1 Exotic Global Holidays No. 40, Visaka Road, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka. TEL: +94114730777, FAX: +94112505222, Email: [email protected] www.exoticglobalholidays.com Special Sri Lanka Tariff for Asia SUMMER 2014 Valid from 01st May 2014 to 31ST October 2014 2 Exotic Global Holidays TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. 1. GLIMPSE OF SRI LANKA TOUR 02 NIGHTS / 03 DAYS ………………… 04 2. PEARL OF SRI LANKA TOUR 03 NIGHTS / 04 DAYS ………………… 10 3. ISLAND OF GLAMOUR 04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS ………………… 16 4. HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA 04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS ………………… 24 5. LEISUE & SHOPPING TOUR 04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS ………………… 33 6. RAMAYANA TRAILS 05 NIGHTS / 06 DAYS ………………… 38 7. SENSATION SRI LANKA 06 NIGHTS / 07 DAYS…………………. 47 3 Exotic Global Holidays 1. ‘GLIMPSE OF SRI LANKA TOUR’– 02 NIGHTS/03 DAYS DAY 01 AM On arrival met by a representative/guide of Exotic Global Holidays and transfer to Kandy. PM Commence city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts and crafts Centre, a Gem museum and a lapidary and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy - the hill capital. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession. A UNESCO World Heritage Site http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/kandy.html Gem Museum & Lapidary –Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gem in the world. We mine semiprecious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white…act. 4 Exotic Global Holidays 5:30 PM Be a witness of the cultural show. Kandyan Dance is a dance form that originated in the area called Kandy of the Central hills region in Sri Lanka. But today it has been widespread to other parts of the country. OPTIONAL: Evening proceed to a special seated gallery to view the historical Kandy Perahera, Valid tentatively from 01.08.2014 – 11.08.2014 Kandy Perahera - Evening witness the Kandy Perahera" the unique and most spectacular cultural pageant in its kind in the Asia, enriched with hundreds of dressed elephants, and well sophisticated dancers with their drum beaters this proud cultural procession was created by the kandyan kings to pay homage and their gratitude tothe Sacred Tooth Relic. Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth) is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is aBuddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated elephants. There are fire-dances, whip- dances, Kandyan dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments. The festival ends with the traditional 'diya- kepeema. Overnight stay in Kandy. 5 Exotic Global Holidays DAY 02 AM After breakfast visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. Royal Botanical Gardens, Sixty Seven hectares of exquisite beauty and botanical treasurers containing more than 4000 species, this is haven not only for Scientists but to every nature lover as well. Thereafter transfer to Colombo. En route Pinnawela. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now, including baby elephant brought from various parts, as well as 14 babies born as a result of the captive breeding program. The best time to visit is the feeding time and the bathing time when the elephant are taken to the river close by. A unique experience never to be missed. Afterwards transfer to Colombo. PM City tour and shopping in Colombo Colombo - like many capital cities in developing countries Colombo is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood, yet in some parts; the old world charm is retained. A 100-year-old clock tower and several British built, colonial buildings are still to be seen in the city. The Pettah bazaar – where one can shop for bargains, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall – an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the people’s republic of china, the new parliament in Sri Jayawardenapura and the folk art center are some of the places of interest that one can visit to. Visit shopping complexes such as ODEL, HOUSE OF FASHION, MAJESTIC CITY. Vsss Overnight stay in Colombo. 6 Exotic Global Holidays DAY 03 Breakfast, Check-out and Departure transfer to Airport. ~~~~~ END OF THE TOUR ~~~~~ Package rates quoted are for per person sharing Double / Twin basis / Triple, in US Dollars. 01st May 2014 – 30th October 2014 Hotels Category STANDARD 02 People 04 People 01st May 2014 – 31st Jul 2014 & 01st Sep 2014 – $149 $121 31st Oct 2014 01st Aug 2014 – 31st Aug 2014 $156 $128 01st May 2014 – 30th October 2014 Hotels Category SUPRIOR 02 People 04 People 01st May 2014 – 31st Oct 2014 $178 $150 01st May 2014 – 30th October 2014 Hotels Category DELUXE 02 People 04 People st st st 01 May 2014 – 31 Jul 2014 & 01 Sep $198 $170 2014 – 31st Oct 2014 01st Aug 2014 – 31st Aug 2014 $218 $190 01st May 2014 – 30th October 2014 Hotels Category LUXURY 02 People 04 People 01st May 2014 – 31st Jun 2014 $219 $191 01st Jul 2014 – 31st Aug 2014 $236 $208 01st Sep 2014 – 31st Oct 2014 $221 $193 Note: Please Do Contact us, for more than four People. 7 Exotic Global Holidays The above cost includes: Accommodation on BB basis from breakfast on day 02 at hotels specified or at hotels of similar standard. Child 00 – 02 Years Free of Charge. Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with throughout tour. Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide for groups up to 06 pax and for groups above 07 pax, an English speaking National guide will be provided with an additional cost. Service charges & Government tax (VAT 12%, NBT 2.04%, SC 10%, and TDL 1%) Fresh flower garlands on arrival at the airport A bottle of mineral water on arrival at the airport The above cost does not include Lunch & Dinner throughout the tour Entrance fees for Kandy Temple, Cultural Show, Botanical Gardens, Elephant Orphanage Camera and video permit Any expenses of personal nature Porterage at hotels Hotels used during the Tour City / Location Standard Hotels Superior Hotels Deluxe Hotels Luxury Hotels Kandy Hilltop Hotel Hotel Topaz Amaya Hills Mahaweli Reach The Kingsbury / Hilton - Colombo Hotel Concord Grand Miraj - Colombo Galadari Hotel Colombo Room Supplements Hotel Period Rates Per Room Per Night Hilltop Hotel Perahera 01.08.2014 – 11.08.2014 US $ 30 PRPN Hotel Topaz Perahera 01.08.2014 – 11.08.2014 US $ 50 PRPN Cinnamon Citadel Perahera 01.08.2014 – 11.08.2014 US $ 45 PRPN Mahaweli Reach Perahera 01.08.2014 – 11.08.2014 US $ 50 PRPN Supplementary Cost for entrance Tickets Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage US $ 06 per Adult, US $ 3 per Child Kandy Temple of Tooth Relic US $ 05 per Adult, US $ 2.50 per Child Peradeniya Botanical Gardens US $ 10 per Adult, US $ 5 per Child Perahera Viewing Tickets (Needs to be pre booked) Kumbal Perahera 01.08.2014 – 05.08.2014 (tentative dates) US $ 75 per seat Randholee Perahera 06.08.2014 – 10.08.2014 (tentative dates) US $ 80 per seat Day Perahera 11.08.2014 (tentative dates) US $ 75 per seat 8 Exotic Global Holidays 2. ‘PEARL OF SRI LANKA’ – 03 NIGHTS/04 DAYS DAY 01 AM On arrival met by a representative/guide of Exotic Global Holidays and transfer to Kandy. PM Commence city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts and crafts Centre, a Gem museum and a lapidary and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Kandy - the hill capital. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession. A UNESCO World Heritage Site http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/kandy.html Gem Museum & Lapidary –Sri Lanka produces the finest quality of gem in the world. We mine semiprecious gems, the sapphires of Sri Lanka, which are very exclusive and comes in shades of blue, red, green, white…act. 5:30PM Be a witness of the cultural show. Kandyan Dance is a dance form that originated in the area called Kandy of the Central hills region in Sri Lanka. But today it has been widespread to other parts of the country. 9 Exotic Global Holidays OPTIONAL: Evening proceed to a special seated gallery to view the historical Kandy Perahera, Valid tentatively from 01.08.2014 – 11.08.2014 Kandy Perahera - Evening witness the Kandy Perahera" the unique and most spectacular cultural pageant in its kind in the Asia, enriched with hundreds of dressed elephants, and well sophisticated dancers with their drum beaters this proud cultural procession was created by the kandyan kings to pay homage and their gratitude tothe Sacred Tooth Relic.