Excursion 4n pre diversity of sri lanka tour at Colombo

Sri Lanka

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Ship: Silver Discoverer

Voyage Number: 9822 (Pre-cruise)

Departure Date: 24 September, 2018

Program Nights: 4 Nights

Start of Program: Colombo

End of Program: Colombo

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Highlights:

● Travel by special charter Helicopter exploring the holy sites of Sri Lanka

● Enjoy private lectures bringing the country and its history to life

● Experience the best in unique luxury accommodations during your exploration of the Cultural Triangle

● Visit the Sri Dalada Maligwa or Temple of the Tooth - located in the Royal Palace of the former Kingdom of Kandy

● Enjoy a private visit to a local artist

● Enjoy curated meals throughout your journey offering the best of Sri Lankan cuisine

● Explore the ancient city of Anuradhapura

● Marvel at Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Day 1 - COLOMBO

Arrive at the Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your transport to Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Galle Face Hotel is a grand testimony to both Sri Lanka's colonial past and its independent present located on the ocean. After check-in and lunch there is a Colombo half-day city bus tour that will take you around the city. Stops include the Gangarama Temple, Independence Square, Viharamahadevi Park and a visit to the famous Barefoot Gallery for Tea/ Coffee and shopping. Dinner will be enjoyed at the hotel with a special guest lecturer to welcome you to Sri Lanka.

Day 2 - COLOMBO/ KANDY

Enjoy an overnight trip to Kandy; the spiritual capital of Sri Lanka. The journey begins with a helicopter ride, followed by a bus excursion to the Temple of the Tooth, located in the gorgeous Royal Palace complex of the former kingdom of Kandy. Lunch will be hosted at the Royal Bar, followed by a visit to a family of artists at their atalié. Unwind, connect, talk art, and enjoy the view from the studio veranda before retreating to the eco-boutique hotel at Ulagalla Resort. The evening offers a "Dinner of Dreams" with dancers and drummers, and soft jazz poolside.

Day 3 - ANURADHAPURA

Wake up with the dawn chorus and take a pre-breakfast guided walk round the estate and beyond. This leisurely 90-minute ramble includes ample birdwatching and a walk along the banks of Wannemaduwa; a traditional irrigation reservoir designed two thousand years ago. Enjoy breakfast on the paddy field before choosing a morning of spa-treatments, archery, or a tour of Ulagalla on horseback. After lunch we visit the city of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka.

Day 4 - ANURADHAPURA

Choose between two day-trip offerings; either visit the Visit to Sigiriya Lion's rock Fortress, an impressive and awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by lunch at the Elephant Corridor Hotel; or a visit to Polonnaruwa and its many beautiful ancient sites, including the Vatadage, followed by lunch at the Lake House. Return to the hotel for a gala farewell dinner with a Sri Lanka theme with sarongs, local dance, and fireworks.

Day 5 - ANURADHAPURA/ COLOMBO

Departure to Colombo airport will commence after lunch.

Program Inclusions:

· One night at Galle Face Hotel in Colombo

· Three nights at Ulagalla Resort in Anuradhapura

· Transfer by MI 17 helicopter for Colombo to Kandy and Anuradhapura to Colombo

· Entrance fees to above mentioned sightseeing.

· Meal Plan: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

· Transfers between airport, hotel, and pier in air-conditioned vehicles.

· All tips and gratuities

Flight Details:

Day 2: Colombo/ Kandy via MI 17 Helicopter- duration approximately 00h45

Day 5: Anuradhapura/ Colombo via MI 17 Helicopter - duration approximately 01h00

Flight durations may vary due to changes in flight schedules.

Luggage Information:

Your entire luggage will accompany you on this program.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Sri Lanka. It is the responsibility of the guest to obtain all appropriate visas before your cruise.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that they are accompanied by someone who can assist if needed. The Sigiriya Lion's Rock Fortress visited on this program are not well equipped for mobility-impaired guests. Therefore we do not recommend this tour to those who may rely upon a wheelchair. Please note there is a second option to visit Polonnaruwa if mobility is an issue.

Vaccinations:

Consult your physician for information regarding vaccinations or medications which may be appropriate for your state of health.

Please note:

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

Lunches and dinners (except in-flight meals) include two glasses of local beer, soft drinks or mineral water.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. This program is subject to a 100% penalty for any cancellation notices received 90 days or less prior to sailing.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.