SAND Tour – Beaches & Dolphin/Whale watching
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| Day 1 |
| AIRPORT / COLOMBO |
| •Meet on arrival and transfer to Colombo [Please advise the arrival flight details]•Dinner & Overnight in Colombo |
| Day 2 |
| NEGOMBO / KALPITIYA |
| •After breakfast [9.30am] proceed to Kalpitiya •Afternoon at leisure or own activity in the beach •Dinner & Overnight in Kalpitiya |
| Day 3 |
| KALPITIYA |
| •After breakfast boat ride for Dolphin & whale watching |
| Dolphin & whale watching Swimming with Dolphins is a very special experience and Kalpitiya is one of the best places in the world to try as it is a transit point for many Dolphins and Whales in the Indian Ocean. During most of the year, you can see them not too far from the shore but November to April is the ideal period to watch Dolphins as in other times sea can get rough and hard to travel. Best time to go Dolphin spotting is either in the mornings or in the evenings. |
| •Dinner & Overnight in Kalpitiya |
| Day 4 |
| KALPITIYA |
| •After breakfast sightseeing in Kalpitiya •Dinner & Overnight at Kalpitiya |
| Day 5 |
| KALPITIYA / WILPATTU / ANURADHAPURA |
| •After breakfast [7:30am] proceed to Anuradhapura. •En-route (3.00pm) half- day Jeep Safari at Wilpattu national park |
| Wilpattu National Park The park lies within the North-central & North-western providences. The area of the park is 131693 ha. The park consists of ‘Villus’ (Natural lakes), dry-lowland forests, scrublands, open grasslands and coastal belt. Characteristic feature of the park is that majority of park area is covered with dense forest. As the park lies in dry zone rainfall is highly seasonal. Inter-monsoonal rains in March and the northeast monsoon (December – February) are the main sources of rainfall. Mean annual rainfall is about 1000 mm and the mean annual temperature is about 27oC. Wilpattu is a paradise for wild life species of amphibians, wild animals, birds, reptiles etc are in abundance. Elephants, leopard, water buffalo, sloth bears, Sambur and wetland bird species as purple heron, large white egret, whistling teal, white ibis etc and reptiles are too numerous. Iguanas, crocodiles, cobra, python and different types of turtles are present especially in grassy sections associated with ‘Villu’. |
| •After safari continue to Anuradhapura •Dinner and overnight in Anuradhapura |
| Day 6 |
| ANURADHAPURA |
| •After breakfast (8:30 am) sightseeing of Anuradhapura •Sightseeing of 1st Ancient capital and Archaeological monuments in Anuradhapura |
| Anuradhapura This was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of the ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two World Heritage Sites. Many places of historical and Archaeological interest could be visited. “Sri Maha Bodhi” (Sacred Bo-Tree) was brought (from India) as a sapling of the tree under which Prince Siddhartha attained to enlightenment and it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. At “Brazen Palace” (2nd Century B.C), the 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. “Ruwanweliseya” (2nd century B.C) is the most famous of all the Dagobas (monuments). It originally depicted the perfect “bubble Shape” that modern restoration has not been able to reproduce accurately. “Samadhi Buddha statue” (4th century AD) is one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of “Samadhi” or in deep meditation. By gazing on this statue one can position tranquillity in hassled mind. “Isurumuniya Rock temple” (3rd century B.C) is well known for its rock carvings, such as ‘The Lovers’ and ‘Man and the horse’. All these special places consist with many legends that one cannot prove faulty. |
| •Dinner and Overnight in Anuradhapura |
| Day 7 |
| ANURADHAPURA /RITIGALA/ DAMBULLA |
| •After breakfast (7:30 am) proceed to Dambulla via Ritigala •En-route visit Ritigala cultural and eco tourist destination |
| Ritigala This is a mountain that gives an idea of a lonely giant. It is very popular among local and foreign tourists, not only because of its sheer rise but also because of isolation from a mountain range. Ritigala rock, rising up some 766 meters (2513 ft) towards the sky, captures the imagination of visitor. The history of this mountain goes back to the time of King Ravana in Ramayana. Having a legendary, historical and monastic past it remains in the consciousness of the villager retreat that jealously guards many a secret of years by gone. Ruins of monasteries, ponds, and other unidentified edifices, now silent and reticent, evoke awe and wonder for a stupendous past where hundreds of monks once lived in these monasteries cells and rock shelters a life of utter simplicity and detachment. For thousands of years Ritigala retained its importance as a forest monastic complex only to come under the barrage of the South Indian invasion at the end of the tenth century. Since that it retreated into the jungles and went out from human memory until James Mantell, a Government Surveyor established a trigonometrically station on its summit and made mention of the existence of the late 19th century. |
| •Thereafter return to Dambulla •Dinner & Overnight in Bentota |
| Day 8 |
| DAMBULLA / COLOMBO |
| •After breakfast (8:30am) transfer to Colombo •En-route visit the Jathika Namal Uyana |
| Jathika Namal Uyana This is the largest Na-forest and pink quartz mountain in Asia. This unrevealed unique natural heaven has been brought forward to the attention of the world almost 15 years before, by the “Ven. Wanawasi Rahula Thero”. The Namal Uyana which is spectacular and attractive with its exceptional natural depths has a history of more than one thousand years. According to archaeological researcher’s findings, the pink quartz in this historical place has a history of more than 550 millions of years. This unique place “Jathika Namal Uyana” is situated 7 kms from Madatugama junction of Colombo – Anuradhapura highway towards the road leading to Adiyagala at Galkiriyagama in Sri Lanka. This place is oriented with a variety of important values, such as, historical, geographical, artistic and blessed with abundant natural resources. This revealed forest has now become a focal attraction for the tourists all over the world, varying from environmentalists, journalists, artists and researchers for the last 15 years. |
| •Dinner & Overnight in Colombo |
| Day 9 |
| COLOMBO / AIRPORT |
| •After breakfast transfer to airport for departure |
| [Please advise the departure flight details] |
| HOTEL USED (First class) |
| DATE | PLACE | HOTEL | NO OF NTS | MEAL BASIS |
| Day 1 | Negombo | The Beach | 1 | HB |
| Day 2,3 & 4 | Kalpitiya | Alankuda Beach (Khomba) | 3 | HB |
| Day 5 & 6 | Anuradapura | Palm Garden Village | 2 | HB |
| Day 7 | Dambulla | Kandalama Hotel | 1 | HB |
| Day 8 | Colombo | Hilton Colombo | 1 | HB |
| Day 9 | Transfer to airport for departure. | |||
| HOTEL USED (Luxury) |
| DATE | PLACE | HOTEL | NO OF NTS | MEAL BASIS |
| Day 1 | Negombo | Browns Beach | 1 | HB |
| Day 2,3 & 4 | Kalpitiya | Alankuda Beach (Begonia) | 3 | HB |
| Day 5 & 6 | Anuradapura | Palm Garden Village | 2 | HB |
| Day 7 | Dambulla | Amaya Lake | 1 | HB |
| Day 8 | Colombo | Cinnamon Lakeside | 1 | HB |
| Day 9 | Transfer to airport for departure. | |||
| HOTEL USED (Standard) |
| DATE | PLACE | HOTEL | NO OF NTS | MEAL BASIS |
| Day 1 | Negombo | Sunset Beach | 1 | HB |
| Day 2,3 & 4 | Kalpitiya | Alankuda Beach (Araliya) | 3 | HB |
| Day 5 & 6 | Anuradapura | Galway Miridiya | 2 | HB |
| Day 7 | Dambulla | Kassapa Lion Rock | 1 | HB |
| Day 8 | Colombo | Galle Face Hotel | 1 | HB |
| Day 9 | Transfer to airport for departure. | |||
| COST INCLUDES |
| •Accommodation for 8 nights in above hotels or alternative •Meals basis – Breakfast & Dinner [HB] •Transport in an air-conditioned Car, Van, Mini coach or Large coach for transfers, tours, sightseeing with an English speaking Chauffeur or National guide for 9 days •All mileage as per the tour •Entrance fees as per the itinerary |
| COST DOES NOT INCLUDE |
| •Photographic / Video permits •Expenses of personal nature / All extras at hotel (beverages, phone calls, laundry etc) •Tips & portage •Lunch on tour •Optional visits |
| PLEASE NOTE |
| •Accommodation strictly subject to availability •Hotel check in14.00hrs /Check out time 12.00hrs •Price is subject to change in the event of increase of fuel, Government tax or any other related increases •50% advance when confirm the tour direct to Lymarah (Pvt) Ltd •Balance payments ten days before arrival direct to Lymarah (Pvt) Ltd •For credit card payment a 3% bank surcharge is applicable (Inward remittance per amount) |