Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Private Tour

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

• Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide, other languages upon booking of the optional extra

ACCOMMODATION:

• 7 nights' accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Colombo:

Standard Hotel Category = Pegasus Reef or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Pegasus Reef or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lakeside or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Sigiriya/Habarana:

Standard Hotel Category = Sigiriya Village or similar 4*

Superior Hotel Category = Habarana Village or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lodge or similar 5*

Day 4 Kandy: 

Standard Hotel Category = Royal Kandyan or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Citadel or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Grand Kandyan or similar 5*

Day 5 Nuwara Eliya:

Standard Hotel Category = Araliya Red or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Araliya Green Hills or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Araliya Green City or similar 5*

Day 6 Yala or Tissamaharama:

Standard Hotel Category = Chaarya Resort & Spa or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 5*

Day 7 Koggala/Beruwela:

Standard Hotel Category = The Palms or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon or similar  4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Bey or similar 5*

MEALS:

• 7 Breakfasts
• 7 Dinners 
• 7 Lunches available upon an additional cost (full-board extra)

TRANSPORT:

• Inbound/Outbound private transfer from/to Colombo Airport 
• Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour
• Non-air-conditioned private 4X4 Jeep for Safari in Yala National Park (Day 6)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

• All entrance fees and activities: Colombo City Tour, Visit Silver Temple and Trekking in the area, Dambulla caves, Citadel in Sigiriya Lion Rock, visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Spice garden in Matale, cultural dance show in Kandy, tea factory and plantation, Temple of the Buddha's Tooth in Kandy, Ravana waterfall, entrance and safari in Yala National Park and Galle Fortress

OTHER:

• Meet and greet
• Government taxes

What's Not Included

• Video camera and photography permits at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy
• Entrance to Perahera Festival in August
• Visa fees
• Domestic flights 
• International flights 
• 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.

Requirements

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. 

Please Note

• We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
• Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed. The official check-in time at all hotels will be 12:00 pm-02:00 pm (depend on the hotel). The official check-out time at all hotels will be 11:00 am
• In many hotels in Sri Lanka, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  
• Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's risk and expense
• The safari vehicles (without air conditioning) that are available are basic, the insurance coverage is basic (not exhaustive as in the case of vehicles used for travel)
• The validity of the passport must be six months from the date of departure
• Please note that all clients will need to check the website and obtain a visa prior to arrival in Sri Lanka excluding citizens of Singapore and Maldives. The government has reported that all applications will be processed within 48 hours and payment can be made online by credit card. Details are available on the portal: www.eta.gov.lk
• Please note that alcoholic beverages will not be served in public areas in hotels and restaurants during religious days 
• All passengers on the private tour will be required to enter and depart Sri Lanka with the same flight details

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Colombo:

• Standard Hotel Category = Pegasus Reef or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Pegasus Reef or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lakeside or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Sigiriya/Habarana:

• Standard Hotel Category = Sigiriya Village or similar 4*
• Superior Hotel Category = Habarana Village or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lodge or similar 5*

Day 4 Kandy: 

• Standard Hotel Category = Royal Kandyan or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Citadel or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Grand Kandyan or similar 5*

Day 5 Nuwara Eliya:

• Standard Hotel Category = Araliya Red or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Araliya Green Hills or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Araliya Green City or similar 5*

Day 6 Yala or Tissamaharama:

• Standard Hotel Category = Chaarya Resort & Spa or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Wild or similar 5*

Day 7 Koggala/Beruwela:

• Standard Hotel Category = The Palms or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon or similar  4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Bey or similar 5*

Book with Confidence

• Low Deposit

  Aitken Spence Travels requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

• Cancellation Policy

  We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aitken spence travels charges.

  At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.