Dream Nature Tour
Dream Nature Tour
Dream Nature Tour
12 Days Starting in Colombo Airports and ending in Colombo Airports
Visiting: Colombo, Balapitiya, Ahungalla, Moonstone Mine, Meetiyagoda, Madu River Safari, Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය, Unawatuna Beach, Koggala, Galle Dutch Fort, Mirissa Whale Watching, Mirissa, Mirissa Beach, Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Udawalawe National Park Safari, Udawalawa, Tissamaharama, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, Kiri Vehera කිරි වෙහෙර, Bundala national park, Yala National Park, Yala, Kumana, Kumana National Park, Arugam Bay, Wisky point beach, පානම මුහුදුවෙරළ Panama Beach
Tour operator:
Tour code:
202025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Sri Lanka may be small of an island, but the rich biodiversity would do justice to a country many times its size. Boasting an impressive array of national parks, big herds of elephants, elusive leopards, hundreds of colourful birds, reefs teeming with rainbow-coloured fish as well as great locations for whale and dolphin watching, Sri Lanka is one of the finest wildlife destinations in South Asia & Sri Lanka beaches are well known for their idyllic looks and beautiful scenery. The country owns many beaches like these. From east to west the beaches vary from long golden ones to the perfect wind and waves. And the best part is, the majority of these Sri Lankan beaches are really as beautiful more things nice waterfalls in available Small Island of Srilanka
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Colombo
Location: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 01 Colombo
Transfer to Colombo Our staff will be there to warmly welcome you at the Airport pick up and stay in a Luxury Hotel close to Colombo. City tour of Colombo Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping malls packed with expensive designer brands standing next to urban slums; diesel fumed congested roads and street markets. . It is the financial canter of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayewardenepura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business canter Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial canter of the island and a tourist destination (Overnight stay at Colombo Hotel)
Day 2 : Ahungalla
Location: Balapitiya, Ahungalla, Moonstone Mine, Meetiyagoda, Madu River Safari
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 02 Ahungalla
After breakfast leave from hotel 7.30am southwest coastal line beach of srilanka Ideal location of sea front balapitiya Logan & small 64 Island .Balapitiya is a coastal town, in south west Sri Lanka. It is in the .Southern Province in Sri Lanka. Situated 80 km south of Colombo, about a two-hour drive from the capital. It is the nearest town to the Maduganga River & much more place visit Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the colour of the fat found under their shells .Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1 m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season. Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka . The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the MaduRiver you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species. Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lanka. Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone.
Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.The heritage value of the fort has been recognised by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries Overnights Stay at Ahungalla hotel.
Day 3 : Koggala
Location: Ariyapala Masks Museum, ආරියපාල වෙස් මුහුණු කෞතුකාගාරය, Unawatuna Beach, Koggala, Galle Dutch Fort, Koggala
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 03 Koggala
Leave from Hotel to Koggala, Koggala is a small coastal town, situated at the edge of a lagoon on the south coast of Sri Lanka Koggala is bounded on one side by a reef, and on the other by a large lake, Koggala Lake, into which the numerous tributaries of the Koggala Oya drain .Koggala has one of the longest beaches in Sri Lanka, and is located in close proximity to the popular tourist resort of Unawatuna, Koggala in comparison is relatively uncluttered as a tourist destination and mostly unexplored. It is the birthplace of noted Sri Lankan author Martin Wickramasinghe and there is a museum, Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum, it is now a place filled with his memories and remnants. The Farther of the modern Sinhala literature dedicated to his arts and popular traditions in the town. The area is also famous for its distinct stilt fishermen, who erect a single pole in the chest-deep water on the beach, just few meters off-shore, where they perch on a cross bar and using bamboo fishing rods cast their lines out beyond the surf break to catch small fish Koggala is also the home to the Giniwella Kathaluwa and the ancient Temples. The Kathaluwa Buddhist temple is known for its murals and for the preserved first printing press, brought by the Dutch to Sri Lanka. Overnights Stay at koggala hotel
Day 4 : Mirissa
Location: Mirissa Whale Watching, Mirissa, Mirissa Beach
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 04 Mirissa
Early morning leave from koggala to Mirissa whole watching enjoyed once a time your life in Srilanka Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometers south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level. Mirissa's beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. Some time you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays and even sharks. Whale watching is between November and April each year it’s a once-in-lifetime experience! Overnights Stay at Mirissa hotel
Day 5 : Udawalawe Wildlife Park Safari,
Location: Elephant Transit Home (උඩවලව ඇත් අතුරු සෙවන), Udawalawe National Park Safari, Udawalawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 05 Udawalawa
Enjoyed wildlife excursion early morning leave from 5.30Am hotel Mirrisa en route enjoyed breakfast middle of journey Udawalawa Framed by soaring highlands on its northern boundary, the Udawalawe National Park is one of the world's best places to see wild elephants. Largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest, it's also one of the best national parks in Sri Lanka for game spotting. Udawalawe national park is a one of the greatest among all the national parks in Sri Lanka. this is an important protected area that is a home to a considerable flora and fauna and also it is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. Udwalawe National Park was declared on 30th June 1972 at a ceremony presided over by ministry of shipping and tourism. After visit The Elephant Transit Home, since its inception in 1995, has helped care for dozens of injured, sick, or orphaned baby elephants from all over Sri Lanka. Visitors to the home are able to observe an animated group of around 20 or 30 juvenile and teenage pachyderms, who are fed four times a day. The resident animals are looked after until they are deemed fit enough to be released back into the wild, after which they are closely monitored for investigational purposes, as well as their own safety. No one allowed doing monitories without permission Elephant transit Home ,Sri Lankan elephants are an endangered species and their survival in their natural habitats is threatened due to human activities. Elephants in the wild are constantly being killed, and many elephant calves become orphaned. In order to support these orphaned elephants, the Department of Wildlife Conservation set up the Elephant Transit Home within Udawalawe National Park with help from the Born Free Foundation. The facility was established under the 29th Amendment to the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance Part II. As of 8 February 2009, 39 orphaned elephant calves were being looked after. The elephant calves are released to the jungle after they become strong enough to survive in their natural habitats. As of 2008, sixty-five elephants had been released to the jungle. The main objective of this facility is rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants to ultimately release them back into their natural habitat. Up to three elephants per week are killed in Sri Lanka due to conflicts with humans, often leaving behind orphan calves. The elephants are kept at part of the Udawalawe National Park to maintain familiarity with their habitat, but have access to both food and medical care overnights stay at Udawalawa hotel
Day 6 : Yala Via Thissmaharama
Location: Tissamaharama, Tissamaharama, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya, Kiri Vehera කිරි වෙහෙර, Bundala national park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 06 Yala via Thissmaharama
Transfer to Yala via thissmaharama reach to Nights Camping Next day after breakfast leave to Tissa. The group is better to stay group Camping Nights Tented Safari Camp. Sri Lanka. It's home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland, and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Kataragama is a tourist destination because of the famous Buddhist temple, KiriVehera, and the Kataragama Dewalaya. People from South India also go there to worship. The town has the Kataragama temple, a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as the Kataragama god. Kataragama, the domain of the Hindu god Skanda, held sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and even Christians of Sri Lanka attracts pilgrims and the general public as well as foreign tourists & last, but not least, the wilderness-bound "Veddha" community, the indigenous Aborigines of Sri Lanka. Kataragama Sacred Precinct located in the north of the city shaded by the huge tropical trees, reached by the bridge over the Menik Ganga (Sinhale: Gem river) is home to the shrines of all four religions of Sri Lanka Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory waterbirds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrate in large flocks.[1] Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and redesignated to a national park on 4 January 1993.[3] In 1991 Bundala became the first wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site in Sri Lanka. In 2005 the national park was designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, In January 2006 the fourth biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka an area adjacent to Bundala covering an area of 3,339.38 hectares (12.8934 sq mi) was declared as the Wilmanna Sanctuary
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Day 7 : Yala National Park
Location: Yala National Park, Yala, Tissamaharama
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 07 Yala National Park
Yala national Park most popular animal leopard in country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that's higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.
A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Susscrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus).
Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July. Bird Life, Birds around 130 species has been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles. Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground. Overnights stay at Hotel Yala
Day 8 : Kumananational Park
Location: Kumana, Kumana National Park, Arugam Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 08 Kumana
Transfer to Kumana is best of Bird Sanctuary in Srilanka Early in the morning leave to Kumana. Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The park is 391 kilometers southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka's southeastern coast. Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park . Kumana Bird Sanctuary, declared in 1938, is included within the Kumana National Park. Kumana is one of the most important bird nesting and breeding grounds in Sri Lanka. 255 species of birds have been recorded in the national park.Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The park is 391 kilometers (243 mi) southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka's southeastern coast. Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park.[ Kumana was formerly known as Yala East National Park, but changed to its present name on 5 September 2006. The park's wetland areas are surrounded by dry zone tropical thorn forest. The inland forest's flora is dominated by Manilkara hexandra (Sinhalese "palu"), Hemicyclea sepieria, Bauhinia racemosa, Cassia fistula ("ehela"), Chloroxylon swietenia ("burutha"), and Salvadora persica species.The dominant tree of the Kumana villu is Sonneratia caseolaris, while Typha angustifolia is the dominant reed. Terminalia Arjuna trees dominate the riverine forests along the Kumbukkan Oya. The common aquatic plants of the swamp are colourful Ludwigia spp., Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaea pubescens, Aponogeton spp. And Neptunia oleracea.
Kumbukkan Oya forms the southern boundary of the national park. Some 20 lagoons and tanks support the extensive birdlife of the national park. The lagoons are shallow with depths less than 2 metres (6.6 ft). Kumana villu is subject to occasional inundation with seawater. The elevation of the area ranges from sea level to 90 meters
Day 9 : Arugam Bay
Location: Wisky point beach, Arugam Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 09 Arugam bay.
Transfer to Arugam bay en route pothuvil most people loved skin beach of Arugam bay most Dry Zone along the South-East coast of Sri Lanka. Lovely Arugam Bay, a moon-shaped curl of soft sand, is home to a famed point break that many regards as the best surf spot in the country. It's a tiny place, with a population of a few hundred, and everything is dotted along a single road which parallels the coast. So in other words, the epitome of the laid-back beach scene that first drew surfers and sun-seekers to Sri Lanka
Day 10 : Arugam Bay
Location: පානම මුහුදුවෙරළ Panama Beach, Arugam Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Arugambay
Pottuvil Lagoon is located 4 km from Arugam Bay with a view of Whiskey Point and Pottuvil Point. Over 200 acres in size and inside the lagoon is a small, beautiful island. The lagoon is surrounded by mangrove forests that are home to an abundance of wildlife. During the two-hour canoe tour through Pottuvil Lagoon you will experience the serenity and beauty of a mangrove ecosystem which includes Afternoon Relax on lovely beach and enjoyed Arugam Bay a moon-shaped curl of soft sand is home to a famed point break that many regard as the best surf spot in the country. It's a tiny place, with a population of a few hundred, and everything is dotted along a single road that parallels the coast. So in other words, the epitome of the laid-back beach scene that first drew surfers and sun-seekers to Sri Lanka Arugambay is a sunny and turkiz area in Sri Lanka. Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka is known as a surfer’s paradise and one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka. It is one of those areas in the world you have to visit at least once in a lifetime.
Day 11 : Colombo
Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 Colombo
Transfer to Colombo after breakfast
Capital Colombo, a port city, with a rich colonial heritage, on the Western coast is a potpourri of races, religions and cultures. Colombo displays the best and worst the country has to offer. The city is a contrast itself, with mansions, lush gardens, fine dining options, shopping malls packed with expensive designer brands standing next to urban slums; diesel fumed congested roads and street markets. . It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination overnights stay at Colombo hotel
transfer to Colombo airport
Day 12 : Colombo Airport
Location: Colombo, Bandaranaike International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 Transfer to Colombo airport
Plan for tour itinerary Activities:
• Transfer to Colombo BIA airport As per your flights Schedule
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What's Included
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Accommodation
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Half Board
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Tipping and Gratuities
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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Game Drives on Safari
Optional Extras
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Dream Nature Tour
Optional Extras Safari Jeep we can arrange Half Day Or full Day (full day-lunch+ snack tickets +jeep +2person) price 140U$ per National park Half day (ticket+Jeep+2person) 85 U$ price whole watching dolphin watching Also apply as your wish •Prices may vary plus/minus depending on the season
Check out our Q&As
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What is the time difference?
t is GMT + 4.5 hrs. In summer and + 5.5hrs in winter
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What is the level of fitness required?
Best health Conditions
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What wines and spirits can I bring into Sri Lanka?
You are allowed to bring in 1.5 litres of wines and spirits per person.
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Do I need to take precautions against mosquitoes?
As with all tropical countries, you need to apply mosquito repellent regularly. Those containing DEET can often be very effective.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You can match solo travelers booking separately to share a room at no extra cost.
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Our resgistirion number & vat number?
PV: 119492 , Vat Tax: 102274385
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No any Charity contribution
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WHY BOOK WITH US ?
• Savings you are looking best tour your holiday.your choic • 20 years’ Experience in tourism industry. • We will give you the priority to arrange your tour as you wish to get it arranged by us. • Experience tour consultant’s Service • Customized and flexible tour plans and itineraries • Specialize for group and Individual travel arrangements. • We are Government approved tour Operator in Sril
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What is your average group size?
Couple, Small group 6 pax or 10 Big group 20
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Tour Chauffeur Guide / Driver /Site Guide Defend on your tour booking Some of members
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Sample Tour itinerary /Conform Itinerary /Map, Accommodation List
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What are Poya days?
Every month, the Full Moon Day, known as “Poya Day”, which celebrates various important days in the life of Lord Buddha, will be celebrated by the Buddhists on the Island. All Poya Days are national holidays and no alcohol is served.
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What clothes do I need to take?
Light cotton or linen clothing. It can be chilly in NuwaraEliya (the hill country) at night, so a sweater is recommended. Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter temples. Socks may also be a good idea for walking round places such as Polonnaruwa – the ground can be extremely hot for bare feet. Cotton t-shirts and shorts. Trousers to visit temples. Sandals. Trainers for walks. Socks. A fleece.
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Do you offer a past traveler discount?
Yes, we are giving special discount (regular customer)
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What is the minimum age allowed?
Defendant on tour we are expects 05 to 80 age better
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Is Sri Lanka safe from Terrorism?
Up till May 2009, Sri Lanka had a conflict with the LTTE who wanted a separate state for the Tamils in the North and East of the country. A lot was written in the press in the UK as to how dangerous it was to travel to Sri Lanka. It must be remembered that, throughout the conflict, not one single tourist has been injured or killed. As from May 2009, this conflict ended and Sri Lanka is now at peac
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Where can I change money?
Yes, you can only purchase Sri Lankan Rupees in Sri Lanka as it isn’t an International Currency. On arrival at Colombo Airport, it is best to change some money at the Banks just before the Arrival Hall where there are 24hr facilities. Banks in towns are generally open 9am to 1pm or 3pm Mon-Fri. All banks are shut at weekends and public holidays. Changing Traveler’s Cheques can be a time-consuming
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
If you like
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
•We must receive written notification by you of any cancellation of your travel arrangements and will take effect the day we receive it. The following penalties will apply. •Between 31 and 60 days - forfeit of deposit •Between 15 and 30 days – 25% of total ground arrangement cost •Between 08 and 14 days - 50% of total ground arrangement cost •7 or Less than 07 days – no refund of total ground
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How is the hotel Booking Services?
We provide a complete spectrum of accommodation options to suit all budgets including home stays, back-packer accommodation, 3 – 5 star, boutique/luxury as well as campsites with tented accommodation – service providers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We will follow Covid-19 Rules & regulation guidelines WHO & Tourist Board protect our Client and country. PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES •Ensure the use of Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking. •Before entering Hotel we will be Need to get the required Covid -19 Vaccines Reports •The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a mi
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes 100% .accommodation included meet local health and safety
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WHO WE ARE ?
Stelaranholidays (Pvt) Ltd is a fully licensed Travel Agency. We are a team of travel trade professionals which count for over 20 years of collective experience in Sri Lanka. As the company name suggests, we aspire to be the most sought after travel agent in sustainable tourism platform Sri lanka known as the peal of the Indian Ocean which is full of amazing places and things and the greatest plac
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What opportunities are there for photography?
There are so many opportunities for photography whether it is of scenes of everyday life by the roadside, spectacular vistas or of the amazing wildlife. Do please take a memory card of sufficient size as you will find you will take so many photographs. It would also be a good idea to bring some small binoculars to view the wildlife in the National Parks as with all wild animals, you will only be a
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What vaccinations do I require?
Please consult your doctor for up to date information before you travel. 1. These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure. 2. Typhoid - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel. 3. Hepatitis A - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 2 weeks before travel. 4. Tuberculosis - Recommended for Sri Lanka. Ideally 3 months before travel. 5. Hepatit
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
1.A booking is accepted only after we receive written confirmation from you along with full payment OR a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the value of the Travel Arrangements. (This may be waived solely at our discretion). 2. Peak Season Bookings 50% advance payment of total value is required. 3.If the booking is made within 30 days of arrival in Sri Lanka, then full payment is required at the tim
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Can I get Internet Access?
Hotels increasingly offer Internet Wi-Fi, and Internet cafes exist in Colombo and many towns, although connection speeds can be slow outside Colombo.
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Do you have any optional activities?
Yes we have according to tour ittinery
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What is the currency?
1 Sri Lankan rupee consists of 100 cents.
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How is the Tour Guides and Naturalist Services?
We have exclusive relationships with the best Tour Guides and Naturalists in the industry including the ‘Best National Guide Lecturer’ and ‘Best Chauffeur Guide’ of the Presidential Travel & Tourism Awards. Multi Languages [Hindi, Arabic, English, French]
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Can I use credit cards to pay for meals in hotels?
Yes, Most international credit cards are accepted at major establishments including almost all major hotels. Its climate is tropical but with no seasonal variations. It has a north-east monsoon from late October to January which is mainly effective in the north and the east and south-west monsoon from May to late June which is very wet and most of the country receives lot of rain. The average temp
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Do I need Insurance?
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for the activities that you are doing on your Tour such as white rafting, elephant rides, game drive etc. All travelers booking with us need to notify us of their insurance arrangements prior to traveling.
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Can I use my mobile phone in Sri Lanka?
Yes, the International Dialling Code for the UK from Sri Lanka is 0094. Your mobile phone will connect to one of the local phone providers such as Dialog or Mobitel though you should be aware that phoning the UK this way can be expensive. If you are staying in Sri Lanka for longer periods, it would be better to consider purchasing a Sri Lankan SIM card. Top-up cards are readily available from Tele
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How long has the tour company been trading?
More than 10 years
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Do I require a Visa?
You will need to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) prior to your visit to Sri Lanka. You can apply directly for an online ETA by visiting the following website: www.eta.gov.lk. Do not apply too early as it is only valid for 90 days from the date you apply. The cost of the ETA is $20pp (about £13) if you are a UK citizen. Payment is made by either credit card or e-commerce enabled de
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What language is spoken?
Sinhala is the official language; Tamil is spoken by about 25% of the population. English is used as a second language but you will find that the locals are keen to try out their English on you
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Stelaran Holidays allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Stelaran Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of stelaran holidays charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.