Discover Sri Lanka Tour
Discover Sri Lanka Tour
Discover Sri Lanka Tour
11 Days Starting in Colombo BIA and ending in Colombo BIA
Visiting: Negombo, Negombo Beach Park, Gampaha Botanical Garden, Negombo Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය, Madu River Safari, Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Green Turtle Villa, Bentota, Galle Dutch Fort, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Welgama Fish and Reef, Mirissa Whale Watching, Udawalawa, Udawalawa Dam, Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Udawalawe National Park Safari, Tissamaharama, Katharagama Kiri Wehera, Bundala national park, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, Yala National Park, Yala, Nine Arches Bridge, Ella town, Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, Little Adam's Peak, Ella, Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Aadishakti Seeta Amman Temple. (Sita Mata Temple), Ramboda Falls srilanka, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Peradeni Royal Botanical Garden School, Kandy Lake, Tooth Relic Kandy Sri Lanka, Elephant Orphanage (Zoo), Colombo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
202026
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Sri Lanka may be small of an island, but the rich biodiversity would do justice to a country many times its size. Boasting an impressive array of national parks, big herds of elephants, elusive leopards, hundreds of colourful birds, reefs teeming with rainbow-coloured fish as well as great locations for whale and dolphin watching, Sri Lanka is one of the finest wildlife destinations in South Asia & Sri Lanka beaches are well known for their idyllic looks and beautiful scenery. The country owns many beaches like these. From east to west the beaches vary from long golden ones to the perfect wind and waves. And the best part is, the majority of these Sri Lankan beaches are really as beautiful more things nice waterfalls in available Small Island of Srilanka
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Negombo
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport, Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 01 Airport / Negombo
Arrival in Colombo International Airport and meet with our representative at the arrival lounge Transfer to Negombo Hotel – Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative center of Negombo. As known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual population of dominated by Roman Catholics, the majority settled in coastal belt speaks Tamil language as well but most of them are Sinhala by ethnicity. Overnight stay at Negombo hotel.
Day 2 : Negombo
Location: Negombo, Negombo Beach Park, Gampaha Botanical Garden, Negombo Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 02
After Breakfast leave to Gampaha Botanical Garden, also known as Henarathgoda Botanical Garden is situated in the suburb of Gampaha. It was established in 1876 by the British to conduct experiments on exotic economic plants such as Rubber, and explore plant wealth and development of economy in the colony. The first imported rubber tree to Sri Lanka was first planted in this garden and it was the first seedlings of Brazilian rubber tree ever planted in Asia. The garden consists of a large variety of plants and many of them are from every corner of the tropical world it is expanding over 43 acres (0.17 km2) and situated next to the Attanagalu Oya and surrounded by paddy fields, a man-made green environment and a secondary forest as well laid out with many interesting sections, eye-catching landscaping and many shrubs, bushes and trees
Overnight stay at Negombo hotel.
Day 3 : Galle
Location: Unawatuna Beach, Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය, Madu River Safari, Meetiyagoda Moonstone Mine, Green Turtle Villa, Bentota, Galle Dutch Fort
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 03 : Galle
After Breakfast at hotel, Leave from Hotel 6.30 am to Galle En-route, Visit Bentota Maduganga Boat Ride, Ambalangoda along the south coast road is the home of devil dancing and mask making .Visit mask museum & factory. Also visits Moonstone mine. Moonstones are beautiful stones which are white and give a blue shimmer when watched from an angle mine at Meetiyagoda Galle Dutch Fort: Portuguese built the first fort to withstand attack from the Sri Lankan
Overnight stay Hotel in Unawatuna.
Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon.
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the Madu River you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species. Mask Factory is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lanka. Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the Colour of the fat found under their shells, which unfortunately is used to make turtle soup. Luckily this practice is less common today. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night close to the KSTCP. They tend to nest only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season. Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone
Day 4 : Mirissa
Location: Mirissa, Unawatuna, Welgama Fish and Reef, Mirissa, Mirissa Whale Watching
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 04 : Mirissa
Next Day Early morning transfer to Mirissa 5.00am. Transfer to Mirissa to Whale and dolphin watching.
Whale and dolphin watching are exciting and unique activities of Mirissa, and are the first and longest whale watching place on the south coast of Sri Lanka. The period between January and April is also a good time for dolphins.
Mirissa, Destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. Some time you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays and even sharks. Whale watching is between November and April each year it’s a once-in-lifetime experience!
Day 5 : Udawalawe
Location: Udawalawa, Udawalawa Dam, Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Udawalawe National Park Safari
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 05 : Udawalawe National Park
Next Day Early morning Leave to Udawalawe National Park. Udawalawe national park is a one of the greatest among all the national parks in Sri Lanka. This is an important protected area that is a home to a considerable flora and fauna and also it is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. Udwalawe National Park was declared on 30th June 1972 at a ceremony presided over by ministry of shipping and tourism. After visit The Elephant Transit Home, since its inception in 1995, has helped care for dozens of injured, sick, or orphaned baby elephants from all over Sri Lanka. Visitors to the home are able to observe an animated group of around 20 or 30 juvenile and teenage pachyderms, who are fed four times a day. The resident animals are looked after until they are deemed fit enough to be released back into the wild, after which they are closely monitored for investigational purposes, as well as their own safety. No one allowed doing monitories without permission
Elephant transit Home Sri Lankan elephants are an endangered species and their survival in their natural habitats is threatened due to human activities. Elephants in the wild are constantly being killed, and many elephant calves become orphaned. In order to support these orphaned elephants, the Department of Wildlife Conservation set up the Elephant Transit Home within Udawalawe National Park with help from the Born Free Foundation. The facility was established under the 29th Amendment to the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance Part II. As of 8 February 2009, 39 orphaned elephant calves were being looked after. The elephant calves are released to the jungle after they become strong enough to survive in their natural habitats. As of 2008, sixty-five elephants had been released to the jungle. The main objective of this facility is rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants to ultimately release them back into their natural habitat. Up to three elephants per week are killed in Sri Lanka due to conflicts with humans, often leaving behind orphan calves. The elephants are kept at part of the Udawalawe National Park to maintain familiarity with their habitat, but have access to both food and medical care. Overnights Stay at Udawalawa hotel
Day 6 : Tissamaharama
Location: Tissamaharama, Katharagama Kiri Wehera, Bundala national park, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Next Day Early morning Leave to Bundala National Park to bird watching. Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka Next to leave Evening spend on Udawalawe National Park. This park Nominate In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka. During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds of adults and young elephants– feeding or bathing and playing in the water, in addition to this main attraction, the park is home to many water buffalo, water monitor lizards, sambar deer, monkeys and the occasional leopard, as well as being an exciting location for bird enthusiasts. 4WD open-top safari is the only way to see all the wonders that this protected reserve has to offer and our experienced and knowledgeable nature guides will make this an unforgettable experience.
Day 7 : Yala National Park
Location: Yala National Park, Yala, Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Safari
Day 07 Tissamaharama
Next Day Early morning Leave From hotel 5.00Am Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s premier eco-tourism destination. The park is renowned for the variety of its Wildlife most notably it’s many elephants & Leopards and after lunch break at inside of Yala national Overnight at Hotel in Thissamaharama.
Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side
Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.
A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus).
Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July.Bird Life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.
During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles.
Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground.OverNhs Stay at Hotel Thissamarama
Day 8 : Ella
Location: Nine Arches Bridge, Ella town, Flying Ravana Mega Zipline, Little Adam's Peak, Ella
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 08 Ella
En-route visits the Ella. Early Morning leave from hotel 6.30 am transfer to Kandy Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometers (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.Gap and Ravana Waterfall little Adams Park & Flying Ravana Adventure Park is one of a kind experience in Sri Lanka.
Day 9 : Nuwara Eliya
Location: Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Aadishakti Seeta Amman Temple. (Sita Mata Temple), Ramboda Falls srilanka, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 09 Kandy via Nuwaraeliya.
Early Morning 6.00 am leaving to Kandy En route visit Nuwaraeliya and. Through foggy mountain tops, watching beautiful Tea estates. Via to Nuwaraeliya Kandy this sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Sinhala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site.
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. One of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.
On the way we suppose to arrange your lunch at Ramboda falls hotel, where it face the beautiful Ramboda water fall, Kandy and visit the temple of Tooth and overnight stay in Kandy
Day 10 : Kandy
Location: Peradeni Royal Botanical Garden School, Kandy, Kandy Lake, Tooth Relic Kandy Sri Lanka
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10 Kandy
After the Breakfast 7.30 am leaving to Kandy this sacred Buddhist Site & World heritage Site Kandy Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. The groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandra Moon in 1821 during the British colonial period. He used the garden for coffee and cinnamon plants. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Visit Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy where Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth relic temple Approximately 4 hours’ drive relax on the hotel
Day 11 : Colombo Airport
Location: Elephant Orphanage (Zoo), Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11 Colombo
After Breakfast at leave to airports Departure airport The morning drive to the commercial capital of Colombo (approximately 4 hours). This other plan according to your flight seclude
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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International Travel
Optional Extras
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Discover Sri Lank Tour
Optional Extras Safari Jeep we can arrange Half Day Or full Day (full day-lunch+ snack tickets +jeep +2person) price 140U$ per National park Half day (ticket+Jeep+2person) 85 U$ price whole watching dolphin watching Also apply as your wish •Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Not Required ( what is your needed bring those thing only)
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What is the level of fitness required?
Best health Conditions
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What wines and spirits can I bring into Sri Lanka?
You are allowed to bring in 1.5 litres of wines and spirits per person.
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Do I need to take precautions against mosquitoes?
As with all tropical countries, you need to apply mosquito repellent regularly. Those containing DEET can often be very effective.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You can match solo travelers booking separately to share a room at no extra cost.
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Our resgistirion number & vat number?
PV: 119492 , Vat Tax: 102274385
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No any Charity contribution
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WHY BOOK WITH US ?
• Savings you are looking best tour your holiday.your choic • 20 years’ Experience in tourism industry. • We will give you the priority to arrange your tour as you wish to get it arranged by us. • Experience tour consultant’s Service • Customized and flexible tour plans and itineraries • Specialize for group and Individual travel arrangements. • We are Government approved tour Operator in Sril
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What is your average group size?
Couple, Small group 6 pax or 10 Big group 20
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Tour Chauffeur Guide / Driver /Site Guide Defend on your tour booking Some of members
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Sample Tour itinerary /Conform Itinerary /Map, Accommodation List
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What are Poya days?
Every month, the Full Moon Day, known as “Poya Day”, which celebrates various important days in the life of Lord Buddha, will be celebrated by the Buddhists on the Island. All Poya Days are national holidays and no alcohol is served.
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What clothes do I need to take?
Light cotton or linen clothing. It can be chilly in NuwaraEliya (the hill country) at night, so a sweater is recommended. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter temples. Socks may also be a good idea for walking round places such as Polonnaruwa – the ground can be extremely hot for bare feet. Cotton t-shirts and shorts. Trousers to visit temples. Sandals. Trainers for walks. Socks. A fleece.
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Do you offer a past traveler discount?
Yes, we are giving special discount (regular customer)
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What is the minimum age allowed?
Defendant on tour we are expects 05 to 80 age better
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Is Sri Lanka safe from Terrorism?
Up till May 2009, Sri Lanka had a conflict with the LTTE who wanted a separate state for the Tamils in the North and East of the country. A lot was written in the press in the UK as to how dangerous it was to travel to Sri Lanka. It must be remembered that, throughout the conflict, not one single tourist has been injured or killed. As from May 2009, this conflict ended and Sri Lanka is now at peac
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Where can I change money?
Yes, you can only purchase Sri Lankan Rupees in Sri Lanka as it isn’t an International Currency. On arrival at Colombo Airport, it is best to change some money at the Banks just before the Arrival Hall where there are 24hr facilities. Banks in towns are generally open 9am to 1pm or 3pm Mon-Fri. All banks are shut at weekends and public holidays. Changing Traveler’s Cheques can be a time-consuming
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
If you like
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
•We must receive written notification by you of any cancellation of your travel arrangements and will take effect the day we receive it. The following penalties will apply. •Between 31 and 60 days - forfeit of deposit •Between 15 and 30 days – 25% of total ground arrangement cost •Between 08 and 14 days - 50% of total ground arrangement cost •7 or Less than 07 days – no refund of total ground
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What is the time difference?
It is GMT + 4.5 hrs. In summer and + 5.5hrs in winter
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How is the hotel Booking Services?
We provide a complete spectrum of accommodation options to suit all budgets including home stays, back-packer accommodation, 3 – 5 star, boutique/luxury as well as campsites with tented accommodation – service providers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We will follow Covid-19 Rules & regulation guidelines WHO & Tourist Board protect our Client and country. PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES •Ensure the use of Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking. •Before entering Hotel we will be Need to get the required Covid -19 Vaccines Reports •The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a mi
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes 100% .accommodation included meet local health and safety
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WHO WE ARE ?
Stelaranholidays (Pvt) Ltd is a fully licensed Travel Agency. We are a team of travel trade professionals which count for over 20 years of collective experience in Sri Lanka. As the company name suggests, we aspire to be the most sought after travel agent in sustainable tourism platform Sri lanka known as the peal of the Indian Ocean which is full of amazing places and things and the greatest plac
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What opportunities are there for photography?
There are so many opportunities for photography whether it is of scenes of everyday life by the roadside, spectacular vistas or of the amazing wildlife. Do please take a memory card of sufficient size as you will find you will take so many photographs. It would also be a good idea to bring some small binoculars to view the wildlife in the National Parks as with all wild animals, you will only be a
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What vaccinations do I require?
Please consult your doctor for up to date information before you travel. 1. These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure. 2. Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel. 3. Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel. 4. Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel. 5. Hepatit
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
1.A booking is accepted only after we receive written confirmation from you along with full payment OR a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the value of the Travel Arrangements. (This may be waived solely at our discretion). 2. Peak Season Bookings 50% advance payment of total value is required. 3.If the booking is made within 30 days of arrival in Sri Lanka, then full payment is required at the tim
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Can I get Internet Access?
Hotels increasingly offer Internet Wi-Fi, and Internet cafes exist in Colombo and many towns, although connection speeds can be slow outside Colombo.
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Do you have any optional activities?
Yes we have according to tour ittinery
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What is the currency?
1 Sri Lankan rupee consists of 100 cents.
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How is the Tour Guides and Naturalist Services?
We have exclusive relationships with the best Tour Guides and Naturalists in the industry including the ‘Best National Guide Lecturer’ and ‘Best Chauffeur Guide’ of the Presidential Travel & Tourism Awards. Multi Languages [Hindi, Arabic, English, French]
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Can I use credit cards to pay for meals in hotels?
Yes, Most international credit cards are accepted at major establishments including almost all major hotels. Its climate is tropical but with no seasonal variations. It has a north-east monsoon from late October to January which is mainly effective in the north and the east and south-west monsoon from May to late June which is very wet and most of the country receives lot of rain. The average temp
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Do I need Insurance?
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for the activities that you are doing on your Tour such as white rafting, elephant rides, game drive etc. All travelers booking with us need to notify us of their insurance arrangements prior to traveling.
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Can I use my mobile phone in Sri Lanka?
Yes, the International Dialling Code for the UK from Sri Lanka is 0094. Your mobile phone will connect to one of the local phone providers such as Dialog or Mobitel though you should be aware that phoning the UK this way can be expensive. If you are staying in Sri Lanka for longer periods, it would be better to consider purchasing a Sri Lankan SIM card. Top-up cards are readily available from Tele
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How long has the tour company been trading?
More than 10 years
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Do I require a Visa?
You will need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) prior to your visit to Sri Lanka. You can apply directly for an online ETA by visiting the following website: www.eta.gov.lk. Do not apply too early as it is only valid for 90 days from the date you apply. The cost of the ETA is $20pp (about £13) if you are a UK citizen. Payment is made by either credit card or e-commerce enabled de
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What language is spoken?
Sinhala is the official language; Tamil is spoken by about 25% of the population. English is used as a second language but you will find that the locals are keen to try out their English on you
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Free Date Changes
Stelaran Holidays allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Stelaran Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of stelaran holidays charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.