Included in this offer :

• The 8 days / 7 nights tour in the 3-star accommodations listed or similar
• Half-board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide (except to Bentota)
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• Entrance fees for listed experiences and visits
• TukTuk ride to Sigiriya
• A visit to Sigiriya's Lion Rock
• Safari in a national park in Sigiriya
• A visit to the temples of Dambulla and Kandy
• The tea train from Nanu Oya to Ella
• Beach holiday in Bentota
• 25% off at the spa
• One 50 cl bottle of water per person on arrival

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THE BEST OF SRI LANKA

Discover the best of Sri Lanka: culture, nature, tea, beaches...

On this tour you'll discover Sri Lanka's iconic culture and heritage, visiting the Sigiriya Lion Rock, the Temples of Kandy and Dambulla, and the Dutch Fort at Galle. Delve into nature on a safari and a trek in Ella. Take in some of the most spectacular views in the land of tea and on the famous mountain railway, and finish your journey at the tropical beach of Weligama.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo, transfer to Sigiriya.

Day 2: Sigiriya: Lion Rock and Safari at Minneriya

Day 3: Sigiriya - Matale - Kandy

Day 4: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Nanuoya - Ella

Day 5: Ella: Little Adams's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge.

Day 6: Ella - Galle - Bentota

Day 7: Bentota

Day 8: Bentota then transfer to Colombo for your return flight

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sri Lanka, the Resplendent Isle

Welcome to Sri Lanka!

Arrival at Colombo Airport (BIA). At the airport, you'll be greeted and assisted by one of our English-speaking representatives and transferred to your hotel in Sigiriya (approx. 3.5-hour journey).

Check-in at the hotel. Free afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: dinner.

Day 2: The Lion Rock and the elephants of Sri Lanka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Discover the Sigiriya Lion Rock.

A tuktuk ride to the famous Sigiriya Rock.

At the centre of the cultural triangle is the Sigiriya Fortress, a remarkable feat of engineering and a fascinating example of the region's art. Carved out of living rock, Sigiriya Fortress belonged to King Kashyapa and was an incredible royal palace and city.

Sigiriya, or the "Lion Rock", is most famous for its frescoes; a series of 'celestial girls' (Apsaras) painted on the rock surface. Upon crossing the moat, you can see the richly landscaped ornamental gardens containing the royal baths and fountains, some of which are still in use during the rainy season. (Duration: Approx. 2 hours).

Please note: There are around 1,000 steps to climb. People suffering from vertigo may find it difficult to climb to the top.

Return to the hotel.

Safari by jeep in a national park to see the elephants.

The region surrounding Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Habarana is certainly rich in history, but also in wildlife. Elephants roam freely, and a visit to one of the region's national parks is the perfect way to see these gentle giants, as well as deer, buffalo, birds, and much more. Depending on the water level, the elephants move between the Mineriya and Kaudulla national parks and the Hurulu ecological park. We will choose the best park for you to see elephants (Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours).

Tip: Sunglasses and cap recommended. Avoid bright colours.

Then, back to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Optional excursion for this day: Visit to the UNESCO site of Polonnaruwa (price: US$30 per person. Duration: approx. 3 hours).

Day 3: The temples of Dambulla, Kandy, and the spices of Sri Lanka

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Kandy (approx. 3-hour drive).

En route, visit the Temple of Dambulla:

Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, it was founded in the 1st century by King Valagamba. Ancient sculptures and paintings of the Buddha and various Hindu deities are located in five caves. The original sculptures and paintings have gained additions over the centuries and bear witness to the evolution of artistic styles. Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours

Tip: Make sure you wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Shoes must be removed for the visit; bring socks. Useful information: The visit involves climbing approximately 400 steps.

Stop off at the Matale Spice Market:

For centuries, spices have been one of Sri Lanka's most famous exports. They are mainly grown on family allotments (domestic industry) and used not only to flavour food, but also in medicine and cosmetics. Visit a spice garden and sample aromas and flavours such as cinnamon, ginger, pepper, vanilla, cardamom, etc. Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

Tip: The tour is informative and interesting, but some merchants may encourage you to buy products at higher prices. Please bear this in mind when considering purchases. If you enjoy the experience, a small purchase would be appreciated by the Gardens.

Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy:

The Kandy temple, which houses the famous relic of Buddha's sacred tooth, is the city's star attraction. Puja ceremonies are held every morning and evening to honour the relic, and visitors can see the casket in which it is held. Watching these rituals accompanied by traditional drum music is a must for any traveller to the holy city of Kandy. Duration: 2 hours.

Tip: Make sure you wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Shoes must be removed for the visit; bring socks.

Useful information: Please be aware that there will be a large crowd of worshipers at the Puja (Thevava) ceremony during the elephant festival (PEREHERA).

Continue your tour of Kandy before checking in and settling in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 4: The tea plantations and the famous train that runs through them

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Nuwara Eliya with sightseeing en route (approx. 3-hour drive).

On the way, stop off to discover a tea factory:

Ceylon tea is recognised as the best tea in the world. The influence of climatic conditions gives the product a variety of flavours and aromas, synonymous with quality. Growing and making tea is a scientific and technical process. Sri Lanka produces some of the most fragrant teas in the world. Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Please note: no production on Sundays and public holidays, but visits are permitted.

On the route, quick visit to the town of Nuwara Eliya: The City of Lights is designed to resemble a typical English village: with the 18-hole golf course and racecourse, you'll instantly be transported to the setting of a PG Wodehouse novel; all the charm and comfort of old England. Duration: 1 hour.

Note: The length of the visit will depend on the train timetable, journey times and the time spent at the tea factory.

Continue on to Nanu Oya and take the famous Tea Train from Nanu Oya to Ella: the train ride to Ella will give you a perfect view of the mountainous landscape. As the train winds around the sloping hills, you'll witness many of the wonders of this unique place: valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery with the occasional sight of a distant waterfall. Duration: approx. 3 hours 15 minutes.

Note: Seats not guaranteed/subject to availability.

Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 5: Ella, Little Adam's Peak and the Nine Arch Bridge

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, a hike to Little Adam's Peak.

Located in the Ella region, on the Ella/Passera road, Little Adam's Peak (or "Punchi Sri Pada" in Sinhalese) is a 1141-metre-high mountain in the shape of Adam's Peak (the holy mountain). It is covered in lush vegetation, and the path leading up to it passes through some lovely tea plantations. From the summit, enjoy vast panoramic views towards the south of the island (Duration: Approx. 2 hours).

Distance covered: 1.6 km ascent - 70 m. Not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Then, take a walk to discover the Nine Arch Bridge. The walk should take between 10 and 20 minutes depending on where you start. The Nine Arch Bridge, also known as the 'Bridge in the Sky', is a viaduct built in a valley in the middle of Sri Lanka's lush green countryside. It is one of the best examples of railway construction from the country's colonial era.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 6: Galle, the Dutch fortress, and the beach of Bentota

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, transfer to Bentota (approx. 4-hour drive).

On the route, stop to explore Ravana Falls, a famous waterfall said to have been the home of a mythical demon king of Sri Lanka.

Then, visit Galle and its Dutch fortress. The city of Galle is the main city on the south coast, whose oldest monument is the 17th-century Portuguese and Dutch fort. As you walk through the UNESCO-listed old town, you can see strong Dutch influences in the architecture, along with some old British residences and various mosques with Arab influences. It's also a town with plenty of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Take the time to go shopping, have a drink, or even savour an ice cream.

Check-in at the hotel in Bentota. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 7: Relaxation in Bentota

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the beach.

Bentota is a town in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, around 7-8 kilometres south of Beruwala. Bentota has some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, with shallow and pristine waters. It's a great place to practice or learn to surf.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Please note: Vehicle and driver not available.

Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

Day 8: Last day in Bentota, then fly back to Colombo

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out by noon

Transfer to Colombo Airport (approx. 2.5-hour journey).

It's the end of your wonderful stay in Sri Lanka. See you soon!

Meals included: breakfast.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will stay in the following 3- and 4-star hotels (according to local standards) or similar:

Nights 1 and 2, Sigiriya: 3-star Elephas Resort

Night 3, Kandy: 3-star Earl's Regent Kandy

Nights 4 and 5, Ella: 3-star Hotel Onrock

Nights 6 and 7, Bentota: 4-star EKHO Surf Bentota

PLEASE NOTE: The hotels listed above are subject to availability. Changes may be made; however, we always strive to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your board

During your stay, you will enjoy the half-board package (breakfast and dinner included) from dinner on your day of arrival to breakfast on your day of departure.

Half-board

Includes breakfast and dinner.

Visa formalities

Sri Lanka has reverted to a 30-day Single Entry Visa at a total cost of US$50.

Important info:

• The new and exclusive site for all visas for Sri Lanka: https://www.srilankaevisa.lk
• Make sure you select "30 Day Single Entry Visa".
• Please note that the new system will require a photo and a copy in .jpg format smaller than 1 MB.
• For the address in Sri Lanka, you can use that of the first hotel or our address to make things easier for you:
• • Address Line 1 - Le Cube
  • Address Line 2 - 130 High Level Road
  • Post Code - 00600
  • City - Colombo
  • State - Western

It is possible to obtain a visa on arrival, but we do not recommend this due to the long queues resulting from the new procedure.

Useful information

On arrival, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall where a representative will be waiting holding a sign with your name.

Driver-guide

During your tour, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking driver-guide, with the exception of day 7, during your stay in Bentota.

Optional activity

Day 2 - Visit to the UNESCO Site of Polonnaruwa: Polonnaruwa was established as the capital after the fall of Anuradhapura and is known as the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa contains the ruins of some masterpieces of Buddhist sculpture and the remains of some remarkable feats of engineering that were far ahead of their time. The most remarkable of them is the Gal Vihara temple, with famous rock sculptures of Buddha and Parakrama Samudra, a vast artificial reservoir covering more than 2,500 hectares. Price: US$30/person. Duration: approx. 3h00.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

As of August 1, 2019, nationals of 46 countries are exempt from visa fees for stays of less than 30 days. However, a free ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) must be requested on the Internet at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (this is an official site which should be used to the exclusion of all others). It is possible to submit your ETA request upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp?locale=fr_FR#byapp ; https://www.airport.lk/passenger_guide/arrival_info/immigration.php).

Travellers wishing to stay for 30 to 90 days as tourists are only allowed to enter the country upon presentation of a paid ETA. This authorisation may only be requested from the Sri Lankan embassy or consulate in the country of residence before departure.

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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