15 Day | Sri Lanka Discovery|
Sigiriya Rock
15 Days | from AUD $15,973* pp
Personal Payment: $8763 ( includes international flights)
NDIS portion if available - $7210 Interpreter and Social and Community participation.
Both costs above to be paid.
Trip Overview
True to its nickname, ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ Sri Lanka may be small, but it’s full of unforgettable experiences. Climb Lion Rock in Sigiriya, dine with friendly locals in Habarana, snap the perfect picture on a safari in Yala National Park and soak up a culture known for its warm hospitality—excitement is around every corner!
Map of Itinerary
Itinerary
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Overview
Welcome to Sri Lanka!
Ayubowan! Welcome to Sri Lanka. Your morning is at leisure.
Special Experience: Afternoon cruise along the Negombo Lagoon at sunset followed by a delicious BBQ dinner at a local restaurant Cruise along the Dutch Canal, exploring the mangroves, observing daily life on the water as the sun begins to set
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Regenta Arie Lagoon in a Deluxe RoomMeals
Breakfast and Dinner
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Overview
Negombo-DambullaHabarana
City tour of Negombo view morning activities at the fish markets.
Drive to Kurunegala. Lunch stop (own expense).
Drive to Dambulla
Dambula Caves and climb the rockContinuing to Habarana
Dinner at hotelAccommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Sigiriya Village in a Superior RoomMeals
Breakfast and Dinner -
Overview
Drive to Anuradhapura
Tour to ancient city of Anuradhapura including the white dagobas & Sri Maha Bodhi
Lunch stop in Anuradhapura (own expense)
Drive to Ritigala to visit the Ritigala Medicinal Forest
Return to HabaranaAccommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Sigiriya Village in a Superior RoomMeals
Breakfast
Dinner -
Overview
Depart for Polonnaruwa
Visit Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital between 11th and 13th century. See ruins, stupas and rock sculptures, visit the small museum
Lunch with a local family hosted in their own backyard in Polonnaruwa.
Continue to Minneriya National Park
Game Drive Minneriya National Park by jeepOvernight
Sigiriya Village in a Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Overview
Drive to Sigiriya
Visit Rock Fortress of Sigiriya
Clients can climb halfway to see the frescoes, wander the water gardens or visit the nearby museum (Free entry)Visit a nearby local village, walk through paddy fields
Special Experience: Enjoy typical Sri Lankan lunch and learn about Chena Cultivation
Return to hotel
Rest of day at leisure
Overnight :
Sigiriya Village in a Superior RoomMeals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -
Overview:
Drive to Matale to visit the coconut house, - see how a local family
uses every element of the tree
Visit the Matale Spice Plantation & Batik FactoryLunch stop in Matale (own expense)
Drive to Kandy and check into hotel.
Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicOvernight
Cinnamon Citadel in a Superior River View RoomMeals
Breakfast and Dinner -
Drive to Peradeniya to visit Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya
Return to KandyLunch stop in Kandy (own expense).
Kandy City Tour
Late afternoon local dance performance.
Overnight: Cinnamon Citadel in a Superior River View Room
Meals
Breakfast and Dinner -
Drive to Nuwara Eliya
Visit tea plantation, tea factory & enjoy the local tea
Arrive in Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation
Galway Heights in a Deluxe RoomMeals
Breakfast and Dinner -
Proceed to Nanu Oya and board scenic local train for brief 45min
train ride to Thalawakale station (3rd class compartments). Your
vehicle will travel ahead of you and pick you up from a predetermined
station.City tour of Nuwara Eliya
View to St Clair Falls
View to Devon Falls
Return to Nuwara Eliya
High Tea at the Galway Heights Hotel (included).
Overnight:
Galway Heights in a Deluxe RoomMeals
Breakfast -
Drive to Ella
Visit the Rawana Falls
Continue to UdawalaweSpecial Experience: visit the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe
Lunch stop in Udawalawe (own expense)
Continue to Yala
Overnight:
EKHO Safari in a Superior RoomMeals
Breakfast and Dinner -
Overview
Morning jeep transfer to Yala National Park
Explore Yala National Park by jeep
Return to the hotelOvernight
EKHO Safari in a Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner -
Overview
Drive to Galle
Lunch stop in Galle (own expense)
City tour of Galle including the Sea Fortress
Continue to Habaraduwa and visit a turtle hatchery in Habaraduwa
Continue to Weligama to see the stilt fisherman.Arrive at hotel and check in.
Overnight:
Radisson Blu Resort Galle in a Deluxe Room
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner -
Overview
Boat ride on Madu River. (Includes a stop at two islands, one with a small temple and Cinnamon Island - shows cinnamon production)
Visit the Moonstone Mines
Stop at Tsunami photograph museum
Rest of day at leisure
Overnight
Radisson Blu Resort Galle in a Deluxe Room
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner -
Overview
Drive to Gradely Estate
Special Experience: Morning Tea at Gradely Cinnamon EstateDrive to Colombo
City tour of Colombo including Gangarama Temple
Arrive at hotel and check in.
Free time.
Farewell Dinner at the Verandah Restaurant at the Galle Face Hotel
Overnight
Galle Face Hotel in a Heritage Room
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Inclusions
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14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 13 Dinner.
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International Flights
Airport transfers and ground transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with skillful & experienced Drivers
Jeeps for Safari
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Accommodation as per itinerary
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All entrance fees, train fees , service charges, and taxes as mentioned in tour program
Tour tipping
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2 x NAATI Qualified Interpreters
1 x Auslan using Tour Manager
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Sri Lanka Visa
Travel Insurance ( compulsory)
Beverages
Laundry Service
Personal Items e.g. camera, spending money
Meals not noted above