Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour
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- COVID-19protected
- Getaways and short breaks
- Active and outdoor
- Art and architecture
- Family
- duration 4 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 10-99 yrs
- max group size 50
- guiding method Partially guided
- Tour Code BM-35474
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- Operated in English
- Starts Bentota, Sri Lanka
- Ends Bentota, Sri Lanka +3
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Giragama: name when it comes to Ceylon Tea, Giragama is always a household.
- Nuwara Eliya: augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world.
- Kitulgala white water rafting: The Kelani River provides adventure seekers a treat with shooting rapids that facilitate white water rafting.
Start and end in Bentota, the "Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour" is a self-guided art and architecture trip that takes 4 days. You will travel through Nuwara Eliya, Kitulgala and Bentota in Sri Lanka. "Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour" is a private which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
This tour takes you to discover the enchanting Kandy and its surroundings. Make a stop at a typical tea factory and learn about its process in Giragama. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Walk into the 147-acre Botanical Gardens and visit the spice garden in Mawanella and venture into Kitulgala for white water rafting, the river's clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge.
This tour takes you to discover the enchanting Kandy and its surroundings. Make a stop at a typical tea factory and learn about its process in Giragama. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Walk into the 147-acre Botanical Gardens and visit the spice garden in Mawanella and venture into Kitulgala for white water rafting, the river's clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Bentota/ Kalutara/ M. Lavinia – Mawanella – Giragama – Kandy (185km – 4hrs)
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Day 2: Kandy: Temple & Cultural Show
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Day 3: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 2.5hrs)
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Day 4: Nuwara Eliya – Kitulgala – Bentota/ Kalutara/ M. Lavinia (226km – 5hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Topaz or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Amaya Hills or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Earl's Regency or similar 5*
- Standard Hotel Category = Jetwing St. Andrews or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Blackpool or similar 4*
- Deluxe Hotel Category = Heritance Tea Factory or similar 5*
- 3 night's accommodation
Meals
- 3 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches (Day 1, 3)
- 3 Dinners
Transport
- Operated with English-speaking driver-guide
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle
Others
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Mawanella spice garden, Giragama tea factory (Day 1); Kandy Temple, Cultural show (Day 2); Nuwara Eliya tea plantation (Day 3); White Water Rafting (Day 4)
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- 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.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 37 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 36 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 26 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 26 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 36 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceKandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, Private Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
The pick-up time from Bentota hotels is around 07.00 am, Kalutara hotels is around 07.30 am, and Mount Lavinia hotels is around 07.30 am
The drop-off time at Bentota hotels is around 06.30 pm, Kalutara hotels is around 06.00 pm, and Mount Lavinia hotels is around 06.00 pm One pax booking is assigned to a single room. For two adults and more, prices are per person sharing the double room. Single room supplement available upon additional cost (optional extra) Visits to wildlife parks will be at client's own risk Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available with basic insurance cover 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 is from 12 to 14:00 pm, and check-out time at all hotels is at 11:00 am No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed Please note that alcoholic beverages will not be served in public areas in hotels and restaurants during religious days ÂThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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