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Sri Lanka Special

5N6D

5/5.0
Whats included?

Meals

Swimming Pool

Free WI-FI

Guide

Transfers

Safari

Sightseeing

Local Activities

Stay

Highlights
  • Exploring the towns of Colombo, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Bentota
  • An exciting road trip across the beautiful island of Sri Lanka
  • Excursions to the Rock fortress, Cave temple
  • Journey through the lush green forests of Kandy
  • Visit the Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic - a world heritage site
  • Driving through magnificent tea estates
  • Leisure time on the beautiful beaches
  • Experience the local cuisine and culture
Day 01

ARRIVE IN COLOMBO AND DRIVE TO SIGIRIYA

Our team members will welcome and receive you at the Colombo International Airport upon your arrival on the tropical island of Sri Lanka. From here, leave for Sirigiya. En route, some of the must-see sites are the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the historical Dumbulla Cave Temple and the massive 5th century Rock Fortress. On arrival in Sirigiya, drive straight to the hotel and check in. Unwind in the beautiful environs and relax over dinner. Turn in for the night in your comfortable rooms.

Day 02

DRIVING TO AND EXPLORING KANDY

Today is the day to discover the lively city of Kandy. After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, leave for a 2 hr 20 min drive to Kandy. The meandering road goes through lush green and scenic forests. Check in to the hotel and unwind in your cosy rooms. Our team member will ensure that you are comfortable throughout. After refreshing, leave for the exciting city tour of Kandy. See the lively sights of Kandy. Visit the buzzing city centre and the vibrant market place. Spend some time at the Gem Museum and the Arts & Crafts centre. Visit the famous and Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic - a UNESCO world heritage site, to end the lovely day. Head back to the hotel to unwind and enjoy a delicious meal. Turn in for the night and catch up on sleep.

Day 03

DRIVE TO NUWARA ELIYA

Wake up to a lavish and healthy breakfast at the hotel. Leave for a 76 km long drive to Nuwara Eliya. You will drive through some lush and sprawling tea estates. Stopover at the beautiful Peradeniya Botanical Garden and the tea factory. The drive is very picturesque and scenic. On reaching the hotel, check in to your rooms and unwind. Relax and refresh. Spend the evening exploring the nearby areas. Return to the hotel for dinner and a comfortable stay for the night.

Day 04

DISCOVER BENTOTA

Leave for a day full of an exciting drive and leisure time at the beautiful beaches of Bentota. After a healthy breakfast at the hotel, leave for a scenic 5 and a half-hour-long drive to Bentota. Stopover at Kitugala, a small town that has 2 monsoons in a year. Check in to the hotel in the beautiful beach town. Relax and unwind at the hotel. Spend the evening at leisure on the beautiful beach. At night, return to the hotel for a lovely dinner and retire for the night.

Day 05

DRIVE BACK TO COLOMBO

Have a delicious breakfast in the morning at the hotel and leave for an 82 km long drive back to Colombo. It is a very scenic and beautiful drive with many sights en route. On reaching the hotel, relax after the check-in formalities. Leave for an evening full of exciting sights and sounds. Spend your time shopping in the local market and tasting the delicious local cuisine. Return to your hotel for the night.

Day 06

DEPARTURE FROM COLOMBO

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel on your last day in this tropical paradise. Leave for some last-minute souvenir shopping before departing for the airport. We will part ways today at the end of an exciting Ramadan special tour of Sri Lanka only to meet again for another adventure. Board your flights to your homes with the fondest memories.

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Overview

The captivating tour of the tropical paradise called Sri Lanka traverses across Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota. The drives are through scenic forests and tea estates. On this road trip, you will taste the different flavours of vibrant Sri Lanka. - from relics to fortresses to caves to temples to market places and beaches. It will not cease to amaze you!

 

Description

Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island just south of the Indian peninsula. Sri Lanka was formally known as Ceylon and is officially called the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It is an island country in the Indian ocean and boasts of a rich documented history older than 3000 years. It is a multinational state and has a rich mix of cultures, religions and ethnicities

Route & Insights
  • Arrival in Colombo
  • Drive from Colombo to Sigiriya 
  • Drive to Kandy
  • Explore Kandy and drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • Explore the fortress and caves and visit the temples
  • Drive to Nuwara Eliya
  • Visit the tea gardens and drive to Bentota
  • Explore Bentota and other towns
  • Drive back to Colombo
Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Transfer and transport in private vehicles 
  • All vehicles for transport 
  • Accommodation - Twin sharing basis
  • Meals - Breakfast 
  • Support on arrival and departure 
  • All sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
  • Basic first aid kit 
  • Experienced tour guide
  • All government taxes/VAT/Service charges
  • Arabic fluent driver cum tour guide
  • Emergency aid
  • Basic Permissions and Permits 

Exclusions

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Entry tickets if any
  • Any personal or incidental expenses 
  • Any cost arising due to any emergency 
  • Any cost arising due to extension of the trip due to any emergency 
  • Any additional cost due to special requests 
  • Any personal consumptions which are not part of the package
  • Expenses of private nature such as laundry. medical, changes in Government rules and regulations 
  • Cost arising due to changes due to weather conditions beyond the control of the operator 

 

Accommodation & travel

Accomodation

  • Sigiriya - Joe’s Habarana village hotel 
  • Kandy - Hotel Liyya Residency
  • Nuwara Eliya  - Thurrulyya Lodge
  • Bentota - Coco Royal Beach resort

Transportation

  • Travel across the destinations will be in clean and comfortable vehicles. 
Price(INR)

29,500 22,600 /person

Frequently asked questions

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How can I book online on www.desperatetraveller.com?
You can pick whatever you wish to book as per the available inventory and can proceed whether offline or online. For online bookings, we have specific partners assisting you for reservations and for online bookings, we are available 24x7 to assist and all you to drop is an email or a message to assist.
Can I make a booking over the phone?
Yes, you can. We happily accept the phone calls and love talking to the people who travel a lot or less. Basically, we love everyone and phone calls too. Call us anytime for any of your queries and we will be most helpful with our answers.
How do I make a booking for group travel?
To make group bookings or to get special deals, we prefer you sharing the details over email at connect@desperatetraveller.com or you may further put in the details in the contact form. You can also reach out to us on WhatsApp or a call on +91-991-045-9257 or +91-965-062-6009.
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Once the partner confirm your booking, you’ll get a voucher as well as an email once you pay the amount to the partner and if the booking routed offline via Desperate Traveller, we confirm it offline for you and help you with the voucher and the invoice which can be validated and the assistance will be complete delivered from our end.
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What all documents do I need to carry during real-time travel?
At the time of your travel, your identification is must along with required permits while you travel within your native country. If you are crossing international borders by air, road or rail, we recommend you keep your passports, visas and necessary documentations and permits ready for customs and immigration clearance.
Is it safe enough to travel post COVID-19 Pandemic?
We prefer recommending packages and hotels which are safety certified by local tourism board. But we strongly recommend keeping your precautions on as always as we all need to be safe.
Can I change my hotel booking?
Yes, if you wan to change the name, passengers, or dates within the hotel itself, you can depend upon the hotelier’s sole discretion and if the change is request for the complete hotel, it needs to be cancelled and re-booked and only cancelled if the hotel refunds else the booking will stand non-refundable until hotel authorizes the refund. Clearance on the policies will be given to you before the booking, whether online or offline.
Will I have to pay any charges if I cancel my hotel or package booking?
If cancelled and the hotel/partner is refunding the amount, we’ll refund you accordingly post a fix deduction of 3% on every booking else the booking will stand non-refundable until hotel/partner authorizes the refund. Clearance on the policies will be given to you before the booking, whether online or offline.
What forms of payments can I use when making a booking?
Once you confirm the booking with a partner, the options will be available such as credit card, debit card, net banking, wallets depending upon the country/state that you are travelling as well as your native country/state. And for offline bookings, the protocol remains the same too.
Once I have begun my trip, who should I contact for help?
Desperate traveller is always available for your hotline or non-hotline queries, we prefer you sharing the details over email at connect@desperatetraveller.com or you may further put in the details in the contact form. You can also reach out to us on WhatsApp or a call on +91-991-045-9257 or +91-965-062-6009. Our turn around time for non-hotline cases is 48-72 hours and for hotline issues over a call or WhatsApp, it is as less as 15-30 mins.
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If the hotel/partner has authorized your refund, the refund will be reversed in the same mode of payment from the gateway and will credit in the original payment mode within 7-15 working days.
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