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Discover Sri Lanka
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A Group tour to ancient Buddhist cities, cool highlands, jungle walks, national parks, abundant wildlife and superb beaches. |
Ref: EX-AIL
16 days
from £1145 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Sri Lanka
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Lapped by the warm waters of the Indian ocean, Sri Lanka is a charming country with a great variety of interests for the traveller. It is a natural paradise; a landscape of verdant mountains, rainforests, paddy fields, tumbling waterfalls and sweeping gorges. Hidden amongst this dramatic scenery are the ancient Buddhist city of Polonnaruwa, the cave temple at Dambulla and the impressive 'Lions Rock' fortress at Sigiriya, testaments to the country's rich history. In contrast there are the lush hillstations of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Highlands where the cooler air and the colonial architecture make for a relaxing few days amongst the vast tea plantations. At Kitulgala, there are jungle walks and the opportunity to go whitewater rafting, whilst at Horton Plains we walk through the high forest where sambur and purple monkey are found, to the magnificent view at 'World's End'. Descending from the hill country we safari in the Yala National Park, home to elephant, leopard, bear and a rich birdlife, before spending our last few days lazing on the idyllic palm-fringed beaches and visiting the old Dutch city of Galle.
Trip Profile
An enjoyable and comprehensive itinerary by private bus and jeeps in the national park. There are a few long drives, but plenty of free time to relax.
Group & Staff
min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and driver.
Accommodation
Hotels, some with swimming pools.
Food
Breakfast only included. |
Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Colombo; to Marawila beach. | Day 3 | Visit cave temples at Dambulla and drive to Sigiriya. | Day 4 | Optional elephant ride, afternoon climb of rock fortress.
| Day 5 | To Giritale; bike ride through local villages. | Day 6 | Visit ancient capital of Polonnaruwa. Drive to Kandy via spice gardens and Aluvihare Temple. | Day 7 | Visit Temple of the Tooth, Botanical Gardens and a gem factory. | Day 8 | Visit elephant orphanage at Pinnawela. Free time in Kandy to explore or relax | Day 9 | To Kitulgala, optional river rafting. | Day 10 | Morning jungle walk.Optional Adams Peak climb in Dec-Apr. Afternoon to old British hillstation of Nuwara Eliya. | Day 11 | Early morning to Horton Plains, walk to World's End view point. To Bandarawela, visit tea plantation. | Day 12 | Scenic drive through Ella Gap to Kataragama. Game drive in Yala N.P. | Day 13 | Coastal drive to Tangalla; relax on beach. | Day 14 | Free day to relax or optional visit to Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary. | Day 15 | To Galle, visit old fort and turtle hatchery; to Colombo. | Day 16 | Depart Colombo; London. |
Departures Between | Price from | 12 Dec 04** | *£1145 | 18 Dec 04 | *£1175 | 22 Jan 05
05 Feb 05
19 Feb 05
05 Mar 05
16 Apr 05 | *£1029 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
**Sun to Mon
Local payment £85
Optional single supplement £145
Insurance £77
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Discover Sri Lanka
A Group tour to ancient Buddhist cities, cool highlands, jungle walks, national parks, abundant wildlife and superb beaches.
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