Wild Sri Lanka
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DAY
01 : AIRPORT /NEGOMBO/
PINNAWALA /DAMBULLA
On arrival pick up clients
from the Airport and proceed
to Negombo. Visit the
Negombo Fish Market.
Negombo is in the heart of
Sri Lanka's fishing
industry. The sea and
catamarans is the backdrop
of the Negombo scenery.
Visit the Negombo lagoon and
a fish auction.
Transfer from Negombo to
Pinnawala and visit the
Elephant Orphanage.
The Pinnawala Elephant
Orphanage, established in
1975, commenced with seven
orphans. Today some of these
orphans enjoy the fortune of
seeing their grandchildren
born in the same location.
The original objective of
establishing the orphanage
inclined more towards
tourism, but is soon became
a conservation and
educational centre. With the
help of local and foreign
elephant experts, Pinnawala
started a scientific
captive-breeding programme
for elephants. The free
movement of the herd
enhanced the chances for
respective individuals of
both sexes to get together
and mate. The nearby river
played a dominant role in
this regard, and in 1984,
the first baby of Pinnawala
was born.
The success story of
Pinnawala has drawn the
attention of scientists from
all over the world. A
considerable number of books
and research articles on
Pinnawala have been
published in several
languages. The members of
the Pinnawala herd have been
filmed, videoed and
photographed thousands of
times by professionals.
Thereafter proceed to
Dambulla. Rest of the day at
leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at
Amaya Lake. ( 4 star) |
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DAY
02 : DAMBULLA/SIGIRIYA /
ELEPHANT BACK RIDE ( 01 HR )
HABARANA/DAMBULLA
DAMBULLA / SAFARI AT
MINNERIYA OR KAUDULLA
NATIONAL PARK /DAMBULLA
Breakfast at Amaya Lake.
Transfer from Dambulla to
Sigiriya, and visit the
Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Climb the 5th century
Sigiriya rock fortress which
is a world heritage site,
built by King Kashyapa
(477-495 AD). The 'Lion
Rock' is a citadel of
unusual beauty rising 200
metres from the scrub
jungle. The rock was the
innermost stronghold of the
70 hectare fortified town. A
moat, rampart, and extensive
gardens including the
renowned water gardens ring
the base of the rock. Visit
the world-renowned frescoes
of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of
Sigiriya, which are in a
sheltered pocket of the rock
approached by a spiral
stairway. These frescoes are
painted in earth pigments on
plaster.
Thereafter proceed to
Habarana and carryout an
Elephant Back Ride appx 01
hr. On completion return to
hotel, for a short rest.
In the afternoon proceed to
Minneriya / Kaudulla and
carryout safaris of
Minneriya / Kaudulla
National Park by jeep.
The extent of the Minneriya
National Park is about 8,889
hectares. There are
wet-lands in this National
Park, which have
international importance,
animal and plant species,
which are plenty in dry zone
are found in this park. Wild
elephants, various
amphibians, local and
immigrant bird species are
plenty in this park. About
160 species of birds, 09
amphibians, 25 reptile
species, 26 fish species and
more than 78 butterfly
species have been found in
this area. There are bamboo
trees which are rare in
other parks and wild
elephants can be seen
conveniently. The
significant feature is that
these elephants can be seen
going closer to them.
On completion return to
hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at Amaya Lake. |
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DAY
03 : DAMBULLA/ SPICE GARDEN
IN MATALE / TREK IN THE AREA
/ KANDY & CITY TOUR
Breakfast at Amaya Lake.
Transfer from Dambulla to
Matale and visit a spice
garden.
Visit a spice garden in
Matale to see different
spices for which Sri Lanka
is famous for. Here, clients
could see different spices
and how some of these spices
are grown and processed.
Thereafter carryout a trek
in the area, trekking by the
village area, through,
rubber plantations, up &
down a small hill, by a
paddy field and getting
across a suspension bridge
and a water-ways bare-foot !
(appx 2 – 2 ½ hrs )
On completion of the trek
proceed to Kandy. In the
late afternoon carry out
city tour of Kandy.
Kandy was the last capital
of the Sri Lankan kings and
is a World Heritage Site.
The name "Kandy" conjures
visions of splendor and
magnificence. Many of the
legends, traditions and
folklore are still lovingly
kept alive. Drive around the
Kandy lake built by the last
Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama
Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit
the Kandy town and bazaar,
the arts and crafts centre,
a gem museum and a lapidary.
Also visit the Temple of the
Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Thereafter witness a
cultural show. ( No cultural
show during the days Kandy
Pageant is taking place
)Dinner and overnight stay
at Amaya Hills. ( 4 star) |
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DAY
04 : BIRD WATCHING TREK IN
THE HOTEL PREMISES
KANDY/PERADENIYA BOTANICAL
GARDENS /TEA PLANTATION
/NUWARA ELIYA & CITY
/KANDAPOLA
Breakfast at Amaya Hills. In
the early morning carryout
bird watching trek in the
area.
Thereafter proceed to
Peradeniya and visit the
Botanical Gardens.
Peradeniya botanical garden
was first built as a
pleasure garden by a Sinhala
king and was expanded by the
British. It is 147 acres in
extent and provides an
amazing variety of trees,
plants and flowers.
Proceed to Nuwara Eliya,
enroute visiting a Tea
Plantation.
Visit a tea plantation and a
tea factory, where the best
tea in the world is
produced. Here you could
observe all about the
process of manufacturing
tea. You can also see how
tea is graded. Taste a cup
of pure Ceylon tea in the
factory.
Visit Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya, because of its
invigorating mountain
climate and scenery, is Sri
Lankas most popular hill
resort. Nuwara Eliya is also
the heart of Sri Lankas tea
country producing a
significant share of the
world s best tea. Sri Lanka
s highest mountain
Pidurutalagala (8282 feet)
is located here. Nuwara
Eliya also has one of the
finest 18 hole golf courses
in South Asia.
Proceed up to Kandapola.
Dinner and overnight stay at
Tea Factory Hotel. ( 4 star
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DAY
05 : TREK AT HORTON PLAINS
Pick nick Breakfast from Tea
Factory Hotel.
In the early morning proceed
to Horton Plains and
carryout a trek app. 12 – 14
km.
Visit Horton plains, which
is located on a high
windswept saddle at about
2134 meters above the sea
level. The plains are an
expanse of misty grassland
with scraggy trees and
ice-cold rivulets. Visit the
World s End, considered
being the finest view in all
of Sri Lanka. The awesome
escarpment drops vertically
for about 4,000 feet, hence
its name. You can also see
the beautiful Backer s
falls. (Walk is about 14 km)
The park shelters mammals
such as Sambhur, Leopard and
endemic Bear, Monkey and
famous for its endemic
lizards. This area is a home
for over 20 endemic bird
species including Sri Lanka
Whistling Thrush,
Orange-billed Babbler and
Yellow-eared Bulbul.
On completion return to
hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at Tea Factory Hotel. |
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DAY
06 : KANDAPOLA/NUWARA ELIYA/
WHITE WATER RAFTING IN
KITULGALA /WEDDAGALA OFF
RATNAPURA
Breakfast at Tea Factory
Hotel.
Transfer from Kandapola to
Nuwara Eliya to Kitulgala.
Enroute view waterfalls St
Clares & Devon.
Carryout white water rafting
activity in Kitulgala.
This thrilling adventure on
the white water section of
the Kelani River is suitable
for amateurs as well as
professionals alike. During
the run, you will experience
the thrill of shooting
rapids and euphoria of
making it through. The
river's clear water is born
in the heart of the peak
wilderness reserve and
tumbles through a rocky
george just above
Kithulgala. As the river
widens, you will pass the
scenic location used to film
- "Bridge over the river
Kwai" which was filmed in
1956, a good place to jump
in for a refreshing swim. On
a clear day, you may even
dive to see the remains of
the actual bridge and the
carriages used for the film
(only for experienced divers
with proper equipment).
Thereafter proceed to
Weddagala, off Ratnapura.
Dinner and overnight stay at
The Rain Forest Edge Hotel.
( Boutique hotel, ONLY SRI
LANKAN COUSINE, NO WESTERN
MENUE ) |
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DAY
07 :
SINHARAJA/SINHARAJA/RATNAPURA/MOUNT
LAVINIA
In the morning
proceeds to Sinharaja Rain
Forest and carryout a trek
in the Forest.
This is Sri Lanka's only
remaining primeval rain
forest. A single foot path
cuts through the heart of
its 50 sq. miles. The
vegetation is many layered
as in the Amazon or Congo.
Rare orchid's blossom and
cicadas chirp. The only
other sound is that of rain
: 200 inches fall annually
here, spread through the
year.
Return to hotel in the mid
afternoon. Thereafter
proceed to Mt Lavinia .
Dinner and overnight stay at
Mount Lavinia Hotel. ( Sea &
Garden Wing rooms , 3 star )
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DAY
08 : MOUNT LAVINIA /AIRPORT
Breakfast at Mount Lavinia
Hotel.
Transfer from Mount Lavinia
to Airport . |
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The prices
include:
• Accommodation in
standard rooms on HB
basis for 7 nights
from dinner on day 1
to breakfast on day
8 at hotels
specified or of
similar standard.
• Transportation by
air-conditioned
vehicle as per the
programme.
• Entrance fees to
Elephant Orphanage ,
Sigiriya Entrance ,
Minneriya / Kaudulla
National Park ,
Kandy Temple ,
Cultural Show ,
Botanical Gardens &
Horton Plains ,
• Cost of Elephant
Back Ride appx 01 hr
• Cost of trekking
in Matale area
• Cost of Bird
Watching in Kandy
• Cost of White
Water Rafting in
Kitulgala
• Cost of Cycling in
Kalutara
• Cost of Jeep
safari at Minneriya
/ kaudulla National
park ,
• Cost of transfers
to/from hotel /
Horton Plains
• Services of a
English Speaking
Chauffeur Guide
The prices does
not include:
• Video Camera
permits at Pinnawala
Elephant Orphanage.
• Video Camera and
Still Camera permits
at the Temple of the
Tooth Relic in
Kandy.
• Lunch throughout
the tour.
• Breakfast on day
01
• Entrance fees to
sites not specified
above.
• Supplement for
accommodation in
Kandy during Kandy
Esala Perahera
period. (July or
August)
• Cost of ticket to
view the Kandy Esala
Perahera which will
be held in Kandy.
• Cost of beverage
throughout the tour.
• Expenses of a
personal nature.
• Tips and Porte
rage
• Any other services
not specified above.
Important Notes :
• It is recommended
to have insect /
leech repellent and
personal effects for
warm/windy/rainy
conditions
• It is recommended
to use trekking
shoes or boots for
trekking.
• Inside the
tropical forests can
be very humid and
warm and it will be
convenient to use
light cloths such as
T-shirts and shorts.
• All Nature based /
soft adventures
activities given in
the itinerary will
be on clients own
risk. |
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Other conditions:
• Optional
excursions and
additional services
could be provided
for which we will
charge additionally.
• 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).
• White Water
Rafting & cycling :
Client needs to sign
a liability release
form prior to taking
part in the
activities of White
Water Rafting &
Cycling.
CANCELLATION
CHARGES
a). 4 working days
or less - 100%
cancellation charge.
b). Between 6 days
and 10 days - 50%
cancellation charges
or the equivalent of
the first
two days charges
depending on the
programme and period
of stay.
c). Above 11 days -
No cancellation
charges provided no
commitment or
advances are made to
3rd parties.
Hotel rules and
regulations:
The official
check-in time at all
hotels will be
1200hrs.
The official
check-out time at
all hotels will be
1100hrs.
Cancellation policy
will be applicable
for any reduction of
rooms after the
release period.
Payment details:
All the payments
will be received at
our office before
clients arrive to
Sri Lanaka.
A Pro-forma invoice
will be forwarded
once the booking is
confirmed and
original invoices
will be received
within 3 days of
tour stating date.
All the bank charges
should be borne by
payer.
Visas:
Visas for nationals
of 77 countries will
be given free of
charge on arrival at
the Colombo
International
Airport which is
valid for 30 days.
For further details,
visit
www.immigration.gov.lk
Airport Tax:
Cost of Airport tax
is included to the
flight ticket.
However, this could
differ for Charter
flights.
Airline operating
to Sri Lanka :
Sri Lankan Airlines,
Emirates, Qatar,
Kuwait, Saudi, Air
Arabia, Royal
Jordanian, Indian
Airlines,
Jet Airways, Air
Sahara, Singapore
Airlines, Thai
Airways, LTU,
Condor, Martinair,
Austrian Airlines,
Malaysian Airlines. |
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