Meet on arrival and transfer from Airport to Colombo. Do a city tour of Colombo. Colombo like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar - where one can shop for bargain, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo.

Day Two

Colombo / Pinnawala / Habarana or Dambulla

After Breakfast at the Hotel, transfer from Colombo to Pinnawala. The Pinnawela 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, Pinnawela 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 Pinnawela was born.
Transfer from Pinnawala to Habarana
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Dambulla / Habarana.

Day Three

Habarana / Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa / Habarana

Breakfast at Hotel.
Transfer from Habarana/ Dambulla to Sigiriya. 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 meters 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.
Transfer from Sigiriya to Polonnaruwa.
Visit Polonnaruwa, which was the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD, and which is a world heritage site. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya where 4 splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures carved out of rock could be seen, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of king Parakramabahu, and the Parakrama Samudraya - a lake built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also monuments of famous places of worship such as the Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Transfer from Polonnaruwa to Habarana / Dambulla.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Habarana / Dambulla.

Day Four

Habarana / Dambulla / Kandy

Breakfast at Hotel.
Transfer from Habarana/ Dambulla to Dambulla.
Dambulla rock temple was built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings, is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.
Transfer from Dambulla to Kandy. Enroute visit Spice Garden at Matale.
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendour 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.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day Five

Kandy / Nuwara Eliya

After Breakfast, transfer from Kandy to 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.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day Six

Nuwara Eliya / Colombo

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo via Kitulgala.
The Kelani River (the broadest river in Sri Lanka) flowing through Kitulgala was the main location where the Oscar winning movie Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed.
Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo.

Day Seven

Colombo / Airport

Breakfast at Hotel.
Transfer from Colombo to Airport.

Price per person sharing double room for groups of:

01/11/2008 - 30/04/2009
No. of Passengers Car/Micro	Price in US$
2 Pax	520.00
3-4 Pax	490.00
5-6 pax	430.00
Single Room Supplement = US$ 125.00
Christmas Eve Supplement = US$ 50.00 per person
New Year Eve Supplement = US$ 60.00 per person


Please Note
The above rates are net and include all government taxes. These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy.

•	Discount for children from 2-12 years sharing parents room 30% on the per person sharing double room rate

•	Discount for the 3rd person sharing a triple room 10% on the per person sharing double room rate (Please note that the extra bed in a triple room will be foldable and rollaway bed)

The above prices include :
•	Accommodation in standard rooms on Half Board basis for 6 nights from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7 at 4* Hotels. Accommodation at Nuwara Eliya will be in 3* hotel.

•	Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Airport to Airport.

•	Entrance fees to Elephant Orphanage, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy Temple.

•	Services of English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.

Above prices does not include :
•	Video and Camera permits.

•	Lunch & dinner throughout the tour.

•	Entrance fees to sites not specified above.

•	Christmas and New Year’s Eve supplements at hotels.

•	Expenses of a personal nature.

•	Any other services not specified above.

	Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk. The jeeps available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of the vehicle, which will be used on the tour).

Cancellation Charges
•	5 days or less 100% cancellation charge.

•	Between 6 days and 14 days - 50% or the equivalent of the first two days charges.

•	Above 15 days No cancellation charges provided no commitment or advances are made to 3rd parties.

Important
•	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.

Visa
•	Nationals of 77 countries can enter Sri Lanka as holiday makers without prior visa and remain 30days without a payment. Further details please refer website www.immigration.gov.lk

Airline Information
•	The following Airlines fly in to Colombo (CMB)

•	Srilankan, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Kuwait, Saudi, Air Arabia, Royal Jordanian, Indian Airlines, Jetways, Air Sahara, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, LTU, Condor, Martinair, Austrian Airlines, Malaysian Airlines.

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Special Offers

Cultural Highlights Winter 2008 (01-Nov-2008 TO 30-Apr-2009)

7 days / 6 nights

Day One

Airport / Colombo