Travelpack

Highlights: Colombo - Negombo - Bentota - Yala - Hikkaduwa - Colombo

Note: (cost is based on a minimum of 4 persons traveling together) 

Other departures: Manchester - £2845, Birmingham - £2835, Newcastle - £2845, Glasgow - £2845

Hotels:
Negombo - Taru Villas – Riva
Bentota - Taru Villas – River Cottage
Yala - Taru Villas – River Cottage
Hikkaduwa - Taru Villas – 906
Colombo - Lake Lodge Colombo

The above price includes:
• Accommodation at the above-mentioned hotels as mentioned above.
• 1 exclusive Walking tour of Colombo with Mark Forbes.
• 2 Jeep safaris at Yala National Park.
• Air-conditioned transportation with services of an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour.
• All applicable current local taxes, but subject to change at the time of booking.

Special Amenities from NextStep Journey
·Tropical flower garlands on arrival
· A bottle of mineral water per person, per day

Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib – hence "serendipity", meaning discovery by happy accident. 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 un-spoilt.

There are 8 world Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. The 3 ancient and magnificent cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1982 followed by Galle, Kandy, and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in 1988. The Golden Temple of Dambulla in 1991 and finally the Central highlands were added in 2010. These places of historical and natural significance are not to be missed for any visitor to Sri Lanka.

Having a history marked by four centuries of colonial rule, the country still manages to safeguard remnants from the past in their original grandeur. Some of the more renowned historic sites are the Galle Fort built originally by the Portuguese, Colombo Harbour and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa all of confirming Sri Lanka’s ancient and colorful past.

Day 1: Colombo/ Negombo (Dinner)
Arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. Our airport representative will meet you on arrival and introduce you to the chauffeur guide who will accompany you throughout the tour. Transfer to accommodation in Negombo and check-in to the hotel. (Private Transfer – approximate driving duration 30-45 minutes) Enjoy the hotel amenities leisurely.
Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – Riva on HB

Day 2: Negombo/ Bentota (Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Bentota. (Approximate drive duration: 2 – 2 ½ hours) Once reached, check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – River Cottage on HB. Relax by the river or sea. Access to beach through The Muse, Long House or Rock Villa. Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – River Cottage on HB

Day 3: Leisure (Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Yala. (Approximate drive duration: 3-4hours) You are entitled to one Game Drive per day at Yala National Park (including the services of the Resident Naturalist) Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – Yala on AI
A jeep safari at Yala National Park. The park is a widely known Sri Lankan forest reserve which is located in the southeast part of the island. It is prominent among the other national parks due to the fact that it has the highest density of leopards. The park is an internationally recognized wildlife preservation, which is about 309 km away from Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Though the reserve is spread in about 1,259 square km of land, a mere 141 square km block is open for the public. You are entitled to one Game Drive per day at Yala National Park (including the services of the Resident Naturalist) Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – Yala on AI

Day 4: Bentota/ Yala (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After breakfast, proceed to Hikkaduwa. (Approximate drive duration: 3 -4 hours). Once reached, check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – 906 on HB.

Day 5: Yala (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
You are entitled to one Game Drive per day at Yala National Park (including the services of the Resident Naturalist) Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – Yala on AI

Day 6: Yala/ Hikkaduwa (Breakfast & Dinner)
After breakfast, proceed to Hikkaduwa. (Approximate drive duration: 3 -4 hours). Once reached, check-in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – 906 on HB.

Day 7: Hikkaduwa/ Colombo (Breakfast)
After breakfast, proceed to the commercial capital of Sri Lanka - Colombo City for some shopping. (Approximate drive duration: 3 -4 hours)
On completion, check-in to the hotel and relax. Overnight accommodation at Taru Villas – Lake Lodge on BB.

Day 8: Colombo/ Airport (Breakfast)
Today you will be transferred to the Colombo Airport to catch your flight home accompanied with all the happy memories of the tropical isle, Sri Lanka. (Approximate drive duration 1-2 hours)

Ayubowan!

We look forward to greeting you soon in Sri Lanka!

Above price excludes:
• Any expenses of personal nature.
• Tips & portages.
• Early check-ins & late check-outs.
• Entrance fees and services not mentioned above.
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions above.

Prices are subject to change and availability.

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