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Sri Lanka - 11 Days Tour

By: CHARIKA TRAVELS

Tel: (03) 8804 1488, Email: [email protected]

Web: www.charikatravels.com

Celink Australia Pty Ltd t/a CHARIKA TRAVELS

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.charikatravels.com/


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


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

http://www.goldenstarbeachhotel.com/


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

https://www.serendibleisure.com/hotelsigiriya/


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 –


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.


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


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

http://www.regentkandy.lk/


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.


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

http://www.pandanusbeach.com/index.html


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.



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.


Day 10

Hotel Suggested: OZO COLOMBO

(Breakfast, Dinner)

COLOMBO

https://www.ozohotels.com/colombo-srilanka/?utm_expid=30329839-11.9ITEXd30S7yvKgXjuVnvMw.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.au%2F


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


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

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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.


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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