Known to travelers throughout the ages as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean", Sri Lanka is an island rich in scenic beauty, golden beaches, and history. With an ancient civilization dating back to the 5th century B.C.., Sri Lanka abounds in pageantry, culture and tradition.
Sri Lanka has a bustling commercial environment offering excellent investment opportunities to the visiting businessman. Accommodations offer a varied ambience: from the simple hospitality of informal guest houses and beach resorts, to the plush luxury and extravagance of international chain hotels. Discover the special romance and magic of Sri Lanka with Adore Travel and Singapore Airlines, a partnership with unparalleled experience in travel to this idyllic and charming island.
Friday: Depart Los Angeles (LAX) on Singapore Airlines.
Saturday night: Overnight in Singapore.
Sunday evening: Arrive at Colombo International Airport; transfer to Colombo city hotel.
Monday: Sightseeing tour of the capital city, Colombo; overnight in Colombo.
Tuesday: Leave on your island tour, starting with its medieval (11th century) capital, Polonnaruwa, overnight in Giritale.
Wednesday: Leave for Anuradhapura, for a tour of the ancient (4th century B.C.) capital of Sri Lanka; overnight in Giritale.
Thursday: Leave for Sigiriya, the rock fortress built by the God King Kassapa; leave in the afternoon for Kandy where you will enjoy a performance of traditional folk dancing; overnight in Kandy.
Friday: Tour of Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth and the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya; leave in the afternoon for Nuwara Eliya, nestling in the mountains amongst verdant tea plantations; overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Saturday: Leave for Yala for Yala via the breathtaking Ella-Wellawaya pass; Yala, one of Sri Lanka's largest wildlife sanctuaries, offers nature lovers and wild life enthusiasts the wildest variety in tropical flora and fauna; overnight in Yala.
Sunday: Leave along coastal roads for the fishing village of Bentota, touring the Fort and ramparts of Galle en route, overnight at the resort of Bentota.
Monday: Relax and suntan on the golden beaches and swim in the warm waters of Bentota; leaving for the capital city in the afternoon; overnight in Colombo.
Tuesday: A leisurely day in Colombo where you may indulge in that favorite American pastime - shopping! Local bargains include the gems for which the island is famous (Blue Sapphires, Rubies and other precious and semi-precious stones), arts and crafts and, of course, the best tea in the world. Homeword bound on Tuesday night, departing on Singapore Airline for Los Angeles via Singapore.
Wednesday: Arrive in Los Angeles.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Twin sharing per person; single supplement available at an additional charge.
Round trip Coach Class airfare from Los Angeles on Singapore Airlines.
Inland travel in an air-conditioned mini-bus or private car, with an English speaking driver/guide.
Hotel, breakfast and dinner on tour in Sri Lanka.
Entrance fees and local taxes.
Hotel accommodations for one night and airport transfers in Singapore.
U.S. departure taxes.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Airport taxes in Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended).
Lunches on tour.
Visa/ Passport fees. (U.S. citizens currently do not need a visa for Sri Lanka and Singapore).
