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3N Kalutara, 1N Colombo
3N Kalutara, 1N Colombo, Breakfast, Same Day Bentota, Galle Trip, Chauffeur guide, Sri Lanka ETA
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Itinerary
Overview:
Kalutara: Kalutara is one such popular city in the country’s Western Province that has fast developed into a tourist spot nowadays. Being the administrative headquarters of the Kalutara District and also due to close proximity to the capital city, Colombo at just 40 kilometers or less distance, this city always seeks the attention of Sri Lanka visitors. Kalutara Beach comes in the list of select few best beaches in the world. The Kalutara Bodhiya is a sacred Buddhist site that's home to one of the oldest bodhi trees in Sri Lanka.
Colombo: Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.
Tentative Tour Plan:
Day 01 – Airport / Kalutara
Warmly welcome to Sri Lanka! Our tour guide will pick you up from the Bandaranayke
International Airport at the scheduled hour and will be there with you throughout the stay being
your guide, driver and your friend.
Arrive at Bandaranayke International Airport and meet our representative
Transfer to Kalutara. (Approximately (90 km) from the Airport to Kalutara via
Southern Expressway)
Evening relaxes at the beach.
Overnight stay at Kalutara. {Meals: No Meals}
Day 02 – Kalutara / Galle / Kalutara
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Galle. (Approximately (80 km) from the Kalutara to Galle via Southern
Expressway)
City tour at Galle.
Visits stilt fishing.
Then back to Kalutara again.
Overnight stay at Kalutara. {Meals: Breakfast}
Day Highlights
- Galle City Tour: Galle Fort explores this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a spellbinding mixture of Dutch, Portuguese and British history. The tour is part driven and part walking and covers the important highlights within the fort. This tour generally covers the whole Galle Fort area. This includes amazing views, knowledge on colonial history, interesting back stories, and detailed insights. You also get to know about the modern Sri Lankan culture and its connection with the colonial era.
Main Attractions:
1. The Fort of Galle- A UNESCO World Heritage Site
2. Galle Museum
3. Galle International Cricket Stadium
4. Galle Lighthouse
- Stilt Fishing: Stilt fishing, has been a traditional fishing practice found among the fishing communities in the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. Fishermen seated on a stilt, made by attaching a wide bar to a large wooden pole carrying a rudimentary fishing rod is a permanent fixture of the scene that cannot be missed. The rudimentary equipment used in stilt fishing is manufactured by the fishermen themselves, using an ancient tradition and specific types of wood.
Day 03 – Kalutara / Bentota / Kalutara
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to Bentota.
Visit to a turtle hatchery.
Also boat ride at Madu River.
Then back to Kalutara again.
Overnight stay at Kalutara. {Meals: Breakfast}
Day Highlights
- Turtle Hatchery: Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii. Therefore, they are also called chelonians by researchers and conservationists. Chelonians are characterized by the special bony shell or carapace, which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield. They are an old group with the very first proto-turtles having evolved over 220 million years ago in the Triassic Era. The order of Chelonii, also known as the Testudines, have three members in the group; turtles, tortoises and terrapins. The south coast of Sri Lanka including the beach areas in and around the resort are nesting sites for five of the six endangered sea turtle species namely the Leatherback, Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Olive Ridley and Green Turtle. Turtle Hatchery which primary operates as a hatchery is a great place to
observe collected and rescued eggs hatch and then safely released into the sea.
- Madu River boat ride: This wetland spreads over 900 hectares of area and most of it covered with water. There are totally 64 islands in Madu Ganga. This tour will take around 2.5 to 3 hours and it’s advisable to bring drinking water, Sunglasses and hats. Some boats have adjustable roofing covers. This one-hour tour takes you on a boat safari through the primitive depths of the mangrove marshes in Madu River. Get a chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes and wild boars in their natural habitat. Watch the cormorants; storks and many other avian life hunt for their prey in swift flow of Madu River. Visit the old Buddhist temple on one of the islands that dot the river liberally. Stop by another of the islands; which are the source of the cinnamon industry of Sri Lanka. Purchase some fresh, high quality cinnamon to take home as a souvenir. Make sure to visit the outdoor fish massage parlor, where you can dangle your feet into a fenced part of the river to get treated by the massage fish
Day 04 – Kalutara / Colombo
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then proceed to Colombo. (Approximately (60 km) from the Kalutara to Colombo
via Southern Expressway)
City tour at Colombo.
Evening shopping tour.
Overnight stay at Colombo. {Meals: Breakfast}
Day Highlights
- Colombo city tour: Colombo the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the largest city in Sri Lanka. Heavily influenced by its diverse populace and its rich history, Colombo’s culture, architecture, cuisine and historical attractions make for a multi-cultural melting-pot. Colombo was probably known to Roman, Arab, and Chinese traders more than 2,000 years ago. Muslims settled there in the 8th century and controlled much of the trade between Sinhalese kingdoms and the outside world. The Portuguese arrived in the 16th century and built a fort to protect their spice trade. The Dutch captured the city in the 17th century. The British made the city the capital of their crown colony of Ceylon in 1802
Main sightseeing
1. National Museum
2. Old and New Parliament houses
3. Independence Memorial Arcade & Independence Square
4. Beira Lake
5. Lighthouse and Clock tower
6. Colombo Harbor
7. BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
Shopping at
8. Laksala state owned Handicrafts emporium
9. Odel
10. Cotton Collection
11. Liberty Plaza
Day 05 – Colombo / Airport
Breakfast at the hotel.
Then proceed to the airport for the departure flight. {Meals: Breakfast}
Note : Above Itinerary is just indicative & do not consider it as a final schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by local agent/guide/Tour Operator.
Includes
1. 3 Nights’ stay in Kalutara as per selection
2. 1 Night stay in Colombo as per selection
3. Daily Breakfast
4. Services of English-speaking chauffeur guide
5. Transport through an air-conditioned vehicle (Car) from arrival till departure on private basis
6. Meeting and Greetings at the airport.
7. Sri Lanka ETA
Value Added Services
1. Complementary - Highway and parking tickets
2. Complementary - Water bottles in the vehicle – 2 bottles per day per person
3. Guide / Driver accommodation and meals
Conditions apply :
1. Once we confirm a package/service offered at the same price or budget shared by the customer without any fluctuation in price (with offered /similar hotels) or may be the case that when the booking is completed in first attempt with client’s choice of services/hotels / including the request for any changes before the confirmation letter is raised. . Thereafter, non-refundable booking/reservation fees with minimum cancellation & document amount raised for Visa submission will apply automatically.
2. We are bound to a limit of maximum 2 quotes/amendments before the booking is raised within the booking /reservation fees.
3. If balance tour cost is not made as demanded in writing/sms /phone call. Tour package/Reservation(s) shall be liable to release and the package will be treated as cancelled for not paying a balance amount. In case you fail to deposit before the expiry of the cut off/auto release date, we will be compelled to release/cancel the booking as your deposit or advance doesn’t cover the liability or other case may be the supplier would not deposit on your behalf which may result in discrepancy in booking over which SKYLINK has no control. Such cancellation shall be subject to applicable cancellation charges and advance amount collected will be adjusted towards cancellation charges. If advance amount falls short to recover entire cancellation charges the remaining cancellation charges shall be recovered as per the cancellation terms/policy applicable to the booking.
4. If you are comparing a dynamic Online Price with SKYLINK offers, then please be noted these offers are subject to change any moment. Once hotels are confirmed/ prepaid & settled with SKYLINK & the payment is made by you (Customer),there can be no amendment after booking is closed. Discount offered in quotation will be non-refundable in addition to the cancellation fees as per actuals.
5. Once any reservation is processed/ confirmation letter is raised,, the processing charges ,any taxes , forex conversion, Bank / merchant fees ,Document Charges , amendment & Cancellation charges will be non-refundable whatever the case may be. SKYLINK has no control because supplier policy also applies.
6. Amendment: Once the booking is confirmed, in case of any subsequent amendments prior to travel or during travel will incur a fee as per change.
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1. Our Packages are valid for Only Indian Nationals unless specified or customized for other nationalities.
2. Prices are dynamic and subject to change unless the booking is confirmed , ticketed or vouchered. These are only offers over which we will try our best to initiate the process of confirmation. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any given time. SKYLINK has no control over the fluctuation /Hike in Taxes/Cost /Currency or anything Miscellaneous by the Govt of India/any ruling authority. Difference of Fare/Taxes if any at the time of endorsement/while actual booking shall be borne by the client.
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6. Hill stations Bookings: Hotels in hill stations may not have air conditioning or heaters due to weather conditions of the location. A/c in Vehicles will be operational only in plain areas.
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1. Above is only a quote and can't be treated as booking unless confirmed & paid by customer - In case of non-availability of given flight, similar options will be provided.
2. Failure on the part of airline to accommodate passenger despite having confirmed tickets.
3. Change of flight timing/ Route Change with or without intimation/ Fog alert/Postponement/delay of any tour of any airlines /bad weather/Pandemic impact is not our liability.
4. If in the event that the flight is over booked or cancelled for whatever reason and the client is not allowed/able to board the flight , The client shall not hold the company responsible for the same and no claim whatsoever can be made by client. All incidental expenses arising out of such situation will be payable by client.
5. Seat allocation & meals: Few airlines do not provide seat allocation & meals .It is chargeable & payable extra.Meal requests are subject to discretion of the airlines . SKYLINK can only put a request /remark on your behalf but can not guarantee the provision of the same as we in no way control airlines & other service providers.
6. Airport taxes / airline development fees as applicable to be paid over & above tour cost, should there be a rise post the printing of the brochure/quotation.
7. Few Promotional & all fixed departure fares are 100% non-refundable /non amendable & non-transferable even in case of refusal of visa and immigration or any unseen/ unavoidable circumstances.
8. Baggage Allowance :varies from airlines to airlines. Please reconfirm with your airlines before travelling as it is subject to vary with different airlines..
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2.Room Twin bed / Double bed is at the discretion of the hotel. The number of meals including breakfast are always corresponding to the no. of nights booked by the guest. The hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival.
3.In case of unavailability in the listed hotels & airlines, arrangement for an alternate accommodation with similar standard & alternate flight option will be made with availability. Your choice is important to us but once the booking is confirmed amendment /cancellation policy applies & also be noted that confirmed hotel can be different from the hotel given at the time of confirmation depending case to case.
4.Hotel has the right to claim the damages/use of amenities /govt city /Tourism Fees(eg Dhiram etc)/ resort tax /security deposit as per their policy.
5.The guests are requested to take care of their personal belongings carefully and avoid leaving them unattended.
6.Meals are pre-set at the discretion of Hotel.
7.Higher category rooms/ Guaranteed Early Check In or Late Check Out . Special Requests are subject to availability or may incur additional charges . These requests can not guaranteed unless paid.
8.Extra Bed can be a mattress/sofa bed/roll away bed or sharing the bed unless paid or specified.
9.Every hotel has its own child policy. Pls check with your travel consultant at the time of booking.
D) Itinerary Planning
1. Above Itinerary is just indicative & do not consider it as a final schedule. All activities specified under itinerary can not be counted as included unless specified under inclusions. Timings & duration/distances mentioned in an itinerary is an approximate idea & Timings for Pickup/Drop & Sightseeing can be changeable by the service provider due to any reason over which SKYLINK has no control.
2. In case your packages is inclusive of Arrival / departure transfers & sightseeing tours the same shall be provided as per schedule fixed by the /Local Agent/ hotel. However this may require you to wait at the airport for short duration until all the guests arriving at that time exit the airport.
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2.However, unavoidable circumstances can change due to events beyond the control of the Company. Unforeseen Calamities, Accident, Closure of Borders/Airbase, major roadwork, strikes etc may necessitate route changes/cancellation/postponement. Where & If the Company knows of these sufficiently in advance, Company will notify the Tourist / Group.about these route changes/policies that could also be necessitated due to natural calamities. The Company does not control or operate any Airline, neither do the Company owns or controls any shipping/cruise/coach company, Hotel, transport and other facility or service ingredients, travel component in tour package that to be availed by the Tourists/Group. Since the Company only selects and co-ordinates travel components, the Company shall not be liable for any injury, death, loss, deficiency in service or damage,modifications,cancellations or extra cost if any, caused by any act or omission of the management or employees or any independent contractor of any airlines, cruise or transport company etc.
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1)For your convenience, we also have several Indian Rupee bank accounts. Please ensure that the cheques are timely delivered to our office for encashment since no documents would be delivered till the cheque is en- cashed. The payment for entire package has to be settled before the dateline. Please note that Cheque Bouncing Charges will be Rs.600/- OR AS PER ACTUALS
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Excludes
Entrance Fees – Not added to the cost
Turtle Hatchery: USD 06 /- Per Person
Madu River Boat Ride: USD 45/- Per Boat
Colombo / Galle Museum: USD 10 /- Per Person
Cost excludes (unless specified under Inclusions) :
1. Tax collection at Source *TCS *As per Govt rules, 5% TCS will be applicable on spends towards International Holiday packages for cumulative spends (within or outside Skylink Travel Pvt Ltd) up to Rs 7 Lakhs in a financial year and @20% for incremental spends beyond Rs 7 Lakhs in the same financial year. TCS Amount collected shall reflect in Form 26AS of the person of which PAN is provided which can be claimed while filling their Income tax return. To qualify as overseas tour program package the package should include at least two of the following:
a. international travel ticket
b. Hotel accommodation (with or without food) / boarding / lodging
c. Any other expenditure or similar nature of relation thereto
2. If any of the above is sold standalone will not be covered withing the definition of Overseas tour package for collection of TCS
How to claim your TCS?
Verify your TCS credit: TCS credit would automatically reflect in your Form 26AS on quarterly basis.
Claiming your credit: TCS can be fully adjusted against the income tax payable on any other income such as interest, rent, capital gains, etc.
Claim refund: In case there is no income tax payable, you can claim the refund of TCS amount at the time of filing your IT return.
3. Visa on arrival or Visa Fees payable to Concerned Authorities
4. Any compulsory charges related to Peak Season /festival/ Holidays/Chinese New Year/ /Early Check in /Late Check Out/Mandatory Meals/Room Upgradation/Higher category Rooms
5. Entrance Fee /Monument fees/Admission Tickets/Guide Charges unless specified.
6. Luggage truck ,Porterage Charges, Tips, Laundry , Extra Meals, Breakfast /Meals missed due to flight timing, all beverages are not included, these are at your discretion.
7. Travel Insurance, Baggage Claim & any related claims/charges.
8. Hotel Security / Resort Fees /Tourism Dhiram/ City Taxes/Tourism Fees are always payable directly at Check in.
9. Intercity surface transfers/ Airfare/Train Fare/Web check in unless specified.
10. In case Itinerary is blocked with Limited Kms & Hours (especially applicable for Indian Itineraries) :Any extra kms/Extra Hours charges payable extra to Driver /DMC directly by the customer in case the Travelling goes beyond the blocked kilometers limit/Fixed Tour plan/Point to Point ( transportation rates are charged from garage to garage i.e. the starting & ending point of the vehicle) .
11. Anything not mentioned under inclusions & any in Taxes,Surcharge, ROE, Fees or any hike over which Skylink has no control.
12. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like Covid or any act of God, rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Cancellation
- 36 days or more before departure :80% of the package will be refunded
- Cancellation stage : 21 -35 days before departure :50% of the package will be refunded
- Cancellation stage : 20 days or less before departure :No Refund
- Non-refundable Booking, Any Misc Services with Non-refundable Charges cannot be counted /considered under the given policy. No refund will be there whatever the case may be.
Footnotes
Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka:-
Sri Lanka is good to visit for most part of the year. Here's a monthly breakup of Sri Lanka climatic conditions so you can plan when to go: October to April: October to April is considered to be a great time to visit Sri Lanka.
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