All in One Sri Lanka - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available
All in One Sri Lanka - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available
$1770
Tour Overview
Embark on the "All in One Sri Lanka" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Sri Lanka's most iconic destinations. Begin in the vibrant city of Colombo, then explore the historical streets of Galle, and witness the majestic blue whales in Mirissa. Discover the lush tea plantations and Victorian architecture of Nuwara Eliya, and experience the rich cultural heritage of Kandy, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Marvel at the wildlife in Udawalawe National Park, renowned for its large herds of elephants. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure, with the option to upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and daily breakfasts as you traverse this enchanting island. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL COLOMBO
Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel J or similar 3*
Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by Aitken Spence Travels Representative
Transfer from Airport to Negombo hotel.
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Negombo
Day 2 : NEGOMBO - HADALA
Location: Negombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel J or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer from Negombo to Hadala
Visit Leprosy Museum The Leprosy Museum was initially a hospital built during the Dutch period, which is now 304 years old. Leprosy Hospital in Hendala is believed to be the first hospital built in the country by western rulers. It also stakes a claim to be the oldest functioning hospital in the world. The hospital opened in 1708 has Dutch style church, other buildings, equipment including a very old washing machine that can still be used and medical accessories.
Transfer from Hadala to Negombo. Visit a local Fish market and do a lagoon excursion in Negombo in the evening
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Negombo
Day 3 : NEGOMBO - PERADENIYA - KANDY
Location: Kandy
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Negombo to Peradeniya
Visit Botanical Gardens .First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later harmonized by the British, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya - today bundled with the most welcoming facilities located just 4 miles off Kandy - is a flourishing national asset in the Wonder of Asia. Walk into this 147 acre bliss of an experience, passing well-tended lawns, pavilions & an octagon conservatory to be greeted by the vast expanse of a magnificently landscaped lush green turf which will encourage you for an exhilarating break. Towards the north of the entrance rests a cafeteria that one might come across before stepping into some of the highlights - the orchid house & giant Javan fig tree - of this place which overflow in grace.
Transfer from Peradeniya to Kandy. Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe - before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy - the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings - crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe.
Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town - cradled among the misty hills - will feature the Kandy City Centre - bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary.walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market.
Fine tune your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music & drumming amplified by a cultural show enhancing the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Kandy
Day 4 : EXPLORE KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE
Location: Knuckles Mountain Range
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at Earl'S Regency. Transfer from Kandy to Knuckles. Explore Knuckles Mountain Range . Knuckles, the mist-laden mountain range - resembling knuckles of a clenched fist - stretching within Matale & Kandy is nothing but a subtle habitat of flora and fauna, most of them being endemic to Sri Lanka. Knuckles is also considered to be a watering hole for hikers across the globe. Most of all, you are more likely to forget the rest of the universe once you sit back on a cliff that offers an absolutely spectacular sight of surrounding dense forests, tea plantations, terraced paddy fields and waterfalls. Meanwhile, fine tune your evening by listening to the crickets' cry as lanterns sway in the wind while you sit in content, in the comfort of your canvas tent!
Transfer from Knuckles to Kandy
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Kandy
Day 5 : TRANSFER TO NUWARAELIYA
Location: Nuwara Eliya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.Transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Misty steep roads, twisting through lush green blankets of tea bushes in a cool climate, remind visitors that they are within the range of the renowned British colonial retreat, Nuwara Eliya. Augmented by an English countryside atmosphere, the city of light - once governed by English & Scottish planters - is still studded with colonial bungalows, hedgerows & one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world. A hike through the green grass and red-brick walls should present breathtaking views of a buzzing countryside hamlet.
Drive through green valleys of the hill country pierced by endless waterfalls & dotted by tea pluckers draped in bright-colored saris. Or rent a bike for a gentle ride along the banks splashed by the waters of Lake Gregory.
Visit a Tea Plantation. Sri Lanka, Tea and Tourism are words which cannot be separated. Take a tour to the cold & misty hills that take pride of an ultimate tea tour, covering lush green blankets of tea plantations. Or just step into a tea factory processing the prestigious brand of Ceylon Tea, to observe a rich tradition kept alive up to date. As you observe the hissing and swishing of machines, inhaling the heavenly scent arising from these facilities, make sure to end your day in style over a perfectly blended cup of pure Ceylon Tea.Do Tea tasting
Transfer from Tea Plantation to Nuwara Eliya
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Day 6 : VISIT HORTON PLAINS
Location: Horton Plains
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel.Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains. Visit Horton Plains. Horton Plains, UNESCO World Heritage Site, trekking paradise & Eco-tourism hideout in the heart of the isle, painted with unending stretches of green pastures marks one of the healthiest wet montane evergreen forests in Sri Lanka. With an altitude above 7000ft, the plateau sweeps to a robust 3169 hectares sheltering flora and fauna varieties that may be found nowhere else on earth. As the tributary of Belihul Oya - Bakers Falls - thunders down rocks head along the 9km trekking path - across frost-covered grass - to feel the icy-cold wind against your face.
You may even gaze down World's End, a head-spinning 3700ft drop towards the Southern end or drive carefully through herds of sambar deer, shy to human touch & birdlife chirping across the plains. If you're cautious enough you may be greeted by the sights of a grunting wild boar, a pouncing fishing cat, otters or even the 'Spotted-Ghost that haunts the plains', the Sri Lankan Leopard!
Transfer from Horton Plains to Nuwara Eliya
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Nuwaraeliya
Day 7 : TRANSFER TO UDAWALAWE
Location: Udawalawe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel J Unawatuna or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Udawalawe
Visit Udawalawe National Park
Be ready to witness trumpets across the border as you approach elephant country around the corner! Udawalawe truly is a sanctuary for the big footed & tusked. Marked by relatively large herds of elephants, the national park proves to be one of the best places one could observe them in their natural habitat. Hop into a safari jeep and head into the park, you are most likely to drive into your first herd of giants within the maiden hundred meters. Turn on your radar into other species - such as potted deer, sambur, barking deer, water buffalo and jackal - found within the park. Meanwhile, Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home bears a different story.
Established in 1995, it caters to all injured elephants found in the area before releasing them into their natural habitat. So, make sure to just watch - rather than touch - these gentle giants as they feed, play and mingle with each other, before heading into the wild with one another.
Visit the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe.Travel Kindly is a proud step towards the sustainable tourism which is an animal welfare project initiated by Aitken Spence Travels with your collaboration. Through Travel Kindly, you will get the opportunity to look after an orphaned baby elephant at Elephant Transit Home. When you visit Udawalawe National Park you can contribute to take care of the baby elephant ¿Bhanu¿ by making a small donation of one US dollar and this simple act of generosity will not just bring a you the content and excitement but will also make you a valuable contributor of sustainable tourism.
Transfer from Udawalawe to Unawatuna
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Unawatuna
Day 8 : WHALE WATCHING AND VISIT GALLE
Location: Galle
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel J Unawatuna or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning transfer from Unawatuna to Mirissa (Get a packed breakfast from the hotel)
Early morning Whale Watching. Mirissa is one of the best place to have your own way with sails and surf boards while diving enthusiasts too may feel the same bliss as they reach this small fishing town. Watch carefully how 'stilt-fishermen' have excelled in their patience in this photographer's paradise while dipping your toes in soft waves that caress the shores of gold, an experience that never grows old under the sun shining so bold! Mirissa is also one of the best places in the world to see one of the only recorded resident blue whale colonies in their natural habitat. Dolphins are regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa and Dondra head on the south coast. The BBC documentary titled “Ocean Giants” featuring the mesmeric world of Whales and Dolphins, and the scientist’s effort to shed light on their habits and why they grow so large were filmed around Sri Lanka and according to them 30 Blue Whales were sighted in a single day!
Transfer from Mirissa to Galle. Do a city tour in Galle ,Galle, the epic Southern capital, is the intersection where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting creating a vivid atmosphere in beauty. Walk the Dutch-haunted streets listening to the creaks of wooden saloon doors and observe how European architecture mingles with South Asian traditions today flooding cultural enthusiasts on a global scale.
Its original ramparts and bastions preserved up to date showcase evidences of a heritage preserved for more than 3 1/2 centuries. Walk clockwise within the fort to observe the 'old gate' carrying the British coat of arms. Flanking the old gate is the Zwart bastion - the oldest of all - and the lighthouse standing 18 feet in its glory next to the Point Utretcht Bastion. This Dutch bliss is painted with streets that spread in a rectangular grid pattern pierced with houses carrying Dutch colonial style verandas.
Hop into the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex to be mesmerized by an array of souvenir selections. However, its hallmark stands a reality where the Dutch fort remains a working community with its usual buzz of administrative offices, court complex, commercial buildings, churches and Southern folks frequenting its streets bracing the air of the Elysium of architecture, Galle!
Transfer from Galle to Unawatuna
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Unawatuna
Day 9 : TRANSFER TO COLOMBO
Location: Colombo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Colombo City Hotel or similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Unawatuna to Colombo
The throbbing metropolis, Colombo - located in the West - is not only the country's commercial capital, but also the turbine that impels above 50% of the national GDP flanking Colombo's fancy urban development effort. Drive along the clean streets edging the crystal white Race Course - horse racing hub in 1893 & World War II airstrip - furnished today with lavish clothing, food & tea boutiques. Meanwhile, ride to Pettah & tune into the Floating Market - an offbeat shopping experience - or feel the buzz surrounding the upcoming inspiration, the Colombo Port City - an offshore city - featuring parks, commercial complexes & even an F1 track!
Head along Bauddhaloka Mawatha towards 'Arcade' facing a historic waypost, the Independence Square. Every designer boutique, top-notch cuisine outlet and even the 'walk-over fish tank', have revamped this colonial masterpiece into one of the trendiest shopping and hangout zones in Sri Lanka. Have a chilled beer at the Dutch Hospital while gazing through fancy windows showcasing best fashion, jewelry & handicraft brands. Smell the scent of incense while listening to the chiming bells of Gangarama temple. Or, jazz up to Colombo's night life spiced by night clubs & casinos that borderline its bustle.
If you're lucky, head into an exhibition at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) before swaying your head to an opera or play at Nelum Pokuna that should just drive your day into perfection!
Overnight Stay at a hotel in Colombo
Day 10 : DEPARTURE FROM SRI LANKA
Location: Colombo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Colombo to Airport for departure
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with English-Speaking Driver/guide.
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Accommodation
9 nights' accommodation in standard hotel categories.
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Meals
9 Breakfasts.
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Transport
Arrival/Departure transfers from and to Colombo Airport and transport as stated in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals throughout the tour.
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Tips and Porterage
Tips and porterage are not included.
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Flights and Travel Insurance
Flights, travel insurance and anything else not stated in the programme.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to places of interest or activities which are paid directly by the client on resort.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Sri Lanka. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. Clients arriving on early morning flights will have to wait until the last tour participant has arrived.
Please Note
- Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
- Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally.
- VISAS: Please note all clients will have to log into the website and obtain the visas prior to arrival for all clients arriving in Sri Lanka after 1st January 2012. The government has informed that all applications will be processed within 24 hours and payment can be made on-line by credit card.The details are available at the website www.eta.gov.lk
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Negombo
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J or similar 3*
Day 3-4 Kandy
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Day 5-6 Nuwara Eliya
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Day 7-8 Unawatuna
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J Unawatuna or similar 3*
Day 9 Colombo
- Standard Hotel Category = Colombo City Hotel or similar 3*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 Negombo
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J or similar 3*
Day 3-4 Kandy
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Regency or similar 3*
Day 5-6 Nuwara Eliya
- Standard Hotel Category = Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar 3*
Day 7-8 Unawatuna
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel J Unawatuna or similar 3*
Day 9 Colombo
- Standard Hotel Category = Colombo City Hotel or similar 3*
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with arrival and departure transfers from Colombo Airport, and transport as stated in the itinerary, ensuring a smooth journey throughout your tour.
Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights of comfortable accommodation in standard 3-star hotels, including Hotel J in Negombo, Oak Ray Regency in Kandy, Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze in Nuwara Eliya, Hotel J Unawatuna, and Colombo City Hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see at Udawalawe National Park?
Udawalawe National Park is known for its large herds of elephants. You may also see spotted deer, sambur, barking deer, water buffalo, and jackals. The park is one of the best places to observe elephants in their natural habitat.
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What activities are included in the visit to Mirissa?
In Mirissa, you will go whale watching, which is one of the best places in the world to see resident blue whale colonies in their natural habitat. Dolphins are also regularly spotted on these trips.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Knuckles Mountain Range?
The Knuckles Mountain Range offers a habitat of endemic flora and fauna. It is a popular spot for hikers and provides spectacular views of dense forests, tea plantations, terraced paddy fields, and waterfalls.
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What is special about the Horton Plains visit?
Horton Plains is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its trekking paths, green pastures, and unique flora and fauna. Highlights include the Bakers Falls, World's End cliff, and sightings of sambar deer, wild boar, fishing cats, otters, and possibly the Sri Lankan Leopard.
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What historical sites will be visited in Galle?
In Galle, you will explore the well-preserved Dutch colonial city, including the old gate with the British coat of arms, the Zwart bastion, the lighthouse, and the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex.
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What kind of cultural experiences are included in Kandy?
In Kandy, you will visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore the Kandy City Centre, and enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional music and drumming.
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What is included in the visit to Nuwara Eliya?
In Nuwara Eliya, you will visit tea plantations, observe the tea-making process, and enjoy tea tasting. The city is known for its colonial bungalows, hedgerows, and one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in the world.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 9 nights of accommodation in standard hotel categories: Hotel J or similar in Negombo, Oak Ray Regency or similar in Kandy, Oak Ray Summerhill Breeze or similar in Nuwara Eliya, Hotel J Unawatuna or similar in Unawatuna, and Colombo City Hotel or similar in Colombo.
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What should I wear when visiting temples and religious sites in Sri Lanka?
Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES, A friendly and professional tour leader tasked with ensuring the smooth operations of the tour, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the entire trip. His role primarily includes assisting with accommodation and transportation between locations while sharing the knowledge about social and cultural splendours of Sri Lanka.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
Sri Lanka is a year-round holiday destination with two monsoon seasons so there is a lot of confusion around when is the best time to visit. The weather doesn't run like clockwork here! However, there will rarely be weather so dramatic that it will stand in the way of a brilliant holiday with plenty of warm weather and sunshine. The temperature is constant at around 27°C on the coast, both the air
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not mandatory and it's up tour personal wish.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes, it is indeed
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is guaranteed to departure even with a single person. However, in case of any cancellation, we'll inform you in advance and the full refund will be given.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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What is an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?
The Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is an official authorization for a Short Visit to Sri Lanka issued via an online system. You need ETA if you wish to visit Sri Lanka as a Tourist, on Business or on Transit. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required to obtain ETA. It will cost USD $30. However, during the sometime of the year government offers FREE visa for tourists.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travellers are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times. > Travellers are requested to adhere to recommended hygiene procedures, such as travelling with and wearing a face mask and/or gloves when required to do so. > Keep 70% alcohol rub/hand sanitizer to use frequently.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Fairly good
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Up to 40KG per person
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Sri Lankan Rupees (you can exchange currency at the Sri Lanka airport or tour leader will assist you to exchange at the local banks)
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes, completely and according to our Health & Safety standards
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Aitken Spence Travels requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aitken spence travels charges.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
All in One Sri Lanka - Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available
10 Days Starting and ending in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Visiting: Colombo, Negombo, Kandy, Knuckles Mountain Range, Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains, Udawalawe, Galle ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
82489
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
8 - 15
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
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