* Flight Centre | Food Tour 4* Hotel, Private Tour
Description
Indulge your senses during this comprehensive tour starting in the capital, Colombo, and taking an inland loop that covers all the main cultural and culinary attractions of this magical island. Discover a world of lush landscapes, picturesque lakeside cities, historic temples and ancient citadels. Learn how to make a traditional Sri Lankan dish, shop at local markets, and taste the national delights. This trip will trigger your wanderlust and meet your foodie expectations!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Matale Spice Garden: Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices.
Kandy: Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings, crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe.
Cooking class: you will be welcomed at a local housewife’s residence and prepare lunch from days pickings from the market.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.
Galle: the epic Southern capital is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty.
Kamatha: enjoy a traditional buffet lunch in the traditional location where rice harvest is crushed.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking chauffeur-guide
ACCOMMODATION:
- 12 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2 Negombo
Superior Hotel Category = Arie Lagoon Hotel or similar 4*
Day 3, 4 Sigiriya
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Sigiriya or similar 4*
Day 5, 6 Kandy
Superior Hotel Category = Earl’s Regent Hotel or similar 4*
Day 7, 8 Nuwara Eliya
Superior Hotel Category = Galway Heights Hotel or similar 4*
Day 9 Udawalawe
Superior Hotel Category = Kalu's Hideaway Hotel or similar 3*
Day 10, 11 Galle
Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Blu Hotel or similar 5*
Day 12 Colombo
Superior Hotel Category = Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel or similar 5*
MEALS:
Breakfasts:
- 12 Breakfasts
Lunches:
- Lunch at a local house in Hiriwaduna village (Day 4)
- Lunch with cooking demonstration at Kamatha (Day 5)
- Lunch with cooking demonstration at Kandyan Manor (Day 6)
- Lunch with cooking demonstration at Grand Hotel (Day 8)
- Fishermen's lunch at Balapitiya (Day 12)
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival private transfer from Colombo International Airport (Day 1)
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Departure private transfer to Colombo International Airport (Day 11)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Hamilton Canal boat trip (Day 2); Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Village Trek with cooking demo in Hiriwaduna (Day 4); Dambulla temples visit, Matale Spice Garden and Kandy cultural show (Day 5); Cooking class including ingredients from the local market, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens visit and Kandy city tour (Day 6); Tea plantation and factory visit (Day 7); Grand Hotel farm visit with cooking demonstration (Day 8); Udawalawa National Park safari (Day 9); Udawalawe Elephant Transfer Home visit and Galle city tour (Day 10); Lunuganga Estate visit, boat Safari at Balapitiya and Colombo city tour (Day 12)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- 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
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Visas: Please note all clients will have to log into the website and obtain the visas prior to arrival for all clients arriving in Sri Lanka after 1st January 2012. The government has informed that all applications will be processed within 24 hours and payment can be made on-line by credit card. The details are available at the website www.eta.gov.lk