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The Art & Science of Travelling

Beyond 2004…

The devastating Tsunami of 2004 affected a

great number of people none more so that the

people of Sri Lanka. Its population was amongst

the worst hit and it suffered badly in the

aftermath.

The Tsunami of 2004 changed many things

including the rules of disaster response.

Sri Lanka is a tear drop shaped island in the vast

Indian Ocean. An island that has a history that

dates back to the beginning of time.

Few places in the world can offer the traveller

such a remarkable combination of stunning

landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating

cultural heritage and unique experiences within

such a compact location

Conference venue.

The Fortress

Galle

The Fortress - a modern and luxury boutique

resort- is located on the Southern shores of Sri

Lanka, 17kms away from the historic city of Galle.

Styled after Galle’s powerful ancient Dutch Fort,

blending the country’s Dutch and Portuguese

influences with Sri Lankan motifs and indigenous

furnishings to echo the historic days of Old

Ceylon. The resort features six distinct styles of

guest rooms and residences.

Each room has been designed with either private

courtyards or balconies which commands a

stunning sea or garden view

Invitation

I would like to invite you to join me for a

memorable 5 day travel medicine conference in

Sri Lanka.

This conference is about both the journey and

the destination.

I was deployed to help the people of Sri Lanka

following the Boxing Day tsunami. Join me on this

journey to share the experience of seeing the

advances that have been made since that time.

Worldwise Travellers Health has an enviable

reputation for providing high quality travel

medicine education for health professionals and

this trip is no exception.

I believe the educational programme expertly

utilises the skills and knowledge of the presenters I

have chosen to deliver exceptional results.

Please join me in this exotic location

Marc Shaw

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CONFERENCE ITINERARY

SUN 21 AUG NEGOMBO

Upon arrival at Colombo Airport make your own way to the hotel for check in (available from 3.00pm)

then the remainder of the day is free.

Meals Included: None

Overnight at: Heritance Negombo or similar

Room Category: Deluxe

MON 22 AUG NEGOMBO / HIKKADUWA / KOGGALA

After breakfast at Heritance Negombo meet with your local guide and proceed to Koggala via the

coastal route for a visit to the Tsunami Museum that commemorates those tragic times 11 years ago,

when on the 26th of December 2004 the tsunami hit. In Sri Lanka many lives were lost and the damage

was huge. Many people on the coast lost nearly everything they had. It is impossible to tell all the tsunami

stories, as there are too many. But by telling some of them people will get a general idea about what

happened. The museum is about the tsunami and the first years after, as so much changed every day.

Lunch will be at a local restaurant before continuing to Hikkaduwa for check in at your hotel.

Dinner tonight is at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Overnight at: Fortress Resort & Spa or similar

Room Category: Fortress

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TUE 23 AUG KOGGALA

After breakfast at the hotel this morning you will have a full day conference with breaks for morning tea,

lunch and afternoon tea.

Dinner tonight is at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner



WED 24 AUG KOGGALA

After breakfast at the hotel this morning you will have a half day conference with a break for morning

tea.

After lunch at the hotel proceed to Galle for a visit to this World Heritage City for shopping and to

experience the vibrant shades of this wonderful city.

The tour encapsulates an experience where history, colonial culture, life, comedy, and thought provoking

stories are blended. You can find out how a tree brought down from the Amazon has taken its rightful

place on the Sri Lankan food menu. Hanuman, the monkey God and his connections to the fort. Your

guide will also provide the perfect recommendation for your taste buds or your style sense, just remember

to ask.

After the tour and free time for shopping have dinner at the Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle before returning

to your resort.

Meals Included: Breakfast, morning tea, lunch & dinner



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THU 25 AUG KOGGALA

After breakfast at the hotel this morning you will have a full day conference with breaks for morning tea,

lunch and afternoon tea.

A farewell dinner will be held tonight at the hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner



FRI 26 AUG DEPART KOGGALA

Check out of the resort after breakfast at transfer to Colombo Airport or depart for the post conference

tour.

Please Note: If you are flying out of Colombo today you will need to book a late afternoon flight because

the earliest you are likely to be at the airport for check in is midday to 1.00pm.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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Conference Package Cost Includes

Transport in air-conditioned vehicles as per the above itinerary

Accommodation in specified hotels or similar

Breakfast daily

4 lunches

Conference room hire for 2 x full days & 1 x half day (total 20 hours)

5 x conference breaks of finger sandwiches/pastries, cookies and tea & coffee

3 x dinners at the resort & 1 x dinner at local restaurant in Galle

Local guide for the day on 22 August for travel from Negombo to Koggala

Local guide for afternoon and evening on 25 August for Galle city tour & dinner

1 x full day & 1 x half day sightseeing and entrance fees as indicated in the above itinerary

Conference Package Cost Excludes

Visa and passport fees

Flights & taxes (domestic or international)

Tour manager

Travel insurance

Tips & gratuities

Porterage

Meals & beverages other than those specifically mentioned

Items of a personal nature (laundry, mini bar etc.)

Anything not specifically mentioned in “package cost includes”

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POST TOUR ITINERARY

FRI 26 AUG KOGGALA / TISSAMAHARAMA

After breakfast at the Fortress Resort & Spa, proceed to Yala which is home to the coveted and much

visited Yala National Park.

Meals Included: Lunch & dinner

Overnight at: Cinnamon Wild or similar

Room Category: Jungle Chalet

SAT 27 AUG TISSAMAHARAMA

Depart early this morning for a safari in the Yala National Park.

Spreading into a vast 1259km Yala - with its glory spanning vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes -

rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka. As your jeep rumbles through the giant gates of Yala, you

are not only stepping into the most visited national park in the country, but also the lands of a civilisation

which thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. You name it, and Yala has it! Its usual inmates cover

herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted dear, jackal, extensively populated birdlife as well as the highest

density of leopards in the world.

You have the option to take part in an afternoon safari or relax at the hotel.


Overnight at: Cinnamon Wild or similar

Room Category: Jungle Chalet

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SUN 28 AUG TISSAMAHARAMA / ELLA/ NUWARA ELIYA

Depart the hotel after breakfast this morning for the drive to Ella before continuing to Nuwara Eliya, home

to picturesque hills, daring cliffs, lovely villages and much more.

Ella is a beautiful small village in Sri Lanka's hill country with little more than a handful of shops, hotels and

guesthouses, but it has an almost perfect climate and occupies a very scenic vantage point, with views

on a fine day stretching right across the South Coast of Sri Lanka.

Upon arriving at Nuwara Eliya check in at your historic colonial hotel.


Overnight at: Grand Hotel or similar


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MON 29 AUG NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast at the hotel depart for a visit to a Tea Plantation where you will to witness firsthand how

this tempting brew is prepared.

Sri Lanka, tea and tourism are words which cannot be separated. Take a tour to the cold & misty hills for

an ultimate tea tour, covering lush green blankets of tea plantations. Or just step into a tea factory

processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive today. As you

observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities,

make sure to end your day in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea.

Upon completion of the tour proceed for a short walking tour of Nuwara Eliya and lunch at the Hill Club.

Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English and

Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows and one of the finest 18-hole golf

courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red brick walls should present breathtaking views

of a buzzing countryside hamlet. Drive through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless

waterfalls and dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright coloured saris.

Upon completion, proceed to the Grand Hotel for High Tea.


Overnight at: Grand Hotel or similar


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TUE 30 AUG NUWARA ELIYA / KANDY (TRAIN RIDE)

After breakfast the morning is at leisure.

After lunch at Jetwing St. Andrew’s proceed to the Nanu Oya Railway Station at around 1.50pm to board

your train to Peradeniya. Commence a wondrous train journey through misty steep hills and tea

plantations.

Climbing uphill up to 6,000ft above sea level is one of the greatest rail journeys in the world. The dramatic

landscape of the highlands stirs the senses as you wind past lush tea plantations, majestic peaks and

rushing waterfalls.

On your arrival at the Peradeniya Station you will transfer to Kandy.

Meals Included: Breakfast & dinner

Overnight at: Earl’s Regency or similar


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WED 31 AUG KANDY

Today you will have a city tour of Kandy. Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe before it was brought

under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site and last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings -

crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an

ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord

Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town cradled among the misty hills will feature the Kandy City

Centre, bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem

museum & lapidary. Walk in colour as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market.

Upon completion, proceed for a visit to the Peradeniya botanical Gardens.

First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonised by the British, the Royal

Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya are a flourishing national asset. Walk into this 147 acre bliss of an

experience, passing well-tended lawns, pavilions and an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the

vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf. Towards the north of the entrance rests a

cafeteria that one might come across before stepping into some of the highlights.

Dinner tonight is at your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast & dinner

Overnight at: Earl’s Regency or similar


THU 1 SEP KANDY / DEPART SRI LANKA

After breakfast transfer to Colombo Airport for your departure flight.

Please Note: If you are flying out of Colombo today you will need to book a late afternoon or early

evening flight because the earliest you are likely to be at the airport for check in is 1.30-2.00pm.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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21st 26th August 2016

Conference Contacts

Shirley Bailey

Tempo Holidays

Level 4

130 Broadway

Newmarket

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Telephone: 09 520 1490

Facsimile: 09 520 0032

[email protected]

Once your booking is confirmed there

is a 50% cancellation fee of your

deposits, Registration Fee is non-

refundable

Direct deposit Information

Please complete the travel registration form and preferred method of payment

Delegate Partner

Title

First Name (as per passport)

Last Name (as per passport)

Preferred Name of Badge

Street Address

Suburb State Postcode

Phone (H) (W) (M)

e-mail

Please E-mail/fax a copy of your passport [[email protected]]

Conference Programme Package Cost – Land only per person NZD$

Delegate twin/double share $4,985.00

Delegate(single) $5,805.00

Total Conference Programme Package Cost

Optional Post Tour (circle one) YES / NO

Optional Post Tour Tissamaharama / ella / Nuwara Eliya / Kandy,

Tour cost per person (TWIN/DOUBLE SHARE ROOM) $2.480.00

Tour cost per person (SINGLE ROOM) $ 3,465.00

Total Conference Cost (prices are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change) $

Credit Card Number (details will be held with the strictest confidence)

Card Type (tick) Visa MasterCard Expiry Date CCV#

Signature:

Date:

I have read and agree to the conditions and costs of the conference YES

Please note: Payment via credit care will incur the following surcharges: 2% Visa/MasterCard

Sri Lanka Rebuilding Lives, Salvaging Communities Travel Medicine Conference Total Costs $

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Post Tour Package Cost Includes

Transport in air-conditioned vehicles as per the above itinerary

Accommodation in specified hotels or similar

Breakfast daily

3 lunches

6 dinners

Entrance fees to:

o Yala National Park (2 visits)

o Visit to a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya

o Cultural Show, Kandy Temple & Botanical Gardens in Kandy

Two jeep safaris at Yala

English speaking tour manager

Post Tour Package Cost Excludes

Visa and passport fees

Flights & taxes (domestic or international)

Tour manager

Airfare allowance for FOC passengers

Travel insurance

Tips & gratuities

Porterage

Meals & beverages other than those specifically mentioned

Items of a personal nature (laundry, mini bar etc.)

Anything not specifically mentioned in “package cost includes”

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FINE PRINT FOR BOTH CONFERENCE AND POST CONFERENCE TOURS.

BOOKINGS TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A group is defined as 20 or more passengers travelling together. If the number of passengers decreases, the per

passenger cost of your booking may increase and you may be subject to a change of conditions of travel.

Conference and ground Transportation Arrangements:

Other than the inclusions set out on the itinerary pages, all additional charges will be billed to your individual room

account. Charges of a personal nature such as room service, meals, beverages, internet, laundry, telephone and

any other items not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the package and must be settled directly with

the hotel on check-out of all hotels.

Passport and Visa requirements – New Zealand /Australian passport Holders

Passports must have at least 6 months validity past the date of your return travel to New Zealand/Australia. If you

do not meet the minimum requirements you will need to apply for a new passport.

You will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. You can get a short stay visa online at: Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)

(http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US). Tourist visas are normally issued for a maximum

period of 30 days. Although it’s still possible to get a tourist visa on arrival, it’s better to get one before you travel.

If you arrive in Sri Lanka without a visa, you could face delays at the airport. If you are not travelling on a New

Zealand passport, you may require a visa and a re-entry permit back into New Zealand/Australia. Please advise us

if you are travelling on another passport.

Costing and Arrangements

All costing is correct at time of publication (6th January 2016). They are all subject to change due to currency

fluctuations, tour operator and airline increases, fuel surcharges and changes to government taxes with or without

notice. These trips are based on minimum numbers and if the numbers are not reached, trips may be cancelled,

altered or increased.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended as medical and cancellation fees can be high. We would be more than

happy to offer travel insurance assistance

http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/center.jsp?locale=en_US

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