5D Taste of Sri Lanka
Tour Validity: 01 Dec 2011 - 30 Apr 2012
Land Only - Airfare is not Included (Min. 2 to go)

Package Includes: Accommodation on Full board basis, Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, with English speaking Chauffeur guide up to 6 passengers and guide for 7 passengers and above, entrance fee for the tourist site as mentioned in the itinerary,Portage.

Package Excludes: Air tickets – SIN-CMB-SIN, Tipping – USD5 per person per day

Day 01: Singapore – Colombo – Dambulla (L/D)

Upon arrival at Colombo Airport in the morning, meet by Walkers Tour Airport staff and English speaking chauffeur guide and transfer to Habarana/Dambulla area about 4 hours’ drive away via Kurunegala. Lunch at Hotel Diya Dahara In the afternoon, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya – this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town and the base is ringed by a moat, rampart, and extensive gardens. The world-renowned frescoes (originally 500, of which only 19 remain today) which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway are painted in earth pigments on plaster. The old stairway to the top led through the mouth of a crouching lion but today only the huge paws remain giving an indication of the massive proportions of the head. Remains of the handsome royal citadel are on the summit and several caves for meditation, audience platforms and baths complete the unique site. Dinner & Overnight in Habarana/ Dambulla.

Day 02: Dambulla – Kandy (B/L/D)
After breakfast, leave for Kandy (2 ½ hours’ drive) visiting Dambulla Cave Temple and a Spice Garden in Matale.Lunch at a Local Restaurant en-route. Sightseeing of Kandy city with visits to Temple of the Tooth Relic. In the evening witness a cultural dance show featuring various dance groups of Sri Lanka.

Kandy – a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which retains an aura of grandeur, time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’s calendar is the Esala Perahera, where a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and approximately 100 Elephants. Dinner & Overnight in Kandy

Day 03: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (B/L/D)
After breakfast visit a gem lapidary and wood carving factory in Kandy. Thereafter leave for Nuwara Eliya (2½ hours’ drive) via Ramboda visiting a Tea Factory & Plantation en-route Lunch at Ramboda Falls Hotel. In the afternoon, proceed on a brief visit of Nuwara Eliya town with a drive around the St. Gregory’s Lake, Race Course area & take a glimpse of Nuwara Eliya Golf Course Nuwara Eliya – Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course and a racecourse gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character. Tea Plantation/Factory - where one the best teas in the world is produced. You will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea and also gain first-hand experience on the manufacture of some of the best teas in world. If you’re lucky you may be invited to taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea which begins its journey as raw green leaves in the hills and ends up as a final golden-brown graded product which we all but know too well Dinner & Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04: Nuwara-Eliya – Colombo (B/L/D)

After breakfast, leave for Colombo (6 hours’ drive) via Kithulgala the location for film “Bridge on the river Kwai “filmed in 1956 that won 7 Oscars. St. Clair’s & Devon Waterfalls.
Lunch at Plantation Hotel Kithulgala.
Colombo is a fascinating city - a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with a charm of its own. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo & adjoining it, is Pettah, a local bazaar & trading area. Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, and the historic Wolfendhal church

Visit Mlesna exquisite tea boutique, cashew nut shop, readymade garments and all sorts at Majestic City. Visit the Lanka Ceramics Centre, a place where you can buy NORITAKE SET or other ceramic items, visit the ODEL SHOP. Visit BAREFOOT, HOUSE OF FASHION and BEVERLY STREET at Kollupitya.

Day 5 : Colombo-Singapore (B)
After breakfast transfer to airport for your flight to Singapore.

CATEGORY

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7-9PAXS

ADULT

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STANDARD

$828

$638

$448

$1108

$668

$528

$378

$868

$658

$518

$368

$858

Hotel used: Kassapa Lions Rock/ Hotel Topaz/ Hotel Hill top/ Galway forest Lodge/ Glendower/ Hotel Sapphire
Peak Period Surcharge : 20th Dec11 – 09th Jan12 – SGD50 per person

SUPERIOR

$1018

$778

$548

$1358

$868

$678

$478

$1208

$858

$658

$468

$1198

Hotel used: Chaaya Village/Randholee Resorts & Spa/ St. Andrew’s Hotel/ Grand Hotel/ Galle Face/ Ramada Hotel
Peak Period Surcharge : 20th Dec11 – 09th Jan12 – SGD50 per person

DELUXE

$1138

$878

$608

$1278

$998

$768

$538

$1078

$978

$758

$528

$1348

Hotel used: Cinnamon Lodge,Grand,Lakeside/Mahaweli Reach/Earls Regency/St. Andrew’s Hotel/Grand Hotel/Hilton colombo
Peak Period Surcharge: 20th Dec11 – 09th Jan12 – SGD130 per person.

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