Program of the Trip:
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT OF 50 USD FOR BOOKINGS MADE BEFORE 01 NOVEMBER
Day 1: Beirut – Colombo
Departure from Beirut with Qatar airways flight QR419 at 00:45 (late night of 26/12) Arrival to Colombo on board flight QR654 at 16:35, meet and assist our Representative and transfer to your hotel (Approximately 45 Min) Check in and rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lake Side 5*
Day 2: Colombo
Breakfast at Hotel, half day free at leisure in the hotel. In the afternoon do Colombo city tour
The throbbing metropolis, Colombo - located in the West - is not only the country's commercial capital, but also the turbine that impels above 50% of the national GDP flanking Colombo's fancy urban development effort. Drive along the clean streets edging the crystal white Race Course - horse racing hub in 1893 & World War II airstrip - furnished today with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques. Meanwhile, ride to Pettah & tune into the Floating Market - an offbeat shopping experience - or feel the buzz surrounding the upcoming inspiration, the Colombo Port City - an offshore city - featuring parks, commercial complexes & even an F1 track! Head along Bauddhaloka Mawatha towards 'Arcade' facing a historic waypost, the Independence Square. Every designer boutique, top-notch cuisine outlet and even the 'walk-over fish tank', have revamped this colonial masterpiece into one of the trendiest shopping and hangout zones in Sri Lanka. Have a chilled beer at the Dutch Hospital while gazing through fancy windows showcasing best fashion, jewelry & handicraft brands. Smell the scent of incense while listening to the chiming bells of Gangarama temple. Or, jazz up to Colombo's night life spiced by night clubs & casinos that borderline its bustle. If you're lucky, head into an exhibition at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) before swaying your head to an opera or play at Nelum Pokuna that should just drive your day into perfection!
Overnight Stay at Cinnamon Lake Side 5*
Day 3: Colombo – Sigiriya
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Pinnawala (Approximately 02 1/2 hours)
As you enter the 25 acre coconut property, do not be surprised to witness baby elephants being bottle fed or moving around freely causing absolutely no harm to anyone. It is rightly a sincere sight to observe how these gentle giants - orphaned and sometimes three-legged - are taken care of since 1975 at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Up to date, over 20 calves have been born here, and it is surprising to hear that some of its inmates have even seen their grand children during the past few decades! Watch as they feed at 9:15 am, 1:15 pm & 5:00 pm and take a river bath twice a day at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm respectively for an experience that could never be felt anywhere else on earth!
Transfer from Pinnawala to Kandy (Approximately 1 hours)
Dinner and Overnight Stay at The Grand Kandyan 5*
Day 4: Kandy
Breakfast at Hotel and transfer from hotel to Peradeniya (Approximately 30 Minutes)
First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya - today bundled with the most welcoming facilities located just 4 miles off Kandy - is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia. Walk into this 147 acre bliss of an experience, passing well tended lawns, pavilions & an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf which will encourage you for an exhilarating break. Towards the north of the entrance rests a cafeteria that one might come across before stepping into some of the highlights - the orchid house & giant Javan fig tree - of this place which overflow in grace.
Transfer from Peradeniya to Kandy (Approximately 30 Minutes)
Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market. Fine tube your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
Dinner and Overnight Stay at The Grand Kandyan
Day 5: Kandy – Sigiriya
Breakfast at Hotel and transfer from Hotel to Matale (Approximately 01.30 hours)
An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices. Spearheading the Rebellion back in 1848, Matale today takes immense pride in its story woven around spices. Stop by the side of a spice garden - into which you will be most welcome - and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea! Or spend sometime idling on the hardened streets if you mean a real town adventure filled with voices and colors.
Transfer from Matale to Dambulla (Approximately 1.5 hours)
New year gala dinner celebration - Overnight Stay at Jetwing Lake Hotel
Day 6: Sigiriya
Breakfast at hotel and transfer from Hotel to Sigiriya (Approximately 1 hrs)
The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya -doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress. Surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of an eminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well-fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries.
Transfer from Sigiriya to Dambulla
Overnight Stay at Jetwing Lake 5*
Day 7: Sigiriya – Colombo
Breakfast at hotel Breakfast and transfer from Dambulla to Colombo Airport (approximately 4 hours) for final departure at 21:10, arrival to Beirut at 05:25 (early morning of 03 January)
Prices Include:
-Airline tickets on board of Qatar Airlines
-Airport taxes
-6 nights accommodation in 5* hotels with daily breakfast (2 nights Cinnamon Lake Side, 2 nights Grand Kandyan, 2 nights Jetwing Lake)
-New Year Gala Dinner at Jetwing Lake
-2 dinners at Grand Kandyan
-Transportation by air-conditioned Coach as per the above itinerary with English Speaking National Guide
Prices Exclude:
-Travel insurance: 20 USD per person (Obligatory)
-Visa fees: 45 USD per person
-Entrance fees below: (not obligatory, only if needed, to be paid on the spot)
Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress US$ 30 per person
Elephant Back Ride US$ 15 per person
Pinnawela elephant orphanage US$ 20 per person
Kandy Tooth Relic temple US$ 12 per person
Peradeniya Royal botanical garden US$ 12 per person
Package cost:
Price per person in USD:
Hotels
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Triple
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Double
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Single
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Child (05-12 yrs)
with extra bed
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Child (05-12 yrs)
Sharing parent’s bed
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Cinnamon Lake Side 5* (Colombo)
Grand Kandyan 5* (Kandy)
Jetwing Lake 5* (Dambulla)
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Notes:
Flight Details:
QR 419 27DEC BEYDOH 0045 0555
QR 654 27DEC DOHCMB 0910 1635
QR 655 02JAN CMBDOH 2110 0020+1
QR 426 03JAN DOHBEY 0155 0525
COMPLEMENTARY VALUE ADDITIONS
-Visit to a spice garden
-Visit to a gem lapidary
-Discount coupons at Odel & Cotton Collection
Booking and Cancellation Policy:
-A NON REFUNDABLE Deposit of 500 USD should be paid upon reservation
-75% payment is required for bookings made within 21 days prior to departure: NON REFUNDABLE
-21 days or less prior to departure, full payment is required: NON REFUNDABLE
-Early booking is valid under the condition of a non-refundable Full payment once booked only