15 Day Family Trip Notes (page 2)

		Day 9 We drive to Ella today. On the way we take a short walk up Small Adams Peak (about an hour and a half). Ella Gap has amazing view of the coastal plain nearly 1,000 meters below. Almost all of the southern part of the island can be seen on a clear day. If you are lucky, you would see the sea which is about 100 miles away. Overnight at Sky Green or Mountain Heavens,  Ella Gap.
		Day 10 After breakfast, we drive to the Elephant Transit Camp run by the Born Free Foundation. There are over 35 little orphan elephants that will be fed with milk while you watch. Eventually, these elephants will be released into Uda Walawe National Park. We then take a jeep safari with open tops into Ude Walawe National Park to see over 50 elephants. Apart from elephants, you get to see crocodiles, water buffalo, deer, lizards and lots of birds. After the safari, we go to the hotel where you can lie by the pool in the late afternoon. Overnight at Centauria Hotel, Embilipitiya *.
		Day 11 Today we are heading towards the south west coast. On the way, we stop at the Dutch fort in Galle. The fort was originally built by the Portuguese in 1589 to house spices. You can walk around the fort within an hour and a half visiting the New Oriental Hotel, National Museum, the Dutch church, the clock tower, the lighthouse and some old colonial buildings. Then, we drive to a turtle hatchery where you get to see one, two and three day old turtles in different tanks. These turtles will be released in the sea at night. Overnight at the beach hotel - Tangerine Beach Hotel, Kaluthara*
		Day 12, 13 and 14 Free days to lie by the pool or beach. Overnight at the beach hotel - Tangerine Beach Hotel, Kaluthara*
		Day 15 Transfer to Airport.
Back		Trip profile **please note that there are two optional activities in trip: White water rafting and the elephant ride will cost you £ 20 (for each activity) per person. Other optional activities Climbing Adam's peak from December till April. It's a sacred mountain to the Buddhists and thousands of pilgrims visit the holy shrine on the top of the mountain. However you need to be very fit to do this climb because it takes about 6 hours. There is a chance of taking a hot air balloon ride in Sigiriya (optional). Accommodation We use star class hotels with character. However, there are two nights on the trip where you stay at rest houses because of non-availability of hotels. Most of the hotels you stay at have pools (see *)(10 nights).Single rooms are available at a supplement of £150. Please advise us at the time of booking. Transport We use an air-conditioned mini-bus during the trip. We take jeeps to Yala National Park. Group size Minimum 2 pax. Maximum 16 pax + guide and driver Food Breakfast is included throughout except the day you arrive in Sri Lanka. Lunch at the village on the day you cycle is included. We suggest you allow about £150 for all other meals. Currency information Sri Lankan unit of currency is the Rupee. At the time of writing, £1= 185 Rupees. You need to change some money at the airport. ATMs are available in towns. All hotels accept credit cards. What to take Cotton t-shirts and shorts. Trousers to visit temples. Sandals. Trainers for walks. A fleece. Umbrella. Waterproof jacket. Visa All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. A free 30 day Visa is obtained on arrival for most nationalities. It is your responsibility to have the correct personal documents and to obtain your Visa, if necessary. Vaccinations Please consult your doctor for up to date information before you travel. Flights Flights are not included. Tipping Tipping is part of the way of life in Sri Lanka and you need to allow about £2 per day per person for this.

Trip profile

**please note that there are two optional activities in trip:

White water rafting will cost you £ 20 per person. Polonnaruwa will cost you £25 per person.

Accommodation
We use star class hotels with character. Except three nights in the hill country where it is cooler, all other hotels have pools *.
Single rooms are available at a supplement of £200. Please advise us at the time of booking

Transport
We use an air-conditioned mini bus during the trip. We take jeeps to Uda Walawe National Park.

Group size
Minimum 3 pax. Maximum 16 pax + guide and driver

Food
Breakfast is included throughout except the day you arrive in Sri Lanka.  We suggest you allow about £150 for all other meals (excluding drinks).

Currency information
Sri Lankan unit of currency is the Rupee. At the time of writing, £1= 173 Rupees. You need to change some money at the airport. ATMs are available in towns. All hotels accept credit cards.

What to take
Cotton t-shirts and shorts. Trousers to visit temples. Sandals. Trainers for walks. A fleece. Umbrella. Waterproof jacket.

Visa
All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond the intended length of stay. A free 30 day Visa is obtained on arrival for most nationalities. It is your responsibility to have the correct personal documents and to obtain your Visa, if necessary.

Vaccinations
Please consult your doctor for up to date information before you travel.

Flights
Flights are not included.

Tipping
Tipping is part of the way of life in Sri Lanka and you need to allow about £3 per day per person for this.