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Tast of Pearl

OVERVIEW
Savour the highlights of the enigmatic island nation of Sri Lanka on this ideal six night introductory tour. Journey to Sri Lanka's ancient capital Anuradhapura. Visit the historic Dambulla Caves and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya, relax in the picturesque colonial town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a safari at Udawalawe National Park.

GUIDE
A Taste of Sri Lanka is accompanied by a Sri Lanka tourist board licensed guide (7 passengers and above) or driver-guide from Day 2 to Day 8. On the extension, assistance will be available from our local representatives.

 

MEAL PLAN
Prices include full breakfast from Day 2 to Day 7, and lunch on Day 5 to Day 7 (can customized according to the passengers request)
ACCOMMODATION
In 3 star hotels throughout.
TOUR INCLUDES
Transport in air-conditioned vehicles throughout.
GROUP SIZE
Maximum group size is 14 passengers.
MINIMUM NUMBERS
This tour is subject to minimum numbers

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Tour itinerary

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DAY 1 - TO NEGAMBO
From Colombo Katunayake airport to Negambo Hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 2 - Negambo TO ANURADHAPURA
Transfer to Anuradhapura and stay a night at the pre-booked hotel Anuradhapura.
DAY 3 - ANURADHAPURA TO SIGIRIYA
After breakfast explore Sri Lanka's ancient capital, Anuradhapura and visit the immense Buddha shrines before departing for Sigiriya in the afternoon where you will stay in the pre-booked hotel in a Standard room for two nights.
DAY 4 - SIGIRIYA
Enjoy a morning at leisure and enjoy optional visits to the 2,000 year old cave temple complex of Dambulla, Polonnaruwa the 12th Century Sinhalese capital and the spectacular rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya to marvel at the beautiful water gardens, frescoes and ancient graffiti. The more adventurous can also climb the 1,200 steps to the very top where the spectacular views more than make up for the effort required to get there.
DAY 5 - SIGIRIYA TO NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya, a picturesque, colonial town set amongst the island’s central highlands and renowned as a centre for the production of Sri Lankan tea. En route, stop at the historic city of Kandy and enjoy a brief city tour, a visit to a tea plantation and tea factory with the opportunity for a tasting session and a visit to the famed Temple of the Tooth, which houses Buddha’s tooth relic. Stay a night at the pre-booked hotel in a Standard room.
DAY 6 - NUWARA ELIYA TO EMBILIPITIYA
This morning proceed to Udawalawe and enjoy a traditional Sri Lanka curry lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon enjoy a jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park, which is famed for its herds of elephants. Spend a night at the pre-booked hotel in a Standard room.
DAY 7 - EMBILIPITIYA TO COLOMBO Airport
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for your beach stay or transfer to the airport for your return flight .

 
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Travel Tips

Currency
The local currency in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee. The major cities including Colombo and Kandy have ATMs, although will accept international cards. Strongly recommend to use cash when you travel outside of your accommodation.


Healthcare
Avoid drinking tap water and taking ice in drinks. Stick to bottled water (or boiled/ UV treated water available at the hotel) and ensure that the seal is opened by you/in your presence. Aerated waters (bottled soft drinks) are fine.
Eat moderately for the first few days. Allow your system to get used to the changes. Sri Lankan standard cuisine is spicy and it is advised to approach curries with caution. Yoghurt is advisable for weak constitutions or after a spicy food.
We recommend you carry with you a small supply of basic health care medication such as travel sickness tablets, anti-diarrhoea tablets, antacids for indigestion, insect repellent, sun creams and selected antibiotics after discussion with your doctor. Although most of these items are available in Sri Lanka, the security provided by brands one is used to, is reassuring.
We strongly recommend that all travellers are properly insured for the holiday. While taking insurance.

Clothing

Sri Lanka has an even, tropical climate with temperatures of around 29ºC throughout the year. Upland areas like Nuwara Eliya can be cool in January and February and some warm clothing is recommended. During the day it is best to wear light, comfortable cottons with a pair of good ventilated walking shoes. Sri Lanka has monsoons during May to July and October to November, rainwear is recommended. Please note, however occasional rain is not uncommon even in the drier months. For the sightseeing sessions you may find a good pair of sunglasses and a sun-hat handy. At some of the monuments/temples, it is advisable to avoid sleeveless tops and short skirts. You may also be asked to remove your shoes and hat. Most hotels, including the more exclusive ones, do not insist on formal wear in restaurants and smart casuals are acceptable.

Airports

For reasons of security you may be asked to remove batteries from your camera. Most airlines do not permit the carrying of sharp objects in the cabin and items like scissors, nail cutters, pen knives, etc., are best carried in the checked-in baggage. Batteries and any sharp objects, if asked to be surrendered, are seldom returned back.


Shopping

Sri Lanka provides splendid opportunities for the shopper especially for gemstones and handicrafts. If asked, our local agents will advise on where best to buy particular items.
When purchasing an expensive item, always check the level of duty payable in the UK on your import. Please remember Customs Duty and VAT is payable on all goods above the value of £340 per person, even if an item is exempt from other import duties. Please note that we, or any of our associate offices, are not responsible for any shopping and related problems, although we assure you of any help that we can provide.

Voltage

The electric voltage in Sri Lanka is 220 volts. Most English electric appliances work well in Sri Lanka but a universal adapter is needed.


Others

If you encounter any problem please have faith in our local associates and bring it to their attention.




All the foreign passport holders require to have a visa prior to enter the country. Please follow the link for details and online process of Visa. http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

Above all, retain your sense of humour.

 
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Tailor made Excursions

Fashion that ideal holiday of yours! no matter what your individual desires may be you can be assured that we are professional in designing an individual itinerary, tailor-made specifically to your needs. Your itinerary will be tailored around the time you have available to travel, your liking of the sights preferences, where you like to stay, your travel preferences, how many meals you would like included and most importantly your budget. We’ll advise you on handpick charming overnight stays and all the must-sees and best-avoided sights en route. Let us take the hassle out of planning your holiday by advising you on the most picturesque routes with the quick and safest connections to save you time. What’s more, you can tweak our initial proposal, making all the adjustments you need so it really is a that perfect dream holiday designed exclusively for you.
To discuss the planning of your holiday, you can:

Call our tailor-made holiday specialists
Roland +94726707064
Jan +44 7931661355