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Classic Sri Lanka - Overview

SRI LANKA
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of
time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant
and unspoilt

Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine
beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere area
of65, 610 kilometers lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometers of coastline - much of it pristine beach -
15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of
botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.

This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and
Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!

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Detailed Programme

Day 01 – Arrival to Sri Lanka

On arrival you will be met by your English-speaking chauffer guide at the Airport and will be transferred
to your hotel in Negombo. Transfer Time: Approx. 30 Min.

Check into the hotel. Relax & unwind.

Negombo – sometimes known as “Little Rome” due to the profusion of Christian

Churches, this archetypical fishing village has now grown to a major beach resort on
the west coast, north of Colombo and 15 minutes from the International Airport. The
wide sandy beaches and safe sea bathing are major attractions, as is the fish market
where busy trading of a variety of fish, prawns and crabs takes place each morning
(except Sunday) when the fishing craft return to shore. Traditional large sailed
outrigger canoes are a picturous sight in this village which was once a trading port
for the Portuguese and Dutch. Other attractions are the old Dutch fort gate built in 1672 now a part of the prison and
the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route for the Dutch administration.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Negombo - HB Basis

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Day 02 – Visit to Negombo Fish Market early morning and then travel to Habarana en route visiting
Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.

Early morning at around 05:30 hours, visit the Infamous Fish Market. This may not be for everyone since
the stench of fresh (and dried) fish is everywhere and you may need to hold your nose. But if you want
to experience real local culture, this is a good place to start.

Thereafter breakfast, our chauffeur guide will drive you to Habarana, a predominant point in the cultural
triangle. Transfer Time: Approx. 4.5 Hrs.

En route visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple.

Dambulla – located in the north central province this UNESCO World Heritage
Site which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05 caves,
first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne,
commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock. Later kings
made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the
Buddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave
inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many
paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19 th century). This
temple is a perfect location to view evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an
important historical site due to the amalgamation of the material from many eras.

Transfer Time: Approximately 4 ½ hours.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Habarana - HB Basis

Day 03 – Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Polonnaruwa Ruins

After an early breakfast, you will Visit the 5th century old Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri
Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex
are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with
ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was
completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by
King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty
rising 200m from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of
the 70 hectare fortified town and the base is ringed by a moat, rampart, and
extensive gardens. The world-renowned frescoes (originally 500, of which only
19 remain today) which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway are painted in earth
pigments on plaster. The old stairway to the top led through the mouth of a crouching lion but today only the huge
paws remain giving an indication of the massive proportions of the head. Remains of the handsome royal citadel are
on the summit and several caves for meditation, audience platforms and baths complete the unique site.

Afternoon you will set off to explore the Medieval Capital of Polonnaruwa.

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Transfer Time: Approx. 1.5 Hrs. (Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa)

The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first
declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola
invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader.
This city is known to have been the pinnacle of the Golden Age of Sri Lanka,
during the reign of Parakramabahu I, a ruler whose goal that no drop of
water falling from the heavens be wasted led to the development of
irrigation systems which are still utilised to this day. The greatest of these
systems – the Parakrama Samudra (Sea of Parakrama) is a tank so vast that
it is often mistaken for an ocean. It circles the main city like a ribbon, acting
both as a defensive border against intruders and the lifeline of the people in times of peace.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Habarana - HB Basis

Day 04 – Visit to Anurdhapura Ruins

Today you will visit the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka.

Transfer Time: Approx. 1.5 Hrs. (Habarana – Anuradhapura)

Anuradhapura - A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the north

central part of the Island was the first capital (5th century BC - 9th century
AD), the center of the island's Buddhist civilization and undoubtedly the
grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. In antiquity and the interest, it is the
equal of any ancient 'buried city' in the world. The oldest historically
documented tree on earth (over 2,200 years old) - The Sri Maha Bodhi,
brought as a sampling of the tree under which the Buddha attained
enlightenment, and the island's oldest Buddhist shrines - some dating back
to the 3rd century BC, impressive white 'dagabas' (relic chambers) and
monuments embellished with handsome stone carvings or sculpture,
pleasure gardens, beautifully executed stone baths and ponds and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals
are the main attractions of Anuradhapura. Specific places to visit are - the Brazen Palace (2nd century B.C.), with 1600
significant stone columns are the remains of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks – an engineering marvel
at the time, Ruwanweli Seya (2nd century B.C) the most famous of all the dagoba’s, originally depicted the perfect
water-bubble shape that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce, Samadhi Buddha (3 rd century
B.C.) regarded as the finest rock sculpture in the island - depicting the Buddha in a state of deep meditation,
Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd century B.C.) known for its rock carving of the “Lovers”, Kuttam Pokuna, twin ponds
(3rd century B.C.) which were used by monks of this glorious era as a bathing pool. Thuparama (3rd century B.C.),
the oldest dagoba in the island – enshrines the right collarbone of Buddha, Ratnaprasada with the best preserved
Guard Stone, Mahasena’s Palace with its renowned Moonstone, Abayagiri and Jetevanarama – a huge dagoba said
to the largest brick built structure in the world.

Return back to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Habarana - HB Basis

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Day 05 – Travel to Kandy and visit to Temple of the Tooth Relic & Royal Botanical Gardens

After breakfast, leisurely transfer to your hotel in Kandy en route visiting Matale Spice Gardens where
Sri Lanka known as Taprobane, was world renowned for its Quality Spice.

Transfer Time: Approx. 2.5 Hrs.

You will see many spice gardens at Matale and in Mawanella on the Colombo-
Kandy road where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other
spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice
products are also available for those who would like to buy them. At all Spice
Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the
end explaining the use of them food preparations.
Afterwards visit a Batik Factory where you can see the manufacture of
beautiful Batik prints. These shops contain a wide variety of Batik items.

Thereafter conduct a city tour including a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the evening in
time for the Puja Ceremony. The Temple of the Tooth which is commonly known as "Sri Dalada
Maligawa" is situated in the city of hills, Kandy.

Thereafter visit Royal botanical Gardens

Kandy – a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected.
Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that
enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the
world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and
folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands
handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many
varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera,
when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by
exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants.

Kandy is also famous for its shopping, gems, jewelry, handicrafts, batiks, silks etc. You will have the opportunity of
browsing to your heart’s content.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Kandy - HB Basis

Day 06 –Visit to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage

After a leisurely breakfast,

visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage in Rambukkana.

Transfer Time: Approx. 1.5 Hrs. (Kandy – Rambukkana)

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Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – set amongst the verdant hills of Kegalle is a unique
orphanage, where the tiny tots weigh 60 kg or more. This is the Pinnawela Elephant
Orphanage, the world's first and only elephant orphanage established to feed, nurse and
house young elephants lost or abandoned by their mothers. Other occupants are elephants
displaced from their natural environs by development projects or those found wounded.
Visitors could see the baby elephants being fed milk from gigantic feeding bottles or bathed
in the river which flows nearby – an unforgettable sight! Established in 1975, by the Wildlife
Department and National Zoological gardens which subsequently led to a breeding programme through which more
than twenty five elephants have been born since 1984.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Kandy - HB Basis

Day 07 – Train journey to Nuwara Eliya and visit to a Tea Plantation/ Factory

After breakfast you will be dropped off at the Kandy Train Station.
Enjoy a scenic train journey to Nanu Oya. Transfer Time: Approx. 4.5 Hrs.
You will be met by the Chauffeur Guide at the Nanu Oya Train Station and will be
transferred to the hotel in Nuwara Eliya
On arrival check in to the Hotel.

Thereafter enjoy a sightseeing tour of Nuwara Eliya, including a visit to a Tea Plantation/ Factory and
enjoy a tea plucking experience with the locals.

Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara
Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The
mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with
gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows,
English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course
and a racecourse gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Nuwara Eliya - HB Basis

Day 08 – Trek to Horton Plains National Park

Early morning excursion to Horton Plains with a packed breakfast (Short Trek to Bakers Falls and
World’s End). – 9KM Trek.

Thereafter spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure by the hotel.

HORTON PLAINS - Sri Lanka's highest plateau 7200 ft above sea level in the central
mountain country. This ‘Fen” is a very scenic region with an astounding variety of
scenery from mountains to grasslands, from marshes to trout streams. Sri Lanka's
best-flavored high grown teas are grown in the surrounding areas. Spectacular view
from 'Worlds End' where the plateau plunges a thousand feet in a straight sheer
drop. Cool and bracing climate, and very good hiking country. Distinctive flora
(many English field flowers grow on the plains) colourful butterflies and many rare
highland birds.

Horton Plains - is located on a high windswept saddle at about 7,000 ft (2134 mtrs) elevation. The plains are an
expanse of misty grassland with scraggy trees and ice-cold rivulets. World’s End is considered to be the finest view

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in all of Sri Lanka. The awesome escarpment drops vertically for about 4,000 feet, hence its name was given. Plains
are also famous for the greenery and the cold climate.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Nuwara Eliya - HB Basis

Day 09 – Travel to Yala National Park & Evening game drive to National Park

After an early breakfast, leisurely transfer to the hotel near the national park.

Transfer Time: Approx. 4.5 Hrs.

On arrival to Yala, conduct an evening game drive to Yala National Park.

Yala – Sri Lanka’s most known National Park is popular for Elephant,
Leopard, Bear, Crocodile and Wild Boar. 97,800 hectares in extent, this
is the second largest of Sri Lanka’s National Parks. Its open undulating
terrain made it famous for elephants for many years, but recently the
park has also received much fame through publicity by National
Geographic and the Discovery TV channels, which focused on a leopard
research/conservation and identification project. Claims have
subsequently been made that Yala National Park has the world’s highest
concentration of leopard per square kilometre. Vegetation is primarily
grassland and shrub jungle with patches of dense growth while several salt and fresh water lagoons are a haven for
a large variety of resident and migrant birds. Areas popular with leopard are rock strewn hillocks with dense shrub
in which the animals hide.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Yala - HB Basis

Day 10 – Morning game drive to National Park & Visit to Kataragama Temple late evening.

Early morning game drive to Yala National Park.

If interested, visit Kataragama Temple late evening.

Kataragama Devalaya – is one of Sri Lanka’s holy cities where Hindus, Buddhists and
Muslims visit on religious pilgrimage. It is a large Complex with the `Mahadewala’ –
Main Hindu shrine being the most important place. This Shrine of God Skanda,
popularly described in eulogies as God having six faces and twelve arms whose
assistance is sought for worldly gain. It is believed that King Dutugemunu the warrior
king and Sinhala folk hero built a shrine here for the worship of the Kataragama God
in the 2nd century BC. There is also a first century BC Buddhist Dagoba - `Kirivenhera’
at this site. Offering to the god are made at 4.30am 10.30am and 6.30pm daily

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Yala - HB Basis

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Day 11 – Travel to Bentota for your onward beach stay.

After breakfast, leisurely transfer to Bentota. Transfer Time: Approx. 4.5 Hrs.

En route visit Galle Fort.

Galle – said to be the famous Tarshish of the Bible where King Solomon obtained gems and
spices, this “Living” UNESCO World Heritage Site is the port where the Portuguese first landed
in Sri Lanka in 1505. Captured and fortified by the Dutch who ruled maritime Sri Lanka in the
17th and 18th centuries, the city still retains the air of old Holland. Within the well preserved 90
acre fort and ramparts built in 1663 are old Dutch churches and monuments with armorial
bearings, an imposing crested and monogrammed gateway dated 1669, many well preserved
old Dutch houses and narrow alleys still bearing Dutch names. The New Oriental Hotel, built for a Dutch governor
in 1684, a colonial gem now converted to the internationally renowned Amangalle Hotel and several other excellent
boutique hotels are testimony to the importance of this location.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Bentota - HB Basis

Bentota – is situated on the Northern limit of the Southern Province, at the confluence of the sea and the Bentota
River, 62 km from Colombo. Its location in the sun drenched southern cost at the
mouth of the Bentota River and its picturesque, sandy, palm-fringed beaches which
border the warm, sparkling waters of the Indian ocean made it a natural choice for
development as Sri Lankas first planed tourist resort. Today its famed in Sri Lanka’s
global tourist markets as a highly attractive holiday resort with a vide and varied
choice of distinctive hotels to suite every taste and purse. Bentota also have a complete
range of tourist facilities with in the resort complex including very popular water sports centers.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Bentota - HB Basis

Day 12 – Beach
Full day at leisure by the beach.
You can contact the hotel for optional activities.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Bentota - HB Basis

Day 13 – Transfer to Colombo and City tour including a visit to Important sites, Shopping Malls &
Galle Face Green
After breakfast, leisurely transfer to Colombo via the Southern Express Highway.

On arrival, conduct a city tour including a visit to Important sites such as St. Peter's church, Grand oriental
hotel,Cargills building, President's ( former governors) house, The Chatham street clock tower/
lighthouse, central point building guard post with Sri Wickrama Rajasingha's bust and the Dutch hospital.

And thereafter include a visit to shopping malls such as ODEL, Kandy uptown and to esteemed jeweler
shops such as Vogue, Mallika Hemachandra Jewelers etc.

Thereafter in the evening, take walk in the Galle Face Green and witness colorful kites, snake charmers
etc. This is situated right in front of your hotel and is a very popular place for Street Food.
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Colombo is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, which is only a
few miles away.
Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16 th
Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a
major Harbour during the British period and became the capital in 1815 after
Kandy was ceded to the British.
The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and
British rule are found in every area of the city.
None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their
buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas.

Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel in Colombo - BB Basis

Day 14 – Departure from Colombo

After breakfast, transfer to the Airport in time for the connecting flight. Transfer Time: Approx. 1 Hr.

***End of Services***

FINE PRINT

Cost is as follows

Availability of the hotels are subject to confirmation of the tour

Validity period – 1st to 30th April 2020

No of Pax 01 Pax 2 PAX 3-5 PAX 6-7 PAX

Travelling
Per Person Rate Per Person in a Per Person Per Person Sharing Per Person Sharing
Single (USD) Sharing a a Double (USD) a Double (USD)
Double (USD)
1,405 1,355 1,175 930

Vehicle Allocated Car Car Micro Van Micro Van

Single Room Supplement at USD 435

Triple Room Reduction at USD 70

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SUMMER

Validity period – 1st May to 14th July 2020 /1st September to 31st October 2020

No of Pax 01 Pax 2 PAX 3-5 PAX 6-7 PAX

Travelling
Per Person Rate Per Person in a Per Person Per Person Sharing Per Person Sharing
Single (USD) Sharing a a Double (USD) a Double (USD)
Double (USD)
1,285 1,235 1,050 830

Vehicle Allocated Car Car Micro Van Micro Van

Single Room Supplement at USD 435

Triple Room Reduction at USD 70

Validity period – 15th July to 31st August 2020

No of Pax 01 Pax 2 PAX 3-5 PAX 6-7 PAX

Travelling
Per Person Rate Per Person in a Per Person Per Person Sharing Per Person Sharing
Single (USD) Sharing a a Double (USD) a Double (USD)
Double (USD)
1,340 1,290 1,110 825

Vehicle Allocated Car Car Micro Van Micro Van

Single Room Supplement at USD 485

Triple Room Reduction at USD 28
Compulsory Perahera Supplement from 5th – 15th August 2019 – USD 50 Per room per night

WINTER

Validity period – 1st November to 14th December 2020

No of Pax 01 Pax 2 PAX 3-5 PAX 6-7 PAX

Travelling
Per Person Rate Per Person in a Per Person Per Person Sharing Per Person Sharing
Single (USD) Sharing a a Double (USD) a Double (USD)
Double (USD)
1,445 1,135 1,045 885

Vehicle Allocated Car Car Micro Van Micro Van

Single Room Supplement at USD 487

Triple Room Reduction at USD 104

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Validity period – 15th December to 31st January 2021

No of Pax 01 Pax 2 PAX 3-5 PAX 6-7 PAX

Travelling
Per Person Rate Per Person in a Per Person Per Person Sharing Per Person Sharing
Single (USD) Sharing a a Double (USD) a Double (USD)
Double (USD)
1,695 1,380 1,295 1,135

Vehicle Allocated Car Car Micro Van Micro Van

Single Room Supplement at USD 715

Triple Room Reduction at USD 170
X’mas/ New Year Eve Supplements – USD 80 per person

CHILD POLICY

 0 – 2.11 years: Meals on complimentary basis

 3 – 11.11 years: 50% off the per person sharing Double Room rate, inclusive of
an extra bed. Only 01 extra bed can be accommodated in a
Double Room

NOTE:

02 Children below 12 years are considered as ONE ADULT. Therefore, 02 children can share a Triple room with
02 adults. However, no extra bed is allowed in a Triple room.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions:

 Accommodation based on the standard room categories at the specified hotels.

 Meal plan as mentioned above.
 Transport in an Air-Conditioned Car/ Van with an accompanying English-speaking Chauffer
Guide.
 Train Tickets from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya – Subject to Availability
 Government Tax

Exclusions:

 All entrance fees including jeep hire at National Parks

 Early check-in & late checkout.
 Alcohol
 Meals & beverages not included in the package price.
 Tips & Expenses of personal nature
 Travel Insurance, VISA & Air Fare

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COMPLEMENTARY VALUE ADDITIONS:

 02 Complimentary mineral water bottles of 500 ml per person per day

 Visit to a spice garden
 Visit to a gem lapidary
 Visit to a Tea Factory
 Wheel Chair upon request. (Upon request only)
 Airport assistance by WALKERS TOURS representative with the English-speaking Chauffeur/
National Guide at the arrival lounge at the AIRPORT. (24 hours x 07 days)
 Complimentary Kandy Cultural Show – Gem Gallery Visit Is A Must to Obtain the Complimentary
Coupon For Kandy Cultural – Only During Kandy Stay

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