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Cultural Tour to Sri Lanka
Colombo, Anuradhapura, Polunaruwa, Dambulla, Sigriya and Kandy
8 Nights & 9 Days
The culture of Sri Lanka is quite different from the other countries in Asia. This country is multi-ethnic, multi-religious and a reflection of it can be seen in various temples, sites and monuments scattered across the country. Embark on this enriching journey stretching over a span of ten days, to gain deep insights into the history and culture of Sri Lanka. Explore the main tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, including five UNESCO world heritage sites. Your tour will begin and end in Colombo, visiting in between the destinations of Anuradhapura, Polunaruwa, Dambulla, Sigriya and Kandy.
DAY 1: Our representative shall receive you at the arrival gate of Colombo International Airport and drive you to your hotel.
DAY 2: Colombo being the capital city of this island nation, provides some great insights into the culture of Sri Lanka. Begin your day with the sightseeing of Colombo with an experienced guide. Visit the National museum that displays art, carvings and statuary from the ancient era. Drive past the neoclassical Old Parliament Building. Visit the country’s largest marketplace - Pettah Market before driving to the sacred city of Anuradhapura.
DAY 3: Anuradhapura has some of the best cultural tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Visit the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, tree where Lord Buddha became enlightened and the first Buddhist Temple of Sri Lanka - Thuparamaya. Marvel at the architecture of Ruwanweli Maha Seya and visit the Samadhi Buddha Statue and see the Lord Buddha in a meditation pose. Visit Lowamahapaya which once housed over 1,000 monks and attendants, followed by a visit to the magnificent Abhayagiriya Monastery.
DAY 4: Today we shall drive to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Polonnaruwa. Evening will be at leisure.
DAY 5: There are a number of sites in the city of Polonnaruwa that reflect the deep-rooted history and culture of Sri Lanka. Visit the Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu who was the most prolific and gifted builder of his era, and the Gal Viharaya that has some of the best rock sculptures in Sri Lanka. Explore the largest stupa of Rankoth Vehera. See the impressive stonework on the Royal audience hall of Nissankamulla Palace, the vaulted shrine rooms at the Thuparama & Lankathilaka Image Houses and Parakramabahu Statue, one of the greatest kings of ancient Sri Lanka.
DAY 6: Leave Polonnaruwa and drive to the cultural centre of Sri Lanka - Sigiriya. On arrival, proceed to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sigiriya Rock. One of the most important tourist attractions in Sri Lanka is the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb to the top of the rock while passing through the terraced gardens, cave temples, shrines and see a series of frescoes painted into the rock wall.
DAY 7: Make your way to the car and drive to the vibrant city of Kandy. En-route, stop by the imposing Dambulla Caves, which has around 150 images of Buddha including a colossal 52 metre long reclining Buddha.
DAY 8: Head out on a city tour to visit the Temple of the Tooth. This remarkable Buddhist temple is where the relic of Buddha's Tooth is kept. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Participate or witness a prayer ceremony at this holy site to better understand the sacred culture of Sri Lanka. Take your time to walk around the Peradeniya Botanical Garden and see the variety of plant life. Enjoy a traditional dance show in the evening, that also showcases the aspects related to the culture of Sri Lanka.
DAY 9: In the morning, you will be taken to the airport for your international departure.
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· Double/twin Room Accommodation with breakfasts in standard/superior/luxury hotels
· Transfers by Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
· English speaking chauffeur-cum guide for sightseeing
· All monument entrances
· Cultural Performance
· Bottled Water in the vehicle at all times
· All hotel & all Govt. Taxes that are applicable
International flights
Tourist Visa & Insurance
Lunches & Dinners
Alcohol or Beverages
Tips & porterage, tele-calls & laundry
Still Camera charges & Video camera fee (if any)
Any other item not mentioned in our inclusions
. Quote is usually based on 2 persons sharing 1 room, unless quote is requested for a single person. Single room supplements are available on request.
. A completed booking form, deposit payment, scanned copy of valid passport, international return flight ticket, visa/visa approval, vaccination certificate & travel insurance will be required to confirm the booking.
· Quote will not be applicable during Christmas/New Year period or any other festivals in the country. It can change depending upon the hotels’ policies & new season rates, festive supplements, changes in taxation norms, transportation rates, government regulations, guide charges, monument entrances & currency exchange rate fluctuations.
· All reservations must be made atleast 120 days in advance depending on the destinations involved and are subject to availability at the time of booking (including experiences which might be altered on different days), once the advance payment is received at our end.
· All rooms are provided as twin sharing and non-smoking unless requested otherwise.
· Reservations can be made with 50% advance and balance is payable 90 days before departure from home country. In case of bookings made within 90 days before date of arrival, 100% advance is required.
· We prefer payments through bank/wire transfers. Payment can be transferred into Alluring Tour’s business account as per the details shared while booking. Amount quoted does not include any bank charges payable to your bank or any intermediary bank that your bank might use. For payments by credit cards, a surcharge of upto 5% is applicable, depending on the norms of the third-party channel processing the payment.
· As per the standard norms followed in most countries, the reserved vehicle is booked and paid for 8 hrs. & 80 kms. in a day. ’At Leisure’ means vehicle will not be available for use.
· Protocols related to COVID-19 (or similar disease or a contagious health condition), need to be followed as per the destination & regulations. While we always keep each guests’ comfort & safety at priority, we also have a moral and social obligation to keep everyone around them safe and hence all impacted guest/s must agree to isolate until tested negative for condition/s. They will be required to make separate arrangements at their own expense for quarantine for a minimum of seven days or more as per doctor’s advice. We may have to cancel their remaining tour and unfortunately it would not be feasible to refund any amount for their tour. In case the guest/s choose to act on their own accord & refuse to follow the quarantine/isolation protocol, they accept responsibility for all associated risks.
· Please note that the booked hotel may or may not have arrangements for quarantine and hence we are bound to follow their policies if they are unable to accommodate reservation in case of a guest/s testing positive for Covid-19(or similar disease or a contagious health condition), considering safety of their guests and staff. They may recommend hospitalization or moving to another hotel that offers quarantine facilities and it would be subject to availability at that time.
· Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to refuse services or refunds in case any false information is provided, or important information is withheld by guests/tour leader or if either of these parties refuse to co-operate considering safety and well-being of all parties involved in providing the booked services.
· Alluring Tours Limited reserves the right to make changes in the itinerary at any point in time considering the guest/s’ comfort, safety, unforeseen/emergency circumstances, closure of monuments, security restrictions & government orders.
· Any cancellations are to be sent by email. Penalties largely depend on the hotel policies being followed in the country. A cancellation charge of USD 200 is applicable per person. Cancellations made upto 75 days before arrival will attract a penalty of 50% of the tour price & Alluring Tours reserves the right to decide upon the mode of refund or issue a credit note as feasible under the specific circumstances. Cancellations made within 74 days before the date of arrival will result in forfeiture of full tour price. All reservations are non-transferrable. Bookings made under special offers/discounts are non-refundable and non-amendable. Accommodation in peak season, guide services, transport, meals, government taxes etc. are mostly prepaid and thus non-refundable (including non-utilized services). Tickets for most flights, train, safaris, ferry, events etc. are non-refundable and hence refund is not feasible in case of cancellations for whatsoever reason. For any re-bookings or alterations, additional charges may apply.
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