Luxury Tour Trip Notes (page 2)

		Day 9 - The Manor House, Kandy Today is a free day to relax. There are plenty of small restaurants in Kandy for dinner, if you wish Overnight at The Manor House, Kandy.
		Day 10 - Kahanda Kanda, Galle Drive to Galle passing through Nuwara Eliya. On the way, drive through thousands of acres of beautiful tea plantations that blanket the hillsides. You can see the brightly clothed tea pickers moving over the hillsides with their huge sacks strapped to their heads! On the way, you can stop and view two waterfalls. Nuwara Eliya is described as a misplaced English village as many of the buildings are copies of English ones and were built by the English to escape the heat of the Sri Lankan summer. You have the late morning to explore the colonial buildings, racecourse, golf course etc. The altitude is about 6,500ft so the climate is much cooler. Of particular note is The Hill Club which is based on an English country house and is a real step back in time where you can enjoy lunch, if you so wish! Overnight at Kahanda Kanda, Galle.
		Day 11 - Kahanda Kanda, Galle Free day to relax at this beautiful boutique hotel set in its own hillside tea plantation overlooking Koggala Lake, either by the pool or in one of the five luxurious suites. Kahanda Kanda is situated 30 mins from Galle and offers a haven of peace, tranquility & exquisite style. It is the Winner of Travellers Choice, 2009 TripAdvisor Awards and Best Hidden Gem, Asia - 2009. There are a number of optional excursions that can be done here- whale watching in season (Dec-Apr), snorkelling at Unawatuna, visiting Galle to see the sunset over the Indian ocean from the ramparts.Overnight at Kahanda Kanda, Galle.
		Day 12 - Kahanda Kanda, Galle Free day to relax at this beautiful boutique hotel either by the pool or in one of the five luxurious suites. Optional Excursions. Overnight at Kahanda Kanda, Galle.
		Day 13 - Kahanda Kanda Free day to relax at this beautiful boutique hotel either by the pool or in one of the five luxurious suites Optional Excursions. Overnight at Kahanda Kanda, Galle.
		Day 14 - The Beach, Negombo Drive to hotel in Negombo close to the airport. On the way, visit Galle and its Dutch Fort. This was originally built by the Portuguese in 1589 to store spices. You can walk around the fort within an hour and a half visiting the New Oriental Hotel (now called Amangalla), National Museum, the Dutch church, the clock tower, the lighthouse, the ramparts and some old colonial buildings. It's worth having refreshments at Amangalla – it really is a beautiful hotel. Then stop off to visit the Turtle Hatchery and see one, two and three day old turtles in different tanks. These turtles will be released in the sea at night. The Beach is the only 5* hotel in Negombo and is a stylish hotel in a great beachside location. It has been named as one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Overnight at The Beach, Negombo
		Day 15 Transfer to the airport.
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Trip Profile Please note that the entrance fees are excluded and are as follows per person in £ (approximately): Dambulla Cave Temple - £ 7 Elephant ride - £20 Sigiriya - £17 Polonnaruwa - £17 Bike ride - £20 Temple of the Tooth - £6 Royal Botanic Gardens -£3 Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage - £12 The Cultural Show - £2 Turtle Hatchery - £1 Accommodation We offer the best luxury/boutique hotels in Sri Lanka. You can be assured that all the rooms are of the highest quality. Transport We use an air-conditioned car during the trip. You will keep the same car and driver throughout. We do not charge for the transport for the optional excursions. Minimum Group size 2 persons Food Breakfast is included throughout, except the day you arrive in Sri Lanka. Currency information Sri Lankan unit of currency is the Rupee. At the time of writing, £1=215 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. Umbrella. Waterproof jacket. Price This is per person sharing a double room 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.