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12 Days Tour

By: CHARIKA TRAVELS

Tel: (03) 8804 1488, Email: [email protected]

Web: www.charikatravels.com

Celink Australia Pty Ltd t/a CHARIKA TRAVELS

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.charikatravels.com/


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 an

amazing experience of this small

wonder. 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,

wildlife parks reigned by majestic

elephants of Sri Lanka &

abundance of wild-life, unique eco-systems, inspiring and vibrant culture and unique

traditional villages of Sri Lanka.

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. The beauty of Sri Lanka is grossly intensified by the hospitality of its

inhabitants. For centuries, this island nation was the ‘apple of their eye’ among early

travellers. These friendly & welcoming qualities of Sri Lankans, positioned Sri Lanka

at the centre-point on the worlds tourist map.

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) Anuradhapura (1 Night),

Habarana (2 Nights), Passikudah or Trincomalee (3 Nights), Kandy (2 Nights)

and Colombo – the Commercial Capital (1 Night).

Main Tour Attractions & Activities: Negombo City Tour, Anuradhapura

Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Lion Rock Climb, Minneriya National Park

Wildlife Safari, Polonnaruwa Ancient City tour, Tropical Beach retreat at

Passikudah, Kandy City Tour, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical

Gardens Peradeniya, Cultural Show at Kandy, Colombo City Tour

This Tour covers Four (04) UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Accommodation: Room Sharing in Mid-Range Hotels

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 Chauffeur Guide


Upon your arrival to Colombo (evening arrival), the Chauffer-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 Chauffeur 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 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 SEA

(Breakfast, Dinner)

NEGOMBO

http://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingsea/


After Breakfast, you will be heading to Anuradhapura. Upon hotel check in relax for a

while, you are ready to embark on another exciting adventure to witness 2000 years

old history of Sri Lanka – tour to the Anuradhapura Ancient City

Anuradhapura Ancient City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest

continuously inhabited cities in the world. Anuradhapura was considered as the

capital of Sri Lanka from 04th Century BC to the beginning of 11th Century AD.

The city’s greatest treasures include:

• Sri Maha Bodhiya: The original Southern branch (right wing branch) of historical

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (sacred fig tree) at Bodhgaya under which Lord Buddha attained

Enlightenment. Brought by Ven. Arihat Sangamitta therani (the daughter of the

Emperor Aoska of India) in the year 288 BC (3rd Century BC) and planted in

Anuradhapura sacred city. Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura is considered and

venerated as one of the most precious and sacred relics, by Buddhists all over the

world and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world.

• Ruwanwalisaya: is also known as the Maha Stupa (or the Great Stupa) is the most

prominent Buddhist Stupas in Sri Lanka. Built by King Dutugemunu in 140 BC to

enshrines a large portion of Buddha’s Relics. Ruwanwelisaya stupa is considered as

one of the world's tallest monuments, standing at around 103 m (338 ft) and with a

circumference of 290 m (951 ft).

Day 3

Hotel Suggested:

RAJARATA HOTEL

(Breakfast, Dinner)

ANURADHAPURA

https://www.rajaratahotel.lk/


•Tuparamaya: Considered as the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, built by King

Devanmpiya-Tissa (247-207 BC), in 3rd Century BC in which enshrines the sacred Right

Collar Bone of Lord Buddha. The Stupa was built in the shape of a bell and the

compound was paved with granite.

• Jethawanaramaya: Built in Anuradhapura by King Mahasena (273–301). With a high

of 122 metres (400 ft) with a base-area of 233,000 m2 (2,508,000 sq ft). This is an

ancient engineering marvel and approximately 93.3 million bricks were used in the

construction. It is believed to be the world's tallest stupa and perhaps one of the

tallest structures in the Ancient world. Associated monasteries and structures within

the compound said to be housed approximately 10,000 Buddhist Monks. and This

stupa represents a period of Buddhist History of Sri Lanka as it represents the tension

between two Buddhist schools i.e. Theravad and Mahayana sects.

• Abhyagiriya: Built in Anuradhapura by King Valagamba during the period of his

second reign, from 89-77 BC. This was the stupa for a monastery complex for

Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist schools. Abhyagiriya site was one of the most

extensive Archaeological sites in the world with ruins of a complex of great

monasteries considered as an international teaching institute for Buddhism by 1st

Century AD, which attracted many international scholars from all over the world.

Other significant sites and attracts in Anuradhpura includes Isurumuniya Vihara, the

world famous ‘Samadhi Budhha Statue’, ‘Kuttam Pokuna’ or the twin ponds,

‘Mirisavatiya stupa’, Lankarama Viharaya etc.

Note: Above attractions involve walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.


After breakfast, you will leave for Habarana for 2 nights stay.

Habarana is a famous destination in Anuradhapura district . 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 4, Day 5

Hotel Suggested:

HABARANA VILLAGE BY CINNAMON

(Breakfast, Dinner)

HABARANA

http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/en/habaranavillagebycinnamon/


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 3rd 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 open Safari Jeep ride in rough Jungle Terrain with bumpy roads.

Next day (Day 5)

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 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 and sumptuous 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

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: Watadage, Hatadage, Nissanka

Latha Madapa, Rankoth Vehera, Lankatilaka Temple, Statues of Gal Vihara, Kiri Vihara,

Ruins of Royal Palaces, and Shiva Devalaya.

Note: This attraction involves walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights.


After breakfast, you will leave for Passikudah, to start your Tropical Beach Escape at

Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka for 3 days. 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.

Note: Alternative to Passikudah, you can travel & stay at Trincomalee – another magnificent

East-Coast destination from day 6 to 8. Additional cost will apply for Trincomalee (please see

Pg. 15 for applicable cost estimate).

Day 6, Day 7, Day 8

Hotel Suggested:

CALM RESORT & SPA

(Breakfast, Dinner)

PASSIKUDAH

http://www.brownshotels.com/calm/rooms/deluxe-rooms/


After breakfast, you will leave for Hill Station – Kandy, for 2 days stay. At Kandy, your

Chauffeur Guide will take you to see the Kandy City including picturesque Kandy Lake.

Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka and the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka. The

Kingdom of Kandy was formed in 15 Century. Kandyan royal dynasty ended in 1815.

Tourist attractions in Kandy include The Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake,

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens and the Museum

Day 10

After Breakfast you will visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens and the Temple

of the Tooth Relic. In the evening you will enjoy the rhythm of traditional drams and

dances of Kandy – at the Cultural Show.


Day 9, Day 10

Hotel Suggested:

AMAYA HILLS

(Breakfast, Dinner)

KANDY

https://www.amayaresorts.com/amayahills/en/


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 (1592-

1603).

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.


After breakfast, 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. Chinese, Arabs, Romans, Greeks, Indians and European

traders travelled to Sri Lanka via ancient Colombo port mainly for trading. 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 co ntrol 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.


Day 11

Hotel Suggested:

OZO COLOMBO

(Breakfast, Dinner)

COLOMBO

https://www.ozohotels.com/colombo-srilanka/?utm_expid=30329839-11.9ITEXd30S7yvKgXjuVnvMw.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.au%2F


The last day of the tour. After checkout, you will be transferred to the Airport, and

your Chauffeur 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 de parture.

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


TOUR SUMMERY

Days Destinations Optional Activities (Add-ons)

Activity / Entry Fee: in USD - Per Person basis

01 Arrival, Airport Pick up - Negombo

02 Negombo, incl. Negombo City Tour

03 Negombo - Anuradhapura Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour (USD 25)

04 Anuradhapura - Habarana Minneriya National Park Safari (USD 45)

05 Habarana Sigiriya Lion Rock Tour (USD 30)

Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour (USD 25)

06 Habarana – Passikudah

07 Passikudah

08 Passikudah

09 Passikudah – Kandy, incl. Kandy City Tour

10 Kandy

Temple of the Tooth Relic visit (USD 10)

Peradeniya Botanical Garden visit (USD 10)

Cultural Show (USD 5)

11 Kandy – Colombo

incl. Colombo City Tour

12 Colombo – Airport, Departure

(Optional activity costs / Entry Fee is in USD and per Person basis)

TOUR COSTING ESTIMATE

All Costing in USD $ - Per Adult Person Basis

Person Sharing a Room on Half Board Basis

Minimum number of Adults per Group: 2

Tour Price Inclusions

• Accommodation at mentioned Hotel on Half-Board basis

• Breakfast and Dinner at above hotels as indicated (11 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners)

• Airport Transfers (pickup & drop-off)

• Airport and Hotel Transfers as per the program in an Air-conditioned vehicle,

driven by an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide

• Applicable local government taxes at hotels

• City Tours in Negombo, Kandy and Colombo

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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 (add-ons).

• Any other costs or services not mentioned under above ‘Tour Price Inclusions’.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

Transport

Airport & Hotel Transfers: Air-Conditioned vehicle driven by English speaking

Chauffeur guide. Minneriya/Kaudulla Safari is done by special open Safari Jeeps (non

A/C) modified for easy wildlife viewing.

Currency of this Itinerary

Customers in overseas must use only USD for all payments to us.

For Australian Customers: This is a wholesale tour plan. All Prices indicated / quoted

in this tour itinerary are in ‘United States Dollars’ (USD) due to the frequent changes

of exchange rates. 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.

Extra Nights at Colombo

Extra night/s accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged at Colombo.

Additional costs will apply. Please contact us for details.


Travel Insurance (mandatory requirement)

All passengers travelling in this tour package must obtain and maintain a

comprehensive, suitable and valid ‘Travel Insurance’ during thi s 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.

Please Note

• Minimum number of Passengers for the group: 02 Adults. • Tour Price Estimates valid till end of the respective

tour period. Tours booked for a tour period must end within that respective validity tour period • Prices we

indicated are based on persons sharing a ‘double bed room’ or ‘triple 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 itinerar y 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 difficulties • 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 t ravel & liability insurances

to passengers.

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