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12 Days Tour
CHARIKA TRAVELS
Tel: (03) 8804 1488, Email: [email protected]
Web: www.charikatravels.com
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INTRODUCTION
Sri Lanka is truly the wonder of Asia
and the ‘Pearl of Indian Ocean’. This
tropical island paradise is one of
the most prominent tourist
destinations in the world.
For centuries, travellers around the
world enticed by its breath-taking
beauty, pristine beaches, unique
wildlife, history and heritage.
Holiday in this ‘isle of paradise’ is
not just a tour package, but an
exciting, unforgettable & amazing
adventure of a lifetime
Our 12 days tour is specially
designed for you to provide a long-
remembered experience in this
small wonder. This Escorted /
Hosted Tour provides an
unforgettable Adventure – Holiday
in a beautiful tropical island. This
tour will take you to seductive
pristine beaches, heritage
archaeological sites & ancient
kingdoms which display the
grandeur of thousands of years old
history & culture, lush green mountains shrouded by mist and covered by tea
plantations – produce world’s best Ceylon Tea, rivers , silver lined waterfalls, wildlife
parks reigned by majestic elephants of Sri Lanka, unique eco-systems, inspiring and
vibrant culture. The Tour will cover 05 UNESCO Listed World Heritage Sites.
You will experience the world-renowned Sri Lankan hospitality, welcome of charming
friendly people and spicy Sri Lankan cuisines which enticed international travellers for
many centuries. This tour of a lifetime will provide you with unforgettable memories
and unique experience which you will only get in this ‘isle of paradise’
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Overnight Destinations: Negombo (2 Nights), Habarana (2 Nights), Kandy
(2 Night), Nuwara Eliya (1 Nights), Ella (1 Night), South Beach (2 nights),
Colombo – the Commercial Capital (1 Night).
Main Tour Attractions & Activities: Negombo City Tour, Sigiriya Lion
Rock Climb, Minneriya National Park Wildlife Safari, Polonnaruwa
Ancient City tour, Dambulla Cave Temple, Spice Garden visit, Kandy City
tour, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens,
Cultural Show at Kandy, Tea Factory & Plantation visit, Nuwara Eliya City
tour, Nuwara Eliya to Ella Train Journey, Galle Dutch Fort visit, Turtle
Hatchery visit, Tropical Beach retreat at South Coast, Colombo City tour
This Program covers Five (05) UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Tour Specialist/Host: Our experienced Tour Specialist/Host will
accompany the group during the entire tour in Sri Lanka
Accommodation: Room Sharing in Mid-Range Hotels (4 Star)
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Transport: All Hotel Transfers and Airport transfers are in Private A/C
Vehicle driven by an English-Speaking National Guide
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Upon your arrival to Colombo (evening arrival), the National-guide will meet you at
the Airport & transfer you to a hotel in Negombo for 2 days stay. You will relax and
revive after a long flight.
On day 2, you will enjoy a city tour of Negombo with your National Guide. Negombo
is a beautiful village near the Negombo Lagoon. You will see the Negombo Lagoon,
Fishermen with their traditional catamarans heading out to the Indian ocean and
mobile fish markets selling freshly caught fish.
Negombo was given the name ‘Little Rome’ due to many Portuguese era Roman
Catholic Churches. Main Churches include St Mary’s Church Cathedral at Negombo
city, Gothic Style St. Sebastian Church at Sea St, Negombo, St. Joseph's Church and
St. Lazarus Church Negombo.
Note: attraction involves walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
Day 1, Day 2
Hotel Suggested:
JETWING BLUE
(Breakfast, Dinner)
NEGOMBO
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After breakfast, you will leave for Habarana for 2 nights stay.
Habarana is a famous destination for tourists. It is a focal point for many
internationally renowned tourist attractions. We use Habarana as an ‘overnight-stay
destination’ to cover Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park Safari.
In the Afternoon, you will go on a breath-taking adventure of a lifetime – a wildlife
safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
Day 3, Day 4
Hotel Suggested: CINNAMON LODGE
HABARANA
(Breakfast, Dinner)
HABARANA
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Minneriya National Park
One of the main Safari parks situated in North Central Province, close to
Sigiriya/Habarana. The National Park surrounds the Minneriya Reservoir/tank, which
was built by King Mahasen in 3 rd Century AD. Minneriya National Park which was
designated as a National Park in 1997 after it had been declared a wildlife sanctuary
in 1938. Large number of Elephants migrate to the Minneriya reservoir during the dry
season. They Migrate from surrounding National Parks and forests, for food, water.
This ‘Elephant Gathering’ is a world-renowned spectacle. Many tourists attract to
Minneriya to go on a well-remembered thrilling Private Jeep Safaris and to witness
the great Sri Lankan ‘Elephant Gathering’ during the dry season.
Note: This attraction involves Safari Jeep ride in rough Jungle Terrain with bumpy roads.
Next day (Day 4)
After Breakfast, you will go to see one of the Wonders of the Ancient World the
‘Sigiriya Lion Rock’ and witness the ancient engineering ingenuity.
Sigiriya Lion Rock (Sigiriya Fortress)
Sigiriya is a 5th Century man-made fortification situated on a majestic column of rock
and known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. This is perhaps the most fantastic single
wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used
to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Sigiriya Lion Rock is a UNESCO listed world
Heritage Site. The Lion Rock Fortress palace and fortifications were built by
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King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) on Sigiriya Rock. Within its triple-moated defence the
huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft.
On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great palace and gardens
complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways, the only known ancient work
of secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the
freshness and delicacy of their original colour. Another attraction of Sigiriya is its’
‘Mirror Wall’, this wall is filled with ancient inscriptions which considered to be poems.
Further, Sigiriya is considered as a marvel of ancient urban planning and landscaping
skills.
Note: This attraction involves climbing of many steep steps / stairs and heights. (Wasp Hazards may
arise time-to-time)
In the Afternoon, you will embark on another exciting adventure to see the
Polonnaruwa Ancient City.
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
The second most ancient city of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa was first declared as the
capitol by King Vijayabahu I, in 1070. Polonnaruwa’s Goldern age was dawned during
the period of King Parakramabahu I (1153–1186. During this period Polonnaruwa was
flourishing to become a trade and agricultural hub. King Parakramabahu build a
sophisticated irrigation system based on Parakrama Samudra (Sea of
Parakramabhahu) – a man-made gigantic reservoir. Today, Polonnaruwa Ancient City
is a UNESCO world heritage site and a famous archaeological site visited by tourists
around the world. Historical archaeological attractions in the Ancient City of
Polonnaruwa include: Ruins of Royal Palaces, Watadage, Hatadage, Nissanka Latha
Madapa, Rankoth Vehera, Lankatilaka Temple, Statues of Gal Vihara, Kiri Vihara, ‘The
statue of Kind Parakramabahu’, and Shiva Devalaya.
Note: This attraction involves walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
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After Breakfast on Day 5, you will leave for Kandy via Dambulla. At Dambula, you will
visit another ancient engineering marvel – the Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple or the Golden Temple of Dambulla is the largest, best-
preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka, famous for its five cave temples on a
rock. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The first 03 caves are better, older and larger
than the other two. Some caves dates to 1st C.B.C. All the 5 cave walls and ceilings are
covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues, statues
of Gods and Kings are also found here
Note: This attraction involves climbing of many steep steps / stairs , and Hights
DAMBULLA
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After Dambulla, you will leave for Hill Station - Kandy. On the way you will visit a
‘Spice Garden’ where many varieties of traditional spices are grown. At this Spice
Garden you will be provided a detailed description to a centuries old spice production
industry in Sri Lanka. Later you will do the the Kandy City including picturesque Kandy
Lake
Kandy is the second largest city and the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka. The Kingdom of
Kandy was formed in 15 Century. The Kandyan royal dynasty was ended in 1815. Main
Tourist attractions in Kandy include The Temple of the Tooth Relic , Kandy Lake,
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, and the Museum.
Day 6 (next day)
After Breakfast at Kandy, your Chauffeur Guide will take you to see the Temple of the
Tooth Relic and the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening you will enjoy
the rhythm of traditional drams and dances of Kandy – at the Cultural Show.
Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
Day 5, Day 6
Hotel Suggested: OZO KANDY
(Breakfast, Dinner)
KANDY
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The Temple of the Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa (the Temple of the Tooth Relic) is one of the most sacred
Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. This is situated at the Kandy Royal Palace compound.
Temple of the Tooth Relic houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, and one of
the holiest places for Buddhists around the world. The sacred tooth relic was brought
to Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura Era during the reign of Sri Megavanna (301-328 CE).
Thereafter the custodianship of the sacred tooth relic was considered as the right for
rule for reigning monarchs of Sri Lanka. Kings of Sri Lanka protected the tooth relic
in their kingdoms and capitals. Finally, the Tooth Relic was brought to its present
shrine at last Kingdom of Sri Lanka – Kandy, by King Vimaladharmasuriya I (1590 -
1604).
Annual Kandy Esala Perahera or the world renowned ‘Kandy Perahera’ a grand pagent,
is held to pay homage to the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
The History of the Gardens spans back to 1371, when King Wickramabahu III
established his Royal Court at Peradeniya. Later King Kirti-Sri (1747 – 1780) made this
a Royal Garden. However, the Garden was formally established in 1843 as a Botanic
establishment, and since then it attracts many local and international visitors.
Currently around 1.2 million visitors visit the Garden annually. Peradeniya garden, with
an extent of around 147 acres, maintains more than 4000 species of plants. The Orchid
House of the Garden displays an exotic collection of Orchids including rare and largest
Orchid in the world. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens offers its visitors spectacular array
of special features including the Fernery, Great Lawn, the Lake, Spice Garden, Double
Coconut Palms & Palm Avenue, Flower Garden, Plant House & Cacti, Bamboo
Collection, Flowering Trees and the Arboretum.
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After Breakfast, you will leave for Sri Lanka’s Hill Country - the land of the world
famous ‘Ceylon Tea’, filled with unparalleled scenic beauty which cannot be explained
by words. Romantic landscapes, rising mountains covered by lush green tea
plantations, gushing waterfalls, and picturesque grasslands mingling wi th shimmering
sunlight take the traveller to an entirely different dimension.
Nuwara Eliya, the Hill station of Sri Lanka is your next stop. On the way, you will visit
a Tea plantation & Factory to see how world famous ‘pure Ceylon Tea’ is produced
and enjoy a cuppa. Later you will see the Nuwara Eliya town & other landmarks of
Nuwara Eliya including Lake the Gregory (which was constructed in 1873, during the
period of British Governor Sir William Gregory).
Nuwara Eliya hill city was founded by Samuel Baker in 19th Century, and later
nicknamed as the ‘little England’ as it became a holiday retreat for British Civil
Servants and Planters during Colonial times. Nuwara Eliya is around 1,868 m above
the Sea Level. Surrounded by mountains, valleys, waterfalls , Tea plantations and
‘cottage’ like houses, it reminds a fine spring day in England. The temperature might
drop in the night
Day 7
Hotel Suggested:
JETWING ST. ANDREW'S
(Breakfast, Dinner)
NUWARA ELIYA
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After the Breakfast at Nuwara Eliya, Chauffeur Guide will take you to the Nanu-Oya
(Nuwara Eliya) train station to board the train to Ella. Train Journey from Nuwara Eliya
to Ella is a one of the most popular world-renowned train trips, often referred as the
“Train Journey Through the Clouds”. This is an extremely spectacular & scenic train
journey through misty hills, tea plantations and villages.
Chauffeur Guide will travel by road to meet you at Ella Station.
(Please note: the above Train Journey is subject to availability of Trains and Seats on the Journey
date)
Ella is a small town in the Uva province of Sri Lanka surrounded by Hills. This hamlet
with spectacular scenic beauty and breath-taking views is ideal for hiking and climbing
mountains. Ella hills covered by lush green tea plantations, paddy fields and other
vegetation. Ravana falls, Demodara Nine Arches Bridge little Adams peak are some of
the surrounding attractions in Ella.
You will spend the night at picturesque hotel at Ella
ELLA
Day 8
Hotel Suggested:
98 ACRES RESORT & SPA
(Breakfast, Dinner)
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After breakfast, you will leave to South – Western Beach of Sri Lanka to start your
Tropical Beach Escape at Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka.
On your way, you will visit a famous Colonial Fortification – the Galle Fort. You will
see centuries old European style colonial architecture while you are touring the Galle
Fort. After the Galle Fort sightseeing, you will start the journey to your Hotel. Along
the way, you will stop over at a ‘Turtle Hatchery’ to see a Sea-turtle conservation
project.
In the evening of day 9, you will reach your destination – an amazing Beach Resort at
Southern Coastline. You will enjoy the aquamarine blue wavers of Indian ocean,
pristine epic golden sandy beach shaded by wind-whispering Coconut trees, world
renowned Sri Lankan Hospitality and exquisite cuisines. Relax and enjoy the taste of
Paradise.
Day 9, Day 10
Hotel Suggested: AMARI GALLE
(Breakfast, Dinner)
SOUTH BEACH
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The Galle Dutch Fort
Galle was a busy port trading with Greece, China, Middle East & other countries and
was traced back to Ptolemy’s world map of 125 – 150 AD. During 1505, the Portuguese
sailor ‘Lourenço de Almeida’ landed in Galle port – which was the beginning of the
Portuguese era in the coastal Sri Lanka. During 1588. Portuguese built the Fort at
Galle and later extended with a watch tower and other structures, to defend the Galle
Port. In 1640, the Dutch start capturing strongholds of the Portuguese, including the
Galle Fort. Later the Dutch expand and further fortified the Fort, to the present form
which can be seen today. The British acquired the Galle Fort in 1796, and Sri Lanka
(former Ceylon) became a British Colony from 1815, till the country gain
independence in 1948.
Some of the main landmarks in Galle Fort are the main gate to the Fort, Clock Tower,
Dutch Reformed Church (history goes back to 1707), the residence of the commander,
the Dutch Government house, warehouse near the old gate, All Saints Anglican
Church, and the Galle Light House.
Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
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After breakfast on day 11, you will leave for Colombo. You will do the Colombo City
Tour with our Chauffeur Guide to see prominent landmarks including temples &
churches, old colonial & historical parts of the City, busy shopping malls and souvenir
shops.
The City of Colombo – the Commercial Hub of Sri Lanka
This Port city linked Sri Lanka with ancient Indian Ocean trade routes and the rest of
the world for over 2000 years. In 1505, Portuguese explorer Lourenco de Almeida
visited Colombo, which changed the course of Sri Lankan history to a new era. The
Portuguese realised the commercial and maritime significance of Colombo which
resulted trade missions to became invasions. Soon, Colombo as well as coastal areas
of Sri Lanka were under the control of Portuguese. They built administrative,
residential buildings as well as fortified military structures in Colombo with strong
military and naval presence. Colombo fort was attacked and sieged several times by
Sri Lankan kings, but they were unable to break-through. After the Portuguese, Dutch
captured Colombo in 1656 and controlled under the Dutch East India Company. In
1796 British captured Colombo and in 1815 Ceylon (Sri Lanka) became a crown colony
under the British rule, until 1948 when Ceylon gained independence.
Island’s largest city Colombo and its metropolitan suburbs have a population
exceeding 5.5 million. Colombo is a tourist destination with many colonial and modern
landmarks including Fort, Galle Face Green, Gangarama Temple, Independence
Square, Colombo Town Hall, National Museum, Beira Lake, BMICH, Colombo
Racecourse, and many other interesting places.
Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.
Day 11
Hotel Suggested: CINNAMON LAKESIDE
(Breakfast, Dinner)
COLOMBO
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The last day of the tour. After checkout, you will be transferred to the Airport, and
your National Guide will bid you Bon Voyage at the Airport.
You will leave Sri Lanka with memories of an amazing and unforgettable holiday, with
the intension of returning to Sri Lanka soon, for anther exciting adventure.
** END OF TOUR **
Note:
This itinerary is subject to undergo modifications & revisions without further notice.
The itinerary is prepared for late night flight arrival and morning departure.
Changes to this itinerary including additional days, destinations, excursions can be
included at a cost.
If above mentioned hotels (in this itinerary) are not available at the time of booking,
similar standard hotels will be provided.
Rooms allocated will be ‘Standard Rooms’. Please contact us to upgrade rooms at a
cost.
Activities / Attractions indicated in this itinerary are optional (you can omit), and entry
fee and activity costs are indicated separately. Please see below Tour Summery section
for Activity costing / Entry Fee per Person.
Day 12
Departure & End of Tour
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TOUR SUMMERY
Day Destination Activates / Attractions
01 Arrival, Airport Pick up - Negombo
02 Negombo Negombo City Tour
03 Habarana Minneriya National Park Safari
04 Habarana Sigiriya Lion Rock Tour
Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour
05 Habarana to Kandy, via Dambulla
Dambulla Cave Temple
visit to a ‘Spice Garden’
06 Kandy
Kandy City tour
Temple of the Tooth Relic visit
Peradeniya Roya Botanical Gardens
Cultural Show
07 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory & Plantation visit
Nuwara Eliya City Tour
08 Nuwara Eliya - Ella Nanu Oya – Ella Train Journey *
09 Ella – Southern Beach (Galle)
Turtle Hatchery visit
Galle Fort visit
10 Southern Beach (Galle)
11 South Beach – Colombo Colombo City tour
12 Colombo – Airport, Departure
(Optional activity costs / Entry Fee is in USD and per Person basis) * Subject to availability
OUR TOUR SPECIALIST / HOST
Our Tour Specialist/Host is a Sri Lanka expert, residing in Australia. He can talk
Sinhalese & English fluently and has a wide knowledge of Sri Lanka’s tourist
destinations and attractions. Further he is very well up-to date with Sri Lanka’s current
socio-economic conditions, news & views and local customs. He is a very friendly,
reliable and caring person who looks after the group extremely well, provide
assistances and take care of all necessary tour services. Tour Group members from
Australia (Melbourne) will have the opportunity to meet our Tour Specialist during
the tour introduction stages and he will provide familiarisation sessions before the
tour, to make all members feel comfortable and relax. In addition to our Tour Host,
the group will be assigned a National Guide during the tour, to enhance the reliability,
safety and service standards .
Our Tour Specialist/Host service starts from your Arrival at Colombo Airport to
Departure from Colombo Airport – during your entire tour in Sri Lanka.
More Details about our Tour Specialist / Host
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TOUR PRICE ESTIMATE
All Prices in USD $, Per Adult Person Basis
Person Sharing a Double / Twin Room on Half Board Basis
Tour Prices valid till 30 June 2018
Tour Price Inclusions
• Accommodation for 11 Nights on Double Room Sharing, on Half Board Basis
(11 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners)
• Airport & Hotel transfers in an A/C Vehicle, driven by an English-speaking
National Guide (excluding jeep-safari vehicle for Safari)
• Airport Transfers (Pickup & Drop-off)
• Applicable Taxes
• Activities and Attractions Entry Fee included in the Itinerary
Tour Price Exclusions
• Airfares, VISA charges, Airport Taxes
• Early check-in or late check-out at the hotels
• Lunches, Snacks & beverages during the tour
• Tips or gratuities
• Video or camera permits. Laundry, room service, telephone calls, mineral water
bottles, restaurant/bar charges
• All expense of personal nature.
• Entrance Fees / Activity Costs for optional activities and attractions which are
not included in the itinerary
• Any other costs or services not mentioned under above ‘Tour Price Inclusions’.
Group Sizes: 06 Adults or 08 Adults
Next Group Departure: June 2018
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OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS
Transport
Airport & Hotel Transfers: Air-Conditioned vehicle driven by English speaking
National Guide. Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari is done by special Safari Jeeps (non A/C)
modified for easy wildlife viewing.
Currency of this Itinerary
All Prices indicated / quoted in this tour itinerary are in ‘United States Dollars’ (USD)
as this itinerary is promoted internationally and due to the frequent changes of
exchange rates.
Customers in overseas must use only USD for all payments to us.
For Australian Customers: Customers in Australia can pay us in Australian Dollars
(AUD) for our invoices. We use the rate of exchange prevailing at the time of the
invoice date, based on the Westpac Banking Corporation’s currency conversion rate
to convert AUD (currency you have) into USD (currency you want).
Sundry Expenses for Meals, Beverages, tips and Shopping
Please bring adequate funds to cover extra expenses including meals & beverages,
(lunches, snacks), Tips etc. Further, you may wish to take a ‘reminder of Sri Lanka’ as
souvenirs which may include jewellery, precious stones, traditional & cultural
handicraft decorative items, garments, traditional batik items etc.
Travel Insurance (mandatory requirement)
All passengers travelling in this tour package must obtain and maintain a
comprehensive, suitable and valid ‘Travel Insurance’ during this tour period, to cover
all Travel related incidents including (but not limited to) loss of personal valuables,
flight misses, third party & public liabilities injuries, sicknesses and death.
Passenger Fitness
Passengers travelling in this tour package must be medically fit and healthy to
participate in the tour. Some hotels require walking & climbing steps to reach rooms
and hotel facilities. Most of the sights & attractions will be access by foot and climbing
steps & walking on uneven ground is involved. Some sights include climbing of many
steep stairs/steps and reaching heights – and Passengers can choose not to visit these
sights, as they are optional. Minneriya Safari is done in a rough jungle terrain and
bumpy roads. Inside the Wildlife park roads are rough, dusty, and muddy during the
rainy season with many pit holes. Passengers who are 70 and over may be required to
obtain a doctor’s clearance before Travelling.
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Extra Nights at Nuwara Eliya / Colombo
Extra night/s accommodation can be arranged at Nuwara Eliya / Colombo. Additional
costs will apply. Please contact us for details.
Please Note
• Minimum number of Passengers for the group: 06 Adults. • Tour Price Estimates valid till 30 June 2018. •
Prices we indicated are based on persons sharing a ‘double bed room’ as per the indicated meal plan • Tour
Costing, Optional Activities charges, and other details indicated in this document are subject to revise , delete
or change by CHARIKA TRAVELS at any time. Therefore, you are kindly reminded to confirm your bookings at
your earliest • We do not arrange any special meals for specific dietary requirements. • Hotels we offer may
situate at close by/bordering cities to destinations mentioned in the itinerary • In the event of above suggested
Hotels and/or room types are not available at the time of your booking, alternative hotels and/or rooms will
be offered. This may increase / change the above Tour Price. • Changes to this itinerary including number of
passengers, travel dates, routine changes, meal plans, activities, change of accommodation/rooms/hotels, or
other modifications will change above Tour Price. • Some Optional Activities must be selected by the entire
group due to itinerary and logistic dif ficulties • This tour, tour bookings and purchasing of this tour are subject
to our ‘Tour booking Terms and Conditions ’ (at http://www.charikatravels.com/terms-conditions). Booking and
purchasing of this tour is considered as you have agreed to our ‘Tour booking Terms and Conditions ’ (at
http://www.charikatravels.com/terms-conditions) • All passengers should medically fit and healthy to
participate for above indicated Tour • Passengers below 18 years of age must always accompany their Parents
or Legal Gradians during this tour • All passengers booking/purchasing this tour package must obtain and
maintain a comprehensive, suitable and valid ‘Travel Insurance’ during this Tour period. • Charika Travels does
not provide any kind of travel & liability insurances to passengers.
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CHARIKA TRAVELS
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