Tour on the Hills, Private Tour
Description
Set off on a hill country tour to visit breathtakingly lush tea estates and cultural highlights such as the Temple of the Tooth that is sure to mesmerize you. From the last royal capital of Sri Lanka to a town in the mountains known as “Little England”, discover the awe-inspiring beauty of the region, which has its own unique old-world charm.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Kandy: a World Heritage Site, a charming destination in Sri Lanka which offers visitors a vibrant culture, a rich heritage and a unique sense of tradition to experience.
Nuwara Eliya: has earned a reputation for itself a blissful getaway in the hill country for tourists and locals alike for its cool refreshing climes and scenic vistas.
Horton Plains: an eco-tourism hideout in the heart of the isle. The endless stretches of terrains mark one of the healthiest wet montane evergreen forests in Sri Lanka. With an altitude above 7,000 feet, the plateau sweeps to a robust 3,169 hectares, home to a diverse array of flora and fauna.
Ella: a charming town surrounded by majestic mountain peaks ideal for adventurous travellers to explore via treks and hikes
Colombo: a true city of startling contrasts, Colombo is the bustling commercial metropolis of the island. It’s a hub where colonial buildings and temples exist alongside gleaming skyscrapers.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide, other languages upon booking of the optional extra
ACCOMMODATION:
- 6 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2 Kandy
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Kandy or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Earl's Regency or similar 5*
Day 3, 4 Nuwaraeliya
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Jetwing St Andrews or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Heritance Tea Factory or similar 5*
Day 5 Ella
Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Ella Gap or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = 98 Acres or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = The Secret Ella or similar 5*
Day 6 Colombo
Standard Hotel Category = Fairway Colombo or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Colombo or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lakeside or similar 5*
MEALS:
- 6 Breakfasts
- 6 Dinners
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival and departure private transfer from/to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Private transportation in an air-conditioning vehicle throughout the tour
- Tuk-tuk ride (Day 2)
- Train Ride (Kandy/Nuwara Eliya, subject to availability)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Sacred Tooth Relic Temple, Udawattakele Trekking, Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, cultural show in Kandy, Horton Pains, Tea Factory
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
- Government taxes
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Lunches, available upon an additional cost
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- The guide is not available for the departure day
- Optional tours (if any)
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Visitors of both genders have to wear decent clothing to cover the body appropriately when visiting religious places and shorts and sleeveless tops are not acceptable. This rule is strictly adhered to at all religious sites especially the Sacred Bo Tree and Stupas in Anuradhapura and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Visitors should remove hats, caps, shoes and slippers when entering buildings and sites with religious monuments. Most of these places have a secure facility at the entrance for visitors to leave behind shoes and slippers for a very small fee.