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10 DAY BUCKET LIST TOUR 2 FOR 1 $ FOR TWO 3299 PEOPLE TYPICALLY $6599

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THE OFFER STANDARD PACKAGE Endless beaches and lush tea plantations, accessible modern and remote hillside villages; Sri Lanka is the tropical escape you’ve been dreaming of. From $3299 bustling Colombo and Galle to serene and Polonnaruwa, every inch of this timeless destination will leave you speechless. Discover Sri Lanka - the ‘next big thing’ in travel - before the crowds on this PREMIUM PACKAGE 10 day two-for-one package visiting Galle, , Colombo and beyond. Experience the highlights of beautiful Kandy on tour; explore the ruins and temples of ancient Polonnaruwa; visit the magnificent Rock Cave $3999 Temple; journey to Sigiriya, home of the rock fortress; enjoy free time to explore the coastal cities of and Galle at leisure, and much more! This bucket list adventure for two includes return international flights, eight nights hotel accommodation, English speaking guides and more.

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THE ITINERARY

Day 1 Australia - Negombo (Colombo), Sri Lanka sculptures. The relic house - Watadage - boasts beautiful stone Today depart from either *Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, or carvings. *Adelaide for Negombo (Colombo), Sri Lanka. Fly with either Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific or Emitares to name a take the opportunity to join an optional afternoon safari in few (subject to availability). Upon arrival be met by a tour Minneriya National Park (not included). Spreading over 8800 representative and transferred to the hotel. hectares, this is a sanctuary for elephants. In fact, this is the Overnight: Negombo (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) largest elephant gathering in the world - over 300 at a time - Meals included: In-Flight which has garnished the park to become a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts across the globe. Minneriya is also home to herds Day 2 Negombo - Free Day of deer and ample birdlife. Wake up by the sea and enjoy breakfast followed by a day at Overnight: Sigiriya (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) leisure. This vibrant coastal is renowned for its wonderfully Meals included: Breakfast fresh seafood, as well as fantastic diving opportunities. Why not soak up some sun and local seafood on the beach, or take the opportunity to join an optional Sri Lankan cooking class with Day 5 Sigiriya - Dambulla - Kandy (approx. 100km day) lunch (not included) at the hotel. After breakfast, travel to Dambulla and stop at the Rock Cave Temple for a guided tour of the cave. An icon of Sri Lanka, Overnight: Negombo (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) Dambulla Rock Cave Temple houses unique drawings in five Meals included: Breakfast magnificently constructed cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. See beautiful cave paintings along walls Day 3 Negombo - Sigiriya (approx. 140km day) that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter, look After breakfast, you will be transferred to Sigiriya where you straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold. will check into your hotel for the evening. Spend the afternoon Afterwards continue to Kandy. En-route you will visit a Spice at leisure or take the opportunity to join an optional guided Garden in to see how spices are grown in Sri Lanka. tour of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (not included). Built by King Upon arrival in Kandy, enjoy a guided city tour of the World Kashyapa in 477-495 AD, Sigiriya Rock Fortress rises 200m Heritage site, and last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings. Take above the jungle and offers stunning views of the area. in the Kandy city centre, gem and lapidary museum and get a Overnight: Sigiriya (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) taste of local life while wandering through the Kandy market. Meals included: Breakfast After the city tour, transfer to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Day 4 Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa (approx. 70km day) Overnight: Kandy (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) Following breakfast at the hotel, travel to the ancient city of Meals included: Breakfast Polonnaruwa where you will join a guided city tour. The city of Polonnaruwa, a medieval capital, is considered the crown jewel Day 6 Kandy - Galle (approx. 230km day) of King Parakramabahu I. Walk across the scattered walls of After breakfast continue to Galle, where you’ll enjoy a this World Heritage Site, gazing in wonder at the stupas, resting guided city tour. As you walk the streets, see how European Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu

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THE ITINERARY mingles with South Asian traditions. Preserved organise your luggage to be stored with reception. Enjoy a last for more than three centuries, the Galle Dutch Fortress still chance shopping opportunity with some free time, or take part has its original ramparts and bastions. Beyond the old gate the optional tour ‘Eat Eat Repeat’ (not included) - sure to satisfy baring the British coat of arms you will see the Zwart bastion, the foodie in all of us! Late this evening (approx. 8:00pm), the lighthouse and the Point Utrecht Bastion. Venture into be transferred to the airport for your return flight back to the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex for a wide range of Australia. souvenirs. After the tour transfer to your hotel for the evening. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Overnight: Galle (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) Meals included: Breakfast Day 10 Arrive in Australia

Day 7 Galle Free Day After breakfast, spend the day at leisure where you can relax by the beach, grab a tuk tuk to nearby Mirissa or explore the Fort on your own. Overnight: Galle (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8 Galle - Colombo Following breakfast, travel to the capital city of Colombo. In the afternoon embark on a guided city tour. A race course, which was a horse racing hub in 1893 and a World War II airstrip, will be your first stop. The course is now furnished with lavish clothing, food and tea boutiques. Afterwards, head to Pettah to visit the Floating Market’s architecturally designed stalls, where concrete floors and minimalist decor are designed to reflect the calm water of the lake below. Afterwards, head to Independence Square, where the revamped shopping arcade has turned the colonial masterpiece into one of the trendiest shopping areas in Sri Lanka. Listen for the chiming bells of Gangaramaya Temple, before heading to the hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Colombo (Standard Or Premium Hotel Option) Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 Colombo Free Day - Australia This morning, check out of the hotel after breakfast and

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TOUR INCLUSIONS

HIGHLIGHTS -- Experience the diverse highlights of Sri Lanka -- Discover the beauty of Kandy on a city tour -- Enjoy a guided tour of ancient Polonnaruwa -- Explore the magnificent Dambulla Rock Cave Temple -- Travel to Sigiriya, home of the ancient rock fortress -- Learn about fragrant Sri Lankan spices at a spice garden in Matale -- Enjoy a day at leisure in the colonial city of Galle -- Visit the Dutch on a city sightseeing tour -- Relax with a day at leisure in seaside Negombo -- See Gangarama Temple on a city tour of Colombo FLIGHTS -- Return international flights (economy class) ex *SYD/ MEL/*BNE/*ADL ACCOMMODATION -- 8 nights hotel accommodation (Standard Or Premium Option) DINING -- Enjoy daily breakfast TOUR ESSENTIALS -- English speaking National Tour Guide -- Airline taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT -- Transportation by A/C vehicles TRANSFERS -- Return airport transfers with meet and assist

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*Please note: all information provided in ** Flight Peak Season Surcharge: $1600 -- Kandy, Sri Lanka: Hotel Topaz this brochure is subject to both change and for 2 people availability. Prior to purchase please check the -- Galle/Koggala, Sri Lanka: The Long current live deal at tripadeal.com.au or contact ^ Land High Season Surcharge: $200 for Beach Hotel our customer service team on 2 people -- Colombo, Sri Lanka: Zmax Fairway 135 777 for the most up-to-date information. If Colombo you have already purchased this deal, the terms ^^ Land Peak Season Surcharge: $600 and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation for 2 people apply and take precedence over the information Premium Package in this brochure. Departure Cities 4-5 Star (self rated): *Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane or -- Negombo, Sri Lanka: Jetwing Sea *Adelaide BOOKING INFORMATION -- Kandalama, Sri Lanka: Heritance Kandalama After purchase, you will receive a receipt Interstate Surcharges and a Purchase Confirmation, directing *Sydney, *Brisbane or *Adelaide: $400 -- Kandy, Sri Lanka: Earl’s Regent Hotel you to an online Passenger Information for 2 people. -- Galle, Sri Lanka: Amari Galle Form. The Passenger Information Form -- Colombo, Sri Lanka: Ramada Colombo must be completed within 72 hours of Please note: Accommodation/rooms purchase. FLIGHTS offered are based on a lead-in room type, Any special requests, preferences and and are subject to availability based on Full Service Airline(s) Used optional extras MUST be clearly stated seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, in your Passenger Information Form. no later than two weeks prior to travel. Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Virgin Australia, Any change requested after submitting Malindo Air, Korean Airlines, Japan your Passenger Information Form cannot Extra Nights Airlines, Southern Airlines, be guaranteed, is strictly subject to Not available. China Airlines, Bangkok Airways plus availability and will incur surcharges as any codeshare partners (subject to outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. Maximum Room Capacity availability). 2 people (subject to availability). On purchasing this Travel Offer you Please note: One way flights can not be are bound by the General Terms and accommodated. Travellers must take all Child Policy Conditions, in addition to the specific included flights within the package, and - No child discounts. Full price applies terms and conditions outlined in this - any flights intentionally forfeited will for all children travelling with their Important Information. result in later flights being subject to parents. Please note: all additional charges are cancellation. -- Valid for Children 8 years old and over. payable direct to your Travel Consultant Please note: Children must be in AUD (unless otherwise stated). Arrive Early accompanied by a responsible adult Not available. 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. OFFER ESSENTIALS Stay Behind Not available. Travel offer is valid for travel on selected Triple Share dates until the 4th November 2019. Not available. Stopover Packages This travel offer is priced for two people Not available. Bedding Configuration based on twin share. Double or Twin bedding (subject to Flight Class Upgrades Single Traveller Supplement availability). Not available. For solo travellers a full priced voucher must be purchased. Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels Departure Dates ACCOMMODATION discretion. Please enquire on booking if Please see the TripADeal website for you require this option. Accommodation Used current departure dates. Standard Package 3-4 Star (self-rated): Surcharges GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Please note: dates/months with a *, **, ^, -- Negombo, Sri Lanka: Camelot Beach and ^^ incur a high season surcharge Hotel Minimum group size 10, maximum group - Kandalama/Sigiriya, Sri Lanka: Hotel size 20 per vehicle. * Flight High Season Surcharge: $200 for - Sigiriya 2 people Optional Tours / Activities

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Day 2: Insurance policy must be organised holiday with plenty of warm weather and BEFORE all details can be finalised. sunshine. The temperature is constant Sri Lankan Cooking Class and lunch - at around 27°C on the coast, both the air $110 AUD for two and the water! Day 3: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Sigiriya Rock Fortress Tour: $120 AUD TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER for two FLIGHTS Tour Guide: Day 4: Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points: Often locals with intimate knowledge of At TripADeal we do not arrange seat Half Day Jeep safari in Minneriya an area, its culture, and history. Their role selection. It is important to highlight National Park (includes entrance fee and entails providing commentary, routing that some Airlines do not allow pre- cost of the jeep): $190 AUD for two the tour, and seeing that people have a selected seats. We strongly suggest you good time. They are a licensed, qualified Day 9: contact the Airline directly with seating expert who supplies specific information allocation requirements and or arrive Eat Eat Repeat Foodie Tour Colombo: on history, art, architecture and culture at the airport earlier to arrange your $220 AUD for two of the city/village/attraction in which seating. While we do not add frequent he or she is guiding the tour. The guide Please note: flyer member details to bookings, you meets the group at the required place can do this directly with the Airline once -- prices are for two people, are subject and leaves the group at the end of the you have your flight information. to availability, time permitting and tour, they do not travel with the group. weather conditions. -- The optional tours listed above must Tour Leader: be purchased on checkout or over An experienced person tasked with Passport Validity: the phone prior to submitting your ensuring the smooth operation of tours, Customers are required to provide passenger information form (subject as well as providing practical support to valid passport details either at the time to availability) passengers throughout the whole trip. of purchase, or no later than 45 days -- Some tours require minimum numbers Their role primarily includes assisting prior to departure date. Failure to do to operate. with accommodation, transportation so may result in cancellation of the between locations, and communication booking. In this instance customers will with tour guides in each stop. A tour be responsible for any costs and fees Day 5: leader may provide general guidance incurred. around a city or village, and offer - Kandy Temple of the Tooth Entry: $35 USD for two information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required COACH TOUR Please note: to have specific knowledge on art, -- prices are for two people, are subject architecture, or history. They are not Meals: to availability, time permitting and allowed to provide a guided tour or Daily breakfast is included in the tour, weather conditions, and are payable commentary of a city/village/attraction for all other meals; lunches and dinners direct to the tour operator in the once there and if caught doing so, can be the tour leader (when available) will offer currency specified. fined. assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not your responsibility to notify TripADeal a standard inclusion in all travel offers. EXCLUSIONS of any dietary requests/requirements. Tour leaders/guides will only be made Please note; we will do our best to meet -- Visa fees and requirements (A visa is available when particularly required your requests/requirements, however a strict requirement if travelling on an to enhance the experience of the cannot guarantee that we will always be Australian passport) destination featured. able to. -- Meals/beverages not stated in the

itinerary Luggage: -- Recommended gratuities/tipping CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES You will be responsible for all your 1000 LKR (approx. $9 AUD) per Sri Lanka is a year round destination personal belongings whilst on the tour. person per day with two monsoon seasons so there is With regards to luggage, you must carry -- Optional activities/tours a lot of confusion around when is the your own luggage from the coach to -- Personal expenses best time to visit. The weather doesn’t the hotel room and back to the coach. run like clockwork here! However, there The driver will assist with the uploading -- Travel insurance (Mandatory) will rarely be weather so dramatic that and off-loading of the luggage from the Please note: A comprehensive travel it will stand in the way of a brilliant coach.

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Passport. You will be able to start your Visa application process once you OTHER receive your final travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to Fitness Level Required / Mobility: departure. Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately Important: Please start arranging your our tours are currently not suitable for visa at least 3 weeks prior to departure wheelchair users and those less mobile. to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours. Please note: a general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns Please note: Passengers who are not please consult your healthcare provider Australian citizens must check with the prior to purchase/travel. respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements Gratuities / Tipping: are and what personal identification is Gratuities (tips) are not included in the required. It is also important to note, tour price for services of the tour leader some areas of employment such a (when available) and driver throughout journalism, government authorities the tour. The recommended tip for the and charity organisations may have tour leader and driver is 1000 LKR additional restrictions in applying for (approx. $9 AUD) per person per day, Visas. This may in turn affect the type of which will be collected whilst on tour. application required.

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VISAS A tourist visa for Sri Lanka is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian

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