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YOUR TOUR DOSSIER
SECRETS OF SRI LANKA
TRIP OVERVIEW
Journey through tropical lowland rainforests, rolling tea plantation-covered mountains and discover pristine white-sand beaches in the east of
the island. Delve into the country’s fascinating history with stays in ex-Colonial residences and tours of World Heritage Sites Galle and Sigiriya
Rock. This breath-taking tour captures the very best this enchanting and beguiling country has to offer.
ITINERARY & DETAILS
This document aims to give you all the information that you require for a smooth DAY 5: Sinharaja to Nuwara Eliya B/L/D
and comfortable trip to Sri Lanka. Please take the time to read this dossier Today your group will leave the tropical lowlands of Sinharaja and travel up into
to familiarise yourself with all the aspects of our tour. It includes important Sri Lanka’s mountainous interior to Nuwara Eliya, the city of light. En route visit
information such as flight details, visa requirements and travel insurance. the inspirational Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, which is a rehabilitation
project for injured elephants nursed back to health so that they can be released
Your included meal guide: back into their natural environment. On arrival in Nuwara Eliya enjoy a visit to a tea
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner estate and factory nestled up in the hills to see the entire manufacturing process.
DAY 1: UK to Colombo DAY 6: Nuwara Eliya to Passikudah B/L/D
Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Colombo International This morning enjoy a tour of Nuwara Eliya passing British red post boxes, pretty
Airport. Victoria Park, the 18 hole golf course and the pink bricked Victorian post office.
DAY 2: Mount Lavinia D The group will then travel to Passikudah via the small village of Mahiyangana. On
On arrival you will be transferred to the Mount Lavinia hotel. Dating back to 1806 arrival in Passikudah check into your hotel for your next two nights. The largely
when it was the British Governor’s residence, the hotel exudes colonial charm, undiscovered east of the island boasts the best beaches in Sri Lanka, with
has its own private beach and beautifully positioned pool and terrace. Enjoy a pristine white sands and turquoise shallow waters.
welcome dinner at the hotel. DAY 7: Passikudah B/L/D
DAY 3: Mount Lavinia to Sinharaja B/L/D Enjoy a full day at leisure relaxing on the beautiful Passikudah beach. Dive and
Depart the capital to travel down to the South of the island to visit the colonial snorkelling enthusiasts may choose to explore the healthy coral gardens teeming
town of Galle, without doubt Sri Lanka’s foremost urban attraction. Your guided with colourful fish whilst others may take this opportunity to recharge their
city tour will explore Galle Fort, a walled town built by the Dutch in the 18th batteries lounging with a good book. Please note: Snorkelling and diving will be
Century, and now a world heritage site. Inside the walls you will find the old seasonal and will need to be booked and paid for independently.
Colonial traders’ houses transformed into a lovely mix of boutique art galleries, DAY 8: Sigiriya to Waikkal B/L/D
shops and bohemian cafes. After enjoying lunch in Galle you will travel to the Depart early this morning to visit the stunning Sigiriya Rock fortress, a world
Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the last major undisturbed area of rainforest in Sri heritage site dating back to the fifth century. Climb up steps carved into the rock
Lanka, where you will spend the next two nights at the award-winning Rainforest face to the summit or enjoy the spectacular views of ancient citadel and jungle
Eco Lodge. Each of the architecturally designed 16 chalets has its own living from the lily-pad-covered moats that surround the rock. Journey to Innamaluwa
room and private deck to enjoy the breath-taking views of forest canopy and tea where you will visit a spice garden and enjoy a relaxing foot massage. After,
gardens. Enjoy a gentle and relaxing introductory walk around the tea estate and proceed to Waikkal for your overnight stay, stopping in Dambulla for lunch on the
surrounding grounds. way.
DAY 4: Sinharaja B/L/D Please note: photography is prohibited in parts of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Enjoy an early morning walk around the forest on a bird and butterfly trail Prohibited areas will be clearly sign-posted.
discovering many species of flora and fauna endemic to the forest. After a
well-deserved breakfast there will be further opportunity to explore this UNESCO DAY 9/10: Colombo to the UK or Extension B
heritage recognised rainforest on a guided walk. Dinner will be prepared with Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK, or continue on to your
ingredients from the lodge’s own gardens. chosen extension.
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ACCOMMODATION DETAILS & MAP
Accommodation
Your accommodation is selected for convenience, location, comfort or character, 1 Number of nights • • Sigiriya 2
and can range from business hotels to lodges. Hotel accommodation is generally
Dambulla
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rated as local three to four-star standard, but please note there is no international
classification system for hotels, and differences in facilities and quality do exist Passikudah
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between the UK and Sri Lanka. All group tours hotels have private bathroom
facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. All group tours hotels have private 1 Waikkal Sri Lanka
bathroom facilities and air-conditioning, where needed. If you are staying in a
lodge during your tour, plumbing and electricity supplies can vary and, in some Colombo •
cases, infrequent, with electricity only being accessible during certain times of the airport
day. Nuwara
Rest assured that all accommodation used by Sunspot Tours is regularly Colombo • Mount Eliya 1 Asia
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inspected by our staff and partners to ensure that standards meet your needs.
If you have booked a triple share please note that your room will be a twin room Lavinia
with a rollaway bed or sofa bed added. This may limit the floor space in the room. Udawalawe•
Laccadive Sea
Final confirmation of your hotels will be sent in a document 2 Sinharaja
approximately 10 days before you travel.
Meals
•
Breakfast is always western style and served in the hotel each morning. Dinner Galle
(when included) will be taken in local restaurants or at the hotel. A variety of Coach
restaurants are visited giving you the chance to experience a range of dishes and
flavours. Please note: Please take cash for drinks in the hotels as cards are
not always accepted.
Dress code
Please note that hotels require that guests wear smart casual attire for all meals.
ON YOUR ARRIVAL
On your arrival in Colombo you will be met by a representative from our local agent, Aitken Spence, holding a sign displaying: “Sunspot Tours”.
The Sunspot Tours/Aitken Spence representative will show you to your transfer vehicle. Your guide will be able to answer any queries. However, if you need to contact
Aitken Spence during your stay the details are:
Aitken Spence Travel (Colombo) Emergency contact information
04th Floor Please find below the emergency contact details for Aitken Spence Travel
Aitken Spence Towers 02 Contact Telephone number
315, Vauxhall Street Rizmika 0094 772 916461
Colombo 02 Anil 0094 777 270500
Sri Lanka Anu 0094 774 593182
Contact number: 0094 112 499623
WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR TOUR
Visas will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable
A visa is required for entry into Sri Lanka. You can apply and pay for your visa travel insurance from the date of booking.
online or on arrival in Sri Lanka . Alternatively, we work closely with The Travel Visa
Company who will be able to arrange your visa for you on your behalf. Please call Health and Vaccinations
them on 01270 250 590 and quote “Sunspot Tours”. The visas take around 10 It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to
working days to issue and are only valid for 3 months from the date of issue. We your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health
therefore recommend that you apply for your visa 8 weeks before travel, however and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take
please be aware that your passport will be required for the application so make sure health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your
that you will not need it during this time. You can also visit The High Commission of departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, www.travelhealthpro.org.
Sri Lanka at 13 Hyde Park Gardens, London, W2 2LU. uk, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
Please note: If you have chosen to add the ‘Kerala Beach Stay’ or ‘Highlights of Physical Accessibility
Kerala’ extension to the end of your tour, you will need to obtain an Indian visa prior This tour is accessible to most people with a good level of fitness and normal
to your UK departure. The Travel Visa Company offers a service which takes can mobility. It involves climbing of steep stairs and getting on and off coaches. This
take up to 15 working days at busy times. Alternatively you can apply for your own tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
visa. You can apply in person or by post to the Indian Embassy in London: 142- All our tours feature a “Tour Pace” to help find the right holiday for you. To travel on
148 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DU. There are also regional centres elsewhere any of our tours requires unaided mobility and the ability to stroll around the sights,
in the UK. Full details on the process can be found on the Indian Embassy website climb stairs and get on and off coaches and boats. Our tour paces are marked with
www.in.vfsglobal.co.uk. dots out of 3, with the differences being as follows:
1 Dot the tour is Easy-Going
Insurance 2 Dots the tour is Intermediate
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably 3 Dots the tour is Advanced
insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must Secrets of Sri Lanka by rail is rated as 3 Dots meaning that the tour pace is
have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance Advanced. A higher level of fitness as required as you may be on your feet for most
that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at of the day though this will be interspersed with regular breaks and vary from day to
the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged day. You will be walking around the sights, getting on and off coaches, trains, boats
travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance and climbing steps which may be irregular. There may be some time spend at high
with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote ‘WK830’ for preferential altitude. You will stay in variety of hotels, possibly including overnight trains, and
rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number accommodation standards may not match those you are used to at home.
and their 24 hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Sunspot Tours Our guides will always endeavor to provide the highest level of service and
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assistance; however, they cannot be expected to cater for customers who are unfit the hotel in order to cover any extras incurred during your stay. If you do not
to complete the itinerary. have a credit card you may be asked for a cash deposit. American Express,
MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels.
Group Size
The minimum number of travellers in your group will be 6, and the maximum will be Currency Exchange
12. If in the unlikely event there are less than 6 (minimum numbers) people booked on The currency in Sri Lanka is the Rupee, LKR. The Rupee is a closed currency and
your tour date, we will endeavour to reduce any disruption to your holiday and try to officially you are not allowed to take any cash out of Sri Lanka. US Dollars and
operate your tour with lower passenger numbers. If we are not able to operate your GBP are also widely accepted in Sri Lanka should you wish to keep an alternative
departure date, then you may be asked to change to a different date and a full refund currency on you We recommend that you exchange your currency before you
will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable. leave the UK. It is important that you budget carefully and ensure you have the
right form of currency before you arrive in the country. Cash machines will also be
Tour Guides available throughout the tour in order to withdraw money in your local currency.
This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival by your
national guide who will remain with you for the duration of your trip. Should the Personal Expenses
tour not meet minimum numbers, then it will be operated with a driver guide only. You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as
souvenirs, laundry, any meals not included in the itinerary as well as drinks and
Clothing any additional snacks. Approximately £200 per person will be sufficient for the
It is seen as respectful to cover your shoulders and not to expose too much skin duration of the tour. It is a good idea to try and maintain a supply of small notes
in Sri Lanka, so it would be advisable to pack a shawl or similar for women to and change in the local currency for tipping or small purchases.
cover up when entering religious buildings etc.
Itinerary Changes
Tipping The order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions or for
It is at your customary to tip both your driver and guide. We would recommend operational purposes. For this reason, we have indicated approximate times only.
to tip approximately £4-5 per person per day. This is a total of £45 per person to Your local guide will inform you of any schedule changes as they are informed
budget for tips on your trip. Tips will be collected at the end of your tour. Tips are of them. Some road construction and/or weather conditions may lengthen the
accepted in the local currency. driving times. Our intention is to adhere to the day-to-day itinerary as printed;
however order of events and sightseeing may vary according to local conditions.
Credit Card Information
As normal practice you will be asked for your credit card details on check-in at
WHAT TO PACK
• Sunscreen and hat in summer 3 round pin plug or a UK plug
• Warm clothing and thermals in winter • Loo paper for public WCs
• Long trousers and a top with sleeves (required when entering any religious sites) • Binoculars
• Comfortable walking shoes • Thick socks for when visiting temples
• Camera and charger • Leech socks and long trousers (recommended for visiting the rainforest)
• An electric plug converter - the electricity in Sri Lanka is 230 volts and is a
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Your initial flight is to Colombo International Airport with Sri Lankan Airlines (UL), departing from London Heathrow Terminal 3.
IMPORTANT: Final flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you
approximately 10 days before departure.
Baggage Allowance for more information
Baggage allowance (per person): Each passenger is entitled to 30KG of hold
luggage plus 1 item of hand luggage of 5kg not exceeding 56cm x 36cm x 23cm Airport Extras
in size and 1 personal item such as a handbag, briefcase or laptop case. Weight If you wish to arrange Airport car parking or accommodation at preferential rates,
restrictions will be finalized on E-ticket receipt. Should you wish to take additional we recommend you book this in advance with Holiday Extras
luggage you will need to pay extra at check – in. Check-In should be at least 3 - Tel. 0871 360 2000, quoting HX313.
hours before departure. If you have booked an optional add on please contact us
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Weather can vary quite considerably throughout the year, so please familiarise yourself with the climate charts below.
Average temperature: Colombo
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SRI LANKA BEACH STAY EXTENSION
If you have not yet booked this fabulous extension, there is still time to do so. Please contact your local agent
TRIP OVERVIEW
Your extended stay in Sri Lanka, at one of the wonderful beach resorts on the west coast of the country allows you to Indulge in a calming
massage or relax by the beach.
ITINERARY & DETAILS
This document aims to give you all the information which you will require 4★ Suriya Resort - Suriya Resort, Kammala Road, Waikkal, Sri Lanka
during your Sri Lanka beach stay. Contact number: 0094 31 22 77775
Sri Lanka Beach Stay (4 nights) 5★ Royal Palms Beach Hotel - De Abrew Road, Waskaduwa, Kalutara.
Located off the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka’s warm charm and vibrant Contact number: 0094 34 222 8113
culture will seduce any traveller. The island boasts endless golden beaches,
timeless ruins, colourful cuisine and a stunning array of native wildlife. If you have booked another hotel, other than those featured above, this will be
shown on your invoice.
Hotel Information
On the west coast of Sri Lanka, Kalutara is the ideal place to relax Personal Expenses
and indulge yourself with a stay at your chosen hotel of the 3★ plus Mermaid You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases,
Hotel & Club or the 5★ Royal Palms Beach Hotel. Your transfers and such as souvenirs, laundry, excursions and items not included in your
accommodation are included and your stay will be on a Half Board or All-Inclusive All-Inclusive package.
basis. This will have been confirmed at time of booking.
Tour Guides
Hotel Information Your beach stay is not escorted by a tour guide and your time will be free to
3★ plus Mermaid Hotel & Club - Wadduwa, 12580. explore the area at your own pace. However, you will have the service of our
Contact number: 0094 34 223 7613 experienced representative.
Royal Palms Beach Hotel Turyaa Kalutara
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please note: Final hotel and flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF KERALA EXTENSION
If you have not yet booked this fabulous extension, there is still time to do so. Please contact your local agent
TRIP OVERVIEW
Your 5 night, 6 day tour highlights some of the wonders of Kerala. This tour gives an exciting insight into the fascinating culture of this beautiful
Indian state.
ITINERARY & DETAILS
This document aims to give you all the information that you require during your them on 01270 250 590 and quote “Sunspot Tours”. The cost of the visa is
chosen add-on to Kerala. approximately £134 per person. The Travel Visa Company can only apply for this
120 days before your proposed travel date and takes around 10 working days to
Highlights of Kerala Tour (5 nights) issue. It is only valid for a 60 day single entry stay from the date of arrival. When
calling the Travel Visa Company they will advise you of any changes to the fees or
Your included meal guide: the procedure, they will also advise you of all information they will require in order
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner to apply for the visa.
DAY 9: Colombo to Kochi (Cochin) B Hotel Information
Depart Sri Lanka in the morning for your flight to Kochi, in India’s beautiful Kochi (2 nights): 5★ Hotel Casino - Willingdon Island, Kochi - 682003
southern state of Kerala, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 0091 484 2864500
Alleppey (1 night): Traditional houseboat
DAY 10: Kochi to Alleppey B Thekkady (1 night): 4★ Aranya Nivas - Kumily Thekkady Road, Kerala,
Transfer to Alleppey to board an authentic houseboat, journeying through the Contact number: 0091 486 922 2023
scenic backwaters. Colombo (1 night): 4★ Pegasus Reef Hotel - Hendala, 11300 Wattala, Sri Lanka
Contact number: 0094 112 930205
DAY 11: Alleppey to Thekkady B
Disembarking your houseboat after breakfast, your tour continues with a drive Alcoholic drinks
through the spectacular countryside arriving at the Thekkady Hill Station, home to Please note that Kerala has strict laws regarding the governance of the sale of
a stunning wildlife sanctuary. alcohol in public places including hotels and restaurants.
The sale and consumption of alcohol is therefore often restricted in hotels,
DAY 12: Thekkady to Kochi (Cochin) B varying from one establishment to another. You may however bring your own
After an early morning boat ride on Periyar Lake, proceed to Kochi alcohol with you for private consumption in your room.
for a city tour.
DAY 13: Kochi (Cochin) to Colombo B WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Stay in Wattala, just a short drive from Colombo’s city centre for the final night of
your extension.
Average temperature: Cochin
DAY 14: Colombo to the UK B
Depart after breakfast for your return flight to the UK.
Currency Exchange
The currency in Kerala is the Rupee or Rs. US Dollars and GBP are also widely
accepted, should you wish to keep an alternative currency on you.
Tour guides
This add-on to Kerala is fully escorted.
Visas
A visa is required for entry into India. British Citizen Passport Holders will need to
obtain an e-Tourist Visa (eTV) for travel to India. We work closely with The Travel
Visa Company who will be able to arrange your visa on your behalf. Please call
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please note: Final hotel and flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure.
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MALDIVES BEACH STAY EXTENSION
If you have not yet booked this fabulous extension, there is still time to do so. Please contact your local agent
TRIP OVERVIEW
Indulge yourself with your fabulous 4 or 7 night extension to the Maldives. Arriving at Male airport you will be transferred to your hotel by speed
boat for four nights of pure bliss. Enjoy spectacular views of the bluest seas, whilst you unwind on this island of paradise.
ITINERARY & DETAILS
This document aims to give you all the information which you will require If you have booked another hotel, other than those featured above, this will be
during your extension to your Maldives beach stay. shown on your invoice.
Maldives Beach Stay (4 or 7 nights) Personal Expenses
With luxuriously warm seas and powder white beaches, the Maldives are a The currency in the Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiya. The Maldivian Rufiya is a
picture-perfect holiday destination. The island’s unspoiled beaches are closed currency and officially you are not allowed to take any cash out of the
possibly the best in the world. Shores are fringed by swaying palm trees and Maldives. US Dollars are also widely accepted in these destinations, should you
sparkling waters with tropical fish, dolphins and five species of sea turtles. wish to keep an alternative currency on you. You will need to take money with
you to cover any personal purchases, such as souvenirs, laundry and items not
All you need to know included in your All-Inclusive package.
This fabulous extension begins with a speed boat transfer to the
4★ Adaaran Club Rannalhi. Then simply unwind and enjoy the stunning Tour Guides
beaches. Your transfers, accommodation and All-Inclusive meals are included. Your beach stay is not escorted by a tour guide and your time will be free to
explore the area at your own pace. Representative service will be on telephone
You will not need to obtain a visa for the Maldives prior to your beach stay contact only due to geographical reasons. If you need to contact your
extension. You will be granted a free 30 days tourist visa on arrival. representative during your stay the details are:
Further advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for Emergency number: Nuwan Dissanayaka (Ace Travels Maldives): 00960 7782396
other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you check Airport contacts (local agent):
your destinations’ Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date Airport hotline number – 009607920058
guidelines regarding passport validity. Sujeewa – 009607920053
Maadhin - 009609809990
Hotel Information:
4★ Adaaran Club Rannalhi - Rannalhi, South Malé Atoll. PLEASE NOTE: Alcohol is not allowed on entry to The Maldives. If you have
Contact number: 0096 0064 2688 bought liquor, beer or related items containing alcohol from a duty free shop
while on route to the Maldives, these products must be bonded in the airport’s
customs department upon arrival. These goods will be returned before
WEATHER AND CLIMATE departure.
Average temperature: Male
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please note: Final hotel and flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure.
YOUR TOUR DOSSIER
KERALA BEACH STAY EXTENSION
If you have not yet booked this fabulous extension, there is still time to do so. Please contact your local agent
TRIP OVERVIEW
Your extension to Kerala offers the opportunity to explore the country further and simply unwind on the beautiful beaches.
ITINERARY & DETAILS
This document aims to give you all the information which you will require obtain an e-Tourist Visa (eTV) for travel to India. We work closely with The Travel
during your extension to your Kerala beach stay. Visa Company who will be able to arrange your visa on your behalf. Please call
them on 01270 250 590 and quote “Sunspot Tours”. The cost of the visa is
Kerala Beach Stay (4 nights) approximately £134 per person. The Travel Visa Company can only apply for this
Kerala is one of the most fascinating and distinctive states in India, with 120 days before your proposed travel date and takes around 10 working days to
networks of tropical waterways, hidden villages and an inviting, palm-fringed issue. It is only valid for a 60 day single entry stay from the date of arrival.
coastline. Kerala’s enchanting culture, warm climate and dramatic When calling the Travel Visa Company they will advise you of any changes to the
landscapes combine to create a relaxing and captivating destination. fees or the procedure, they will also advise you of all information they will require
in order to apply for the visa.
Hotel Information:
5★ Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa, Half Board Alcoholic drinks
Overlooking the sea and only a short walk to Kovalam’s popular beaches, Please note that Kerala has strict laws regarding the governance of the sale of
this hotel provides comfortable accommodation with excellent guest facilities. alcohol in public places including hotels and restaurants.
Samudra Beach itself offers a selection of restaurants and varied shopping. The The sale and consumption of alcohol is therefore often restricted in hotels,
busy resort centre of Kovalam is close at hand, only a few minutes away by auto- varying from one establishment to another. You may however bring your own
rickshaw alcohol with you for private consumption in your room.
Address: GV Raja Road, Samudra Beach, Kovalam
Contact number: 0091 471 248 1654
Currency Exchange
The currency in Kerala is the Rupee or Rs. US Dollars and GBP are also widely
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
accepted, should you wish to keep an alternative currency on you.
Personal Expenses Average temperature: Kovalam
You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases,
such as souvenirs, laundry, excursions and any meals not included during your
stay.
Tour Guides
Your beach stay is not escorted by a tour guide and your time will be free to
explore the area at your own pace. However, you will have the service of our
representative.
Flights
Your flights will have been confirmed at booking, please call our reservations
department for more information or if you required any details confirmed
regarding your choice of tour add-on.
Visas
A visa is required for entry into India. British Citizen Passport Holders will need to
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please note: Final hotel and flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure.
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COLOMBO CITY STAY
If you have not yet booked this fabulous extension, there is still time to do so. Please contact your local agent
TRIP OVERVIEW
Explore this fascinating city at your own pace. Colombo is the commercial capital of the island. Its streets are alive with colourful shops and
markets, while temples and mosques reflect its multicultural heritage
ITINERARY & DETAILS
This document aims to give you all the information which you will require
during your beach stay extension in Colombo. The hotel listed is provided for guidance only and final confirmation of
your accommodation will be sent in a document, along with your final
Colombo City Stay (2 nights) flight information, approximately 10 days before you travel.
Renowned as the bustling commerical capital of Sri Lanka, the historical metropolis
of Colombo is brimming with endless colonial architecture, vibrant markets stalls Personal Expenses
and tantalising local delicacies. Immerse yourself in a city whose distinctly evident You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any personal
multicultural heritage manifests itself in the form of architectural influences throughout purchases such as souvenirs and laundry and any meals and snacks where these
its colourful history, up until its independence in the 20th century. are not included.
Hotel Information
Your stay will take place at the 4★ Mount Lavina Hotel on Bed and Breakfast. Currency Exchange
The currency in Sri Lanka is the Rupee, LKR. The Rupee is a closed currency and
Occupying a beautiful location just south of Colombo the 4-star Mount Lavinia Hotel officially you are not allowed to take any cash out of Sri Lanka. US Dollars and
overlooks a golden sandy beach and offers guests an oasis of luxury and splendour. GBP are also widely accepted in Sri Lanka should you wish to keep an alternative
With a stunning colonial style building the Mount Lavinia Hotel gives guests a taste currency on you
of the old style splendour of Sri Lanka full of mystique and romance. A choice of
restaurants at the Mount Lavinia Hotel will fulfil all your culinary wants and needs. Tour Guides
Your stay in Colombo is not escorted by a tour guide. All internal transfers
Hotel Information:
are included.
4★ Mount Lavina Hotel -
Address:No. 100 Hotel Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10350 Sri Lanka
Please note
This extension takes place after your main tour.
If you have booked another hotel, other than the one featured above, this will be
shown on your invoice.
Average temperature: Colombo
Mount Lavinia Hotel
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please note: Final hotel and flight details will be confirmed on your e-ticket and final documentation which will be sent to you approximately 10 days before departure.
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