Scenic Srilanka 07 Nights/ 08 Days

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SCENIC SRILANKA 07 NIGHTS/ 08 DAYS

DEPARTURE DATE FEB: 10, 22 & 29 MAR: 07, 14 & 21 APR: 04, 11, 18 & 25 MAY: 09, 16, 23 & 30 JUN: 06, 13, 20, 27

• TRAVEL WITH GEM TOURS SERVING SINCE 1983 • GURANTEED DEPARTURES • ONE & ONLY TRAVEL AGENCY IN INDIA SERVING PURE VEGETARIAN FOOD “GEM TOURS AND TRAVELS” • ENJOY SRI LANKA AS “FREEDOM TOUR”

• 7 NIGHTS’ ACCOMMODATION @ 4* HOTEL WITH BREAKFAST

• ALL MEALS AT INDIAN RESTAURANT

• PLACES COVERED – DAMBULLA, KANDY, NUWARA ELIYA, BENTOTA

• DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA, ROCK TEMPLE

• KANDY – PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHNAGE, SPICE GARDEN

• NUWARA ELIYA – TEA FACTORY, HAKGALA BOTANICAL GARDEN, SEETHA AMMAN TEMPLE, WHITE WATER RAFTING

• BENTOTA – MADU RIVER BOAT RIDE, TURTLE HACTCHERY, GALLE EXCURSIONS

• ALL TOUR AND TRANSFERS ON AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE

• Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. The island is geographically separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The legislative capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, is a suburb of the commercial capital and largest city, Colombo. Sri Lanka is blessed with outstanding natural beauty; from the shores of its gorgeous beaches, through its exotic forests, and up to its mountained highlands. The small island nation showcases a wide range of animals and a richly diverse cultural history, set in a warm tropical climate, and presented to visitors by its friendly local people. Sri Lanka was under British rule from 1796 – 1948, during which time it was known as Ceylon. Its current name of Sri Lanka was adopted in 1972. It is slightly larger in size than West Virginia, and has a population of 21.7 million, 74% of whom are Sinhalese, 8.5% either Indian or Sri Lankan Tamil, 7% are Sri Lankan Moors, and then lesser amounts of other nationalities. The country has two official languages – Sinhalese and Tamil, plus English is widespread especially in business and is formalized as a ‘link language’ in the country’s constitution.

DAY 01 – HOMETOWN – COLOMBO – DAMBULLA DAY 02 – DAMBULLA Assemble at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and proceed to board After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya the Eighth Wonder of the World this flight departing for Srilanka. Arrive at the Airport in the morning to be ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance greeted by local guide representative who will escort you to your vehicle. and attracts thousands of tourists every year and Dambulla Rock Temple also Drive to Dambulla Enroute visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a rare known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. The Dambulla temple has five opportunity to view at close range, hundreds of Asian elephants as they caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, many paintings on the ceilings and roam, bath and feed. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in walls that emphasis the artistic talent of ancient days. Overnight at Dambulla. the world. Later proceed to hotel. Check in at hotel and Day free for leisure (Meals: B/L/D) and rest. Distance: 3 hrs drive (127 kms). Overnight at Dambulla. (Meals: L/D)

OUR OFFICES - PRABHADEVI | HUGES ROAD | PARLE (E) | MULUND | VASHI | VILEPARLE | KANDIVALI (E) | KANDIVALI(W)|DELHI|PUNE|AHMEDABAD|JAMNAGAR|CHENNAI|KOLKATA|SURAT|RAJKOT|GHAZIABAD| DAY 03 – DAMBULLA - KANDY DAY 04 – KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA Distance : 2 hrs & 15 mins drive (75 kms) Distance : 2 hrs & 30 mins drive (78 kms) After breakfast Check out from Dambulla and proceed for Kandy. Enroute After breakfast Check out from Kandy and proceed for Nuwara Eliya situated visit Spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg at around 2000 m above Sea Level which is surrounded by misty mountains and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into and lush Tea Plants. It is also “Heart “of Sri Lankans & Tea productions and an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European producing the best tea in the world. Enroute visit Tea Factory. Tea Gardens is and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka. Later proceed situated at approximately 1200 m above. Sea Level in the town of RAMBODA towards the hotel an Check in at Hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at and it is surrounded by quite and scenically environment. Tea – a drink Kandy. (Meals: B/L/D) consumed in households and workplaces throughout the world – was first discovered purely by accident. Traditionally there were three methods through which tea was prepared - Boiling Tea for Classical Period, Whisking Tea for Romantic Period, Brewing Tea for Naturalistic Period. Later proceed to hotel. Check in at hotel and free time for rest. Overnight at Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: B/L/D)

After proceed for Seetha Amman Temple, this place is believed to be the site Distance : 3 hrs drive (127 kms) where Sita was held captive by (Vikram) king Ravana, and where she prayed After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for Bentota. Enroute visit daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. On the for White Water Rafting. Enjoy beautiful landscape from a new angle! Rafting rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints down the Hvítá river is a splendid way to spend the day. Later proceed to of Lord Hanuman. Later proceed to Hakgala Botanical Garden, is one of the Madu River boat ride a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which three botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The gardens 55 acres in extent are 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat smaller and less exotic than the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, but at ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland 5,600 feet (1,707 meters) elevation the species of flora are quite different. ecosystem. The mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest The pride of the gardens is now roses and tree ferns. Later proceed for tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. Take in the unique Seetha Amman Overnight at Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: B/L/D) biodiversity of the Madu River and its surrounding islands that boasts of hundreds of birds, plants, fish and animals. Overnight at Bentota. (Meals: B/L/D)

Morning breakfast proceed to Turtle Hatchery the turtle flapped his tiny Distance : 2 hrs drive (80 kms) flippers as our guide gestured at me to hold out my hand. Later proceed for After breakfast check out from hotel, Bentota and proceed to Colombo Galle Excursions is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for airport to board flight for homebound destination with Sweet Memories. Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th (Meals: B) century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip. Retun back to Hotel. Overnight at Bentota. (Meals: B/L/D)

MONTH DATE FEB 10, 22 & 29 MAR 07, 14, & 21 APR 04, 11, 18 & 25 MAY 09, 16, 23 & 30 JUN 06, 13, 20 & 27

04* HOTELS OR SIMILAR

PLACES 04* DAMBULLA SIGIRIYA VILLAGE KANDY HOTEL TOPAZ NUWARA ELIYA ARALIYA GREEN HILLS BENTOTA EKHO SURF

OCCUPANCY 04*

DOUBLE/TWIN/TRIPLE USD 675

CHILD WITH BED USD 610

CHILD WITHOUT BED USD 505

SINGLE USD 1010

INFANT BELOW 03 YEARS FREE

Note: - Given rates are based on min 15 PAX travelling together - Surcharge is applicable during Festive season

• 7 NIGHTS’ ACCOMMODATION IN 4* HOTELS ON TWIN / TRIPLE SHARING BASIS WITH BREAKFAST • ALL MEALS AT INDIAN RESTAURANT (WALKABLE DISTANCE) • ALL SIGHTSEEINGS AS PER MENTIONED ABOVE ITINERARY • ALL TOUR AND TRANSFERS ON AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLE • 500ML X 1 MINERAL WATER BOTTLES PER PERSON PER DAY • SERVICES OF TOUR MANAGER • ENTRANCE FEES

EXCLUSION

• Airfare (Approx fare INR 20,000 per person) • Visa Charges • GST 5% • Anything specifically not mentioned in inclusions • All expenses of personal nature like laundry charges, telephone charges, food, drinks and mineral water not forming part of the group menus.

• NORMAL HOTEL CHECK-IN TIME IS 1400 HRS – 1500 HRS AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS BETWEEN 1000 HRS – 1100 HRS. • EARLY CHECK-IN / LATE CHECK-OUT IS NOT GUARANTEED • LUGGAGE– EACH PERSON IS ALLOWED TO TAKE 20 KGS OF LUGGAGE. DO TAG YOUR LUGGAGE WITH YOUR NAME TAG THAT • INCLUDES ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER. IT IS MANDATORY TO LEAVE A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT & ITINERARY AT HOME • WITH A FAMILY MEMBER. • AIRLINES – AIRPORT REPORTING TIME IS 03 HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. DO REMEMBER NOT TO • CARRY ANY SHARP OBJECTS OR ANY OTHER ITEMS THAT MAY NOT PASS THE SECURITY SYSTEMS. • FOOD – FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE DECLARED ON ARRIVAL. PACK FOOD ITEMS IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS SO THAT IT IS EASILY • VISIBLE. PLEASE CARRY A PHOTO COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT & 02 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PASSPORT, MONEY & OTHER VALUABLES SEPARATE TO YOUR LUGGAGE. DROP EVERYTHING IN A • POUCH WITH A SHOULDER STRAP TO ACCESS IT EASILY. ROOMS - TWO TO SHARE A ROOM. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT APPLIES WHERE APPLICABLE. • PLEASE NOTE THAT HOTEL CHECK IN TIME IS 1400 HRS & CHECK OUT TIME IS 1200 HRS. IF YOU NEED ROOMS BEFORE THIS, • IT WILL BE ON REQUEST. • SURCHARGE IS APPLICABLE DURING FESTIVE SEASON • GIVEN RATES ARE BASED ON MIN 15 PAX TRAVELLING TOGETHER

• SRILANKA VISA ON ARRIVAL FREE FOR INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDER TILL APRIL, 2020 • ORIGINAL PASSPORT VALIDITY 06 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ARRIVAL (ALL OLD PASSPORT IF ANY) • HOTEL CONFIRMATION OR HOTEL ADDRESS

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PAYMENT POLICY

INR 21,000 per person at the time of booking. Full balance Payment 30 days prior to the departure

CANCELLATION POLICY

No of Days Charges

35 DAYS OR MORE PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE OF THE TOUR OR DEPOSIT AMOUNT FOR NON PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE AMOUNT 34 – 25 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE OF THE TOUR 25 % of Tour Cost 24-15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE OF THE TOUR 50 % of Tour Cost 14-10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEPARTURE OF THE TOUR 75 % of Tour Cost IN CASE YOU ARE A “NO SHOW” ON THE TOUR 100 % of Tour Cost