Calypso Destinations | Sri Lanka – A Tropical Adventure

Inclusions

Accommodation on HB basis for 7 nights at the specified hotels. If they are unavailable for the specific period of the requirement, accommodation would be provided at an alternative hotel of the similar standard.
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a English Speaking chauffeur for the entire tour.
Cost of entrance fees to the Temple of the Tooth, Cultural Show & Botanical Gardens
Specified Horse Rides with relevant facilities inclusive of 3-4 hours of riding (Kandalama, NuwaraEliya&Ahungalla), mounted guide, horse and tack (saddle, bridle etc) & water on rides.
Garlands on Arrival.
Water during transfers.
A packet of Tea bags per person on departure
All customers will receive a take home souvenir courtesy of Calypso Lanka Holidays

Documentation: Australian citizens require a passport with minimum 6 months validity from date of departure from final destination. Other passport holders may require additional documentation. Please check your applicable requirements with our Travel Consultant. A copy of each person’s passport is required.To apply on line click here http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/australia/visa_services/index.html Cancellation by Provider: If Provider cancels this Agreement or is unable to provide the requested accommodations, Provider will assist Group in finding like accommodations and space at comparable prices, Provider will immediately repay any monies paid by Group or its Attendees to Provider, and shall provide, without charge, necessary transportation between the alternative site and the original site. If Provider, or any company Provider is acting as an agent for cancels this Agreement, or any part of the Agreement, within thirty (30) days of Arrival, Provider will also be responsible to pay Group all incremental expenses incurred by Group for any alternative accommodations that exceed the price(s) negotiated with Provider. Provider’s liability is limited to these remedies and Provider shall not be liable for any consequential, punitive or special damages. Travel Advisories : We strongly suggest that you consult the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) website and register (either group or individual) so that you are kept up to date with any travel warnings or advisories that may be in place for your destinations (www.dfat.gov.au). You should also advise DFAT of your travel details such as date of departure and itinerary. Travel and Immunisations: It is essential that all tour participants discuss their personal travel plans with a health professional to ensure you have the correct vaccinations for your trip and any booster doses of childhood vaccinations you may need. Upon re-entry into Australia, Customs & Immigration will request a copy of your vaccination certificate if you have visited areas that have current health risks or hazardous diseases. For further information, visit the following website to check the current health alert and warnings for the destination/s you are visiting - http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/.

Sri Lanka – A Tropical Adventure

Tour Itinerary

Colombo

Day 1

Arrive in Colombo, meet and greet at the airport by a Calypso Lanka Holidays Representative & be driven to Kandalama.
Check-in at Heritance Kandalama Hotel & spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.
*Optional spa treatment at the 'Six Senses' spa at the hotel (payment direct).

Accommodation

Heritance Kandalama★★★★★

Anuradhapura

Day 2

After Breakfast at the hotel mount horses at the hotel stables for a ride through the picturesque landscape.

Mount horses at the stables and ride to view this ancient capital region of Ceylon. Ride along the Kandalama Lake and through the jungle towards KaludiyaPokuna, an ancient meditation site of Buddhist monks. Now an archaeological site you can dismount and rediscover this site set in the wilderness of Dambulla.
Upon conclusion of the ride head back to the hotel.

*After a shower & short rest optional visit to Sigiriya to explore the Rock Fortress (Entrance to be paid direct).

Things to do: Dambulla Cave temple, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Habarana Elephant Safari, Elephant rides, cycling around sigiriya, polonaruwa ancient ruins

Accommodation

Heritance Kandalama★★★★★

Kandy

Day 3

Kandalama/ Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Kandy - the hill capital of the country - & check-in at Earl's Regency Hotel.
In the afternoon tour the city of Kandy.

Things to do: Temple of the sacred tooth, Jewelry Shopping and Victoria Golf course

Accommodation

Earl's Regency★★★★★

Nuwara Eliya

Day 4

After having breakfast at the hotel proceed to Peradeniya & visit the Botanical Gardens
On completion of the visit proceed to NuwaraEliya& check-in at Heritance Tea Factory Hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Things to do: View the worlds end, tea fields, Lake Gregory, Victoria park, NuwaraEliya Golf Course,

Day 5
After having breakfast at the hotel proceed to the NuwaraEliya race course where the horses will be waiting.
Upon completion return to the hotel.
In the afternoon tour the city of NuwaraEliya.

Things to do: View the worlds end, tea fields, Lake Gregory, Victoria park, NuwaraEliya Golf Course,

Accommodation

Tea Factory★★★★

Galle

Day 6

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel proceed to Ahungalla. The journey from Colombo on wards will be on the Southern Highway.

On reaching Ahungalla check-in at Heritance Ahungalla.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the hotel.

Be pampered at Heritance Ahungalle with beautiful spa treatment for a couple.

Things to do: Galle Fort, Boat Safari Maduaganga, Kossgoda Turtle farm, Banana Boating, Jet skiing, Sinharaja Rainforest

Dinner & overnight stay at Heritance Ahungalla.

Day 7
After having breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the Airport for departure or have an extended beach stay at the hotel.

Accommodation

Heritance Ahungalla★★★★★