SRI LANKA INDIA 2018/ 19 & BEYOND FEATURING THE MALDIVES PRIVATE TOURS ESCORTED TOURS LUXURY TOURS discover unique destinations... RIVER CRUISES MOUNTAIN RETREATS BEACH RETREATS A life of travel is a life well spent Contents SRI LANKA 10-21 PRIVATE TOURS 12-19 SRI LANKA UNCOVERED 12 TRACES OF AN ANCIENT KINGDOM 14 SPLENDOURS OF THE NORTH 15 WILD ABOUT SRI LANKA 16 STUNNING SRI LANKA 18 MOUNTAIN & BEACH RETREATS 20-21 A LUXURY TEA TRAIL 20 BENTOTA 20 TANGALLE 21 TRINCOMALEE 21 SRI LANKA & MALDIVES PRIVATE TOUR 22-23 A TASTE OF SRI LANKA & THE MALDIVES 22 INDIA 24-42 ESCORTED TOUR 26 GOLDEN TRIANGLE 26 PRIVATE TOURS 27-41 GOLDEN TRIANGLE & RANTHAMBORE 27 LUXURY GOLDEN TRIANGLE & UDAIPUR 28 TEMPLES, TAJ & TIGERS 30 SHIMLA TO AMRITSAR 31 RURAL RAJASTHAN 32 COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN 34 GUJARAT TEXTILES, TRIBES & WILDLIFE 35 GOA – SUN, SAND & SPICES 36 MUMBAI & AJANTA CAVES 36 RELAX IN KERALA 37 HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH INDIA 38 RIVER CRUISE 40-41 CLASSIC RAJASTHAN & THE SACRED GANGES 40 CITY STAYS 42 SPOTLIGHT ON DELHI 42 SPOTLIGHT ON MUMBAI 42 SPOTLIGHT ON BANGALORE 42 SPOTLIGHT ON CHENNAI 42 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 43 With more than 120 weekly services from Australia, connect seamlessly to India and beyond via the award winning Singapore Changi Airport. Aboard one of the world's most respected airlines, Singapore Airlines guests enjoy unparalleled service and comfort, with gourmet cuisines, hand-selected wines, and state-of-the- art in-flight entertainment. Experience the difference with Singapore Airlines, a great way to fly. WORLD CLASS Service, UNBEATABLE Value & A POSITIVE Social Footprint When you book with Beyond Travel, you’re booking us…our people, our products and our social belief. With our collective knowledge and 24 years of unparalleled experience we are able to match each of your unique requirements to the right product and at the right price. But equally important is the knowledge that you will be travelling with a company that cares about its SOCIAL FOOTPRINT and has aspirations to do everything in its power to make sure that this has a positive impact. This is what we do and we do it well… Recognised Leaders We value our reputation as standouts in the industry. Our people and our products are what set us apart: u PRIVATE TOURS u CRUISES u TOURS u HOTELS u GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Going the Extra Mile There’s a reason we’re considered as the best in the business – we’ve grown through word of mouth from our many satisfied customers. We consistently deliver beyond what we promise to enable a flexible and unforgettable experience for each of our clients. Free Cancellation (within 7 days) Make your booking and you have up to seven days to pay a deposit with no cancellation fees during this period. Peace of mind whilst you make up your mind. ^Refer to page 43 for details. 4 Contact our destination specialists today: Australia 1300 599 005 • New Zealand 0800 550 065 www.sri-lanka-and-beyond.com.au • www.india-and-beyond.com.au 5 BOOK EARLY & discover more SAVE UP TO $400 PER COUPLE LOOK FOR THE GOLD SYMBOL IN THE BROCHURE • SAVE $100pp on select tours of up to 10 days 400 • SAVE $200pp on all tours of 11 days or more Valid for select tours booked by 30 JUNE 2018 BONUS EXTRAS • FREE room upgrade in India at one hotel on every private tour • FREE bottle of wine in India at one hotel on every 5 star or luxury private tour • 15% discount on food and drinks or spa treatments in India at one hotel on every private tour (note not all hotels will have spa facilities) • FREE wi-fi at all hotels on private tours in India DISCOVER MORE WITH THE BEYOND TRAVEL GROUP For 24 years Beyond Travel has been crafting exceptional travel experiences for every type of traveller. On the following pages we share with you our carefully selected range of tours in Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives. Further afield Beyond Travel is also a specialist in travel to the fascinating regions once hidden behind the Iron Curtain, offering you the largest range of services through Russia, Eastern Europe and Croatia as well as Scandinavia. Be sure to take a look at our full range of brochures and websites when planning your next holiday. www.cruise-croatia.com.au www.cruise-russia.com.au www.beyondtravel.com.au www.india-and-beyond.com.au www.sri-lanka-and-beyond.com.au CRUISE RUSSIA & CROATIA BEYOND CROATIA & EASTERN EUROPE BEYOND & BEYOND For full terms and conditions please see page 43, contact us or visit our websites for details. 6 Contact our destination specialists today: Australia 1300 599 005 • New Zealand 0800 550 065 WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE SRI LANKA & INDIA WITH BEYOND TRAVEL H abarana, Sri Lanka Goa a , India Jaipur, Indi Tea f ields, Sri Lanka ia ar, Ind aya, Bih Bodh G The vast majority of our programmes operate as private tours, any day of the year. This allows you to select the departure and duration that best fits your travelling plans. Private tours also allow you to connect with the real India and Sri Lanka and are designed to incorporate authentic experiences along the backroads, railways and rivers of these fascinating countries. On our private tours you have your own car and driver who, when possible, will take the road less travelled to show you everyday life. From roadside carts selling organic local produce, to rural i Lanka farmers, goat herders and colourful roadside festivals, our drivers wa, Sr lonnaru and guides are eager to reveal their country’s way of life. Po www.sri-lanka-and-beyond.com.au • www.india-and-beyond.com.au 7 OUR TOURS ARE DESIGNED TO PRIORITISE YOUR COMFORT, STYLE, LOCATION AND EXPERIENCE. TRANSPORT Trains, planes and automobiles, houseboats, cycle rickshaws and on foot…getting around these exotic countries is an adventure and a joy as you experience the highest levels of comfort mixed with local modes of transport. Private tours feature modern air-conditioned vehicles maintained to the highest standard with your own private driver whose first-hand knowledge will enhance the journey, including scenic routes and time at the most suitable refreshment and comfort stops. GUIDES Whether you are travelling as a couple, a solo-traveller, a family or seeking an active adventure – our professional guides will share their local expertise and passion with the flexibility to tailor many experiences to best suit your interests. INCLUSIONS We want your journey to be full of memorable moments, to balance unique and must-see experiences with the right amount of free time for your own discovery. Comprehensive inclusions are listed for each tour with entrance fees at featured sights, breakfast daily, arrival and departure transfers, plus the service and security offered by our network of local partner offices all standard inclusions.. 8 Contact our destination specialists today: Australia 1300 599 005 • New Zealand 0800 550 065 Deogarh Mahal, Deogarh, India (Heritage) CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATION Enhance your India and Sri Lanka adventure with our handpicked selection of hotels to cater to your individual travel style. Each tour offers a selection of hotel grades allowing you to choose your standard and budget. We offer 4 and 5 star premium properties that place you in the heart of each location with comfort and convenience. The Heritage category in India offers a unique stay experience full of the Vil Uyana, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka (Luxury) charm and history of a bygone era. Often these hotels are former palaces, old forts or magnificent Havelis of Rajasthan. The Luxury range of hotels can not be beaten for uniqueness, unrivalled position, ambience and, in many cases, fabulous views. Choosing to stay in luxury will make your sub-continent holiday an unforgettable experience. Amet Haveli, Udaipur, India (Heritage) Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, Maldives (5 star) The Oberoi Amarvi l¯as, Agra, India (Luxury) www.sri-lanka-and-beyond.com.au • www.india-and-beyond.com.au 9 Nainativu Jaffna Island NORTHERN Wilpattu Trincomalee National Park NORTH CENTRAL Anuradhapura Kalpitiya Minneriya National Park Sigiriya Passikudah Polonnaruwa Dambulla Batticaloa NORTH CENTRAL EASTERN WESTERN Kandy Negombo UVA Colombo H W Hatton Nuwara Eliya E Arugam Bay S S A Ella T B A E R R A Horton Plains G N A M National Park U W A Bentota Udawalawe Yala National Park National Park SOUTHERN Galle Tangalle Mirissa ARABIAN INDIA SEA SRI LANKA L A C C A D I V E S E A MALDIVES INDIAN OCEAN 10 Contact our destination specialists today: Australia 1300 599 005 • New Zealand 0800 550 065 SRI LANKA AN ISLAND OF SPICES, FAMOUS TEA, HIGH MOUNTAIN PEAKS, ROAMING ELEPHANTS, COLOURFUL FESTIVALS, SACRED MONUMENTS, DELICIOUS CUISINE AND WELCOMING PEOPLE. Sri Lanka, a small and captivating country, punches well above its weight when it comes to travelling destinations. From the rolling green hills and verdant valleys of the high country, vast stretches of tea plantations, incredibly scenic train journeys and world-class beaches combined with the magnificent ruins of an ancient kingdom, fascinating culture, wildlife and a love of cricket. This island will capture the heart of every type of traveller. Now is the time to discover it! PRIVATE TOUR NINE ARCHES BRIDGE – ELLA SRI LANKA UNCOVERED 13 day Private Tour DAY 1 NEGOMBO Your tour commences with an arrival transfer to your hotel in the seaside village of Negombo. Overnight at Pledge3 Hotel (4 star), Jetwing Blue (5 star) or The Wallawwa (Luxury). (D) DAY 2 NEGOMBO – SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS – DAMBULLA Depart Negombo and travel along the bustling Kandy Road past small villages, chaotic towns and roadside carts selling an array of local produce.