for 3rd person sharing triple room on the above double room rates.
( Note that the extra bed for triple sharing basis is foldable roller bed)
Notes
Above prices are nett
What you will get for the above prices
• Standard Accommodation on Half Board Basis (Dinner and Breakfast included)
for 6 nights starting with dinner on Day 1 to Breakfast on Day 7.
• Transport will be provided by Air Conditioned Tourist Vehicles as specified in the
above program.
• Entrance fees to All Sites Mentioned in the program.
• Services of an English Speaking Chauffer Guide during the tour.
( Foreign Language Speaking Guides are available for a supplement)
Additional Services
• Reconfirmation of flight tickets to be done by Enjoy Sri Lanka
• 24 hour on call services of a representatives of Enjoy Sri Lanka to facilitate any
requirement of the client.
• Mineral water during the tour. Two 500 ML bottles will be provided to each p
person per day.
• A complimentary foot massage at Heritance Kandalama. (1/2 Hour)
• Complimentary glass of House Wine for each client during dinner on tour.
• All VIP services to be extended including many surprises.
What is not included
• Lunch.
• Christmas and New Year ’s Eve supplements at hotels.
( Supplements given separately )
• Perahera Supplement at hotels and Perahera Ticket cost.
( Approx US $ 50.00 per ticket )
• Video Camera permits at sites.
• Beverage Cost except for 500 ML mineral water bottles per person each day.
• Personal Expenses.
• Tips and Porterage.
• Serviced not mentioned in the program.
Cancellation Charges
14 Days or less - 100 % Cancellation Charges
15 Days to 22 Days - 50 % Cancellation Charges
23 Day and above - No Cancellation Charges
Other conditions
• Optional excursions and additional services could be arranged at a supplement.
• The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.
• The official check-out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs.