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Sri Lanka - 11 Days Tour
By: CHARIKA TRAVELS
Tel: (03) 8804 1488, Email: [email protected]
Web: www.charikatravels.com
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INTRODUCTION
Sri Lanka is truly the wonder of
Asia and the ‘Pearl of Indian
Ocean’. This tropical island
paradise is one of the most
prominent tourist destinations
in the world.
For centuries, travellers around
the world enticed by its breath-
taking beauty, pristine beaches,
unique wildlife, history and
heritage.
Holiday in this ‘isle of paradise’
is not just a tour package, but an
exciting, unforgettable &
amazing adventure of a lifetime.
Our 11 days tour is specially
designed for you to provide a
long-remembered experience in
this small wonder. This tour will
take you to seductive pristine
beaches, archaeological &
heritage sites, ancient kingdoms
which display the grandeur of
thousands of years old history,
wildlife parks reigned by
majestic elephants of Sri Lanka
& abundance of wildlife, unique
eco-systems, inspiring and vibrant culture and unique traditional villages of Sri Lank a.
You will experience the world-renowned Sri Lankan hospitality, welcome of charming
friendly people and spicy Sri Lankan cuisines which enticed international travellers for
many centuries. The beauty of Sri Lanka is grossly intensified by the hospitality of its
inhabitants. For centuries, this island nation was the ‘apple of their eye’ among early
travellers. These friendly & welcoming qualities of Sri Lankans , positioned Sri Lanka at
the centre-point on the worlds tourist map.
This tour of a lifetime will provide you with unforgettable memories and unique
experience which you will only get in this ‘isle of paradise’.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Overnight Destinations: Negombo (2 Nights), Habarana (2 Nights), Kandy
(2 Night), South-Western Beach (3 nights), Colombo – the Commercial
Capital (1 Night).
Main Tour Attractions & Activities: Negombo City tour, Sigiriya Lion
Rock Climb, Minneriya National Park Wildlife Safari, Polonnaruwa Ancient
City tour, Dambulla Cave Temple, Kandy City tour, Kandy Temple of the
Tooth, Cultural Show at Kandy, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens visit,
Tropical Beach retreat at South-Western Coast, Galle Fort visit, Turtle
Hatchery visit, Colombo City tour
This Program covers Five (05) UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Accommodation: Room Sharing in Budget & Mid-Range Hotels (Mix)
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Transport: All Hotel and Airport transfers are in a Private A/C Vehicle
driven by an English-Speaking Chauffeur Guide
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Upon your arrival to Colombo (evening arrival), the Chauffer-guide will meet you at the
Airport & transfer you to a hotel in Negombo for 2 days stay. You will relax and revive
after a long flight.
On day 2, you will enjoy a city tour of Negombo with your Chauffeur Guide. Negombo
is a beautiful fishing village near the Negombo Lagoon. You will see the Negombo
Lagoon, Fishermen with their traditional catamarans heading out to the ocean and
mobile fish markets selling freshly caught fish.
Negombo was given the name ‘Little Rome’ due to many Portuguese era Roman
Catholic Churches. Main Churches include St Mary’s Church Cathedral at Negombo city,
Gothic Style St. Sebastian Church at Sea St, Negombo, St. Joseph's Church and St.
Lazarus Church Negombo.
Note: attraction involves walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
Day 1, Day 2
Hotel Suggested:
Mid-Range: GOLDEN STAR BEACH
(Breakfast, Dinner)
NEGOMBO
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After breakfast, you will leave for Sigiriya / Habarana for 2 nights stay.
Sigiriya is a famous destination in Anuradhapura district for tourists . It is a focal point
for many internationally renowned tourist attractions. We use Sigiriya or Habarana as
an ‘overnight-stay destination’ to cover Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National
Park Safari.
In the Afternoon, you will go on a breath-taking adventure of a lifetime – a wildlife
safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Day 3, Day 4
Hotel Suggested: HOTEL SIGIRIYA
(Breakfast, Dinner)
SIGIRIYA
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Minneriya National Park
One of the main Safari parks situated in North Central Province, close to
Sigiriya/Habarana. The National Park surrounds the Minneriya Reservoir/tank, which
was built by King Mahasen in 3 rd Century AD. Minneriya National Park which was
designated as a National Park in 1997 after it had been declared a wildlife sanctuary in
1938. Large number of Elephants migrate to the Minneriya reservoir during the dry
season. They Migrate from surrounding National Parks and forests, for food, water. This
‘Elephant Gathering’ is a world-renowned spectacle. Many tourists attract to Minneriya
to go on a well-remembered thrilling Private Jeep Safaris and to witness the great Sri
Lankan ‘Elephant Gathering’ during the dry season.
Note: This attraction involves open Safari Jeep ride in rough Jungle Terrain with bumpy roads.
Next day (Day 4)
After Breakfast, you will go to see one of the Wonders of the Ancient World - the
‘Sigiriya Lion Rock’ and witness the ancient engineering ingenuity.
Sigiriya Lion Rock (Sigiriya Fortress)
Sigiriya is a 5th Century man-made fortification situated on a majestic column of rock
and known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. This is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder
of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand
at the entrance to the fortress. Sigiriya Lion Rock is a UNESCO listed world Heritage
Site. The Lion Rock Fortress palace and fortifications were built by King Kasyapa (477 –
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495 CE) on Sigiriya Rock. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost
to a sheer height of 500ft.
On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great palace and gardens
complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways, the only known ancient work
of secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized dams els in all the
freshness and delicacy of their original colour. Another attraction of Sigiriya is its’
‘Mirror Wall’, this wall is filled with ancient inscriptions which considered to be poems.
Further, Sigiriya is considered as a marvel of ancient urban planning and landscaping
skills.
Note: This attraction involves climbing of many steep steps / stairs
In the Afternoon, you will embark on another exciting adventure to see the
Polonnaruwa Ancient City.
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
The second most ancient city of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa was first declared as the capitol
by King Vijayabahu I, in 1070. Polonnaruwa’s Goldern age was dawned during the
period of King Parakramabahu I (1153–1186. During this period Polonnaruwa was
flourishing to become a trade and agricultural hub. King Parakramabahu build a
sophisticated irrigation system based on Parakrama Samudra (Sea of Parakramabhahu)
– a man-made gigantic reservoir.
Today, Polonnaruwa Ancient City is a UNESCO world heritage site and a famous
archaeological site visited by tourists around the world. Historical archaeological
attractions in the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa include: Ruins of Royal Palaces,
Watadage, Hatadage, Nissanka Latha Madapa, Rankoth Vehera, Lankatilaka Temple,
Statues of Gal Vihara, Kiri Vihara, ‘The statue of Kind Parakramabahu’, and Shiva
Devalaya.
Note: This attraction involves walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
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After Breakfast, you will leave for Kandy via Dambulla. At Dambula, you will visit another
ancient engineering marvel – the Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple or the Golden Temple of Dambulla is the largest, best-preserved
cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka, famous for its five cave temples on a rock. It is a
UNESCO World Heritage site. The first 03 caves are better, older and larger than the
other two. Some caves dates to 1st C.B.C. All the 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered
with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, statues of Gods and
Kings are also can be seen here
Note: This attraction involves climbing of many steep steps / stairs
DAMBULLA
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After Dambulla, you will leave for Hill Station - Kandy. On the way you will visit a ‘Spice
Garden’ where many varieties of traditional spices are grown. At this Spice Garden you
will be provided a detailed description to a centuries old spice production industry in
Sri Lanka.
Kandy is the second largest city and the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka. The Kingdom of
Kandy was formed in 15 Century. The Kandyan royal dynasty was ended in 1815. Main
Tourist attractions in Kandy include The Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake,
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, and the Museum.
Day 6 (next day)
After Breakfast at Kandy, your Chauffeur Guide will take you to see the Kandy City
including picturesque Kandy Lake.
You will be visiting the Temple of the Tooth Relic. In the evening you will enjoy the
rhythm of traditional drams and dances of Kandy – at the Cultural Show.
Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
Day 5, Day 6
Hotel Suggested: EARLS REGENT
(Breakfast, Dinner)
KANDY
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The Temple of the Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa (the Temple of the Tooth Relic) is one of the most sacred Buddhist
temples in Sri Lanka. This is situated at the Kandy Royal Palace compound. Temple of
the Tooth Relic houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, and one of the holiest
places for Buddhists around the world. The sacred tooth relic was brought to Sri Lanka
in Anuradhapura Era during the reign of Sri Megavanna (301-328 CE). Thereafter the
custodianship of the sacred tooth relic was considered as the right for rule for reigning
monarchs of Sri Lanka. Kings of Sri Lanka protected the tooth relic in their kingdoms
and capitals. Finally, the Tooth Relic was brought to its present shrine at last Kingdom
of Sri Lanka – Kandy, by King Vimaladharmasuriya I (1592-1603).
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
The History of the Gardens spans back to 1371, when King Wickramabahu III
established his Royal Court at Peradeniya. Later King Kirti -Sri (1747 – 1780) made this
a Royal Garden. However, the Garden was formally established in 1843 as a Botanic
establishment, and since then it attracts many local and international visitors. Currently
around 1.2 million visitors visit the Garden annually. Peradeniya garden, with an extent
of around 147 acres, maintains more than 4000 species of plants. The Orchid House of
the Garden displays an exotic collection of Orchids including rare and largest Orchid
in the world. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens offers its visitors spectacular array of special
features including the Fernery, Great Lawn, the Lake, Spice Garden, Double Coconut
Palms & Palm Avenue, Flower Garden, Plant House & Cacti, Bamboo Collection,
Flowering Trees and the Arboretum.
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After breakfast, you will leave for South – Western Beach of Sri Lanka to start your
Tropical Beach Escape at Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka. During days 7, 8 & 9, you will enjoy
the aquamarine blue wavers of Indian ocean, pristine epic golden sandy beach shaded
by wind-whispering Coconut trees, world renowned Sri Lankan Hospitality and
exquisite cuisines. Relax and enjoy the taste of Paradise.
During your Beach Retreat, you will visit a famous Colonial Fortification – the Galle Fort.
You will see centuries old European style colonial architecture while you are touring
the Galle Fort. on the way to your hotel, you will stop over at a ‘Turtle Hatchery’ to see
a Sea-turtle conservation project.
Day 7, Day 8, Day 9
Hotel Suggested: PANDANUS BEACH RESORT (Breakfast, Dinner)
SOUTH-WESTERN BEACH
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The Galle Dutch Fort
Galle was a busy port trading with Greece, China, Middle East & other countries and
was traced back to Ptolemy’s world map of 125 – 150 AD. During 1505, the Portuguese
sailor ‘Lourenço de Almeida ’ landed in Galle port – which was the beginning of the
Portuguese era in the coastal Sri Lanka. During 1588. Portuguese built the Fort at Galle
and later extended with a watch tower and other structures, to defend the Galle Port.
In 1640, the Dutch start capturing strongholds of the Portuguese, including the Galle
Fort. Later the Dutch expand and further fortified the Fort, to the present form which
can be seen today. The British acquired the Galle Fort in 1796, and Sri Lanka (former
Ceylon) became a British Colony from 1815, till the country gain independence in 1948.
Some of the main landmarks in Galle Fort are the main gate to the Fort, Clock Tower,
Dutch Reformed Church (history goes back to 1707), the residence of the commander,
the Dutch Government house, warehouse near the old gate, All Saints Anglican Church,
and the Galle Light House.
Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
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After breakfast on day 13, you will leave for Colombo. You will do the Colombo City
Tour with our Chauffeur Guide to see prominent landmarks including temples &
churches, old colonial & historical parts of the City, busy shopping malls and souvenir
shops.
The City of Colombo – the Commercial Hub of Sri Lanka
This Port city linked Sri Lanka with ancient Indian Ocean trade routes and the rest of
the world for over 2000 years. In 1505, Portuguese explorer Lourenco de Almeida
visited Colombo, which changed the course of Sri Lankan history to a new era. The
Portuguese realised the commercial and maritime significance of Colombo which
resulted trade missions to became invasions. Soon, Colombo as well as coastal areas
of Sri Lanka were under the control of Portuguese. They built administrative, residential
buildings as well as fortified military structures in Colombo with st rong military and
naval presence. Colombo fort was attacked and sieged several times by Sri Lankan
kings, but they were unable to break-through. After the Portuguese, Dutch captured
Colombo in 1656 and controlled under the Dutch East India Company. In 1796 British
captured Colombo and in 1815 Ceylon (Sri Lanka) became a crown colony under the
British rule, until 1948 when Ceylon gained independence.
Island’s largest city Colombo and its metropolitan suburbs have a population exceeding
5.5 million. Colombo is a tourist destination with many colonial and modern landmarks
including Fort, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, Independence Square, Colombo
Town Hall, National Museum, Beira Lake, BMICH, Colombo Racecourse, and many other
interesting places.
Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
Day 10
Hotel Suggested: OZO COLOMBO
(Breakfast, Dinner)
COLOMBO
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The last day of the tour. After checkout, you will be transferred to the Airport, and your
Chauffeur guide will bid you Bon Voyage at the Airport.
You will leave Sri Lanka with memories of an amazing and unforgettable holiday, with
the intension of returning to Sri Lanka soon, for anther exciting adventure.
** END OF TOUR **
Note:
This itinerary is subject to undergo modifications & revisions without further notice.
The itinerary is prepared for late night flight arrival and morning de parture.
Changes to this itinerary including additional days, destinations, excursions can be
included at a cost.
If above mentioned hotels (in this itinerary) are not available at the time of booking,
similar standard hotels will be provided.
Rooms allocated will be ‘Standard Rooms’. Please contact us to upgrade rooms at a
cost.
Activities / Attractions indicated in this itinerary are optional (you can omit), and entry
fee and activity costs are indicated separately. Please see below Tour Summery section
for Activity costing / Entry Fee per Person.
Day 11
Departure & End of Tour
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TOUR SUMMERY
Days Destinations Optional Activities (Add-ons)
Activity / Entry Fee: in USD - Per Person basis
01 Arrival, Airport Pick up - Negombo
02 Negombo
(incl. Negombo City Tour)
03 Sigiriya / Habarana Minneriya National Park Safari (USD 45)
04 Sigiriya / Habarana Sigiriya Lion Rock tour (USD 30)
Polonnaruwa Ancient City tour (USD 25)
05 Habarana to Kandy, via Dambulla
(incl. visit to a ‘Spice Garden’) Dambulla Cave Temple (USD 12)
06 Kandy. (incl. Kandy City tour)
Temple of the Tooth Relic visit (USD 10)
Royal Botanical Garden visit (USD 10)
Cultural Show (USD 5)
07 Kandy to South Western Beach)
08 South Western Beach
(incl. Galle Fort visit) Turtle Hatchery visit (USD 5)
09 South Western Beach
10 South Western Beach – Colombo
(incl. Colombo City tour)
11 Colombo – Airport, Departure
(Optional activity costs / Entry Fee is in USD and per Person basis) * Subject to availability
TOUR PRICING
All Pricing in USD $ - Per Adult Person Basis
Person Sharing a Room on Half Board Basis
Minimum number of Adults per group: 6
Tour Price Inclusions
• Accommodation in double or triple shared rooms, on Half Board Basis for 10
nights 11 days
• Breakfast and Dinner (10 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners)
• Airport and Hotel Transfers in an Air-conditioned vehicle, driven by an English-
speaking Chauffeur Guide
• Applicable local government taxes at hotels
• Airport Transfers and hotel transfers as per the program
• Included: Negombo city tour, Spice Garden tour, Kandy city tour, Gall Fort visit
and Colombo city tour
REQUEST TOUR PRICING
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Tour Price Exclusions
• Airfares, VISA charges, Airport Taxes
• Early check-in or late check-out at the hotels
• Lunches, Snacks & beverages during the tour
• Tips or gratuities
• Video or camera permits. Laundry, room service, telephone calls, mineral water
bottles, restaurant/bar charges
• All expense of personal nature.
• Entrance Fees / Activity Costs for optional activities (add-ons).
• Any other costs or services not mentioned under above ‘Tour Price Inclusions’.
OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
Transport
Airport & Hotel Transfers: Air-Conditioned vehicle driven by English speaking
Chauffeur guide. Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari is done by special open Safari Jeeps (non
A/C) modified for easy wildlife viewing.
Currency of this Itinerary
Customers in overseas must use only USD for all payments to us.
For Australian Customers: This is a wholesale tour plan. All Prices indicated / quoted in
this tour itinerary are in ‘United States Dollars’ (USD) due to the frequent changes of
exchange rates. Customers in Australia can pay us in Australian Dollars (AUD) for our
invoices. We use the rate of exchange prevailing at the time of the invoice date, based
on the Westpac Banking Corporation’s currency conversion rate to convert AUD
(currency you have) into USD (currency you want).
Sundry Expenses for Meals, Beverages, tips and Shopping
Please bring adequate funds to cover extra expenses including meals & beverages,
(lunches, snacks), Tips etc. Further, you may wish to take a ‘reminder of Sri Lanka’ as
souvenirs which may include jewellery, precious stones, traditional & cultural handicraft
decorative items, garments, traditional batik items etc.
Extra Nights at Colombo
Extra night/s accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged at Colombo.
Additional costs will apply. Please contact us for details.
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Travel Insurance (mandatory requirement)
All passengers travelling in this tour package must obtain and maintain a
comprehensive, suitable and valid ‘Travel Insurance’ during this tour period, to cover
all Travel related incidents including (but not limited to) loss of personal valuables,
flight misses, third party & public liabilities injuries, sicknesses and death.
Passenger Fitness
Passengers travelling in this tour package must be medically fit and healthy to
participate in the tour. Some hotels require walking & climbing steps to reach rooms
and hotel facilities. Most of the sights & attractions will be access by foot and climbing
steps & walking on uneven ground is involved. Some sights include climbing of many
steep stairs/steps and reaching heights – and Passengers can choose not to visit these
sights, as they are optional. Minneriya Safari is done in a rough jungle terrain and
bumpy roads. Inside the Wildlife park roads are rough, dusty, and muddy during the
rainy season with many pit holes. Passengers who are 70 and over may be required to
obtain a doctor’s clearance before Travelling.
Please Note
• Minimum number of Passengers for the group: 06 Adults. • Tour Price Estimates valid till end of the respective
tour period. Tours booked for a tour period must end within that respective validity tour period • Prices we
indicated are based on persons sharing a ‘double bed room’ or ‘triple bed room’ as per the indicated meal plan
• Tour Costing, Optional Activities charges, and other details indicated in this document are subject to revise ,
delete or change by CHARIKA TRAVELS at any time.. Therefore, you are kindly reminded to confirm your bookings
at your earliest • We do not arrange any special meals for specific dietary requirements. • Hotels we offer may
situate at close by/bordering cities to destinations mentioned in the itinerary • In the event of above suggested
Hotels and/or room types are not available at the time of your booking, alternative hotels and/or rooms will be
offered. This may increase / change the above Tour Price. • Changes to this itinerar y including number of
passengers, travel dates, routine changes, meal plans, activities, change of accommodation/rooms/hotels, or
other modifications will change above Tour Price. • Some Optional Activities must be selected by the entire
group due to itinerary and logistic difficulties • This tour, tour bookings and purchasing of this tour are subject
to our ‘Tour booking Terms and Conditions ’ (at http://www.charikatravels.com/terms-conditions). Booking and
purchasing of this tour is considered as you have agreed to our ‘Tour booking Terms and Conditions ’ (at
http://www.charikatravels.com/terms-conditions) • All passengers should medically fit and healthy to participate
for above indicated Tour • Passengers below 18 years of age must always accompany their Parents or Legal
Gradians during this tour • All passengers booking/purchasing this tour package must obtain and maintain a
comprehensive, suitable and valid ‘Travel Insurance’ during this Tour period. • Charika Travels does not provide
any kind of travel & liability insurances to passengers.
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