Sri Lanka In Glimpse (CLT 03)
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This itinerary takes you through Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders, starting in Negombo, a vibrant coastal city with golden beaches and colonial architecture. Then, you’ll visit Kandy, a city with a rich cultural heritage, and then travel to Colombo via Kithulgala, where you’ll experience white water rafting and explore its blend of history and modernity. The journey ends with a city tour of Colombo.
Included/Exclude
- Daily bottle of mineral water
- Private Transfers between Airport –Hotel – Sightseeing – Hotel.
- English speaking licensed driver / guide throughout the tour.
- Hotel accommodation in shared room including Breakfast, unless booked otherwise
- Halal meals & Chinese food can be provided on request
- Beverages, Portages & Tips
- Entrance fees at places of interest (such as parks, museums, monuments etc.)
Tour Plan
Arrival – Negombo (30 min)
Negombo, located on the west coast of Sri Lanka conveniently near the Bandaranayake International Airport, is a vibrant coastal city with a rich history and a thriving tourism industry. Known for its stunning beaches, colonial-era architecture, and a bustling fishing industry, Negombo offers a diverse range of attractions for visitors of any kind.
One of the main draws of Negombo is its beautiful coastline. The golden sandy beaches stretch for miles, providing a picturesque setting for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the shore, witness stunning sunsets, and engage in activities like windsurfing, jet skiing, and catamaran rides.
On the first day you can stay relax and prepare yourself to the amazing experience in coming days.
- Arrive at Sri Lanka (Katunayake International Airport)
- Warm welcome by representative from Ceylon Leisure Travels and your driver at the airport
- Proceed to Negombo city
- Check in at a beautiful hotel & refresh
- Negombo city tour
- Relaxing at the beach
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Negombo – Kandy ( 2hr 30 min)
Kandy, nestled in the lush hills of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, is a captivating city that exudes charm and cultural significance. As the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka, Kandy holds immense historical, religious, and natural importance, making it a popular destination for tourists.
The city’s centerpiece is the revered Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. This sacred Buddhist temple houses a relic believed to be a tooth of Lord Buddha, and it is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists worldwide. Visitors can witness the rituals, daily ceremonies, and offerings, immersing themselves in the spiritual ambiance of the temple.
Surrounded by lush greenery, Kandy offers a scenic and tranquil escape from the bustling city life.
- Wake up to the warm sunny beach morning
- Sip a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea or coffee
- Enjoy a grand breakfast buffet at the hotel
- Check out from the hotel in Negombo
- Proceed to Kandy
- In rout visit to Elephant orphanage
- In rout visit to spice garden
- Check in to the hotel in Kandy
- Kandy city tour
- Visit to the temple of tooth relic
- Witnessing cultural show in the evening
Negombo – Kandy ( 2hr 30 min)
Kandy, nestled in the lush hills of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, is a captivating city that exudes charm and cultural significance. As the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka, Kandy holds immense historical, religious, and natural importance, making it a popular destination for tourists.
The city’s centerpiece is the revered Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. This sacred Buddhist temple houses a relic believed to be a tooth of Lord Buddha, and it is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists worldwide. Visitors can witness the rituals, daily ceremonies, and offerings, immersing themselves in the spiritual ambiance of the temple.
Surrounded by lush greenery, Kandy offers a scenic and tranquil escape from the bustling city life.
- Wake up to the warm sunny beach morning
- Sip a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea or coffee
- Enjoy a grand breakfast buffet at the hotel
- Check out from the hotel in Negombo
- Proceed to Kandy
- In rout visit to Elephant orphanage
- In rout visit to spice garden
- Check in to the hotel in Kandy
- Kandy city tour
- Visit to the temple of tooth relic
- Witnessing cultural show in the evening
Colombo – Airport ( 40 min)
- Wake up to the busy city Sri Lankan morning in your departure day
- Sip a warm cup of fresh Ceylon tea or coffee
- Enjoy a grand breakfast buffet at the hotel
- Colombo city tour
- Later you can relax till it’s time to proceed to the airport for your flight back home.
Accommodation Details
The Rates Quoted Are Based on Following Terms & Conditions
All Rates are:
- In United States Dollars, Per Person, mention to the travel itinerary
- Valid for travel from 1 st January – 31st December 2024
- Rates are calculated for hotels mentioned in the tour plan. selection of other hotels may subjected to change the price accordingly.
Child Policy:
- Infants 0 – 2 years : Free of charge (Baby cot on request)
- Child 2 – 12 years : 50% of adult rate sharing room with parents including extra bed
- Child 2 – 12 years : 25% of adult rate sharing room with parents excluding extra bed
General:
- Rates are based on private touring
- If a place of visit is closed to visitors, on a particular time/date, every effort will be made to replace with an alternative
- During major events, accommodation may not be in the mentioned city
- Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice, in the best interest
- Hotel classifications are based on local / Ceylon leisure travels standards.
- Amendments / cancellations etc., are subject to terms and conditions
- Information is as per time of print and subject to change without notice
Please Note:
- The rates quoted are based on the listed proposed hotels.
- These rates are applicable for all travelers/tour operators/travel agents working exclusively with us
- All hotel classifications are as per local / Ceylon leisure travels classifications
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Airport to Airport, as per the itinerary.
- In an unlikely event of a customer need a betterment, it should be brought to our notice immediately for rectification. No post tour complaints will be considered.
- Visits to wild life parks, adventure activities etc, will be at client’s own risk.
- Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are with basic insurance cover
- Payment by credit cards will be subject to 3% bank charges.
- Tours could be re-routed with/ or without adequate notice, in the best interest of the customer.
- Certain places of interest could be closed during lunch hours, public holidays etc., and Ceylon Leasure Travels will not be responsible for those.
Hotel Confirmations
Hotel Reservations Will Be Made When Confirming, However Due To Prevailing Demand Situation, Final Confirmation Of Hotel/s, Will Be Subject To Availability At The Time Of Receiving The Timely Payment To Our Banking Account Unless Agreed Otherwise. In The Event Of An Untimely Payment, Leading To The Hotel Reservation Being Cancelled, By The Hotel, We Will Make Every Effort To Re-book The Hotel/s And Confirmation Will Be Subject To Availability At That Time. Alternatively We Will Arrange Suitable Alternative Accommodation. However No Refunds Or Compensation Will Be Considered In Such Events. This Will Also Apply For Last Minute Reservations.
Cancellation charges (Sri Lanka)
- Within 07 – 00 days – 100% cancellation charge.
- Within 14 – 08 days – 75% cancellation charge.
- Within 21-15 days – 50% cancellation charge.
- If any advance payments are made to any hotels or other suppliers to reserve services, those will be added to the cancellation charges
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4.6
This is the best tour on the east coast! It was amazing how many places we visited and what great memories we made!
4
We always stay at here when in town. The location is great, staff is wonderful and we love the overall feel. Beautiful view from the here.
4.2
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.