Asian Footprints (Pvt) Ltd - Travel Guide book

Day

Destination

Details

Over Night

Day 01

Airport – Negombo

You will be greeted by our fantastic chauffer tour guides on arrival in to Katunayake International Airport and will be escorted to your hotel in Negombo .

Overnight at your hotel in Negombo.

Day 02

Negombo – Anuradhapura Anuradhapura UNESCO world Heritage site

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Today you will proceed to Anuradhapura.

Overnight at your hotel in Anuradhapura.

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While you are on Anuradhapura city tour you wouldl visit: Isurumuniya, Mihinathale, Sri Maha Bodhiya, Rwanmeli Seya, Thuparamaya, Abhayagiriya, Kuttampokuna, Samadhi Buddha Statue.

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Today you will proceed to Dambulla.

Day 03

Anuradhapura – Dambulla

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world Anuradhapura is also significant in Hindu legend as the fabled capital of the Asura King Ravana in the Ramayana.

Climb Dambulla cave temples (Approx. 400 steps) (Approx. 1 hour to visit the site)

Overnight at your hotel in Dambulla

It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple compound in Sri Lanka. There are above 80 chronicle caves around this location. The most prominent allures are advanced over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are depicted to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses.

Day 04

Dambulla Polonnaruwa UNESCO world Heritage site – Dambulla

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Today you will proceed to Polonnaruwa for a full day excursion.

Polonnaruwa, which became the capital of Sri Lanka following the decline of Anuradhapura, was to witness the Sinhalese Buddhist civilization reaching to its greater heights. The vast irrigation network with reservoirs that look like natural in-land seas provided opportunities for sustained epic scales in rice cultivation, during the reign of king Parakramabahu the Great.

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Overnight at your hotel in Dambulla

While you are on Polonnaruwa city tour you would visit: Royal Palace complex, Quadrangle, Rankoth Wehera, Shiva Temple, Lankathilake, Gal wiharaya.

Village Tour

We have an interesting excursion available in Habarana, in the form of a traditional bullock cart ride. This maximum three hour program is designed for you to experience the real traditional rural village style, where you will travel in a bullock cart to a rural village through lush green paddy fields where you will be served tea and juggery along with lunch made to authentic Sri Lankan style (payments directly). Traditional cooking methods, and visit to a paddy field to see how the local farmers protect their crops from the wild animals, will be demonstrated. The finale of the excursion will be a traditional canoe ride in a lake in Habarana.

Day 05

Dambulla – Kandy UNESCO world Heritage site

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Today you will proceed to Kandy. En route to your destination you would visit Sigiriya Lion’s Rock.

Sigiriya Rock was once an ancient Castle used both as a palace and a fortress and was created by the great King Kasyapa. The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. The rock is surrounded by two wide moats, where crocodiles were introduced in ancient times and three ramparts. The moats and walls that surround the lower palace are still exquisitely beautiful.

Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandy

Day 06

Kandy

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Today you will do the city tour in Kandy.

Breakfast at approx. 07:30am Train ride from Kandy to Hatton. Morning train at 08:43am (on availability)

Overnight at your hotel in Hatton

Day at leisure

Overnight at your hotel in Hatton

Today you will proceed to Yala.

Overnight at your hotel in Yala

Day 07

Kandy - Hatton

Day 08

Hatton

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Day 09

Hatton - Yala

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While you are on Kandy city tour you would visit: Temple of Tooth Relic, and Royal Botanical garden. And also you will visit Gem Museum, Spice garden and wooden craft as well while on the city tour.

Of all the National Parks in Sri Lanka, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park.

Day 10

Yala – Galle

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Evening safari at Yala (Starts Approx. 02:30pm)

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While on the city tour in Galle you would visit Galle fort and the Galle Museum.

Today you will proceed to Galle.

En route to your destination you will visit Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe.

Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home is a refuge for baby elephants, the majority of which have been affected by the tragic elephant – human conflict. This project provides food, medical care and anything else a baby elephant needs. When the elephants are big and strong enough, they are released back into the wilderness to start living a ‘normal’ elephant life.

Day 11

Galle

Galle Dutch Fort which is among the most popular sites in Galle where it attracts those who value archaeological reserves and heritage. It is known as the oldest fort in Asia, named as a world heritage by UNESCO. Inside the fort, travelers can find other attractions such as the Dutch Museum, which contains paintings, pictures and furniture of the Dutch Reformed Church. The fort is built on small peninsula that can be easily accessed from the Galle town. It is the best place to visit during an evening as the picturesque scenery of the sunset can be witnessed at its best. The trilingual inscription is in the National Museum in Colombo and a copy can be found in maritime museum in Galle.

Day 12

Galle

The Day at Leisure

Day 13

Galle – Airport

After the breakfast wait at the hotel until the depart flight.

Overnight at your hotel in Kandy

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Number of Pax

Period

02Pax (A/C car) Option 01 02Pax (A/C car) Option 02 04Pax (A/C car) Option 01 04Pax (A/C car) Option 02 08Pax (A/C mini coach) Option 01 08Pax (A/C mini coach) Option 02 15Pax (A/C 33 Seated couch) Option 01 15Pax (A/C 33 Seated couch) Option 02

Per person rate

01 Sep – 30 Nov st

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USD 2566.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 3195.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 2942.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1854.00 per person on HB basis

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01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 2237.00 per person on HB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1964.00 per person on HB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 2434.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 3063.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 2810.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1722.00 per person on HB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 2105.00 per person on HB basis

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31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 1832.00 per person on HB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 2479.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 3108.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 2855.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1767.00 per person on HB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 2150.00 per person on HB basis

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31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 1877.00 per person on HB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 2419.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 3048.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 2795.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1688.00 per person on HB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 2071.00 per person on HB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 1798.00 per person on HB basis

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*Please note that the above rates are compiled with the hotels mentioned below in the program and subjected to change if the prevailing government taxes changes. *Vehicle usage for 08 hours only per day. All the day to day sites will be covered. *The rooms will be confirmed according to the availability at the time of confirming, unless the clients make a block booking prior with an 50% advance payment to the local DMC. *Please note that the above rates are applicable for the above program only and if the client needs a specific destination included or omitted we could adjust the same accordingly. * All rates are net and non commissionable.

Option 01

Room CAT

Option 02

Room CAT

Ja Ela – The Walawwa

Delux Rooms

Negombo – Jetwing Beach

The Walawwa Rooms

Anuradhapura – Ulagalla Resort & Spa

Ulagalla Chalet with Pool

Anuradhapura – Forest Rock Garden Standard

Dambulla –Heritance Kandalama

Superior

Dambulla – Heritance Kandalama

Superior

Kandy – Kirinda Walawwa

Standard

Kandy – Kirinda Walawwa

Standard

Hatton – Tea Trials Bungalows

Luxury rooms

Nuwara Eliya – Stafford Bungalow

Deluxe Rooms

Yala – Saraii Village

Superior Mud chalet

Yala – Saraii Village

Superior Mud Chalets

Weligama – Jetwing Light House

Deluxe

Galle – Aqua Cantaloupe

AOPS

Rate Includes

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Hotel accommodation on the above mentioned meal basis.

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Complementary discount coupon for Flemingo duty free

All Breakfasts inside the hotel All Dinners inside the hotel Tea Trails Bungalows on FB basis A souvenir mask will be given by the agent Tea Trails on FB basis.

Entrance fees for Anuradhapura Site, Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya Lion’s Rock, Hiriwadduna Village tour, Temple of Tooth, Royal Botanical Garden, Cultural Dance show, Cooking Demonstration in Kandy, Yala Safari, Galle Museum Complementary water bottle per day Transport in an A/C car with the service of a English Speaking chauffeur guide.

All applicable taxes

Rate Excludes

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Any expense not mentioned above Any meal apart from the meal plan Any excursion Early checking or late check out Tips and Portage Any expense of personal nature

Day

Destination

Details

Day 01

Airport – Negombo

You will be greeted by our fantastic chauffer tour guides on arrival in to Katunayake International Overnight at your Airport and will be escorted to your hotel in Negombo . hotel in Ja Ela or Negombo

Day 02

Negombo – Nuwara Eliya Horton Palins trekking

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Horton Plains, World’s end and bakers falls

Height above sea level 2100 Meters.

Over Night

Overnight at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya

This is an 8 K.M trek. Horton plains, World’s end and bakers falls trail is the most accessed trail among local travellers and foreign travellers in Sri Lanka. But the condition of the trek will be slippery and muddy most of the time, due to the weather condition prevails in Horton Plains.

Travellers need to be very careful when they trek over the rocks/stones specially when there are kids. This is the usualtrail where the physical ailment will be less.

Note: Guests should be prepared for extreme weather conditions like mist, wind, rain etc…

Day 03

Nuwara Eliya Thotupola trekking.

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11 KM trekking from the Horton Plains dormitory.

Thotupola is the third highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2359 Meters above from sea level. This trek has an elevation gain of 260 meters.

Thotupola mountain trek is fairly easy though it’s one of the Highest Mountains in Sri Lanka.

But some places it is difficult to find the foot path because it’s not been cleared for months and very rarely people visit this.

Overnight at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya

While trekking you will be able to experience the unique beauty of Nature.

Though it is a dense forest trekking will be not that difficult.

Day 04

Nuwara Eliya Kirigalpoththa trekking

Kirigalpoththa is the 2nd highest Mountain of Sri Lanka after Pidurutalagala, with a peak Overnight at your elevation of 2,388 meters above sea level. Kirigalpoththa is the highest point in the Horton hotel in Nuwara Eliya Plains National Park and also the highest peak accessible to the public. This 7 K.M trail (one way) will take around 5 1/2 hours of trekking and hiking challenges. Attempting Kirigalpoththa is for the daring adventurers only as the conditions can be treacherous due to the difficulty of the terrain and weather. For every eight people who have reached the summit, one has always never reached the summit. A single & a slightly over grown path through grassy plains, cloud forest, and bog& finally steep rock surfaces. You may sometimes come acrossSri Lankan Leopard & Sambur deer; if you are lucky, you may even encounter a few endemic bird species as well.

Elevation gain – 300 Meters colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park.

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Evening safari at Yala (Starts Approx. 02:30pm)

Day 05

Nuwara Eliya Rail hike

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Pattipola to Horton Plains via Ohiya.

This 14 K.M trail starts from the Pattipola railway station (Which is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka) and continues up to Horton Plains National Park. In between this trail you will come across one special tunnel on the railway. This tunnel is the third longest (321.95m) of Sri Lanka and also the highest tunnel in the country. The tunnel is narrowed one and therefore middle point becomes very dark. The tunnel is made in 1919 and had been repaired several times.

Overnight at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya

North side of the tunnel is directed to Uva Province, Badulla District and Welimada division. And Southern end of the tunnel is directed into Central province, Nuwara Eliya district and Pattipola division, also Uva province and Welimada region subjected to the dry zone and other end is subjected to the wet zone of Sri Lanka. When you trek through this tunnel from one end to the other, you can experience this.

Once you finish the 7 KM rail treks you have to do a 2 KM hike (This will be an extreme hike through the jungle) and another 5 KM trekking to Horton Plains. (Horton Plains dormitory).

Day 06

Nuwara Eliya Horton Plains Babarakanda Trekking

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Horton plains to Bambarakanda water fall via Udaveriya estate.

The track through the “Devil’s Staircase” is one of the most popular hiking and jeep tracks in the hills of Sri Lanka. The difficulty levels and the spectacular view of the green mountains of Sri Lanka has made this a hikers’ paradise but only the most ardent hikers will undertake this 20 KM hike.

Overnight at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya

This trail goes over old dilapidated estate roads through many estates.There are no markers along the route, therefore it’s advised to use a guide if attempting the journey for the first time.

The route has number of folks and they could easily divert you from the original path.

The two most popular points on the route is the “V cut”, a channel cut through the hill to allow the road to pass through. You will come across this after entering the Udaveriya estate.

Passing this, the road will go across a stream which creates the tallest fall in the country, the Bambarakanda Falls.

Note: You have to come down a steep trail.

Day 07

Day 08

Nuwara Eliya – Yala

Yala – Udawalawe – Galle

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Today you will proceed to Yala.

Of all the National Parks in Sri Lanka, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park.

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Evening safari at Yala (Starts Approx. 02:30pm)

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Today you will proceed to Galle.

En route to your destination you will visit Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe.

Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home is a refuge for baby elephants, the majority of which have been affected by the tragic elephant – human conflict. This project provides food, medical care and anything else a baby elephant needs. When the elephants are big and strong enough, they are released back into the wilderness to start living a ‘normal’ elephant life.

Overnight at your hotel in Yala

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Day 09

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Galle

While on the city tour in Galle you would visit Galle fort and the Galle Museum.

Galle Dutch Fort which is among the most popular sites in Galle where it attracts those who value archaeological reserves and heritage. It is known as the oldest fort in Asia, named as a world heritage by UNESCO. Inside the fort, travelers can find other attractions such as the Dutch Museum, which contains paintings, pictures and furniture of the Dutch Reformed Church. The fort is built on small peninsula that can be easily accessed from the Galle town. It is the best place to visit during an evening as the picturesque scenery of the sunset can be witnessed at its best. The trilingual inscription is in the National Museum in Colombo and a copy can be found in maritime museum in Galle.

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Day 10

Galle

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The Day at Leisure

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Day 11

Galle – Mount Lavinia

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Today you will proceed to Mount Lavinia

Overnight at your hotel in Mount Lavinia

Day 12

Mount Lavinia – Airport

After the breakfast wait at the hotel until the depart flight.

Number of Pax 02Pax (A/C car) Option 01 02Pax (A/C car) Option 02 04Pax (A/C van) Option 01

Period

Per person rate

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1961.00 per person on BB and HB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 2322.00 per person on BB and HB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 2112.00 per person on BB and HB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1752.00 per person on HB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 1948.00 per person on HB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 1863.00 per person on HB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1859.00 per person on BB and HB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 2220.00 per person on BB and HB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 2010.00 per person on BB and HB basis

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31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1761.00 per person on HB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1901.00 per person on BB and HB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 2262.00 per person on BB and HB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 2052.00 per person on BB and HB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1692.00 per person on HB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 1888.00 per person on HB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1803.00 per person on HB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1874.00 per person on BB and HB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 2235.00 per person on BB and HB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 2025.00 per person on BB and HB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1665.00 per person on HB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 1861.00 per person on HB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1776.00 per person on HB basis

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15Pax (A/C 33 Seated couch) Option 02

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USD 1650.00 per person on HB basis

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15Pax (A/C 33 Seated couch) Option 01

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USD 1846.00 per person on HB basis

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08Pax (A/C mini coach) Option 02

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01 Sep – 30 Nov st

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*Please note that the above rates are compiled with the hotels mentioned below in the program and subjected to change if the prevailing government taxes changes. *Vehicle usage for 08 hours only per day. All the day to day sites will be covered. *The rooms will be confirmed according to the availability at the time of confirming, unless the clients make a block booking prior with an 50% advance payment to the local DMC. *Please note that the above rates are applicable for the above program only and if the client needs a specific destination included or omitted we could adjust the same accordingly. * All rates are net and non commissionable.

Option 01 – 5* & 4* hotels

Room CAT

Option 02 – 3* & 4* hotels

Room CAT

Negombo – Jetwing Beach

Deluxe Rooms

Negombo – Jetwing Lagoon

Deluxe Rooms

Nuwara Eliya – Araliya Green Hills

Standard Rooms

Nuwara Eliya – Heaven Seven

Deluxe Rooms

Yala – Cinnamon Wild

Jungle Chalets

Yala – Elephant Reach

Standard Rooms

Galle – Aqua Cantaloupe

AOPS

Galle – The Long Beach

Standard Rooms

Mount Lavinia – Mount Lavinia Hotel

Direct Ocean View Rooms

Mount Lavinia – Mount Lavinia Hotel

Direct Ocean View Rooms

Rate Includes

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Hotel accommodation on the above mentioned meal basis.

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Complementary discount coupon for Flemingo duty free

All Breakfasts inside the hotel All Dinners inside the hotel A souvenir mask will be given by the agent Araliya Green Hill is on BB basis Entrance fees and Trekking charges for Horton plains Trek, Thotupola Trek, Kirigalpotta Trek, rail Hike, Bambarakanda Trek, Rail Hike, Yala Safari, Eleohant Transit Home in Udawawalawe and Galle Museum.

Complementary water bottle per day Transport in an A/C car with the service of a English Speaking guide.

All applicable taxes

Rate Excludes

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Any expense not mentioned above Any meal apart from the meal plan Any excursion Early checking or late check out Entrance Fees to any site Tips and Portage Any expense of personal nature

Day

Destination

Details

Day 01

Airport – Negombo

You will be greeted by our fantastic chauffer tour guides on arrival in to Katunayake International Overnight at your Airport and will be escorted to your hotel in Negombo . hotel in Ja Ela or Negombo.

Day 02

Negombo – Wilpattu (National Park)

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Today you will proceed to Wilpattu.

Wilpattu (National Park)

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Today you will do the evening safari at Wilpattu. (Starts at approx. 1430hours)

Day 03

Today you will do the morning Safari at Wilpattu. (Starts at approx. 0600hours)

Overnight at your hotel in Wilpattu.

Day 04

Wilpattu – Dambulla

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Today you will proceed to Dambulla.

Overnight at your hotel in Dambulla

Dambulla

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Day 05

Over Night

Overnight at your Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the hotel in Wilpattu. top national parks world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. The leopard population in Wilpattu is not known.

While you are on the city tour in Dambulla you would visit Sigiriya Lion’s Rock.

Sigiriya Rock was once an ancient Castle used both as a palace and a fortress and was created by the great King Kasyapa. The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. The rock is surrounded by two wide moats, where crocodiles were introduced in ancient times and three ramparts. The moats and walls that surround the lower palace are still exquisitely beautiful.

Today you will experience Hot Air Ballooning ride.

Hot Air Ballooning is a relatively new activity to Sri Lanka, but in response to the ongoing search for new and exciting ways of seeing the country, it provides a remarkable experience never to be forgotten. With no two flight paths the same, it really will be a unique journey. All hot air balloons are manufactured in the UK, where balloon pilots are also trained by instructors licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. Throughout the flight, an experienced ground crew (following the flight path in a jeep) is in constant communication with the pilot of the balloon, ensuring that everything runs smoothly. So all you need to do is relax, enjoy the peace and quiet and admire the views of Sri Lanka!

Day 06

Dambulla – Kandy

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Today you will proceed to Kandy.

Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country. With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains, Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.

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Overnight at your hotel in Dambulla

Overnight at your hotel in Kandy

While you are on Kandy city tour you would visit: Temple of Tooth Relic, and Royal Botanical garden. And also you will visit Gem Museum, Spice garden and wooden craft as well while on the city tour.

Day 07

Kandy

Trekking in the Knuckles mountain range starts at the entry point of Gomaraya, around 60 Overnight at your minutes’ drive from the hotel. The final destination is 1864m above the sea level, an uphill drive. hotel in Kandy The distance from the entry point to final destination point is around 7.5km. The full trek will take 4-6hrs. Explore crystal clear waterfalls, endemic flora and fauna.

Day 08

Kandy – Badulla

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Today you will proceed to Badulla. A scenic train ride from Kandy to Badulla.

Overnight at your hotel in Namunukula Camp

Day 09

Badulla

Namunukula Mountain Range is one of the highest mountain ranges in Sri Lanka. It borders Uva province. The climb can be made through the Spring Valley tea estate.

The variety of trekking we provide are through the most beautiful and eye catching tea estates and typical Sri Lankan villages. These treks offer a combination of natural beauty and the opportunity to witness the simple lifestyle of Sri Lankan tea-pluckers and their families. Without a doubt, some endemic bird species who are residing in the Central Highlands and resident birds are a few that you can spot during the 20 km (approx.) trail.

Badulla – Weddagala Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve (World Heritag Site by UNESCO)

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Day 11

Weddagala Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve (World Heritag Site by UNESCO)

Early morning a specialized guide will take you for birds watching in the forest reserve.

Overnight at your hotel in Weddagala

Day 12

Weddagala – Galle

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Early morning a specialized guide will take you for birds watching in the forest reserve.

After birds watching you will proceed to Galle.

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Day 13

Galle

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While on the city tour in Galle you would visit Galle fort and the Galle Museum.

Overnight at your hotel in Galle

Day 10

Today you will proceed to Sinharaja.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Overnight at your hotel in Weddagala

The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve’s name translates as Lion Kingdom.

Galle Dutch Fort which is among the most popular sites in Galle where it attracts those who value archaeological reserves and heritage. It is known as the oldest fort in Asia, named as a world heritage by UNESCO. Inside the fort, travelers can find other attractions such as the Dutch Museum, which contains paintings, pictures and furniture of the Dutch Reformed Church. The fort is built on small peninsula that can be easily accessed from the Galle town. It is the best place to visit during an evening as the picturesque scenery of the sunset can be witnessed at its best. The trilingual inscription is in the National Museum in Colombo and a copy can be found in maritime museum in Galle.

Day 14

Galle

The Day at Leisure

Day 15

Galle – Airport

After the breakfast wait at the hotel until the depart flight.

Overnight ar your hotel in Galle

Number of Pax 02Pax (A/C car)

Period

Per person rate

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 4552.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 5250.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 4745.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 4403.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 5101.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 4596.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 4478.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 5176.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 4671.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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*Please note that the above rates are compiled with the hotels mentioned below in the program and subjected to change if the prevailing government taxes changes. *Vehicle usage for 08 hours only per day. All the day to day sites will be covered. *The rooms will be confirmed according to the availability at the time of confirming, unless the clients make a block booking prior with an 50% advance payment to the local DMC. *Please note that the above rates are applicable for the above program only and if the client needs a specific destination included or omitted we could adjust the same accordingly. * All rates are net and non commissionable.

5* hotels and Luxury Resorts

Room CAT

Negombo – Jetwing Beach

Deluxe Rooms

Wilpattu – Mahoora Elite Camp

Standard Camps

Dambulla – Heritance Kandalama

Superior Rooms

Kandy – Madukelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Deluxe Lodge

Badulla – Paradise Island Safari Camp

Standard Camp

Weddagala – Sinharaja rainforest Eco Lodge

Standard Rooms

Galle – Jetwing Light House

Deluxe Rooms

Rate Includes

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Hotel accommodation on the above mentioned meal basis.

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Complementary discount coupon for Flemingo duty free

All Breakfasts inside the hotel All Dinners inside the hotel Entrance tickets to the Stadiums A souvenir mask will be given by the agent Mahoora camp and Paradise Island Tours on FB basis Entrance fees for Wilpattu National Park + Jeep Safari, Cycling Tour in Dambulla, Hiriwadduna Village tour in Habarana, Hot Air Ballooning at Kandalama, Knuckles Trek, Train Ride from Kandy to Badulla, Sinharaja entrance) Complementary water bottle per day Transport in an A/C car with the service of a English Speaking guide.

All applicable taxes

Rate Excludes

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Any expense not mentioned above Any meal apart from the meal plan Any excursion Early checking or late check out Entrance Fees to any site Tips and Portage Any expense of personal nature

Day

Destination

Details

Day 01

Airport – Negombo

You will be greeted by our fantastic chauffer tour guides on arrival in to Katunayake International Overnight at your Airport and will be escorted to your hotel in Negombo . hotel in Ja Ela or Negombo

Day 02

Negombo – Weddagala Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve (World Heritag Site by UNESCO)

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Day 03

Weddagala – Udawalawe (Reservoir)

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Early morning a specialized guide will take you for birds watching in the forest reserve.

After birds watching you will proceed to Udawalawe.

Day 04

Udawalawe (Reservoir)

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Today you would do the Udawalwe Safari.

Overnight at your Udawalawe National Park lies on the baoundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, Sri hotel in Udawalawe.

Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals dispatched by the construction of the Udawalwe Reservoir on the Walawe river, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir.

Day 05

Udawalawa – Yala (National Park)

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Today you will proceed to Yala.

You will do the evening safari at Yala National park Safari.

Yala – Bundala National Park – Yala

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Yala – Gal Oya (National Park sanctuary)

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Day 06

Day 07

Today you will proceed to Weddagala.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Over Night

Overnight at your hotel in Weddagala.

The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility, and was designated a World Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1988. The reserve’s name translates as Lion Kingdom.

Overnight at your hotel in Udawalawe.

Overnight at your hotel in Yala.

Yala National Park is the most viited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The Park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals, it is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. There are six national parks and three wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity of Yala.

Today would visit Bundala National Park. Starts at approx. 06:00am.

Much less visited than nearby Yala National Park, Bundala National Park is a fantastic maze of waterways, lagoons and dunes that glitter like gold in the dying evening sun. This wonderland provides a home to thousands of colourful birds ranging from diminutive little bee-eaters to memorably ugly open-billed storks. It shelters almost 200 species of birds within its 62-sq-km area, with many journeying from Siberia and the Rann of Kutch in India to winter here, arriving between August and April (December to March is the peak time). It’s also a winter home to the greater flamingo, and up to 2000 have been recorded here at one time. During December to March will be the best period to visit the park.

Today you would proceed to Gal Oya National Park.

Overnight at your hotel in Yala.

Overnight at your hotel in Gal Oya.

Day 08

Gal Oya (National Park sanctuary)

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Today you would do the Safari at Gal Oya National Park.

Gal Oya National Park is a sanctuary to 32 species o terrestrial mammals. The highest populations are common Langur, endemic Toque Macaque, Elephant, Wild Boar, three species of deer an Water Buffalo.

Overnight at your hotel in Gal Oya.

About 150 species of birds of 334 species of Sri Lanka are seen at Gal Oya National Park. The Lesser Adjutant, Spot-billed Pelican and red Cormorant, Oriental Darter, Grey Heron and Lesser Whistling Duck are among the common water birds of the Sandanayake’ reservoir. The Whitebellied Sea Eagle, and Grey-headed Fish Eagle are the notable raptors of the area. Gal Oya National Park’s butterfly species include the endemic lesser Albatross.

Day 09

Gal Oya – Knuckles

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Today you will proceed to Knuckles.

Day 10

Knuckles

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Today you would do the Knuckles mountain hike.

Overnight at your hotel in Knuckles

Trekking in the Knuckles mountain range starts at the entry point of Gomaraya, around 60 minutes’ drive from the hotel. The final destination is 1864m above the sea level, an uphill drive.

The distance from the entry point to final destination point is around 7.5km. The full trek will take 4-6hrs. Explore crystal clear water falls, endemic flora and fauna.

Day 11

Day 12

Knuckles – Colombo

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Colombo – Airport

After the breakfast wait at the hotel until the depart flight.

Today you will proceed to Colombo.

Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast, it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern and colonial impressions. Colombo has wildly varying architecture that span centuries and depict various styles. Many colonial buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exist alongside structures built in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian and Contemporary architectural styles. No other place is this more evident in the heart of the city the Fort area. Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. The trilingual inscription is in the National Museum in Colombo and a copy can be found in maritime museum in Galle.

Overnight at your hotel in Colombo.

Number of Pax 02Pax (A/C car) Option 01 02Pax (A/C car) Option 02

Period

Per person rate

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 2085.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 2298.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 2159.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Sep – 30th Nov

USD 1757.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 1849.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 1800.00 per person on HB and FB basis USD 1972.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01 Nov – 31 Dec

USD 2185.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31 Dec – 31 Apr

USD 2046.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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USD 1644.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1687.00 per person on HB and FB basis USD 2010.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 2223.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 2084.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1682.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 1774.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1725.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1944.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 2157.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 2018.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

USD 1616.00 per person on HB and FB basis

01st Nov – 31st Dec

USD 1708.00 per person on HB and FB basis

31st Dec – 31st Apr

USD 1659.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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15Pax (A/C 33 Seated couch) Option 02

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01 Sep – 30 Nov

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15Pax (A/C 33 Seated couch) Option 01

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USD 1736.00 per person on HB and FB basis

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08Pax (A/C mini coach) Option 02

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01st Nov – 31st Dec st

08Pax (A/C mini coach) Option 01

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01 Sep – 30 Nov st

04Pax (A/C car) Option 02

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01st Sep – 30th Nov

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04Pax (A/C van) Option 01

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*Please note that the above rates are compiled with the hotels mentioned below in the program and subjected to change if the prevailing government taxes changes. *Vehicle usage for 08 hours only per day. All the day to day sites will be covered. *The rooms will be confirmed according to the availability at the time of confirming, unless the clients make a block booking prior with an 50% advance payment to the local DMC. *Please note that the above rates are applicable for the above program only and if the client needs a specific destination included or omitted we could adjust the same accordingly. * All rates are net and non commissionable.

Option 01

Room CAT

Option 02

Room CAT

Ja-Ela – The Walawwa

The Walawwa Rooms

Negombo – Jetwing Beach

Deluxe Rooms

Weddagala – Sinharaja Rainforest Eco Lodge

Standard rooms

Weddagala – Sinharaja Rainforest Eco Lodge

Standard Rooms

Udawalawa – Elephant Safari

Deluxe Chalets

Udawalawa – Elephant Safari

Deluxe Chalets

Yala – Jetwing Tented Camp

Luxury Tents

Yala – Saraii Village

Luxury Tents

Gal Oya – Gal Oya Lodge

Bungalow

Gal Oya – Gal Oya Lodge

Bungalow

Kandy – Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Deluxe Lodge

Kandy – Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Deluxe Lodge

Colombo – Residency by Uga

Park Suite

Colombo – The Kingsbury

Superior Rooms

Rate Includes

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Hotel accommodation on the above mentioned meal basis.

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Complementary discount coupon for Flemingo duty free

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All applicable taxes

All Breakfasts inside the hotel All Dinners inside the hotel Gal Oya Eco Lodge is on FB basis A souvenir mask will be given by the agent Gal Oya Lodge on Full Board Basis Entrance fees for Birds watching at Sinharaja rainforest, Udawalawe Elephant Safari and Elephant Transit Home, Yala Safari, Bundala Safari, Gal Oya Jeep Safari, Knuckles Trek Complementary water bottle per day Transport in an A/C car with the service of a English Speaking guide. (Chauffeur guide for below 10 pax and National Guide for above 10 pax)

Rate Excludes

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Any expense not mentioned above Any meal apart from the meal plan Any excursion Early checking or late check out Tips and Portage Any expense of personal nature

Supplement charges to be added on top of the Per Person Rate.

Hotel

24th Christmas Eve Gala Supplement P/P

31st New Year night Gala Supplement P/P

Peak Supplements From 20.12.16 – 10.01.17

The Walawwa

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Jetwing Beach Hotel

US$ 53.00

US$ 78.00

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Rainforest Edge

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Elephant Safari

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Jetwing Tented Camps

US$ 35.00

US$ 45.00

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Saraii Village

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Gal Oya Lodge

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US$ 25.00

US$ 50.00 per room

Madukelle Tea & Eco Lodge Residency by Uga

US$ 160.00

US$ 185.00

The Kingsbury

US$ 45.00

US$ 70.00

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Ulagalla Resort

US$ 160.00

US$ 185.00

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Forest Rock Garden

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Heritance Kandalama

US$ 125.00

US$ 150.00

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Kirinda Walawwa

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Tea Trials

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US$ 200.00

Stafford Bungalow

US$ 35.00

US$ 35.00

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Jetwing Light House

US$ 53.00

US$ 78.00

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Aqua Cantaloupe

US$ 110.00

US$ 120.00

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Mahoora Camps

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Paradise Island Tours

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Araliya Green Hills

US$ 60.00

US$ 60.00

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Cinnamon Wild

US$ 120.00

US$ 130.00

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Jetwing Lagoon

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US$ 78.00

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Heaven Seven

US$ 30.00

US$ 30.00

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Elephant Reach

US$ 35.00

US$ 45.00

US$ 15.00

The Long Beach

US$ 75.00

US$ 75.00

US$ 10.00

Mount Lavinia Hotel

US$ 125.00

US$ 150.00

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