Day 2: Kandy – Ramboda – Nuwara Eliya, 3 Hrs
It’s your day to drive to “little England” today. Fondly known as this is a city with breath taking views of tea plantations, English style houses and year around cold climate.
Attractions / Sightseeing:
- Leave for Nuwara, passing stunning views of tea and vegetable plantations, paddy fields and humble village life
- En-route, visit a tea factory and a tea plantation to “pluck” some first-hand experience of the tea making process
- Nuwara Eliya city tour
- Seetha Amman temple
- Ambewala Farm & Strawberry Farm
- Victoria park ($2 )
- Gregorys Lake ($2)
- Haggala botanical garden ($10)
- Closer view of Ramboda Waterfall
Optional
- Engage in a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nanu Oya ($ 10)
- Swan Boat Ride (30 $ per boat)
- Horton Plains & World’s End ($35 per Jeep + entrance fee)
- Horse Ride
- Engage in Zipline adventure at the Gregory Lake
Overnight stay and breakfast in Nuwara Eliya:
Option 1: Heritance Tea Factory Hotel(4*+)
Option 2: Grand Hotel – Colonial 4* Hotel
OTHER INFORMATION
- Average temperature: 16 – 20 °C
- More hotel choices available to suit your budget
- Restaurants and mosques available in the city
- Entrance fees are not included
- Cost of Optional excursions not included
Day 3: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala 4 Hrs
Set off on your journey to Yala today. While Yala is known for its National park harboring hundreds of different varieties of wild animals living in their own natural habitats, the celebrity attraction here definitely is the elusive leopards!
Attractions / Sightseeing:
- Visit Haggala botanical garden en-route
- En route visit Ella & its main attraction such as Ravana Cave Ravana waterfall, Little Adam’s peak 9 Arch bridge etc
- Leave for Yala, where you can go for a wild safari in the Yala national park. With highest concentration of Leopards in the world you may hardly miss at least one crossing the path. Keep your camera handy!
Overnight stay and breakfast in Yala:
Option 1: Jetwing Yala (5*)
Option 2: Cinnamon Wild (5*)
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel Time: Approx 4 hrs
- Average temperature: 28 – 30 °C
- More hotel choices available to suit your budget
- Restaurants and mosques available in the city
- Entrance fees are not included
- Cost of Optional excursions not included
Day 4: Yala – Galle / Bentota, 4. Hrs
You will be driving to the down south of Sri Lanka, ending your journey across the country. Reach the luxurious beach hotel for a perfect and well deserving relaxation.
Attractions / Sightseeing:
- After an early breakfast leave for the down south beach paradise of the island
- On the way witness stilt fishing, a method of catching fish, though unique and picturesque, largely abandoned
- Then visit to Dutch Fort of Galle – the most famous landmark of this town. Untarnished and uncluttered after 400 years existence
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel Time: Approx 3.5 hrs
- Average temperature: 24 – 26°C
- Restaurants and mosques available in the city
- Entrance fees are not included
- Cost of Optional excursions not included
Overnight stay and breakfast in Galle / Bentota:
Option 1: Jetwing Lighthouse (5* Geoffrey Bawa Hotel)
Option 2: Heritance Ahungalla (5* Geoffrey Bawa Hotel)
Day 5: Departure: Galle / Bentota – Colombo – Airport, 2.5 Hrs
End of unforgettable 5 days in Sri Lanka. You will be bidding good-bye to the golden shores of this gorgeous island as you are taken to airport for the departure. Have a safe journey…..
En route visit Colombo if time permits and get the glimpse of modern Colombo famous for shopping of all kinds garments, gems tea & crafts.
Ayubowan!
OTHER INFORMATION
Travel Time: Approx 2.5 hrs
Terms and Conditions (Forms an integral part of the contract)
Cost includes:
- Meeting and assistance at the airport on arrival and airport transfer
- Accommodation at hotels specified or similar with Breakfast starting from day 2
- Transportation in an Air-conditioned Car ( up to 3 pax) or Van (4 – 10 pax) with English speaking driver guide
- All local taxes
Cost excludes:
- Air fare
- Visa processing charges
- Lunch, dinner or any other supplements
- Camera and video permits
- Optional excursions
- Tips and porter charges
- Cost of beverages throughout the tour
- Any other services not specified above
Payment Conditions:
- Payment only should be made once you receive your Invoice from Heart Attached (Pvt) Ltd
- Six weeks or more prior to the travel date – 50% of the total tour cost
- Six weeks or less – 100% of the tour cost
- All the bank charges borne by the remitter. Local bank charges borne by us
- Credit card payment will attract additional 4% to 5% charges depending on the card type
Other Conditions:
- Once confirmed hotels can be changed within cancellation window only with a cancellation fee. Please request more details of the hotels if required or visit their websites / reviews for more information
- Excursions / day tours except the ones agreed in the above programme are optional and could be provided on an additional fee
- Entrance Fees are NOT included to any of the attractions, unless mentioned above
- Travel insurance is not included in the above cost
- Visits to wild life parks will be at client’s own risk
- Jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours)
Cancellation Charges:
- 15 days or less – 100% cancellation charge
- Between 16 days and 30 days – 50% cancellation charges or the equivalent of the first two days charges depending on the programme and period of stay
- Above 30 days – No cancellation charges provided no commitment or advances are made to 3rd parties
- During peak seasons, (e.g. Dec – Jan) 100% cancellation charge applicable for cancellation within 30 days
Hotel rules and regulations:
- The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1400hrs
- The official check-out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs
- Early check-in and late check-out are on availability basis
- Cancellation policy will be applicable for any reduction of rooms after the release period
- All the supplements should be directly paid to the hotel
Visa & Passport:
Please visit www.eta.gov.lk for further details. A visa fee is applicable
Please ensure your passport is valid for 6 month from the date of arrival
