Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour

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  • No booking fees
5 Based on 1 Review
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 50
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-33842
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Spanish, Dutch, French, Italian, German
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  • Starts Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Ends Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • +10
TOUR OVERVIEW
Starting and ending in Colombo, the "Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour" is a guided art and architecture tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Weligama, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and 9 other destinations in Sri Lanka. "Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour" is a private which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the heart of Sri Lanka with this fascinating journey departing from Colombo Airport, visiting the most important historical places, and the cultural and natural attractions of the island, including five UNESCO world heritage sites. Enjoy its beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages, historical temples and ancient cities. Breathe in the scents of Sri Lanka in its spice gardens and tea plantation. You will also enjoy cultural shows and spiritual experiences during eight unforgettable days knowing the paradise described by Marco Polo as the most beautiful place he had seen.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Colombo (40km – 45 Mins)
  • Day 2: Colombo – Silver Temple – Dambulla – Sigiriya/habarana (150km – 6hrs)
  • Day 3: Sigiriya/habarana – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Habarana/sigiriya (100km – 2hrs)
  • Day 4: Sigiriya/habarana – Matale – Kandy (200km – 4hrs)
  • Day 5: Kandy – Tea Plantation – Nuwara Eliya (80km – 2hrs)
  • Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala – Tissamaharama/yala (160km – 4hrs)
  • Day 7: Tissamaharama – Weligama – Galle – Beach Area (170km – 4hrs)
  • Day 8: Beach Area - Departure Colombo (176kms – 2hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7 nights' accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Pegasus Reef or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Pegasus Reef or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lakeside or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Sigiriya Village or similar 4*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Habarana Village or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lodge or similar 5*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Royal Kandyan or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Citadel or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Grand Kandyan or similar 5*
  • 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*
  • 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*
  • 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
Others
  • Non-air-conditioned private 4X4 Jeep for Safari in Yala National Park (Day 6)
  • Meet and greet
  • Government taxes
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • 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.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Turley555
  • On Mar 07 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Exception tour of Sri Lanka with Sujith Hewawellalage. Sri Lanka is an incredible country to visit and an experience not to be missed. The culture and history are fascinating, the scenery and wildlife breathtaking and the people... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, Private Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 31 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 30 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 April 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 April 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 30 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, 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.

Visa

For this Pearl Of The Indian Ocean, 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.

Know Before You Go

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

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This 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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