8 Day Sri Lanka Tour incl. flights, meals and accommodation

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1 8 Day Sri Lanka Tour incl. flights, meals and accommodation 8 days/7 nights - SNA Tours Discover a country that has been hiding in plain sight! Sri Lanka has something for everyone with eight UNSCO world heritage sights, marvellous wildlife and flavourful food on offer. This 8 Day tour makes traveling easy with english speaking guides, transport throughout, flights and select meals included. HIGHLIGHTS Return economy airfares included from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth Travel with English speaking guide Select meals and excursions throughout the tour Single Supplement only $400 Visit iconic cities such as Negombo, Sigiriya, Colombo Multiple departure dates in 2018 & 2019 Itinerary Day 1 Arrival/ Negombo

2 Today depart from Australia for Negombo, Sri Lanka. Upon arrival, be met and transferred to the hotel. Day 2 Negombo/Dambulla/Sigiriya Have breakfast and experience the Negombo city tour. Thereafter, proceed to Dambulla. Dambulla is one of the most popular Buddhist cradles in the island to Date. This unique experience offers far more than the iconic Golden Buddha Statue, such as the nearing mountains dotted by a series of caves which were once a home of meditation for Monks. This iconic Sri Lankan image amidst the busy streets of an economic hub is just a blink away from Sigiriya and neighbours the hill capital, Kandy. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 3 Sigiriya/ Habarana/ Sigiriya Today you will proceed to have Sri Lankan village experience in Habarana. Adventure through the archetypal Sri Lankan typical village. The Trek begins with a walk along a manmade reservoir. The reservoir itself, the surrounding scrub jungle, marshland, and village are a hive of early morning activities. In the evening, visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climb the 5th century World Heritage Site - Sigiriya rock fortress - built by King Kashyapa ( AD). The is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 meters from the scrub jungle. You will see the worldrenowned frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted on plaster using earth pigments. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 4 Sigiriya / Matale/ Kandy Today head to Kandy after breakfast. En route visit Matale Spice garden. Matale is much more than a mere link between Dambulla and Kandy. Feel the coolness of the surrounding climate as you drive into the limits of a city that last-witnessed Royalty. Take a walk through busy streets of Kandy and observe how life unfolds under the shades of heritage. Pass the clock tower that stands tall for decades under the sun and rain before walking around the shady banks of the Kandy Lake. Check in to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 5 Kandy/ Nuwara Eliya After breakfast, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Leave your hotel and walk into the most sacred temple that enshrines the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, and you will be able to witness Pooja twice a day showered by the blessings of a few hundred devotees on any given day. Afterwards visit the Kandy Museum, which houses a tale of Kings and Queens entwined between the pillars of culture. Then, Proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Visit Ramboda Falls on the road. Leave Peradeniya and take a winding road uphill to the centre of tea country. Observe the surroundings and how the climate around your changes as busy roads studded with towns transform into pine-covered narrow roads that snake their way through lush green blankets of Ceylon Tea.

3 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 6 Nuwara Eliya/ Ella/ Yala After breakfast, leave to Tissamaharama and check in at your hotel. En route, visit Ella Mini Adam s Peak, Nine Arch Bridge, and Ravana Falls. Enjoy views of frosty mountain tops as you drive into the heart of Bandarawela. Ella is truly a fascination to adventurers and nature lovers alike, with its signature forest tracks as well as developed accommodation that caters to hundreds of travellers. You will have the opportunity climb up to the top of the mountain to view the unforgettable Ella-Gap, and upon descent you will proceed to Yala. Observe how the steep roads flatten into a speed-friendly terrain that stretches past acres across Wellawaya into Yala National Park. Welcome to leopard country! In the land protected by these gorgeous felines, you will experience a blend of the local wildlife and people. Check into your hotel and take a good rest as the following day promises a lifetime experience in the island s largest national park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 7 Yala/ Galle/ Ahangama Have a mini breakfast and transfer to Yala National park for a morning safari. Wake up early in the morning to the chirps of birds announcing the dawn and find a comfortable seat in your safari jeep. Today you are about to enter the holy land of Sri Lankan wildlife! Head inside the park through its bumpy roads and wide-open plains, witnessing an abundance of peacocks, crocodiles, wild boars and spotted deer grazing through the forest scrub. Make sure you keep your eyes wide open as a roaring leopard, a fuzzy sloth bear or a colossal tusker may be just few feet away. After the safari return back to the hotel and relax. Proceed to Ahangama in the evening. Meals: Lunch Day 8 Ahangama/Galle/ Colombo/Departure After breakfast head towards Galle and visit the historic Dutch Fort. Resembling a living model of a colonial Dutch town, the Galle Fort as the locals call it is simply a masterpiece of architecture, history, and tradition. Then proceed to Colombo and tour the city. Transfer to the airport at night to board the flight home. INCLUDES Return international fights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth (economy class) 7 nights accommodation Gratuities/tipping for guide & driver English speaking Guide Transportation by private A/C vehicles Return airport transfers Entrance fee as listed

4 Meals: 6 Breakfast & 5 Lunch EXCLUDES Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.) Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary Visa fees and requirements (A visa is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian passport) Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary FACILITIES Hotels: Negombo - Arie Lagoon or Similar Sigiriya - Sun green or Similar Kandy - Earl s Regent or Similar Nuwara Eliya - Jetwing St. Andrew s or similar Kataragama - Mandara Rosen or Similar Panadura - Jie Jie beach by Jetwing or Similar Main airline partners for this Sri Lanka tour are Sri Lanka airline. All other cities, such as BNE, SYD, PER will take a domestic connection to Melbourne TRAVEL PERIOD 2018 DEPARTURE DATES SEP 20 OCT 11, 25 NOV 08, DEPARTURE DATES MAR 07, 21 APR 11, 25

5 MAY 09, 23 PLEASE NOTE: Due to flight schedules and departing times, you may depart Australia one day earlier or later Your departure flight details are confirmed to you 3 weeks before departure. BOOKING ESSENTIALS Once you have purchased your voucher, you will automatically get an from My Discoveries reconfirming next steps including completing your online booking form. You can also contact us on and we will happily assist you with purchasing your holiday online or over the phone. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When will I get my ticket(s)? Our partner operator negotiates great deals with airlines ahead of time, purchasing tickets in bulk at different times throughout the year to provide you with the very best value for money. Unfortunately, this means there is no pre-set time when you will get your tickets other than in advance of your travel. Sometimes this can occur months in advance while in others, it s 30 days or less prior to travel. Rest assured we have everything under control and no one has ever missed their flights in their 6-year history. Your tickets will be issued electronically, but are no longer needed by the airlines. Upon check-in, you just need to show your passport and visa. Where will I have a stopover on my flight? We are not able to confirm if there will be a stopover or where that might be on your way to and from your chosen destination.when you purchased your group tour, we endeavour to find the best path to get you from your origin city (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide) to your destination.most of the time, this means we need to go through a large hub airport to then connect with a domestic flight. We always seek to ensure the minimum amount of layover time that meets with the required transfer times set by the airlines and/or designated airports.if you wish to pay an additional cost to upgrade to a better, more direct flight path or to business class, you may contact SNA customer service and we can discuss the options available. When will I get my itinerary? This My Discoveries Voucher you will receive post purchase serves as your tour itinerary. A detailed day-by-day summary of your hotels and other travel details will be sent to you at least one week prior to travel to ensure it is complete and accurate. Your confirmed hotel list is sent out seven days prior departure. This is because sometimes small details change at the last minute due to the complexity of travel to developing countries. What about visa(s)?

6 Our Operator SNA will be happy to assist you with any Visa requirements you may have. Should you wish SNA to organise visas for you, SNA will be processing your visa in bulk, based on travel tour dates and group sizes. Each country has its own visa process which unfortunately can vary widely beyond our control. Developing countries are notorious for inconsistent processing, which is why we strongly suggest you leave it up to us to deal with it. We have dedicated customer service personnel to hand-hold your visa application through each step to ensure nothing goes wrong. Unfortunately, there is no pre-set schedule we can confirm other than you will receive them ahead of your travel. Please contact SNA if you have concerns about your visa. Alternatively, you are able to process your own visas directly with the countries consulate closest to you. What are the refund and cancellation policies? My Discoveries and SNA Tours have partnered together to bring you the best value-formoney deal possible. This means that once the 30-day Booking Guarantee Period ends, there will be penalties for cancelling. Once the 30-day period ends a minimum of $350 SNA Tours & $100 My Discoveries fees apply per person & will be charged to cover administrative costs incurred. Once airtickets are issued, no refund is possible. Should there be a health or other serious issue, please contact My Discoveries and SNA with supporting documentation and we will assess the claim on compassionate grounds. My Discoveries strongly recommends Travel insurance and we can organise this. Simply mydiscoveries@boundround.com to receive 10% off your travel insurance. Can I decide my travel flight path? SNA facilitate hundreds of travellers across dozens of dates and half a dozen origin cities. This means they need to have the flexibility to manage across multiple airlines and cannot provide each passenger or travel group with their own preferred flight path. The more direct flight path, the higher the cost. Admittedly, this is a trade-off when traveling at this amazing price. Can I upgrade my flights? Yes, you can upgrade your International flights to Business Class for $3,000 per person. Please contact the SNA Customer Service team to discuss the details and update your booking. Please note domestic flights can only be booked in Economy. Can I arrive a day early to rest and relax? Yes. SNA are now offering a 1-day early arrival rest and relaxation upgrade for $100/person. You will get to have 1 meal and a full day of rest in your arrival city hotel. Please contact the SNA Customer Service team to discuss the details and to add this to your booking.

7 FINE PRINT multiple departure dates in 2018 & 2019 Subject to availability at time of booking for new bookings only All prices are subject to change at any time without notice Valid for sales unless sold out prior If you need to cancel your trip after travel has been confirmed, the travel operator may impose cancellation fees. In addition, MyDiscoveries will charge a $100 per person cancellation fee. We recommend taking out travel insurance as soon as you have booked your travel dates so you have protection against emergency cancellations that might be needed. Please note all our holidays are subject to availability at time of booking. Should your dates not be available please note the My Discoveries Booking Guarantee applies. The MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee means that if you can't get the travel dates you want within 30 days of buying the voucher, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked. Travel insurance not included, customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover. MyDiscoveries members receive 10% off any travel insurance policy- Simply mention the promo code: DISCOVERY10 on The MyDiscoveries 30 Day Booking Guarantee means that if you can't get the travel dates you want within 30 days of buying the voucher, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked. Maturity Room Type Departure City Price adult Twin Share Sydney $1, adult Twin Share Melbourne $1, adult Twin Share Brisbane $2, adult Twin Share Perth $2, adult Twin Share Adelaide $2, adult Single Sydney $2, adult Single Melbourne $2, adult Single Brisbane $2, adult Single Perth $2, adult Single Adelaide $2, Promotional prices and offers valid from until or while stocks last. Note: While all

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