Ancient Trails Adventure

Ancient Trails Adventure

 

The Ancient Trails Adventure in Sri Lanka offers an exhilarating journey through the island's rich historical and cultural heritage. This adventure takes you to iconic sites like Sigiriya, where you can climb the ancient rock fortress; Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, with their sacred stupas and well-preserved ruins of royal palaces and monasteries; the Dambulla Cave Temple, adorned with Buddhist murals and statues; and Adam's Peak, a sacred mountain believed to hold Buddha's footprint. This trail combines cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural beauty, providing a unique and enriching experience in Sri Lanka.

 

Day 1 Arrival – Transfer to Colombo

Day 2 Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage 

Day 3 Kandy City Tour

Day 4 Nuwara eliya – Hill Country

Day 5 Colombo and transfer to airport

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Colombo – Capital of Sri Lanka
  • Colombo City Tour 
  • Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
  • Royal Botanical Gardens
  • Temple of Tooth Relic
  • Upper Lake
  • Colorful Kandy Bazar
  • Kandy Cultural Show 
  • Tea Plantations & Water Falls

Proposed Round Tour Packages

All Rates Are :

  • In United States dollars, Per Person 

 

Round Tour Rates Includes:

  • Meeting at the Airport upon arrival and assistance during the stay
  • Private transport in Air con Car / Coach – Airport to Airport
  • Bottle of mineral water on arrival
  • Service of English Speaking Guide (European, Russian, Tamil, Malay, and Chinese speaking guides on request)
  • Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotels in air condition rooms 
  • Meal Plan offered is Bed and Breakfast basis. Can be amended to suit

 

Round Tour Packages Excludes:

  • Lunch, Dinner and beverages 
  • Meal Plan – if to be as Half Board or Full Board (Supplements are given)
  • Extras of personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Extra services other than those specified
  • Entrance Fees at places of interest(Given as a supplement)

 

Children Policy

  • Infants 0 – 2 years: Free of charge (Baby cot on request)
  • Child 2 – 12 years: 50% of adults rate sharing a room with parents including extra bed

              25% of adults rate sharing a room with parents excluding extra bed

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please Note:

  • The rates quoted are based on the mentioned or similar category hotels.
  • The rates are net and include government taxes (VAT, TDL & NBT) 
  • These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event the government changes the tax policy, if the hotels change their rates, or for any situation beyond our control.
  • These rates are applicable for tour operators/travel agents working exclusively with us, in Sri Lanka.
  • All hotel classifications are as per Sunway Holidays classifications. 
  • Confirmation of hotels will be subject to availability at the time of final confirmation.
  • Meal plan will be on a booked basis.
  • Half Board will be from arrival day dinner to departure day breakfast
  • Full Board will be from arrival day lunch to departure day breakfast

 

Other Conditions:

  • Optional excursions and additional services could be provided at extra costs.
  • Visits to wildlife parks, adventure activities, etc will be at the client's own risk.
  • Payment by credit cards will be subject to 3% bank charges

 

Cancellation charges (Sri Lanka):

  • Within 07 - 00 days - 100% chargeable from the total package price as a cancellation charge.
  • Within 14 - 08 days - 75% chargeable from the total package price as a cancellation charge.
  • Within 21-15 days - 50% chargeable from the total package price as a cancellation charge.

 

Children Policy 

  • Below 2 Years – On a complementary basis. 
  • Age between 2 – 12 – With Extra Bed - Will Pay 50% of adult rate (when sharing a room with parents).
  • Age between 2 – 12 – Without Extra Bed - Will Pay 25% of adult rate (when sharing a room with parents).

 

Peak Period Supplement 

  • Stays in between 1st July 2024 to 31st August 2024 following supplements will apply.
    • In 3* Hotels – USD 15 per room, per night 
    • In 4* Hotels – USD 25 per room, per night 
    • In 4/5* Hotels – USD 30 per room, per night
    • In 5* Deluxe Hotels – USD 40 per room, per night

 

Annual Kandy Esala Perahara Supplement 

  • Stays in Kandy between 10th August 20th August 2024 following supplements will apply.
    • In 3* Hotels – USD 30 per room, per night 
    • In 4* Hotels – USD 40 per room, per night 
    • In 4/5* Hotels – USD 45 per room, per night
    • In 5* Deluxe Hotels – USD 50 per room, per night

 

Hotel Rules & Regulations:

  • The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.
  • The official check-out time at all hotels will be 1100hrs.
  • Early check- in / late check-out is subject to availability from the hotel
  • Cancellation policy will also be applicable for any reduction of rooms after the release period.

 

Tipping :

  • Recommended minimum tipping per person, per day for groups above 15 pax -Guide USD 3 & driver USD 2
Ancient Trails Adventure
Day 01 : Arrival Transfer to Colombo

Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Welcome by a Sunway Holidays representative, transfer to your booked hotel in Colombo. (Capital City of the Island, approximately 3an hours Travel). Check in at your hotel in Colombo and relax. Later in the afternoon make a city tour of Colombo. Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo

Ancient Trails Adventure
Day 02 : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Make a visit to the Elephant orphanage at Pinnawala. Visitors can view the care and daily routine of the elephants, such as bottle-feeding of elephant calves, feeding of all other elephants, and bathing in the Ma Oya River. Visit a spice Garden to see how different spices are grown and also used in medicines and curry. Drive to Kandy and check in at your hotel for the next 2 nights stay. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Recommended Activities: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Tour Of The Spice Garden

Ancient Trails Adventure
Day 03 : Kandy City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Make a city tour of Kandy, the island’s cultural capital and the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy, Kandy is encircled by jungle-covered hills. Located in the refreshing highlands, Kandy is easy to fall in love with. Stop at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the island’s most revered Buddhist shrine. Proceed exploring Kandy’s colorful Bazar, Upper Lake, arts centers, etc. Later attend a cultural dance performance with fire dancing. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Recommended Activities: The Temple Of The Tooth Relic, Kandy Kandy City Tour

Ancient Trails Adventure
Day 04 : Botanical Gardens / Hill Country / Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Kandy’s Royal Botanical Gardens famed for the world-class collection of orchids, palms and, the real showstopper, a giant Javan fig tree. Leave for Nuwara eliya, known as “Little England” of Sri Lanka. En route see the mountains covered with tea bushes and cascading waterfalls. The drive is scenic, nature rich, with mountains covered with tea bushes etc. Nuwara eliya is set against a beautiful backdrop of mountains, valleys, waterfalls and tea gardens Later make a sight-seeing tour of Nuwara eliya. Explore the city center to see the colonial buildings, Race Course, Gregory Lake, etc,. Overnight stay in Nuwara eliya.

Recommended Activities: Royal Botanical Gardens Chasing Waterfalls

Ancient Trails Adventure
Day 05 : Transfer to Airport

Enjoy the breakfast. Later leave for the airport, for the onward flight.

Day 01 : Arrival Transfer to Colombo

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Colombo
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
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Radisson Hotel Colombo
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Colombo
Cinnamon Lakeside
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Day 02 : Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage / Kandy

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Kandy
Hotel Topaz
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Kandy
Kandy The Tourmaline
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The Grand Kandyan
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Mahaweli Reach Hotel
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Day 03 : Kandy City Tour

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Three Star Hotels

Kandy
Hotel Topaz
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Gold Packages

Four Star

Kandy
Kandy The Tourmaline
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Radisson Hotel
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Five Star

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The Grand Kandyan
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Mahaweli Reach Hotel
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Day 04 : Botanical Gardens / Hill Country / Nuwara Eliya

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Nuwara Eliya
Heaven Seven
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Mirage Kings Cottage
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The Blackpool Resort & Spa
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