Sri Lanka South India & Maldives Tour Fifteen Days / Fourteen Nights.
Day 1 AIRPORT, NEGOMBO, SIGIRIYA
Arrival, welcome & assistance at the airport. Leave for Sigiriya. En-route visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the center of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery.
P.M. climb the rock of Sigiriya built by the patricide King Kashyapa in the 5th century A.D. Today it’s a treasure trove of rare art. In a pocket of the giant rock are the famous frescoes of the ‘’ heavenly maidens of Sigiriya’’ Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 2 POLONNARUWA, ANURADAPURA
After b’fast leave for Polonnaruwa & visit the 2nd capital of Singhala kings dating back to the 11th & 12th century A.D. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the ‘’Parakrama Samudra’’. Numerous monuments are found in this city & ‘’Gal Vihara ‘’ complex is one of the best among them with the fine sculpture of the recumbent, Standing and seated Buddha’s. P.M. leave for Anuradhapura & visit the ruins of the first capital founded in the 05th century bc here is found the largest number of ancient monuments of a great civilization.
"Sri Mahabodhi" the oldest historically documented tree in the world is over 2200 years. There are monuments such as Ruwanveliseya dageba, 2nd century bc with its famous Elephant wall; Thuparama dageba 3rd century BC. The pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine storey’s, the image of the Samadhi Buddha, one of the finest places of Buddhists sculpture, the twin ponds, guard stones & moonstones overnight at hotel.
Day 3 SIGIRIYA, DAMBULLA, MATALE, KANDY
After b’fast leave for Kandy. En-route visit the rock cave temple of Dambulla. Some of the frescoes in these caves are over 2000 years old. There is also a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha 14 meters long carved out of rock. Visit a spice garden & batik factory in Matale. En-route to Kandy. P.M. arrive at hotel in Kandy, the center of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka .visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 4 KANDY , PINNAWALA, KANDY
After b’fast leave for Pinnawela & visit the elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought period.
P.M. visit the city of Kandy. The most famous landmark of Kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. Udawatte-kele is a nature reserve surrounded by city. The Kandy market is a great bazaar full of the sounds of exiting trade. Late in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance return to hotel overnight.
Day 5 KANDY, NUWARAELIYA
After b’fast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is well known for it’s large number and variety of plants, ornamental, Decorative, Useful & medicinal. More than 4000 species include indigenous and introduced plants. This garden is best known for it’s collection of orchids the largest in Asia. P.M. leave for Nuwareliya the center of hill country, En-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world famous ‘’ Ceylon tea ‘’. Spend the evening walking in the cool climate. Arrive at hotel for overnight.
Day 6 NUWARAELIYA, KATARAGAMA, YALA
After b’fast leave for Tissamaharama Region Stop at Ella to admire the magnificent view. & the sacred city of Kataragama. P.M safari in Yala park by jeep. The Elephant is undoubtedly the best known attraction at Yala, seen in small & large herds. Herds of spotted deer are seen all over the park. Monkeys-the pinkish rhesus and the Grey-faced Langur Monkey live and play on the tree-tops and the ground below. Wild buffalo & wild boar could give you a good surprise & the sight of a leopard sunning itself or drinking water at a water hole could be memorable experience .the peacock is easily the most famous of the birds at Yala. The painted stork, many varieties of heron, the spoonbill, the bee-eater, parakeets, and king-fisher & wood pecker are some of the birds can be seen in the park. Arrive at hotel for overnight.
Day 7 GALLE , COLOMBO
After b’fast leave for Galle. Visit the old Portuguese fort, later rebuilt and extended by the Dutch is still fine preservation. Most of the administration of
Galle still takes place from the fort .the view from the ramparts is superb. Continuation towards Colombo. P.M visit the fascinating city of Colombo which links the past with the present. You will visit the fort area, the commercial center, ’’Pettah’’ Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, a cinnamon garden which is full of large residences, Buddhist temples, Hindu temples & mosques. Visit the Buddhist temple in Kelaniya. Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 8 COLOMBO , AIR PORT
After breakfast transfers to the airport to connect flight for India. Rooms till 12h00
ARRIVAL AT COCHIN AND TRANSFER TO HOTEL
Upon arrival at Cochin, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. (Overnight at Cochin)
Note: Sight Seeing will be organized depending on the flight schedule
DAY 09: COCHIN – PERIYAR
Check out from hotel after breakfast drive to Periyar (also known as Thekkady). The name Periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. On arrival check on to hotel and evening leave for guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the day’s opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby. (Overnight at Periyar)
DAY 10: PERIYAR – ALLEPPEY
Check out from the hotel and leave for the most popular boat trip at the National Park - the best way to observe game in wild is by boat. There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison’s and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake. Later drive to Alleppey- the land of Backwaters. Upon arrival embark the private House boat that is waiting to take you on a tour through the backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the landscape from the protection of the cabin. The population’s whole life takes place here on the water. The people sail, fish, swim and bathe here. They do their washing and their washing up. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are up to their necks in water. Peddlers take care of the supplies and the public transport goes on the water. Countless water birds wait for their chance to catch a fish. The trip goes through a wonderful area full of palm trees, rice fields and floating water plants that surround the boat like emerald Green Island. (Overnight onboard Houseboat)
DAY 11: ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM
Disembark the Houseboat and drive to “Kovalam beach” which is rich with palm trees. The journey through the tropical landscape of Kerala gives a good idea of people living in here. Kovalam beach is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts in India. On arrival Kovalam check in to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. (Overnight at Kovalam)
DAY 12: DEPARTURE TRANSFER
After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight for Maldives. Rooms till 12h00
Maldives Airport - Resort
Welcome at Maldives airport on arrival by our representative & transfer to the selected resort by boat. Free relax at the resort.
Day 13 & 14 Maldives
Free relax at the selected beach resort in Maldives on Half Board Basis.
Day 15 Resort Maldives Airport
Bfast morning free room until 12h00. Transfer by boat to the airport for your flight. You could stay longer at the resort after checking out & will be transferred to the airport according to your flight but these flights should departing latest by 21h00 if not extra charges will apply.
Trans Asia Hotel
Cinnamon Hotel
Hilton Hotel
Taj Samudra Hotel
India Hotels
Day 8 India
Day 9 India
Day 10 India
Day 11 India
Day 12,13,14 Maldives
Economy
Gama Residency
Michaels Inn
ATDC Non Ac
Hotel Neelakanta
Embudu Village
1st category
Fort Heritage
Silver Crest
ATDC AC
Udaya Samudra
Eriyadu Island Resort
Superior
Abad Atrium
Cardamom County
Rainbow DLX AC
Travancore heritage
Paradise Island
Please note these rates are not valid for certain countries nationals but this depends on the hotels & category if not mentioned the country the rates are valid for your nationality.
Economy Category – Valid for all Markets
1st Category & Superior Category For Japanese, South Korean, Chinese, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Russian (Russian Market includes Armenia,Azerbaijan,Belarus,Estonia,Georgia,Kazakhstan,Latvia,Lithuania,Moldova,Russia,Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan,Turmenistan,Ukrain and Uzbekistan. ) passport holders.
If you are a holder of passport from these nationalities as mentioned above please contact us for the applicable rates which are different slightly.
Winter 2007/2008
(*Excluding High Peak Period)
01 Nov 2007 – 20 Dec 2007
Price Per Person
USD
USD
USD
Economy
First Category
Superior
02 Pax
$ 1102.00
$ 1410.00
$ 1532.00
04 To 06 Pax
$ 1007.00
$ 1317.00
$ 1429.00
Single Supplement
$ 316.00
$ 535.00
$ 805.00
21 Jan 2008 – 30 Apr 2008
Price Per Person
USD
USD
USD
Economy
First Category
Superior
02 Pax
$ 1134.00
$ 1462.00
$ 1626.00
04 To 06 Pax
$ 1039.00
$ 1370.00
$ 1523.00
Single Supplement
$ 319.00
$ 559.00
$ 900.00
Summer 2008
01 st May 2008 to 30 th Sep 2008
(*Excluding Kandy Perahara Period 07th to 16th August 2008 these are provisional dates subject to confirmation by the Temple authorities in end February2008 if clients are in Sri Lanka during the Kandy Perahara period please add extra USD 25 per night per room for the nights only in Kandy during Perahara)
Price Per Person
USD
USD
USD
Economy
First Category
Superior
02 Pax
$ 1102.00
$ 1410.00
$ 1532.00
04 To 06 Pax
$ 1007.00
$ 1317.00
$ 1429.00
Single Supplement
$ 316.00
$ 535.00
$ 805.00
OUR PRICES INCLUDE: In Sri Lanka
Welcome at the airport by Acme representative
The accommodation in Twin / Double bed rooms in the hotels mentioned or similar as per option selected
Check-in / Check-out 12h00
All applicable taxes
Bed & Bfast Basis (Room + Bfast on all Nights)
The excursions and sightseeing mentioned in Program (Without Entrance fees & Jeep Charges to visit reserve)
Air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking chauffeur will be provided.( Private Vehicle )
OUR PRICES INCLUDE: In India
Accommodation as per option chosen at listed hotels or equivalent
Daily Breakfast
One night houseboat on full-board basis (Non AC for Standard / AC for Superior / DLX AC for Deluxe)
Transportation/Transfers by Air-Conditioned car for entire tour as per itinerary
Kathakali Dance show charges
Boat trip at Periyar national park (2 hours)
Spice plantation visit at Periyar
All applicable taxes
SUPPLEMENT CHARGE DETAILS:
Supplement for English speaking tour escort - USD $ 135 for entire tour
Supplement for on spot English speaking guide - USD $ 20 at Cochin
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Entrance, camera and guide fees at sight seeing – except which ever is included.
- Lunch & Dinner except those mentioned above
OUR PRICES INCLUDE in Maldives
Welcome at the airport.
Transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa in boat
The accommodation in Twin / Double bed rooms in the hotels mentioned or similar
Check-in / Check-out 12h00
Basis (Room + Bfast + Dinner on all three Nights If 1st Category or Superior Category)
Full Half Board Basis (Room + Bfast + Lunch + Dinner on all three Nights if Economy Category)
Cancellation Charges
Cancellation made 30 days before arrival date: 40% of the total Invoice.
Cancellation made 25 days before arrival date: 60% of the total Invoice.
Cancellation made 20 days before arrival date: 85% of the total Invoice.
Cancellation made 15 days before arrival date: 100% of the total Invoice.
Festive/Easter Seasons
40 days before arrival: a cancellation penalty charge amounting to 75% of the total nights per room
30 days before arrival: a cancellation penalty charge amounting to 100% of total nights per room.
CHANGES BY YOU:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $ 50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.
High Peak Period – 21st December 2007 to 20th January 2008.
For Reservations on this period please contact us for further details .As Peak supplements apply at hotels during this period & this will change according to the category of hotels
Entrance fees & Jeep hire charges to visit reserve to be paid directly as applicable for different programs. (Entrance Fees are Subject to Change without Prior Notice.)
Sri Lanka part of tour - around USD 100 per person
India part of tour – around USD 21 per person
Some places of visits will provide children under 12 year’s half rate charges.
Please note air tickets are not included in our prices.
If required we can provide same to travel Colombo Cochin one way or Trivandrum Maldives one way or return separately
Please contact us via email or via the inquiry form.
