Lover's Train trail
Lover's Train trail
Lover's Train trail
11 Days Starting in Colombo and ending in Colombo
Visiting: Negombo, Negombo Beach, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy Lake, Kandy City Centre, Elephant Orphanage (Zoo), Peradeniya, Tooth Relic Kandy Sri Lanka, Kandy, Kandy View Point - Udawattakele, Kandy supreme hotel, Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya., Lake Gregory, Nanuoya Railway Station., Aadishakti Seeta Amman Temple. (Sita Mata Temple), Kandy Railway Station, Nanuoya, Post office, Strawberry Farm, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Ambewela Farms, Lover's Leap Waterfall, Baker's Falls, Ella, Nine Arches Bridge, MAGAMPURA ECO VILLAGE RESORT, Tissamaharama, Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, Little Adam's Peak, Katharagama dewalaya and kirivehera near the rest house, Mirissa Beach, Mirissa, Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Stilt Fisherman, whale watching club, Unawatuna Beach, Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය, Galle Dutch Fort, Meetiyagoda, Madu River Safari, Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Balapitiya, Galle Face, Old Parliament Building, Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project, Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct, Gangaramaya Temple, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Merchant Tower
Tour operator:
Tour code:
202024
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Climbing-Mountaineering, Sightseeing, Trekking, Whale Watching
Private Available:
Request A Private Tour
Tour Overview
An ideal tour for Train Trail Landscape, mountaineer, nice tea plantation nature lovers, view of hill country and those who love landscapes and superb mountain scenery – attributes that Sri Lanka has in abundance. Your tour will end with a return to Colombo on the beautiful South Coast Road, passing picture-postcard tropical landscapes of the Deep South and South West of the island.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Negombo
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport, Negombo, Negombo Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 1 – Airport Negombo
Take an overnight flight to Colombo. After your flight, you make the short 20-minute transfer to your first night’s accommodation in Negombo. Here you can relax after your long flight and acclimatize near the pool or in the gardens of your hotel. Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative center of Negombo. As known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual population of dominated by Roman Catholics, the majority settled in coastal belt speaks Tamil language as well but most of them are Sinhala by ethnicity. Overnight stay in Negombo.
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
•Warmly welcome to Srilanka meet our representative at airport
•Colombo airport to transfer Negombo Beach hotel
•City Tour & FishmanVllage Night view
•Relax on the beach get fresh seawater bath
•Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
•Overnight stay at hotel
Day 2 : Kandy Heritage Site
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kandy Lake, Kandy City Centre, Elephant Orphanage (Zoo), Peradeniya, Tooth Relic Kandy Sri Lanka, Kandy, Kandy View Point - Udawattakele, Kandy supreme hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2 Kandy
Early leave from hotel 6.30 am . On the way to Kandy, you can visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in the morning hours and watch how the elephants bathe and eat their food. It is an interesting sight indeed, particularly for those who are fond of animals. Next, you can visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, which is just a few kms from Kandy. Here you will find a wide range of flora including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, palms and much more. This is an enjoyable picnic spot for many locals and foreigner’s a like. A Kandy city tour is a must, including a visit to the Kandy Lake and other important sites in Kandy. The evening, you can enjoy a cultural show with traditional Kandyan dancers to entertain you. , you will be taken to the Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic to obtain blessings from the Buddhist priests.
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and bio diverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand EsalaPerahera annual procession. one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple. Peradeniya botanical garden was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in London, it encompasses a total area of 147 acres. Though the groundwork for the current gardens was laid in 1821 by Alexander Moon, the origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. It was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844, after which it was controlled under a few superintendents till it was taken under the control of the Department of Agriculture in 1912. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya was used as the South East Asian Headquarters of the Allied Forces during the Second World War as well. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya was listed in the “10 great botanical gardens around the world” published by The Guardian in 2018.
Next morning, before you depart to the central highlands, you will be taken to the Train Overnight stay in Kandy.
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
•Pick up from Negombo and En Route Visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to see orphaned Elephants and if you wish you could feed them with milk.
•Spice garden
•Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees
•scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake),
•Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic & Gem Shop
•Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
•Overnight stay at hotel
Day 3 : Kandy To Nanu Oya (By Train)
Location: Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya., Lake Gregory, Nanuoya Railway Station., Aadishakti Seeta Amman Temple. (Sita Mata Temple), Kandy Railway Station, Nanuoya, Nanuoya, Post office
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 – Kandy to Nanu Oya (by train)
You will then proceed to the Kandy railway station for your first train ride in this rail tour Sri Lanka. Your destination from Kandy by train will be to Nanu Oya. This is a ride during which you must do nothing but sit back, relax, and enjoy the most breathtaking scenery ever! From NanuOya, You will drive you to hotel in Nuwara Eliya. On the way, you will pass Nuwara Eliya town, where you can enjoy an evening boat ride on Gregory Lake. Nuwaraeliya founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and Cricket & Best Ceylon tea from Nuwara Eliya of Central Hills Country Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped town's attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. An attractive and well-used oasis Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine is decorated with religious figures.
Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
•Leave from Kandy hotel to Train trail Kandy – Nanuoya Frist train Stratton
•Arrival at 2.00Pm Nanuoya Rally Station
•Enjoyed Scenic view to Nanuoya
•Visit to City tour & victoria Park
•Gregory Lake. & Seetha Amman Temple
•Arrival to hotel
•Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
•Overnight stay at hotel
Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya
Location: Strawberry Farm, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains National Park, Ambewela Farms, Nuwara Eliya, Lover's Leap Waterfall, Baker's Falls
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Nuwaraeliya
In Nuwara Eliya, we have scheduled a tea factory visit where you can learn about the manufacturing process of tea and partake in an exciting tea plucking experience the traditional way. After a tour of Nuwara Eliya town, you will be driven to the Nanu Oya train station for your next train ride to Ella. This is another journey during which indulging in the beauty outside is a must. In Ella, you will stay at a luxury hotel known Horton Plains The great plains of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka were discovered by the planter Thomas Farr in the early 19th century. In 1834, it was named Horton Plains in honor of then Governor of Ceylon (1831-1837) Sir Robert Wilmot Horton. In the year 1969, Horton Plains has declared a nature reserve. In 1988, the reserve was elevated to the status of a National Park. The gently rolling plateau of Horton Plains at the southern end of the central montane massif of Sri Lanka is interspersed with a network of streams and channels.
The Montane forest is also the source of three major rivers of Sri Lanka: River Mahaweli-the the longest river of Sri Lanka, River Walave, and River Kelani. Still more, Horton Plains is bounded by the country’s second and third highest mountain peaks of Sri Lanka: Mount Kirigalpotta Kanda (2389 m) and Mount Thotupola Kanda (2357 m). The escarpment with a depth of 900 meters called World’s End and Baker’s fall is one of the highlights of the Horton Plains. Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya
Special Consideration: Whenever you visit Horton plains always keep beautiful and protect the nature
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
•Early morning travel to Horton plans & Brake’s falls
•En Route visit to Ambewela New Zealand farm vegetables farm strawberry Farm also
•Visit Botanical garden spice plants much more orchid Hakgala
•Visit Lake Gregory Enjoyed in Cool weather
•Evening plan Next Day activities with a tour guide.
•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.
Day 5 : Nuwaraeliya To Ella (By Train)
Location: Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Nine Arches Bridge, Nanuoya Railway Station., Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 – Upwardly to Ella (by train)
In Ella, it is advisable to begin your day at the crack of dawn if you want to hike to Little Adam’s Peak and get the best view at the Ella Gap. The Nine Arch Bridge is another attraction that you can visit in Ella before you return to your luxury hotel for another night. From Ella, you will be driven to the southern city of Yala and on your way you can spend some time at the beautiful Ravana Waterfall.
Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Ella Hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
•Transfer to Ella by train at 2.30
•Enjoyed scenic view from to Ella
•View to Ella Nine arch bridge
•View at Ella gap
•Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.
Day 6 : Tissamaharama
Location: MAGAMPURA ECO VILLAGE RESORT, Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama, Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, Little Adam's Peak, Katharagama dewalaya and kirivehera near the rest house
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 – Yala
Upon reaching Yala, a jeep safari at the Yala National Park is a must. Is the hotel we have selected for your accommodation in Yala full day stay At Game of Yala National park. Yala National Park most popular animal leopard in the country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, Overnight Stay at Magampoura Hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities :
• Visit Raven Waterfall & little Adams park
• Flying Raven Adventure Experience
• Transfer to Tissamaharama & Arrival at Hotel
• En-route visit Hindu temple
• Evening plan Next Day activities with a tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel.
Day 7 : Yala National Park
Location: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa, Yala National Park Sri Lanka, Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Yala to Mirissa
Transfer To Yala National Park Mirissa Sri Lanka is justifiably famous for its exquisite tropical beaches, washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Here, you have plenty of time to unwind on the white sandy beach listening to the lapping of the waves after the previous day’s travelling. Your time is your own here, and you can either relax on the palm-fringed beach, splash around in the pool or explore further afield. Yala National Park most popular animal leopard in the country, and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka.
Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species Inland Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorfully painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles to have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus). Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July.
Bird Life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelican, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, Grey Heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter. During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwing and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles. Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coastline is a major nesting ground. Transfer To Mirissa Overnight stay in Marissa.
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Early in the morning Leave to Yala national park enjoy full day game at Yala national park
• you will be able to enjoy a traditional Sri Lankan Lunch
• Transfer to Hotel Mirrisa arrival on In the evening
• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel
Day 8 : Mirissa Whale Watching
Location: Stilt Fisherman, whale watching club, Unawatuna Beach, Mirissa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 – Mirissa.
Excursion for Whales and Dolphin watching in the morning. Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the beach. Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, and Fin Whales. Sometimes you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins, and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays, and even sharks. Whale watching is between November and April each year it’s a once-in-lifetime experience! Overnight stay in Mirissa.
Plan for tour itinerary Acuities:
• Transfer to Mirrissa Excursion for Whales and Dolphin watching in the morning
• Unawatuna visit Wella Devalaya.
• Weligam fish-man Stick on action
• Enjoy afternoon beach relax
• Evening plan to Next Day activities with a tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9 : Balapitiya
Location: Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය, Mirissa, Galle Dutch Fort, Meetiyagoda, Madu River Safari, Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Balapitiya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9– Mirissa to Balpitiya
Excursion for Riversafrni at Madugamga & Castle farm, Mask factory in the morning. Free afternoon relax on the and enjoy the beach. Do you know about the most valuable bio diverse area in Srilanka Down south Natural place in balapitiya to between Galle. Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological, and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone
Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species. Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western, and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise in mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lank Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the color of the fat found under their shells, which unfortunately is used to make turtle soup. Luckily this practice is less common today. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1 m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night close to the KSTCP. They tend to nest only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season. Overnight stay in Balapitiya Hotel
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
•En route visit Galle Dutch Fort, Spices Garden
Moonstone Mine Meetiyagoda Moon center point in Sri Lanka
•Maduganga safari tour marshlands covered in mangrove forests
•Castle farm Ahungalla, mask factory Ambalangoda
•Evening plan Next Day activities with a tour guide.
•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
•Overnight stay at hotel
Day 10 : Colombo
Location: Galle Face, Negombo, Negombo Beach, Old Parliament Building, Ahungalla Sea Turtles Conservation Project, Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct, Negombo, Gangaramaya Temple, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) Merchant Tower
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Balapitiya to Via Colombo - Negombo.
Leave for Negombo in the Morning. En Route city tour in Colombo, Bypass Colombo to Negombo Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is a satellite city relax on the beach in the evening Overnight stay in Negombo
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• En route visit Gangarama temple
• Frist Parliament Building now president Secretary office in Sri Lanka
• Galle face green trance & Dutch hospital Bank Ceylon Twin tower
• Arrival at Negombo Hotel Relax on the beach
• Evening plan Next Day activities with a tour guide.
• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
• Overnight stay at hotel
Day 11 : Bandaranaike International Airport
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport, Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11 Negombo to Airport Last Day
Leave for Colombo in the morning. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. Transfer to airport According to the Brookings Flight Schedule, Colombo Afternoon city tour in Colombo Transfer to airports
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
•After Breakfast Leave from the hotel
•Last day of Tour
•According to your flight Schedule on time in airports.
•TOUR END
What's Included
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Meals – Half Board
Other included •all government taxes and service charges Welcome the guests at the Airport by a Travel Representative •Accommodation on double sharing HB basis at hotels •All Local Transfers and Sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour Highway Tolls •All Local Taxes •Airport pick up & Drop
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Accommodation
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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International Travel
Other not included •Tickets for various activities, such as: Medical and insurance tickets to gardens, orphanage, boat rides, Safaris, massage, laundry, trips mini bar, shopping lists etc.
•Any phone calls made locally or internationally.
If you prefer calling us it will be free of charge and for other hotel will charge.
•Price list for entrance tickets per 1 person (does not include in the tour cost) -
Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Entrance Fees
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Game Drives on Safari
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Not included
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, fully air-conditioned
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
May be sometime
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, above five year old
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Our resgistirion number & vat number?
. PV: 119492 , Vat Tax: 102274385
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
If available Minimum quantity will departure
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Company Instant Book
yes
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What is the currency?
1 Sri Lankan rupee consists of 100 cents
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Required ( what is your needed bring those thing only)
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Do you have any optional activities?
Yes we have according to tour itinerary
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Sometime defiant on booking
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Available
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Noti ncluded
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WHY BOOK WITH US ?
• Savings you are looking best tour your holiday.yourchoice • 20 years’ Experience in tourism industry. • We will give you the priority to arrange your tour as you wish to get it arranged by us. • Experience tour consultant’s Service • Customized and flexible tour plans and itineraries • Specialize for group and Individual travel arrangements. • We are Government approved tour Operator in Srilanka
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What is the maximum group size?
2-10 and more
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Standard 3.4 Star class’s hotel
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What is the time difference?
It is GMT + 4.5 hrs. In summer and + 5.5hrs in winter
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Do you offer a past traveler discount?
Yes, we are giving special discount (regular customer)
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What is the minimum age allowed?
Defendant on tour we are expects 11 to 80 age better
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WHO WE ARE ?
Stelaranholidays (Pvt) Ltd is a fully licensed Travel Agency. We are a team of travel trade professionals which count for over 20 years of collective experience in Sri Lanka. As the company name suggests, we aspire to be the most sought after travel agent in sustainable tourism platform Sri lanka known as the peal of the Indian Ocean which is full of amazing places and things and the greatest place to spend your Holiday. Srilanka is the best Holiday destination in Asia. If you visit SrilankaOnce, definitely you will think about a second visit. As a travel agent in Sri Lanka we can arrange the best tour solution. Best choice Stelaranholidays.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
• Yes .all standard star class hotel free Wi-Fi available
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Not required
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, of course, some time guide will speak more language
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes if you conform booking
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes
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What is the level of fitness required?
Best health Conditions
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No Included
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
• Yes as your request
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What is the tipping policy?
Our vision Our Visions is to win people through people and to become a leader in the field of tours and traveling both locally and internationally and to set a mark to be the best in the travel and tourism industry while increasing popularity of our beautiful isle in the world. Our Mission To provide a traveling experience matching individual expectations and be the best at it.
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What is your average group size?
Couple, Small group 6 pax or 10 big group 20
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What wines and spirits can I bring into Sri Lanka?
You are allowed to bring in 1.5 litres of wines and spirits per person.
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Do I need to take precautions against mosquitoes?
As with all tropical countries, you need to apply mosquito repellent regularly. Those containing DEET can often be very effective.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You can match solo travelers booking separately to share a room at no extra cost.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No any Charity contribution
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What is your average group size?
Couple, Small group 6 pax or 10 Big group 20
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Tour Chauffeur Guide / Driver /Site Guide Defend on your tour booking Some of members
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Sample Tour itinerary /Conform Itinerary /Map, Accommodation List
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What are Poya days?
Every month, the Full Moon Day, known as “Poya Day”, which celebrates various important days in the life of Lord Buddha, will be celebrated by the Buddhists on the Island. All Poya Days are national holidays and no alcohol is served.
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What clothes do I need to take?
Light cotton or linen clothing. It can be chilly in NuwaraEliya (the hill country) at night, so a sweater is recommended. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter temples. Socks may also be a good idea for walking round places such as Polonnaruwa – the ground can be extremely hot for bare feet. Cotton t-shirts and shorts. Trousers to visit temples. Sandals. Trainers for walks. Socks. A fleece.
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Do you offer a past traveler discount?
Yes, we are giving special discount (regular customer)
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Is Sri Lanka safe from Terrorism?
Up till May 2009, Sri Lanka had a conflict with the LTTE who wanted a separate state for the Tamils in the North and East of the country. A lot was written in the press in the UK as to how dangerous it was to travel to Sri Lanka. It must be remembered that, throughout the conflict, not one single tourist has been injured or killed. As from May 2009, this conflict ended and Sri Lanka is now at peac
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Where can I change money?
Yes, you can only purchase Sri Lankan Rupees in Sri Lanka as it isn’t an International Currency. On arrival at Colombo Airport, it is best to change some money at the Banks just before the Arrival Hall where there are 24hr facilities. Banks in towns are generally open 9am to 1pm or 3pm Mon-Fri. All banks are shut at weekends and public holidays. Changing Traveler’s Cheques can be a time-consuming
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
If you like
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
•We must receive written notification by you of any cancellation of your travel arrangements and will take effect the day we receive it. The following penalties will apply. •Between 31 and 60 days - forfeit of deposit •Between 15 and 30 days – 25% of total ground arrangement cost •Between 08 and 14 days - 50% of total ground arrangement cost •7 or Less than 07 days – no refund of total ground
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How is the hotel Booking Services?
We provide a complete spectrum of accommodation options to suit all budgets including home stays, back-packer accommodation, 3 – 5 star, boutique/luxury as well as campsites with tented accommodation – service providers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We will follow Covid-19 Rules & regulation guidelines WHO & Tourist Board protect our Client and country. PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES •Ensure the use of Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking. •Before entering Hotel we will be Need to get the required Covid -19 Vaccines Reports •The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a mi
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes 100% .accommodation included meet local health and safety
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What opportunities are there for photography?
There are so many opportunities for photography whether it is of scenes of everyday life by the roadside, spectacular vistas or of the amazing wildlife. Do please take a memory card of sufficient size as you will find you will take so many photographs. It would also be a good idea to bring some small binoculars to view the wildlife in the National Parks as with all wild animals, you will only be a
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What vaccinations do I require?
Please consult your doctor for up to date information before you travel. 1. These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure. 2. Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel. 3. Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel. 4. Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel. 5. Hepatit
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
1.A booking is accepted only after we receive written confirmation from you along with full payment OR a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the value of the Travel Arrangements. (This may be waived solely at our discretion). 2. Peak Season Bookings 50% advance payment of total value is required. 3.If the booking is made within 30 days of arrival in Sri Lanka, then full payment is required at the tim
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Can I get Internet Access?
Hotels increasingly offer Internet Wi-Fi, and Internet cafes exist in Colombo and many towns, although connection speeds can be slow outside Colombo.
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Do you have any optional activities?
Yes we have according to tour ittinery
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How is the Tour Guides and Naturalist Services?
We have exclusive relationships with the best Tour Guides and Naturalists in the industry including the ‘Best National Guide Lecturer’ and ‘Best Chauffeur Guide’ of the Presidential Travel & Tourism Awards. Multi Languages [Hindi, Arabic, English, French]
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Can I use credit cards to pay for meals in hotels?
Yes, Most international credit cards are accepted at major establishments including almost all major hotels. Its climate is tropical but with no seasonal variations. It has a north-east monsoon from late October to January which is mainly effective in the north and the east and south-west monsoon from May to late June which is very wet and most of the country receives lot of rain. The average temp
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Do I need Insurance?
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for the activities that you are doing on your Tour such as white rafting, elephant rides, game drive etc. All travelers booking with us need to notify us of their insurance arrangements prior to traveling.
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Can I use my mobile phone in Sri Lanka?
Yes, the International Dialling Code for the UK from Sri Lanka is 0094. Your mobile phone will connect to one of the local phone providers such as Dialog or Mobitel though you should be aware that phoning the UK this way can be expensive. If you are staying in Sri Lanka for longer periods, it would be better to consider purchasing a Sri Lankan SIM card. Top-up cards are readily available from Tele
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How long has the tour company been trading?
More than 10 years
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Do I require a Visa?
You will need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) prior to your visit to Sri Lanka. You can apply directly for an online ETA by visiting the following website: www.eta.gov.lk. Do not apply too early as it is only valid for 90 days from the date you apply. The cost of the ETA is $20pp (about £13) if you are a UK citizen. Payment is made by either credit card or e-commerce enabled de
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What language is spoken?
Sinhala is the official language; Tamil is spoken by about 25% of the population. English is used as a second language but you will find that the locals are keen to try out their English on you
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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