Solo’s Sri Lanka

We invite you to explore this superb destination, visiting the ancient cities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya and Dambulla and spotting wild elephants, reptiles and birds in Minneriya National Park. Enjoy the bustling city of Kandy where you may explore the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the magnificent Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Travel to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the misty experience of the tea gardens there. Finish your holiday with a spectacular beach stay and feel the accomplishment of having covered all the major highlights of Sri Lanka.

Pricing

What's Included

• 12 Nights deluxe accommodation
• Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle
• Group assistance and transfers
• Sightseeing as specified
• Meals as specified
• THO National Guide (minimum 7 people)
• Monument entrance Fees
• Wildlife safari at Minneriya
• Visit a spice plantation
• Tuk-Tuk ride
• Cooking class Hi-Tea
• Cultural dance show in Kandy
• Tea tour in Nuwara Eliya
• Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes

Notes:

Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 4 passengers.

Small Group Journey maximum 16 people.

Suggested gratuity of NZ$140 per person for the Driver, Tour Guide and Tour Manager.

Contact World Travellers for information regarding a return airfare.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Colombo
On arrival at the airport, meet your tour Manager at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to the Colombo hotel. Stay for two nights in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo
After a leisurely breakfast and a short briefing from the tour Manager, we start the city sightseeing tour by Tuk Tuk as locals do. Visiting iconic sights, bazaars, churches and temples before concluding our day with a welcome dinner (B,D)

Day 3: Colombo to Dambulla
Today travel to Dambulla, on our way we stop by a roadside fruit market to taste the seasonal fruits. Later visit the Dambulla Cave Temples a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex spans five caves and contains over 150 Buddha images, some of which date as far back as the 1st century BC. Stay three nights in Dambull. (B,D)

Day 4: Excursion Sigriya & Minneriya
Discover the 5th-century ancient clifftop fortress of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This imposing citadel site is known as “Lion’s Rock” and explores the ruins of ancient palaces, moats, shrines, frescoes and water gardens as you take in commanding vistas of the misty forests beyond. Afternoon proceeds for a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. The Park is based largely around a huge tank (reservoir) and serves as an important gathering place for Sri Lanka’s large elephant population. Besides elephants, Minneriya is also home to many species of mammals like the sambar deer and sloth bear. (B,D)

Day 5: Yoga & Cooking Class
Wake up early for a yoga session. Explore Dambulla’s largest vegetables and fruits wholesale market. The harvest from the  surrounding fields and villages is brought into the market for distribution to the rest of the country. Later we travel to a nearby
organic farm to uncover the secrets of Sri Lankan recipes with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to cook a few Sri Lankan dishes like meat, vegetable and a traditional salad. Subsequently, enjoy a traditional lunch along with the dishes you have prepared. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Dambulla - Kandy
Today we travel to Kandy, en-route visit Matale Spice Plantation where you can see how herbs and spices are grown in their natural environment. Learn their medicinal value and use in Sri Lankan cuisine to enhance the taste of speciality meals. Later travel
to Kandy and walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, these gardens have a long history dating back to the British Era. Now the garden houses thousands of beautiful plant species brought from around the world. Stay two nights in Kandy. (B,D)

Day 7: Kandy
Morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then walk around the Upper Lake area to enjoy the view of Kandy. Later visit Gem Museum and watch a short film on Gem Mining in Sri Lanka then explore the shop attached showcasing the finished jewellery. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Kandy Cultural Show. (B,D)

Day 8: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
Travel to Nuwara Eliya also known as little England through thousands of acres of Tea Plantations and some breath-taking views as you slowly climb up through the hills. Visit a Tea Factory to see just how tea is produced and the remaining of the day is free to relax or explore. Stay two nights in Nuwara Eliya. (B,D)

Day 9: Nuwara Eliya
Today enjoy a walk through the Horton Plains another UNESCO World Heritage Site to see World’s end where on a clear day, you can see the drop of over 3000ft and the coast approx. 50 miles away. Evening enjoy a High-Tea and feel the British Era in this colonial building. (B,T,D)

Day 10-12: Nuwara Eliya - Unawatuna
Travel to Unawatuna, a beach destination on the South Coast where you can unwind and enjoy the golden sand beaches. Between November to April, this is the best place to do whale watching and most common being Blue Whales, Dolphins and Sperm Whales. Whale watching is not included and can be booked with the tour. Stay three nights in Unawatuna. (B,D) Note: May - September Unawatuna will be replaced with Trincomalee or Passikudah.

Day 13: Unawatuna - Colombo
After breakfast travel to Colombo. En-route enjoy a walk-through Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If time permits, we explore the Galle face green and later enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Tour finish by late evening
with a direct transfer to Colombo international airport where you board your onward flight (B,D)

Terms and Conditions

A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required within 7 days of confirming arrangements. Passenger names must be provided exactly as per passport, including middle names, at the time of booking, and a valid passport copy. Some of the tours, ground arrangements and tickets may require a higher deposit of up to 50% or more. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer. We reserve the right to cancel any ticket or booking or, refuse to honour any price or carry any passenger where any payment has not been received by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS within the specified time. Final payment will be due between 90 to 60 days before departure unless otherwise specified or by the payment deadline stated on the final invoice whichever is the earliest. Bookings made within 90 days of departure or at a value of less than $500 will only be processed if we hold full payment. If TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS is unable to confirm your reservation, all monies will be refunded. Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by us that you have checked your confirmed arrangements and have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this brochure.

Prices listed are based on costs and exchange rates as at 05 January 2021 but are subject to change. They may be varied by advertising or special offers, or changed for any reason, including without limitation, to cover changes in government taxes and charges, exchange rate variations, fuel surcharges, airline charges, a force majeure event or other material increases by suppliers. Prices will be confirmed at time of booking and held during any applicable option period. Once the full payment is received by the TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS price will be guaranteed (except any tax or levies imposed by any Government and their agencies and for any changes resulting from a force majeure event.). The package prices are based on a cash or direct bank transfer only. Payment by Master Card, Visa card and American Express will incur an additional bank fee at the time of payment.

If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may not be possible. Where possible amendments to confirmed and deposited itineraries outside will incur a fee of $50 per change in addition to any difference in price, penalties and fee of any supplier and airlines. Special airfares that require early ticketing may be non-refundable and non-changeable.

In the event of a cancellation, the following per person per booking cancellation fee applies. Departure is calculated from the first date of services booked with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS:

60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit
Less than 60 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost
Less than 45 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost
Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost
No show due to any reason: 100% of the total tour cost
Services booked that is less than the minimum deposit, no refund is applicable. If you wish to cancel your existing booking or transfer to new departure date, the above cancellation fees will still apply. All cancellations must be received in writing by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS and are not effective until this notification has been received. Cancellations fees for some products and services may vary from those stated above. If you are unsure, please check with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS at the time of your booking. Regrettably, cancellation charges cannot be waived and there will be no exceptions. No refunds will apply on unused or omitted services due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS to make any undertakings to our Clients in respect of refunds or other matters.

Cancellation and change fee of $30 per person applies for ticketed airfares, in addition to any airline cancellation fees and penalty that are applicable. Airfare cost included in the tour is mentioned and are subject to flight and booking class availability. Airfares will be booked and ticketed upon receipt of your deposit to avoid price or tax increases. Airport taxes vary for each departure point and routing of the airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Once air tickets are issued, airline amendment and/or cancellation fees apply and, in some cases, are non-refundable. Name changes and the voluntary date and schedule changes will incur fees. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS is not liable for delays or disruptions of any air travel. Once tickets are issued, TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS will have no other liability and will not be responsible for refunding the cost of any services booked in conjunction with the flights.

TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS welcomes passengers with disabilities or special needs, however, some group journeys may not be suitable for passenger with a special need. We recommend you advise us the tour you prefer and your interest with all the important information relating to your health, mobility and fitness so we can tailormade tour accordingly. This information is crucial and required at the time of booking and any changes to health, mobility and fitness must also be reported as soon as possible and before departure. If you require special assistance or care or any type including pushing a wheelchair, assistance with walking or assistance with dressing, you must travel with a companion capable of providing the required assistance or care. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled passengers, it is not responsible for any denial of services by any third party entities it has travel arrangements with, such as carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other independent suppliers unless extra support person is available at the destination or tour and charges are paid in advance. Please note coaches, minibuses and trains are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS reserved the right to deny services from the start till the end of the tour and TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS booking conditions will be enforced.

Visa and passport costs, vaccination and medical expenses, any type of insurance, excess baggage, extra meals, mini bar, room service, additional excursions, laundry, beverages, souvenirs, tipping, postage, phone calls, internet, none collectable taxes, items of a personal nature and anything not mentioned in the Includes column of your tour quote are not included in the tour cost.

Every tour is a guaranteed departure with a minimum of one person in private escorted tour and group journeys as mentioned in the tour itinerary. The Company reserve rights to cancel any tour due to any unforeseen circumstances and will advise you as soon as possible. We stress that this rarely occurs; however, in such an eventuality, the Company will make every endeavour to offer substitute arrangements of a similar nature, standard and cost. If the arrangements offered are not acceptable to you the Client, a full amount, except any penalty charged by airlines and any third party, supplier or service provider, will be refunded. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS take no responsibility for any loss incurred due to the tour cancellation.

The discount in the brochure is given on the lowest price tour package when multi tours are booked. One discount is applicable for one booking and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. The Company reserves the right to withdraw or change these offers at any time.

We reserve the right to correct any errors in prices quoted or calculated for any services and will notify you as soon as possible.

Hotel descriptions featured in this brochure are based on current hotel guides and contractual agreements provided by suppliers. Any facilities described are subject to change at any time. Maps and photographs are included for general information and may not necessarily reflect actual routes, locations, or services. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room to be occupied.

All accommodation quoted in the itinerary is considered lead-in or base category rooms unless otherwise requested. A double room is fitted with double or twin beds; the single room may be smaller than other rooms and this varies from hotel to hotel. Triple rooms usually offer a double bed with an additional rollaway mattress or fold-away bed for the third person in the same room which you may find over-crowding. Due to the type of guest hotel serve (Honeymoon and couple) some hotel may only have double room though you requested for twin.

Professional service fees may apply. Contact World Travellers for further booking terms and conditions.