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SCENIC (7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS)

**EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF USD 50 IF BOOKED BEFORE 31st JULY, 2019**

Highlights of the tour: 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 Places Covered – Dambulla, Kandy, , Bentota Dambulla – Sigiriya, Rock Temple Kandy – Pinnawala Elephant Orphnage, Spice garden Nuwara Eliya – Tea Factory, , , White Water Rafting Bentota – Madu river boat ride, Turtle Hactchery, Galle Excursions All tour and transfers on Airconditioned Vehicle

Arrival dates: Sept: 13, 20 & 27 Oct: 04, 11, 18, 25 Nov: 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 Dec: 06 & 13

Detailed Itinerary Day 01: Mumbai – Colombo Airport – Dambulla Distance: 3 hrs drive (127 kms) Arrive at the Airport in the morning to be greeted by local guide representative who will escort you to your vehicle. Drive to Dambulla Enroute visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a rare opportunity to view at close range, hundreds of Asian elephants as they roam, bath and feed. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Later proceed to hotel. Check in at hotel and Day free for leisure and rest. Overnight at Dambulla. (Meals: L/D)

Day 02: Dambulla After breakfast proceed to Sigiriya the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year and Dambulla Rock Temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. The Dambulla temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasis the artistic talent of ancient days. Overnight at Dambulla. Overnight at Dambulla. (Meals: B/ L/D)

Day 03: Dambulla – Kandy Distance : 2 hrs & 15 mins drive (75 kms) After breakfast Check out from Dambulla and proceed for Kandy. Enroute visit Spice garden, where smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace overwhelm the senses and the visitors are provided an insight into an age old industry of spice production, which attracted many a European and Asian merchants to the ports of ancient Sri Lanka. Later proceed towards the hotel an Check in at Hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Kandy. (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 04: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya Distance : 2 hrs & 30 mins drive (78 kms) After breakfast Check out from Kandy and proceed for Nuwara Eliya situated at around 2000 m above Sea Level which is surrounded by misty mountains and lush Tea Plants. It is also “Heart “of Sri Lankans' Tea productions and producing the best tea in the world. Enroute visit Tea Factory. Tea Gardens is situated at approximately 1200 m above Sea Level in the town of RAMBODA and it is surrounded by quite and scenically environment. Tea – a drink 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)

Day 05: Nuwara Eliya After proceed for Seetha Amman Temple, this place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by (Vikram) king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Lord Hanuman. Later proceed to Hakgala Botanical Garden, is one of the three botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The gardens 55 acres in extent are smaller and less exotic than the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, but at 5,600 feet (1,707 meters) elevation the species of flora are quite different. The pride of the gardens is now roses and tree ferns. Later proceed for Seetha Amman Overnight at Nuwara Eliya. (Meals: B/L/D)

Day 06: Nuwara Eliya – Bentota Distance : 3 hrs drive (127 kms) After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed for Bentota. Enroute visit for White Water Rafting. Enjoy beautiful landscape from a new angle! Rafting down the Hvítá river is a splendid way to spend the day. Later proceed to Madu River boat ride a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and inhabited with 64 islands. The boat ride is a wonderful way to take a closer look at this complex wetland ecosystem. The mangrove forests, glide under the canopy of the forest tunnels as they curve playfully towards the watercourse. Take in the unique 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)

Day 07: Bentota Morning breakfast proceed to Turtle Hatchery the turtle flapped his tiny flippers as our guide gestured at me to hold out my hand. Later proceed for Galle Excursions is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th 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)

Day 08: Bentota – Colombo Airport – Homebound Destinantion Distance : 2 hrs drive (80 kms) After breakfast check out from hotel, Bentota and proceed to Colombo airport to board flight for homebound destination with Sweet Memories. ------TOUR ENDS------

4* HOTEL NAME : Dambulla - Sigiriya Village / Similar (2 nights) Kandy - Hotel Topaz / Similar (1 night) Nuwara Eliya - Araliya Green Hills / Similar (2 nights) Bentota - Ehko Surf / Similar (2 nights)

TOUR COST: PER PERSON ADULT: INR 67,299 ON TWIN OR TRIPLE SHARING BASIS CHILD: INR 62,699 WITH BED SHARING PARENT’S ROOM CHILD: INR 55,699 WITHOUT BED SHARING PARENT’S ROOM

**Given rates are based on 10 pax travelling together** Rates are valid from 15th December, 2019 ** Rates are calculated as per ROE $ @70 and is subject to change**

Note: Surcharges will be applicable for Festive Seasons Infant below 2 years only Airfare and Visa charges are applicable

TOUR COST INCLUDES: o Airfare (Base fare: INR 20,000 per person) o Accommodation at 4* hotels mentioned or similar on BB basis o Daily Lunch & Dinner at Indian Restaurant o Transportation in a Pvt air conditioned vehicle. o 500 ml x 1 Mineral water bottles per person per day o Service of an English speaking national guides o Sight seeings as per mentioned above o Service of Indian Tour Escort o Entrance fees

TOUR COST EXCLUDES: o Visa charges (USD 35 per person) o GST 5% o Anything specifically not mentioned in inclusions o All expenses of personal nature like laundry charges, telephone charges, food, drinks and mineral water not forming part of the group menus.

IMPORTANT NOTE: DOUBLE ROOMS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF CHECK IN. FOR TRIPLE ROOM SIZE OF THE ROOM WILL REMAIN SAME AS TWIN BED ROOM. HOTEL WILL PROVIDE AN EXTRA BED INSIDE YOUR TWIN BED ROOM.

Clients are requested to carry either a credit card or enough cash which will be required as a deposit during the time of check in at the Hotels; the same will be refunded at the time of check out.

Payment Policy: Payment Policy: Rs 21,000 at the time of booking (Non- Refundable- Airfare) Balance Payment 30 Days Prior to Departure

Cancellation Policy No of Days Charges 60 Days or more prior to the date of departure 25 % of Tour Cost 59 – 30 Days 50 % of Tour Cost 29 – 15 Days 75 % of Tour Cost 14 – To date of departure 100 % of Tour Cost

Important Note: ou must receive one S S every time you make payment y cash cheque TGS T ank TT from +91 93723 63558 this number ONLY. Incase SMS does not come on your contact number within 24 Hrs of making payment, call your sales person or this number to get immediate SMS, Until you get SMS from this number, consider your payment is still not credited in GEM TOURS AND TRAVELS accounts.

Note: In case of Cancellation you would be provided Credit note after cancellation charges which can be utilized in any International Tour within the period of 1 year.

Please Note: ● Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is not available. ● In the event of cancellation of the tour from the side of passengers, only credit note will be given after deducting the cancellation charges. ● Company reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time without prior notice. ● Company reserves the right to change/alter/amend the tour itinerary if required by the circumstances. ● Standard check in time for the hotels is 1400 Hrs and check out is 1200 Hrs. ● Cost of optional tour is extra and rate will be provided on request. ● There is no refund for any unused services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. ● Due to conventions, trade fairs, it is possible that the hotel accommodation provided would be outside the city. ● Please refer to the ooking form for detailed “Terms and conditions.”

SRI LANKA VISA REQUIREMENT:  Proper Scanned passport copy (Front and Back) validity 06 months from the date of Arrival (All old Passport if Any)  Air Tickets  Hotel Confirmation