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Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: LSL
Heathrow
Flights are by scheduled services of Sri Lankan Airlines. Depart 2125 hrs / Return arrival 1945 hrs
2009 Jan 20 May 12 Jul 21 Oct 13 Nov 03
Holiday price £1174 £1199 £1604 £1394 £1424
Add-on prices Bentota Beach £149 Bentota Beach £129 Bentota Beach £149
The above Add-on prices are supplements per person to the stated holiday price. Deposit £150 per person Single Room Supplement: Sri Lanka £240 / Bentota Beach £85 UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities
Fly From Your Local Airport from £35 For more information see page 6
2009 SPECIAL DEPARTURE Kandy Festival
Jul 21 £1724
Holiday ref: LSLKF
The above price is inclusive of the price for the 10 day tour. Single Room Supplement £250
SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS
ADD-ON
Bentota Beach
3 nights from £129
Enjoy an extra three nights in stunning Sri Lanka at the glorious Bentota beach. Nestled between the sea and a lagoon, this beach is a pure haven of tranquillity. You will stay at the Bentota Beach hotel, which offers full facilities, on a half board basis. Relax and unwind on the beautiful beach, or venture inland where you'll find the traditional village of Bentota. For further details, please speak to one of our holiday advisors.
PINNAWELA ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
SPECIAL DEPARTURE
magnificent frescoes and writing carved into the stone walls by visitors from centuries ago. DAY 5 - After breakfast you visit the Dambulla Rock Temple which comprises five caverns, the largest of which is illustrated with paintings. Look out in awe at the incredible views from the top of the rock. Inside the caves, you can see some breathtaking carvings and statues of gods 150 in one room alone. You will also have the option to take an elephant ride while in Habarana. DAY 6 - Leave Habarana for the drive to Kandy, visiting the spice garden at Matale and a Batik factory en route. Situated at 1,600ft, the picturesque lakeside city of Kandy is the centre of Sri Lankan culture. Enjoy an evening city tour of Kandy including a drive along the shores of the beautiful Kandy Lake. The city tour will include a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. You will notice elements of Buddhism everywhere from temples and shrines to monasteries. DAY 7 - You will see the Royal Botanical Garden, today with its superb Orchid House. During the Second World War, these gardens were the naturally well-camouflaged headquarters of Lord Mountbatten. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax, or explore the city some more. You will also have the opportunity to experience a cultural dance show this evening before heading to the Temple of the Tooth for the Pooja' or blessing' ceremony. DAY 8 - Continue to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya set in a stunning mountain valley 6,000ft above sea level. Nuwara Eliya literally translated means City of Light' and was again a British base during the Second World War. It was turned into a replica British town, and signs of that can still be seen today. It also produces some of the country's best tea from the vast tea plantations situated around the town. On the drive from Kandy, you will see tea pickers on the plantations and visit a tea factory. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for dinner and a two night stay. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Hill Club which is just a short drive away. Over a century old, the Hill Club is one of the few remaining signs of colonial occupation after being set up by a British coffee planter. DAY 9 - Enjoy an included excursion to Hortons Plains today. It will have to be an early start, with a packed breakfast, because the plains are not visible after 10am due to the heavy mist which falls. Sambhar deer and leopard may be seen here amongst the grasslands and forests, we also visit the Bakers Falls . Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. DAY 10 - Transfer to Colombo airport for your return flight to the UK. As you are flying westwards, you will arrive later the same day.
Kandy Festival
from only £1724
Take our special departure on 21st July 2009 and visit the marvellous Kandy Perahera Festival. This celebration sees the night lit up by spectacular processions, featuring dancers, performers, musicians and much more. Elephants play a large role and thousands of pilgrims follow the parades. This special departure follows the same itinerary as the main tour. For further details, please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors.
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