Wonders of Sri Lanka
Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International airport, you will be met and greeted by a Vesna representative and transferred to your hotel in the Bentota.
Enjoy Bentota sightseeing tour, visit the dry fish stalls, fishing boats along the coastal area, beach village houses and Kande viharaya temple.
Evening: Enjoy Madu River boat safari through thick mangroves.
Overnight stay.
Bentota: a coastal town located in Galle district in Sri Lanka. Situated on the southern bank of Bentota River mouth is a destination for water sports. It also delivers an ancient art of healing called Ayurveda. Famous for it’s Bentota beach, the turtle hatchery and the Buddhist temple.
After breakfast, proceed to Tissamaharama visiting Wewurukannala Temple en-route. (pick up from the hotel at 0900 hrs.)
Reach Tissamaharama after a drive of approx. 90 Kms. / 3-4 hrs. and check in at the hotel and fresh n up.
Late evening visit to Kataragama Hindu Temple to view the colourful ceremony. You will be driven back to hotel.
Overnight stay.
Tissamaharama: is a town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. With its huge snowy-white dagoba, to nearby wildlife reserves crawling with creatures large and small, pretty lakeside location, Tissa is an ideal mellow base for the nearby Yala and Bundala National Parks.
After the safari proceed to Ella.
Yala National Park: is the Island’s second biggest wildlife park. Home to the Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera Pardus Kotiya), the majestic animal is endemic to Sri Lanka. It is the only place in the World where the Leopard is the ‘King of the Jungle’, with no natural predators. Incidentally, the Park has the highest concentration of Leopards in the World. Although Yala’s crown jewel is the Leopard, the park is also home to a wide range of other wildlife. The park’s ‘Big 05’ including the Sri Lankan Leopard, Sri Lankan Elephant, Sloth Bear, Wild Water Buffalo and Estuarine Crocodile. Sri Lankan subspecies of the Asian Elephant is unique in that only 04% of all male elephants receive tusks which, again is a trait unique to the Island. Additionally, the Park is home to 44 species of Mammals, 47 species of Reptiles, 18 species of Amphibians and to over 215 species of birds including 06 endemics, making Yala National Park the ideal wildlife getaway.
Evening walk around the Ella town.
Ella: is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay.
After breakfast visit Little Adam’s Peak to enjoy the 360 degrees panoramic views with clouds rolling in.
Grab a Tuk Tuk from the main road and visit the Nine Arch bridge also known as ‘Nine Skies Bridge’. an architectural marvel of the colonial-era. This man-made wonder is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters in width at a height of 24m.
Later come back to hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight stay.
Post breakfast we will drive you to Negombo via Kitulgala wettest regions of the island and comes to life during the first three months of the year, especially in February – its driest month.
Later continue drive to Negombo, upon arrival check in and relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay.
Negombo: is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. It is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative centre of Negombo Division. Negombo is known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry.
After breakfast proceed to Bandaranaike International airport to catch your flight to home.
Package Cost
| Package Cost
(on Double sharing) |
Hotel Category | Hotel Name | Remarks |
| Rs. 56,000 per person | Deluxe 3* & 4* | Bentota: Marina Bentota or Similar
Tissamaharama: Thaulle resort Tissamaharama or similar Ella: 98 Acre’s Resort & Spa, Ella or similar Negombo: Jetwing Lagoon, Negombo or similar |
Cost based on a minimum of 02 paying guests, sharing a double room. |
| Rs. 64,315 per person | Super Deluxe 4* & 5* | Bentota: Taj Bentota or Similar
Tissamaharama: Thaulle resort Tissamaharama or similar Ella: 98 Acre’s Resort & Spa, Ella or similar Negombo: Heritance Negombo, Negombo or similar |
Cost based on a minimum of 02 paying guests, sharing a double room. |
Validity of the package cost: 01 January 2022 – 01 December 2022
Inclusions:
- 5 nights – 6 days accommodation as per package on double / twin rooms.
- Daily buffet breakfast at hotel’s restaurant.
- Return airport transfers by private vehicle
- All sightseeing tours and excursions as per above itinerary by private vehicle
- All transfers and tours will be assisted by English speaking chauffeur tourist guide.
- Yala Jeep safari 4 X 4 Jeep with Entrance Fee
- Madu River Boat ride
- Tuk Tuk Ride in Ella
- White water rafting at Kitulgala
- Entrances or any other tickets applicable as per the itinerary
Exclusions:
- Goods and services tax (GST)@5% will be applicable on invoice value.
- Tax collected at Source (TCS)@5% will be applicable on package price and will be claimable in ITR.
- International return Air tickets
- Visa & travel insurance charges
- Any expense of personal nature not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Any transportation service other than specified in the itinerary
- Any Excursions & Experiences not specified on this itinerary
- Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Tips and Porterage
- Personal Expenses
- Video/ Camera permits for sites
Important Note:
- The above package is valid from 01 January 2022 – 31 December 2022.
- If the above listed hotels are not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange similar hotel.
- Black out dates for above programs are below, please note we will offer you revised quotes for the below dates.
- 01 April 2022 – 30 April 2022
- 01 July 2022 – 31 August 2022
- 01 November 2022 – 30 November 2022
- 15 December 2022 – 31 December 2022
- Christmas Eve Dinner Supplement – 24/12/2021 = USD 120.00 per person
- New Year Eve Dinner Supplement – 31/12/2021 = USD 120.00 per person
- Above rates are subject to change in case of a Government Tax change
General Note:
- Check-in time is 15.00 hours and Check-out time is 12.00 noon
- Early check-in and late check-out will be subject to availability and at the discretion of the hotel.
- Twin beds are subject to availability.
- Rooms and rates will be subject to availability at the time of doing confirmed booking.
- Private A/C Car or Micro Van & English-Speaking Chauffeur Tourist Guide up to 06 pax – *Day 01 Arrival – Day 06 Departure)
- Private A/C Minibus/ Long Bus with Guide Service as per the itinerary. If the group consist of 07 pax and above Guide is mandatory *Day 01 Arrival – Day 06 Departure)
- Entrance fees to sites & experiences will have to be paid directly if not included in the itinerary.
- At Buddhist temples and other religious sites, legs and shoulders must be covered. Shoes/ sandals must be removed before entering.
- There is no compulsion to participate in any oil massages or purchase any spices/ herbs. You are free to decline.
- Trekking essentials: Sunglasses, Sun Lotion, Insect/Leech Repellent, Light-Weight Clothes, Trekking Shoes/ Boots
- Trekking gear is recommended along with attired covering ankles and hands.
- Please note that only the Travellers of twelve years and above arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to embarkation.
- If the travellers have a history of COVID-19 infection during last three months, Instead of a PCR test, they could arrive with a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test report done within 48 hours prior to embarkation. They should carry a diagnosis card or verifiable evidence or positive PCR report or positive Rapid Antigen Test report as a proof of past history of illness (in English).
- On-Arrival ETA service can be obtained by fully vaccinated tourists only. However, please be noted that, it is advisable to obtain the Online ETA by the tourists prior to their arrival to avoid unnecessary delays at the Airport.
- All the travellers arriving in Sri Lanka via airports shall mandatorily fill the Online Health Declaration Form individually and upload the relevant documents (Vaccination record, Predeparture COVID-19 negative test report, Data page of the Passport etc.) prior to boarding. They should arrive with the QR code (in mobile phone/ hard copy) issued to them.
- All passengers travelling to India should carry negative RT PCR certificate conducted within 48 hours of flight timing.
- It is mandatory for all international passengers to upload negative RT PCR certificate while filling the Self-Declaration form in the online Air Suvidha portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration) prior to scheduled departure.
- All passengers must also carry printouts of Self-Declaration/PCR updation done on Air Suvidha while check-in
Payment Terms:
- 25% advance deposit upon booking + 100% visa charges.
- 50% payment 21 days before arrival
- 25% balance payment 7 days before arrival
Cancellation Clause:
- 21 days prior to arrival: 25% advance deposit on booking + 100% visa charges,
- Between 20 – 7 days of arrival: 40% of the package cost + 100% visa charges,
- Between 7 – 3 days of arrival: 70% of the package cost + 100% visa charges,
- Between 48 hours or less of arrival: 100% of the package cost + 100% visa charges.
Mode of Payment:
- NEFT / IMPS / RTGS
- Credit card (3% bank charges applicable
VISA information:
- To apply ETA directly, please refer link https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp
- E-VISA list of documents required:
- A round trip ticket to show at the port of entry in Sri Lanka (only if you are traveling by air).
- Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses in Sri Lanka.
- A passport which is valid for at least 6 more months at the time of arrival
- Tourist E-VISA fee for Indian nationals is:
- Tourist VISA with double entry for 30 days is US$ 20.
