Wonder of Asia in 8 days

01 Night– Anuradhapura | 02 Nights– Kandy | 01 Night Sigiriya/Dambula | 01 Night – Nuwara Eliya |01 Night – Ella | 01 Night Bentota/Colombo | Half day city tour at Colombo

Day 1: Arrival at Colombo and Journey to Anuradhapura

Arrive Colombo at 12:50 Hrs. Get a warm welcome and help at the Airport, after that, you will be taken to Anuradhapura, en-route, visit the Munneshwaram Kovil. Overnight in Anuradhapura . The Munneswaram temple is a very important Hindu temple and is associated with the famous Indian myths and stories about Ramayana and its King Rama who was considered to be a hero. It is a very prestigious temple that is popular with Buddhists and Christians.

            Meals: Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) & Dinner

Day 2: Explore the Anuradhapura Ancient City and Transfer to Sigiriya or Dambulla

After Breakfast, witness one of the oldest ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization.

             Places to Visit:

Sri Maha Bodhi Tree - The right branch of the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya in India, under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, was brought to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC by Princess Sangha Mitta, the daughter of Emperor Asoka.

Thuparma Dagoba - Thuparama is the first dagoba to be built in Anuradhapura during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa (3rd century BC), enshrining the right collarbone of the Buddha, His alms bowl, and other relics.

Ruwanveli Dagoba - built by King Dutugemunu who ruled the country in the 2nd century BC is a huge dagoba measuring 103 meters in height with a circumference of 287 meters.

Mihintale, Abhayagiriya, Kuttam pokuna.

And Evening Proceed to Sigiriya. Overnight at Sigiriya.

Meals Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) and Dinner

Day 3: Sigiriya Exploration – Proceed to Kandy

Early Morning Embark on a journey to the iconic Sigiriya ancient rock fortress in the north-central province of Sri Lanka. Unofficially acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, Sigiriya is a city, palace, and garden complex centered on a towering 200-meter-high rock. After hiking Sigiriya proceed to Kandy, en-route to witness the Dambulla Cave Temple, Evening Time Proceed to Kandy. Overnight in Kandy. 

Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) and Dinner

Day-4: Kandy Exploration

Early Morning after Breakfast start exploring the Kandy,

Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist destination. (115kM from Colombo at 465 meters above sea level). Famous for the Temple of the Tooth and many other temples the city could be called the cultural capital of the island.

Kandy Perahera, - the pageant of the temple of tooth where Buddha's tooth is kept is held either in July or August each year to parade the golden caskets is a must-see literary if one is visiting Sri Lanka during these months. The final night procession is the most spectacular event of the country. More than 50 elephants parade the city accompanied by drummers, dancers and chieftains.

• Suggestions Addition To itinerary

  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic

    • Attend an evening cultural show

•   Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) and Dinner

Day 5: Kandy to Pinnawala, then off to Nuwara Eliya

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya. On the way, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Damro Tea factory, Ashok Vatika, Sitha Amman Kovil, and Gregory Lake (on the way). Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

            Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant), Dinner

Day 6: Nanu Oya to Ella Joyride by train. Or by Road journey

In the morning, enjoy the beautiful train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, if the train is not available, then Nuwara Eliya to Ella will transfer by car.  Evening Visit 9 Arch Bridge.  Overnight in Ella.

         Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant), Local Dinner at Hotel

Day 7: Ella to Galle, then off to Bentota/Colombo

Early in the morning, around 7 AM, proceed to Galle (Parcel Breakfast). Visit Galle Fort. Then, after lunch around 1:30 PM, proceed to the Madu River safari at Bentota. Then transfer to the Bentota hotel via the turtle farm. Check into your hotel at night. Overnight at Bentota/Colombo.   

Meals: Packed Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant), Dinner

Day 8: Departure day.

After an early breakfast, proceed to Colombo Airport via a visit to Colombo City tour, Gangaramaya Temple, and Lotus Tower. In the afternoon, proceed to Colombo Airport for an onward journey. The tour ends here.   

Meals: Breakfast & Packed Lunch  

****End of Tentative Itinerary****

Tour Inclusions:

1. Standard Hotel rooms in Double /triple sharing in 3* Accommodation or similar
2. Transport in an A/C Medium Coach
3. Service of an English-speaking National Guide.
4. 7 Breakfast, 7 Light Lunch (at Local Restaurants) & 7 Dinner at the hotel
5. VISA/ETA processing fees
6. Travel Insurance up to 59 years of age. 
7. Value-added tax in Sri Lanka Part.
8. Meeting and Assistance at the airport.
9. Daily 500 Ml water bottle during road journeys as per the requirement only. For drinking purposes only, Not for hand washing, face washing, toilet use, etc.   

Exclusions:

• Any Air Fares (domestic & International)
• TIPS & GRATUITY (at the hotel and driver. Note: Guide and driver’s Charge per day USD 5 per person.
• GST 5% & TCS 5% ( If the invoice value exceeds INR 7 Lacs, then TCS will be 20%, above the 7 Lacs (Mandatory)
• Additional Stays and Meals in Chennai/Bangalore for Layover (if required as per your choice of departure)
• Boat Ride /Jeep Safari cost other than mentioned in the itinerary.
• All Entry fees/ Show Tickets
• 9 Arch Bridge visit local Tuktuk Fare, approximately 1500-1600 LKR
• Anything and everything not mentioned under Inclusions herein above.
• Any extra service consumed by the guest at hotels or outside.
• Camera & video permits.
• Extra Luggage charges at airports (if any)
• Any expenses of a personal nature/activities.
• Additional Water bottles in hotel rooms are strictly at your own cost including any other room service costs.
• Cost of Travel Insurance 60 Years & above

Terms & Conditions:

• No refund will be made for any unused accommodation, missed meals, transportation segments, sightseeing tours, or any other service. Such unused items are neither refundable nor exchangeable.
• Room allocation is done by the hotel depending upon availability at the time of check-in in the category of room as specified on your confirmation voucher.
• No refund shall be claimed, if the services & amenities of the hotel are not up to your expectations, it will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
• Baggage Allowance for Internal Sector is 15 Kgs for Checked-Baggage & 7 Kgs for Hand Baggage
• Passengers missing flights - In such cases the entire ticket/booking gets a no-show and stands canceled, a new return ticket needs to be purchased by the passengers
• Third person in a Triple room will be provided a rollaway bed only.
• All transfers and extensive sightseeing with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by an air-conditioned coach.
• A local representative or your coach driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
• Kindly note that the tour routing could change on certain departure dates. In some tours, there is also a possibility that the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary unless it's closed due to a holiday. Your Tour Manager will notify you of the same
• No refunds for unutilized services
• In case of inordinate delay and with strict driving laws, a packed dinner may be provided on this day
• In case of any increase in taxes in Sri Lanka, there would be a price change which will be justified.
• All disputes/complaints concerning these terms and conditions and the tour and services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kolkata only.
• Were serve the right to claim from the passengers, any additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in the schedule of trains, flights, coach, cruise, or other services.
• Were served the right to change any itinerary for operational reasons and reasons beyond our control such as weather conditions, strikes, etc.
• We shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown, or irregularity, that may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine, and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passenger
• The functioning of Air cooling/Air conditioning in hotels is subject to the official declaration of summer by the local authority
• Due to international events and trade fairs, you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city
• Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/Coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers.
• We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
• Hotels in certain cities are not offering buffet breakfasts due to health regulations. If the same does not change by the time the tours operate, we will organize breakfasts at an Indian/ local restaurant.
• Tours are operated subject to Reserve Bank of India/Government of India regulations
• All information given in this itinerary is based on the information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to change any brochure /itinerary information before or after your booking of the tour due to any events beyond our control
• Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
• If you carry any high-value items on the coach, we advise you not to leave them behind when you leave the coach. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of such items from the coach
• The company is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings during the stay in the hotel or while traveling in the coach. Due to theft or loss of baggage, tour participants can complain to the local authorities at his/her sole discretion, cost, risk, and consequences
• The above costing is based on the minimum operating strength (MOS) of 16 pax traveling together. If we do not meet the required (MOS)we will Operate the tour on a small group or FIT which may result in cost change. The same will be notified & borne by the guest
• The drivers are bound by specific rules, like maximum driving hours within a day and during a week, rest period per day/week, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel, otherwise, certain sightseeing schedules may be missed due to your actions/delays and the same will be non-refundable
• ROE: XE + Rs. 2 +1% handling charges will be calculated at the rate prevailing on the date of final payment. Applicable Taxes extra on ROE. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

1.       Rates are valid for Indian Nationals only.

2.       Price is valid only for the mentioned period only.

3.       Price based on minimum pax as mentioned, traveling together at all times.

4.       All Hotels' Check-in time is 14:00 hrs. & Check-out time is 11:00hrs (Early Check-In / Late Check-Out is subject to availability & at the discretion of the hotel).

5.       Room availability of the above-quoted hotels is, strictly subject to change & will check availability & confirm at the time of reporting as a confirmed booking

Cancellation Policy:  

Booking date to 30 Days Before Departure  40% of the Tour Base Price without Taxes

29 Days to 15 Days Before Departure         60% of the Tour Base Price without taxes

14 Days to 8 Days Before Departure 75% of the Tour Base Price without taxes

from the 07th day to the journey date       No Refund Will Be Entertained 

Day 1: Arrival at Colombo and Journey to Anuradhapura

Arrive Colombo at 12:50 Hrs. Get a warm welcome and help at the Airport, after that, you will be taken to Anuradhapura, en-route, visit the Munneshwaram Kovil. Overnight in Anuradhapura . The Munneswaram temple is a very important Hindu temple and is associated with the famous Indian myths and stories about Ramayana and its King Rama who was considered to be a hero. It is a very prestigious temple that is popular with Buddhists and Christians.

            Meals: Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) & Dinner

Day 2: Explore the Anuradhapura Ancient City and Transfer to Sigiriya or Dambulla

After Breakfast, witness one of the oldest ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization.

             Places to Visit:

Sri Maha Bodhi Tree - The right branch of the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya in India, under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, was brought to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BC by Princess Sangha Mitta, the daughter of Emperor Asoka.

Thuparma Dagoba - Thuparama is the first dagoba to be built in Anuradhapura during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa (3rd century BC), enshrining the right collarbone of the Buddha, His alms bowl, and other relics.

Ruwanveli Dagoba - built by King Dutugemunu who ruled the country in the 2nd century BC is a huge dagoba measuring 103 meters in height with a circumference of 287 meters.

Mihintale, Abhayagiriya, Kuttam pokuna.

And Evening Proceed to Sigiriya. Overnight at Sigiriya.

Meals Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) and Dinner

Day 3: Sigiriya Exploration – Proceed to Kandy

Early Morning Embark on a journey to the iconic Sigiriya ancient rock fortress in the north-central province of Sri Lanka. Unofficially acclaimed as the 8th wonder of the world, Sigiriya is a city, palace, and garden complex centered on a towering 200-meter-high rock. After hiking Sigiriya proceed to Kandy, en-route to witness the Dambulla Cave Temple, Evening Time Proceed to Kandy. Overnight in Kandy. 

Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) and Dinner

Day-4: Kandy Exploration

Early Morning after Breakfast start exploring the Kandy,

Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist destination. (115kM from Colombo at 465 meters above sea level). Famous for the Temple of the Tooth and many other temples the city could be called the cultural capital of the island.

Kandy Perahera, - the pageant of the temple of tooth where Buddha's tooth is kept is held either in July or August each year to parade the golden caskets is a must-see literary if one is visiting Sri Lanka during these months. The final night procession is the most spectacular event of the country. More than 50 elephants parade the city accompanied by drummers, dancers and chieftains.

• Suggestions Addition To itinerary

  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic

    • Attend an evening cultural show

•   Explore the Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant) and Dinner

Day 5: Kandy to Pinnawala, then off to Nuwara Eliya

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya. On the way, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Damro Tea factory, Ashok Vatika, Sitha Amman Kovil, and Gregory Lake (on the way). Arrive in Nuwara Eliya, and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

            Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant), Dinner

Day 6: Nanu Oya to Ella Joyride by train. Or by Road journey

In the morning, enjoy the beautiful train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella, if the train is not available, then Nuwara Eliya to Ella will transfer by car.  Evening Visit 9 Arch Bridge.  Overnight in Ella.

         Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant), Local Dinner at Hotel

Day 7: Ella to Galle, then off to Bentota/Colombo

Early in the morning, around 7 AM, proceed to Galle (Parcel Breakfast). Visit Galle Fort. Then, after lunch around 1:30 PM, proceed to the Madu River safari at Bentota. Then transfer to the Bentota hotel via the turtle farm. Check into your hotel at night. Overnight at Bentota/Colombo.   

Meals: Packed Breakfast, Light Lunch (at Local Restaurant), Dinner

Day 8: Departure day.

After an early breakfast, proceed to Colombo Airport via a visit to Colombo City tour, Gangaramaya Temple, and Lotus Tower. In the afternoon, proceed to Colombo Airport for an onward journey. The tour ends here.   

Meals: Breakfast & Packed Lunch  

****End of Tentative Itinerary****