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Including return international flights, all airport and seaplane transfers, all accommodation in Sri Lanka, an all-inclusive package in a Beach Villa in the Maldives, in-depth sightseeing and touring in Sri Lanka, and more.
Get a taste for the bounty that Sri Lanka offers travellers on a 14 day Taste of Sri Lanka tour. As well as including all touring throughout Sri Lanka, this experience sees you staying in minimum of 4-star hotels. Plus making this trip even more unforgettable is an end-of-tour beach break at an award-winning resort in the Maldives.
First up is the small group tour of some of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular destinations. Move from Colombo on the isle’s west coast into the heart of the Central Province. It is here where your itinerary sees you scale to the summit of the rock fortress (Sigiriya or Lion Rock), explore the underground network at Dambulla Cave Temple, gaze upon graceful elephant herds while on safari in Minneriya National Park, and cycle around the ruins of an ancient medieval capital. Continue to Kandy, one of Sri Lanka’s most perennially popular destinations, to see its divine temple, pretty lake and bustling local markets. Continue onto beautiful Nuwara Eliya and Beruwela.
Take some time to unwind from a jam-packed sightseeing and touring itinerary throughout Sri Lanka with an end-of-trip beach break in the Maldives. Your destination is Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, an award-winning hotel that comes with all the bells and whistles necessary for an unforgettable escape. Your time here is based on an all-inclusive package so the trouble of having to decide where to go for lunch or dinner (or breakfast or afternoon sundowners) won’t even cross your mind. Instead, you’ll likely be preoccupied reading by the swimming pool, taking another panorama photo of the ocean views from your Beach Villa, or trying your hand at one of the water sport hire activities available through the resort.
Day 1: Australia –
– Colombo
Fly out of Australia today on a flight headed towards Colombo. A transfer will greet you upon landing at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport and take you to your hotel.
Please note: some flights may leave the night before
For those purchasing the Tour Only option, your tour starts today. Please make your own way to the hotel.
Day 2: Colombo – Pinnawala – Sigiriya (B)
Travel to Sigiriya today. Enroute there is a stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you’ll have the chance to get up close to some of these beautiful animals.
Day 3: Sigiriya – Minneriya National Park – Sigiriya (B)
It is an early start for the group as you travel to Sigiriya’s most famous site: its namesake rock fortress (also known as Lion Rock). This ancient citadel is one of Sri Lanka’s most recognisable sites. The afternoon takes the group to Minneriya National Park for an incredible safari experience. The park is most famous for being the location of the elephant gathering; a convergence of hundreds of elephants that congregate around the park’s main water source during the dry season (June to September).
Day 4: Sigiriya – Kandy (B)
Depart Sigiriya for Kandy this morning. Kandy is another of Sri Lanka’s former capitals and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. It is well-known for its beautiful lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (the location of an artefact said to be one of the Buddha’s teeth). En route visit the Spice and Herbal Garden in Matale. Check in to your hotel in Kandy, before making the most of free time in the city by choosing to walk the perimeter of the lake and wander between market stalls. Visit the temple in the evening, followed by a cultural dance show.
Day 5: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (B)
Make the drive into Sri Lanka’s verdant tea country today. As you ascend into the hills you’ll immediately notice the dip in temperature (so be sure to pack appropriately for this excursion!). Visit the stunning Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, before continuing on to explore Nuwara Eliya, a city referred to as a little slice of England, and pay a visit to Seetha Amman temple, Gregory Lake and local markets.
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Beruwela (B)
Make the drive to Beruwela this morning, where you will have time at leisure upon arrival.
Day 7: Beruwela (B)
Today is yours to do as little or as much as you like. Spend time by the pool, relax at the beach, or explore the local Beruwela area.
Day 8: Beruwela – Colombo –
– Male, Maldives (B)
A transfer takes you to Colombo in time to catch a flight to Male, the capital of the Maldives. A seaplane transfer whisks you from Male to the atoll location of Adaaran Select Meedhupparu.
You’ll check in to this award-winning resort and settle into your home for the next five nights: a spacious Beach Villa. These hideaways have stunning views of the ocean along with a private front deck, wooden flooring, ensuites and air conditioning. Your stay at the resort is made to feel even more indulgent thanks to the all-inclusive package that covers all breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks for your time here.
Day 9: Maldives (B, L, D)
How to spend your first full day in the gorgeous Maldives? Make a beeline for the breakfast buffet (served in Sufura Restaurant) and then start taking advantage of the resort’s world-class facilities and amenities, be it table tennis and beach volleyball, or the swimming pool, sauna or water sport options. There are also seemingly endless stretches of private beach that invite leisurely strolls and time spent lazing in the sun.
Day 10: Maldives (B, L, D)
The entire day is yours to jam-pack with activities or simply relax.
Day 11: Maldives (B, L, D)
Another perfect day in the blissfully beautiful Maldives for you to do whatever you fancy with.
Day 12: Maldives (B, L, D)
Today is your final full day in the Maldives, so be sure to squeeze in as much unwinding time or as many activities as you can.
Day 13: Maldives –
– Australia (B)
Take a seaplane transfer back to Male and then begin the return international flight journey back to Australia.
For those purchasing the Tour Only option, at the appropriate time please make your own way from the hotel to your next travel arrangements.
Day 14: Australia
Arrive home today.
Highlights:
How to book:
Deposit information:
Documentation:
Documentation will be provided after final payment is complete and within 2-3 weeks of travel, including E-Ticket instructions, hotel confirmation, itinerary extension & optional tour confirmation (where applicable) and destination travel tips.
Group Size: 2 – 20
Triple Share: Not available
Single Supplement: $1,299 per person in addition to the twin share price. You can purchase your Single Supplement by clicking here.
Tour Only: To purchase this tour without return international flights, click here. By selecting this option, all airport transfers including an internal flight from Colombo to Maldives (if applicable) will be forfeited. Please refer to the live calendar to view and select Tour Only start date.
Excludes: Travel Insurance, visas, personal expenses, anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation:
The accommodation listed below may be subject to change but will remain of a similar or higher standard. Any changes remain beyond our control and all efforts are made to communicate these as soon as possible. We endeavour to always book non-smoking rooms however these cannot be guaranteed.
Colombo: Fairway Colombo or similar
Sigiriya: Kassapa Lions Rock or similar
Kandy: Hotel Topaz or similar
Nuwara Eliya: Heaven Seven or similar
Beruwela: The Palms or similar
Maldives: Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu:
Beach Villa – Boasting marvellous views across the Indian Ocean, Beach Villas at Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offer lavish bedding along with the elegant decor.
Bedding Configuration: 1 x double bed or 2 x single beds
Maximum Room Capacity: 2 people
Seaplane transfers: Seaplane transfer cannot be guaranteed. Seaplane operates to a limited schedule and has a maximum capacity of 15 passengers. Should they not be available or your arrival to Maldives is in the evening, you will be transferred to the island on a domestic flight – Flyme operated by Villa Air. The flight will land at the nearby island – Dharavandhoo airport, and then customers will be picked up from the airport and transferred to the resort via speedboat. Approximate duration of the domestic flight from Male to Dharavandhoo is 30 min, speedboat transfer can take an additional 45 minutes.
All-inclusive meals package:
The all-inclusive meal offering is served at the Sufura restaurant, please refer operational hours mentioned below:
Breakfast buffet served from 07:30 – 09:30 Hrs
Lunch buffet served from 12:30 – 14:30 Hrs
Dinner buffet served from 19:30 – 21:30 Hrs
A snack buffet will be served at the Main Bar from 10:30 – 11:30 Hrs, from 16:00 – 17:00 Hrs and from 23:00 – 00:00 Hrs
All-inclusive beverages package:
All-inclusive outlet operational timings will be as follows:
Main Bar from 10:00 – 00:00 Hrs
Café Mass from 10:00 – 18:00 Hrs
Sunset Bar from 10:00 – 00:00 Hrs
All-inclusive beverages include:
Spirits (served by the glass) Whiskey / Brandy / Gin / Vodka / Rum
An array of locally and internationally inspired cocktails and mocktails (from a choice of 5 cocktails & 5 mocktails)
House Red and White wine (served by the glass)
Draft Beer (served by the glass)
Cordials (served by the glass) Mango / Pineapple / Passion fruit / Orange
Aerated Water (served by the glass) Chasers / Soft drinks
Mineral Water (served by the glass)
Tea and Coffee
Please note that the following is not included in the all-inclusive package:
Beverages provided are for your own consumption, served one glass at a time at the resort’s restaurants & bars
Speciality coffees such as cappuccino, espresso etc are not included
All guests registered in the same room must be on the all-inclusive package
Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under the age of 18
There are no refunds or substitutions, nor are any benefits transferable to another guest
All inclusive entitlements will end on the date of check out at 12.00 noon
Tipping:
If you have enjoyed the knowledge, service and expertise of your tour guide and driver a tip (while not compulsory) is appropriate towards the end of your tour. While it may not be customary in Australia, tipping is entrenched into many cultures especially within the tourism industry globally. It helps reward and inspire excellent service. The following is provided to assist our guests, but we leave the decision to provide a gratuity entirely at their discretion:
Driver/Guide: Our past guests have left gratuities based on their overall service of LKR 500 per day/ per person.
Gratuities aren’t compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry.
Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend that all customers purchase Travel Insurance as soon as they make a purchase on our website. Help cover yourself for the unexpected with great value Webjet Travel Insurance, we highly recommend it. Click here for a quote.
Visas: Visas are not included. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they meet the visa requirements for the country they are visiting. Webjet Exclusives is unable to provide visa advice.
For Visa assistance, please visit Webjet’s Travel Visa Service page
Any deposits paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable.
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2019:
19 August
26 August
2 September
9 September
14 October
21 October
28 October
4 November
11 November
18 November
25 November
2 December
2020:
20 January
27 January
3 February
10 February
17 February
24 February
2 March
9 March
16 March
23 March
30 March
6 April
13 April
20 April
27 April
4 May
11 May
18 May
25 May
1 June
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15 June
22 June
29 June
6 July
13 July
20 July
27 July
3 August
10 August
17 August
31 August
7 September
14 September
21 September
28 September
5 October
12 October
19 October
Peak season surcharge will apply to some date, please refer to the calendar for more details.
Availability on departure dates listed in Fine Print is subject to change. Live availability is shown on the availability calendar after clicking on the ‘BOOK NOW’ button.
Tour Only option – Navigate to the Fine Print tab and proceed to “click here” for Tour Only option to view live availability. Note, Tour Only option commences on Day 1 of the flight-inclusive itinerary.
Bookings not accepted when within 65 days of departure.
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