Off the beaten track -10 day tour

Departure Date

Every Monday

Duration

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Multilingual Tour Guides
Fully A/C Private Transport
Comfortable Accommodation
Truly Authentic Tour Experience
Airport Pick Up and Drop Off
Highly Personalized Service

Destinations

Colombo /  Negombo / Kalpitiya / Wilpattu / Kalpitiya / Kuchchaveli / Trincomalee / Galoya / Lunugamvehera / Kataragama / Galle

Tour Overview

Day 1

Colombo - Airport - Negombo

You will be met on arrival by your Chauffer Guide/driver approx. at  ?? noon by flight arriving at ?? You will do a tour of the Negombo fishing village or town area before checking in to the hotel since Check in time is ??

You will be transferred to hotel in Negombo.  Relax after long flight or at leisure on the beach.

Overnight stay in Negombo- Paradise Beach Hotel-3 star- or Jetwing Sea- 4 star or Heritance Negombo- 5 star-(B)

Day 2

Negombo - Kalpitiya

After breakfast at the hotel- leave for Kalpitiya-a long drive passing several towns and scenic villages on the Northern coastal belt of Sri Lanka.

Check in at Hotel in Kalpitiya. At leisure

Overnight stay in Kalpitiya- Bar Reef resort Kalpitiya or similar (B,D)

Day 03

Kalpitiya - Wilpattu - Kalpitiya

After breakfast at hotel- do a boat  or jeep safari  the Wilpattu National park or go on a whale watching tour.

Overnight stay in Kalpitiya- Alankuda Bar Reef resort Kalpitiya or similar

Day 04

Kalpitiya - Kuchchaveli - Trincomalee

After breakfast- leave for Kuchchaveli near Trincomalee-a long drive- activities

  • Snorkeling with reef fish, jet skiing, or sailing off the coast of Kuchchaveli.
  • Hot springs at Kinnya that have a beautiful legend connected to the mythical king of Lanka, Ravana.
  • Koneswaram temple, the temple of a thousand columns, with its breathtaking location atop a cliff 400 feet above the sea which attracts both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.
  • Lover’s Leap, which is an attraction that owes its name to the real-life tragedy of Francina Van Reed who jumped to her death because her Dutch officer fiancée broke off their engagement.

Overnight stay in Kuchchaveli- Jungle beach resort (boutique resort)-(B,D)

Day 05

Kuchchaveli - Trincomalee

After breakfast- Free to be at LEISUIRE-on the beach and take part in activities or Free to do a tour of the surrounding city of Trincomalee

Overnight stay in Kuchchaveli- Jungle beach resort (boutique resort)

Day 06

Trincomalee - Galoya

After early breakfast at hotel- leave for Gal Oya. A long drive Check in at hotel. At leisure

Overnight stay in Gal Oya- Gal Oya Lodge(B,D)

Day 07

Gal Oya

After breakfast at the hotel- go on a jeep safari at Gal Oya National park or maybe do a boat safari.

Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka.

Overnight stay in Gal Oya- Gal Oya Lodge(B,D)

Day 08

Gal Oya - Lunugamvehera - Kataragama

After breakfast at hotel- leave for Lunugamvehra National park.-Do a 4wd jeep safari

Check in at Hotel in Kataragama- Pm visit Kataragama temple.

Overnight stay in Kataragama- Kithala Resort- 3 star or Mandara Rosen -4 star-(B,D)

Day 09

Kataragama - Galle

After early breakfast at the hotel- Leave for Galle- enroute see Fishermen on stilts/ Pm-visit Dutch fort/turtle hatchery

Overnight stay in Galle- Jetwing Lighthouse 5 star or Cantaloupe Aqua -4 star(B)

Day 10

Galle - Colombo - Bia Airport

Depart for the airport to catch flight leaving at the scheduled time of departure.

(You are required to be at the airport 3 hrs before flight).

B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner

Tour Summary

Highlights of the Tour

  • Negombo- Boat ride in Muthurajawela marsh
  • Kalpitiya- Whale and Dolphin watching
  • Wilpattu boat safari
  • Kuchchaveli/Trincomalee-
  • Galoya National park- boat or Jeep safari
  • Kataragama
  • Lunugamvehera wild life park
  • Galle
The Price
Sharing DBL room with Breakfast excluding Entrance fees + Activities as per itinerary :
  • Standard Silver : USD 1683 onwards per person.
  • Deluxe Gold : USD 1970 onwards per person.
  • Supplement for Entrance fees + Activities : USD 283 Per person

Includes

  • Accomodation sharing DBL/twin rooms with breakfast subject to room availability at time of confirmation of the booking
  • Air-conditioned private transport by Saloon car for 02 pax or High roofed Micro Van for 4 adults with luggage
  • Airport transfers both ways
  • Services of an English speaking chauffer guide driver, his accommodation & meals
  • Government taxes and service charge for services provided.
  • Parking fees, toll charges applicable
  • Airport entrance fees, paging board etc

Excludes

  • Lunch, dinner and beverages – (Stops will be made at recommended restaurants while on tour). (Please see Dinner supplement)
  • Entrance fees at all mentioned sites and locations +activities as per itinerary
  • Tips and porterage
  • Expenses of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry etc,.)
  • Cost of International air ticket
  • Personal travel and medical insurance
  • Camera & video permits at cultural sites
  • Peak season, Xmas supplement, New year & cricket supplements
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Any other activities not included in the itinerary.
  • Visa fees (Click for details)

Restrictions

  • Children below 05 yrs are not encouraged for whale watching and Jeep safari at wild life parks unless under direct request from the parents.

Please note the following

  • The above package is for 02 adults travelling together.
  • Check in time 2.00 pm ; and Check out time : 12.00 noon- Please note there may be an extra nights hotel supplement for early arrivals and late departures.
  • Any unutilised accomodation or services will not be refunded.
  • If any changes to hotels after confirmation of booking will be entirely at your own expense.
  • All other terms and conditions as per published in our web site.
  • The above prices are effective for the period of the tour but will be subject to change in the event of any sudden govt levies or hotel rates.

Booking and Payment Procedure

  • Upon acceptance of our quote, we will check room availability and make tentative reservations effective for 48 hours depending on the hotel policy since some hotels do not accept tentative reservations.
  • In the event you accept our tentative reservation and quote, a non- refundable deposit of 30% of the full value is required in advance on confirmation to secure the booking and re-confirm all arrangements.
  • The balance 70% is payable 30 days prior to arrival in Sri Lanka via direct bank wire transfer.
  • If your booking is made within 30 days of commencement of tour, 100% of total value is payable on confirmation of the booking.
  • We will make our best endeavors to reserve the hotels and related services as mentioned in our quote. If requested hotels are unavailable, we will provide hotels of similar category mentioned in the quote.
  • In the event of hotel of similar category mentioned in the quote is not available and only a lower category of hotel is available, this will be informed to you accordingly and the benefit (if any), will be passed on to you.
  • In the event of hotel of similar category mentioned in the quote is not available and only a higher category/ more expensive hotel is only available, you will be informed accordingly and supplement (if any) will be charged to you.
  • Please note the tour will be re-confirmed and all hotel bookings secured (official vouchers to respective hotels released) only upon credit of funds to our bank account.

Payment procedure

Payments are accepted only by Direct wire Transfer to our bank account.