2021
Minimum no. 6 passengers per departure
2021 |
Twin Share Per PersonAll prices are in AUD |
Single SupplementTriple Share Unavailable |
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| 27 Mar | 10 Sep | From $2,499 |
+$750 |
| 02 Apr | 15 Oct | ||
| 16 Apr | 29 Oct* | ||
| 14 May | |||
| * = Peak Season Surcharge $350 per person | |||
Itinerary
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Day 1: Australia Colombo Negombo
Fly to Colombo via a connecting city. On arrival, you will be met at the airport by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel.
Note: Depending on the city of departure, some flights may depart the night before (i.e. on Day 0). Flights will be via connecting cities and may involve more than one transit.
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Day 2: Negombo Pinnawala Habarana
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch*, Dinner
Optional Activity: Habarana Village Tour
This morning, visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The orphanage was established in 1975 to house abandoned and injured elephants. Today, the number of elephants in the orphanage has increased to more than 40, including baby elephants brought in from various parts of the country and those born as a result of the captive breeding program. Later, you can join a special Habarana Village Tour with lunch* (at your own expense).
Optional: Hop on a bullock cart and explore a village in Habarana
Get a feel for the simple lifestyle of the local farmlands and its people. Board a canoe for a short trip to a farmer’s house for a feel of authentic Sri Lankan countryside hospitality. Discover the life of a farmer and the variety of crops being harvested. Lunch is served at the farmhouse.
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Day 3: Habarana Sigiriya Dambulla Habarana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey on to the ancient city of Sigiriya this morning and climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress passing by a sheltered gallery of elaborate painted frescoes as well as a pair of massive lion’s paws. Drive onwards to the UNESCO World Heritage Dambulla Cave Temple, which was once the spiritual heart of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. This massive complex houses five sacred cave temples decorated with intricate Buddhist mural paintings and hundreds of invaluable statues.
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Day 4: Habarana Matale Kandy
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
En route to Kandy, spend time in a spice plantation in Matale and discover the variety of plants being cultivated, from cinnamon to cardamom, and nutmeg to pepper vines. Drive to Kandy and visit The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is said to house one of the Buddha’s teeth. Enjoy a lively cultural dance performance tonight.
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Day 5: Kandy Nuwara Eliya
Train ride to Nuwara Eliya, the ‘City of Light’
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, enjoy a scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – the ‘City of Light’. On arrival, visit a Tea Factory & Plantation. The tea here is famous for its distinct flavour and aroma. Nuwara Eliya is known as the ‘Little England of Sri Lanka’ as it was first established in 19th century, by the British. This charming city is set against a backdrop of misty mountains and valleys, cascading waterfalls and acres of fragrant tea plantation.
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Day 6: Nuwara Eliya Yala
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activity: Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park
Arrive in Yala and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Go on an adventure on an optional Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park. See if you can spot the elusive leopard.
Optional: Go on an afternoon safari and spot wildlife at Yala National Park
Yala National Park was established in 1938 originally as a sportsman’s shooting reserve and is home to the world’s largest population of leopards. Travel by Jeep to get up close to elephants, wild boars, buffaloes, crocodiles, peacocks, jackals, sloth bears and more.
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Day 7: Yala Galle Bentota
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Bid farewell to the wilderness this morning and retreat to the timeless seaside town and harbour of Galle. On arrival, explore Galle Dutch Fort, which was once the port of call for ships that sailed in from Europe. Visit a turtle hatchery and watch sea turtles being released back into the sea. Depart Galle this afternoon for Bentota, a quiet and soothing coastal town bordered by sun-baked sandy beaches and beautiful coconut palm trees affording dreamy views of the Indian Ocean.
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Day 8: Bentota Colombo Australia
Meals: Breakfast
Return to Colombo this morning. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or journey home via connecting cities.
Note: Depending on the city of departure and airline chosen, some flights may depart in the early morning hours on the following day (i.e. on Day 9). Flights will be via connecting cities and may involve more than one transit.
Suggestion: Explore India after the tour for 6 nights from $1,399 per person
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Day 9: Australia
Arrive home today.
Inclusions
Departure City |
Sydney/Melbourne/Perth (included in package) |
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| Brisbane/Adelaide from $300 per person (flights may be via Sydney or Melbourne) | |
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Flight Upgrade:
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Optional Activities
Get to know Sri Lanka better with our list of in-depth activities recommended to add another dimension to your trip.
Habarana Village Tour$35 per person |
Experience a special village tour of Habarana. Hop on a bullock cart ride through verdant paddy fields and appreciate the simple lifestyle of the local farmlands and its people. Then, board a canoe for a short trip to a farmer’s house for a feel of authentic Sri Lankan countryside hospitality. Discover the life of a farmer and the variety of crops being harvested. Lunch is served at the farmhouse. Head back on a thrilling tuk tuk ride. Includes: Local English-speaking guide, bullock cart ride, canoe ride, farmer’s house visit with lunch, and return transfer by tuk tuk ride. Subject to a minimum of 2 passengers. |
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Afternoon Safari at Yala National Park$150 per person |
Yala National Park was established in 1938 originally as a sportsman’s shooting reserve and is home to the world’s largest population of leopards. Travel by Jeep to get up close to elephants, wild boars, buffaloes, crocodiles, peacocks, jackals, sloth bears and more. You can also spot many colourful resident and migratory birds that are scattered throughout the national park. Includes: Return transfers, local English-speaking guide, park entry, and safari by jeep. Subject to a minimum of 2 passengers. |
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Extend Your Trip
Arrive Early in Colombo |
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Stay Behind in Colombo |
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Stopover in an intermediate city(subject to airline/flight routing) |
Stopover airfare surcharge: From $250 per person per city (subject to availability and applicable fare difference) | |
Includes hotel stay with breakfast, city tour and return transfers
Upgrade your flights to Singapore Airlines to book this package
Singapore is loved as a hot destination, full of contrasts inside a small area. The food culture is diverse; Chinese, Indian and Malay dishes such as stir-fried noodles, roti chennai, and laksa are well known. You will see hundreds of different street foods in Chinatown.
Accommodation
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Hotel Name |
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| Negombo | Pledge 3 Hotel or similar |
| Habarana | Amaya Lake or similar |
| Kandy | Amaya Hills Kandy or similar |
| Nuwara Eliya | Araliya Green Hills or similar |
| Yala | Chaarya Resort & Spa by Chandrika Hotels or similar |
| Bentota | Avani Bentota Resort & Spa or similar |
FAQs
What is your child policy?
No discounts apply for children. Same price as adults.
Is triple share available on this tour?
Triple share is not available. The third person will need to pay a single supplement in addition to the twin share package price.
What visa will I need?
All foreign nationals must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. Please apply for an ETA prior to travel here: http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (official website). Visas will be granted on arrival at the airport provided you can produce an official ETA documentation to the relevant airport authorities. Please ensure your passports have at least 6 months validity from the date of return.
