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highlights of sri lanka
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
7 days (ex Colombo)
Highlights:
Enjoy a guided tour of bustling Colombo, See a traditional dance performance, Tantalise your senses in spice gardens, Climb the rock fortress in Sigiriya, Wander among tea plantations, See elephants bathing at the Pinnewala orphanage, Explore Dambulla Caves
Trip Code:
SAA
Price:
Prices from USD $875
Single USD1400, Twin USD875 per person
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Extras:
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Sri Lanka offers a diverse range of delights in a compact tropical island. Ancient ruined cities, exotic temples and caves, spectacular hill country and contrasting cultures await you. Add friendly welcoming people, delicious food and adorable baby elephants and you've got all the ingredients for a memorable trip!
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meals included: 6 Breakfasts
transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle
accommodation: Hotels (6 nts)
budget: Allow USD $100 for meals not included.
departs: Daily, subject to availability
important notes:
1. Round trip airport to hotel transfers are included - transfers must be arranged in advance. Please forward us flight details at least 14 days prior to departure
2.f you are making your own pre/post tour arrangements then arrival/departure transfers are not complimentary. Intrepid will only provide one complimentary arrival/departure transfer even if clients are arriving/departing at different times
Day 1 Colombo
From the historic fort area to the colonial grandeur of Galle Face, Colombo is a city of energy and contrast.
Day 2 Sigiriya
Walk through beautiful water gardens to the incredible rock fortress of Sigiriya.
Day 3 Anuradhapura
Discover Anuradhapura's stately dagobas, temples, intricately carved moonstones and the magnificent 12-metre high Aukana Buddha.
Day 4 Polonnaruwa
The graceful granite Buddhas of Gal Vihara are a highlight of the beautiful ancient city of Polonnaruwa.
Day 5 Kandy/ Nuwara Eliya
Kandy is the Hill Capital and home to the last Kings of Sri Lanka. Continue to the old British hill station of Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation and factory en route.
Days 6-7 Elephant Orphanage/ Colombo
Stop at Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage. Back in Colombo there is time for more shopping or sightseeing.
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On Tuesday 07 June we have taken the decision to cancel the remainder of our East Timor trips scheduled to depart in 2006. All travellers will be notified and given the opportunity to transfer to another trip or obtain a full refund (land content only). We very much regret having to take this action and our thoughts and sympathies are with the people of East Timor during this troubled time.
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A good trip but with one misunderstanding.
Maurice Squirrell
Excellent trip. Our first experience of an independent trip, and any fears of how this would work were totally unfounded, the driver made the trip.
John Leech
fantastic trip. sri lanka was superb, and the driver was great
Sylvia Leech
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