* Flight Centre | Discover Sri Lanka, Private Tour
Description
Join this eleven-day private tour to Discover Sri Lanka! Visit Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress: step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' to comprehend the absolute splendour that once dominated this rock. Explore the Dambulla Rock Temple and observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. Stop by the side of a spice garden in Matale and join the Kandy city tour. Finally, feel the rough track as your jeep thunders over rocks on Yala National Park and swish passing narrow bends for an exhilarating experience blended with the cries of wilderness under the tropical sun.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Colombo: a fast-changing city. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood and yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress: The 5th-century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site, Sigiriya, doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture.
Dambulla: an icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla.
Matale: An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices.
Kandy: Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe.
Yala National Park: Spreading into a vast 1259 Km2 Yala, with its glory spinning around vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes, rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
ACCOMMODATION:
- 10 night’s accommodation
MEALS:
- 10 Breakfasts
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioning vehicle from/ to Colombo International Airport
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour
- Train to Nanu Oya (Day 5)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Temple (Day 3); Matale spice garden, Kandy city tour & cultural show (Day 4); Trek at Little Adam’s Peak (Day 6); Yala National Park Safari (Day 7)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. Clients arriving in early morning flights will have to wait until the last tour participant has arrived. Visas: Please note all clients will have to log into the website and obtain the visas prior to arrival for all clients arriving in Sri Lanka after 1st January 2012. The government has informed that all applications will be processed within 24 hours and payment can be made on-line by credit card. The details are available at the website www.eta.gov.lk