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Itinerary is valid from 25th Sept 2018 TO 02nd Oct 2018 2018
Departure from Nagpur by Late Afternoon/Evening Flight to Bengaluru. Upon Arrival enjoy Packed Dinner. Late Night flight to Colombo.
Arrival into Colombo by UL 174 at 05:00 hrs. After Immigration and Customs Pick up from the Airport. Transfer to Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage. - an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. Later we proceed to Kandy. Upon Arrival Check into Hotel. Evening Kandy Cultural Show. Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel followed by Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya renowned for its Collection of Variety of Orchids. Afternoon Kandy Orientation Tour: Visit to Kandy Lake, Visit Kandy Arts & Crafts Center, Gems Gallery and Lapidary, Temple of Tooth Relic. Overnight at the Hotel.
Breakfast, Check out from the Hotel. Proceed to Visit Tea Factory where you can sample famous Sri Lankan Tea. Followed by Visit to Anjaneyar Hanuman Temple, Onward to Hakgala - Visit the Botanical Gardens (Ashok Vatika) followed by Sita Amman Temple: The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sita can be seen on one side of the temple. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tale of Rama and Sita. Check into Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Check out. Visit Ella: Ella is a small mountain village near Bandarawela and boasts three locations linked to the Ramayana where local legend claims Ravana was hiding Sita. First there is the Ravana Ella Cave, located at the massive Ella Falls; a breathtaking 1080 feet high waterfall that cascades into several falls. Transfer to Bentota. Arrive into Bentota at Night. Check into Hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel followed by : Madu River Safari. Madu ganga flows across Balapitiya (approx 80kms down south of Colombo) and is one of the rarely visited, unspoiled attractions any nature lover can find in Sri Lanka. She boasts of having a cluster of 64 small islands scattered along her path and the most of which are covered with mangroves and uninhabited.
Visit Turtle Hatchery Within the sanctuary of the project, collected and rescued eggs can hatch safely away from predators before being released into the sea at night-time. In addition, a certain number from each hatching are kept back for a short period for 'headstarting' before release. The hatchery program is designed to maximize the number of hatchlings reaching the sea and surviving through the critical stages of their early life. Transfer to the Beach to Enjoy some Water Sports on Optional Basis.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning free at Leisure. Check out by 12 noon. Transfer to Colombo. City Orientation Tour of Colombo. Visit the Kelaniya Temple shrine dedicated to king Ravana's brother - Bibhishana, Free Time for some bargain Shopping at House of Fashion. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Drop off at Airport by 9 pm for flight to Bengaluru at 01:00 hrs UL 173.
Flight Arrives into Bengaluru early morning. After Immigration proceed for Domestic Connection to Nagpur in the Morning.
| INR CHEQUE TO ORIENT | USD COMPONENT | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults on Twin/Triple Sharing | 30,000 | 375 |
Services of an Experienced Hindi/English speaking Tour Manager (If Group Size minimum 15 Paying Adults) If Group size smaller then Local Representative will take care of the Group. Overseas Group Insurance for Passengers upto age of 59 for Duration of the Tour.
Government Service Tax of 5% extra on the invoice amount compulsory to be paid by all passengers. Miscellaneous expenses such as Mineral water, tea/coffee, telephone charges etc. Difference in Cost of Overseas Insurance for Passengers above age of 59, Anything specifically not mentioned in tour cost includes column. Any Increase in Airfare, Visas, Taxes etc
Deposit of Rs 30,000 per Person to be paid at the time of booking. Along with Passport Copy & PAN Card Copy / AADHAR Card Copy.
Balance amount to be paid 45 days before departure. USD to INR Conversion as per applicable on Day of final.
Payment as mentioned on HDFC Bank Website USD Currency Selling Rate for that day.
Original Passport, Photos and Visa Documents as per Check list to be submitted 35 Days Before Travel.
If Full Payment not received by The Due Date company reserves the right to cancel the booking with below mentioned cancellation policy in effect. Visa Processing Time , Granting, Rejection of Visas is at Sole Discretion of the Respective Embassy and Orient Travels & Tours does not have control over the same and shall not be liable.
| Place | Hotel | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Kandy | Hotel Topaz or Similar 3 Star | 02 |
| Nuwara Eliya | Hotel Ashford or Similar 3 Star | 01 |
| Bentota/Beruwala | Hotel Earl's Reef or Similar 4 Star | 02 |
What is generally the size of a tour group ?
Generally the number of guest traveling varies depending on the destination. The average group size for tours is between 25 to 32 passengers. However, if a particular tour gets an overwhelming response then the group size may go beyond the aforesaid group size
Who would be my co-travelers ?
Your co-travelers can be any individual, right from a professional C.A or Doctor to a teacher, a teenager, an artist, a politician, businessman, people of any religion, from any region, any language etc. When you return from your dream holiday, we assure you that there will be additions to your friends list.
Will it be possible to extend my stay at a destination ?
You can extend your stay provided you intimate us of such extension at the time of your booking. Additional charges will be applicable. No extensions/alterations can be done when the tour is in progress.
Can I avail just a part of the tour?
It is not advisable to do tours partly as you wont be able to experience your dream destinations completely. We offer you a wide range of products that suit your requirements. Our travel team will guide you on the same.
Is the tour itinerary susceptible to last minute changes, as we need to plan our leaves & make necessary arrangements accordingly?
We do not change the itinerary nor date of the tour, however in case of force majeure events, circumstances force us to change the routing or date of the tour, as the case may be, just for your Convenience.
What does the World tour price include ?
The World tour price generally is inclusive of your travel arrangements, accommodation, all meals, sightseeing, entrance charges, visas, airport taxes, Tour Leader services, etc. For more information on inclusion of tour price kindly refer tour inclusion section on the respective tour itinerary page on our website
Can I avail any early booking benefit ?
Yes, you get an advance booking discount for all tours on paying full registration amount at the time of booking. Discounts are slab wise and are given on first come first serve basis. They are valid for limited seats, limited period, limited tours and vary depending on the tour and region, so book early and save thousands.
What benefits can Repeat Travelers and Senior Citizens expect ?
Orient does have repeat guest and senior citizen discounts and it varies as per the tour. The travel consultant will provide the details when you book the tour.
What are the benefits of group bookings?
Yes, you are eligible for group discount if you book for a group of more than 15 guests on the same day.
What are the modes of travel on tour?
The modes of travel depend upon the tour which you book. Generally, we travel by Flight, Coach, Train, Cruise, Speed boat, Jet Foil, Cable Car, etc as mentioned in the itinerary. For more information refer respective tour itinerary page on.
Are there any night journeys on tour?
For flights we may have night journeys, but we normally avoid night journeys on tour as far as possible.
How hectic is the pace of the tours ?
Most of the tours are medium to fast pace as we cover maximum must see sight-seeings, we have some optional sight-seeings which passengers can choose to skip.
Do we have to walk a lot on tours ?
Generally, we have to walk at sightseeing places, amusement parks and at the airports sometimes for a long distance, however the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Leader.
Do we have to wake up early on tours ?
Unless otherwise specified by the Tour Leader for world tour, we normally follow 6-7-8 schedule i.e wake up at 6 am, breakfast at 7 am and departure at 8 am. However, the schedule may change as per the situation.
Can I upgrade my class of travel or airline?
Yes, you can upgrade your class of travel or airline as per the availability and on an additional cost. Please inform the same at the time of booking.
Can I request for a window seat or seat with more leg space?
Yes, you can request for a window seat or seat with more leg space or an aisle seat at the airport check in counter. It will be provided by airline as per the availability.
Would the airline have provision for a wheelchair?
Yes, airlines have provision but it is limited hence you need to inform us at the time of booking. Few airlines also have certain charges for wheel chair. Wheelchair is subject to availability and at the discretion of the airline.
Can I book my own air tickets and join your tour?
Yes, for all tours you have a facility of joining the tour at the first destination and leaving the tour at the last destination. For such tours, you get a special joining and leaving price. Joining and leaving guest (J/L) is the one who books the escorted group tour without taking the services of visa, insurance and main air travel ticket to reach the first destination of the tour and leaves the tour from the last place of Sightseeing / Restaurant / Hotel / Airport to reach his/ her hometown.
How much baggage is allowed per ticket?
At present for most of the destinations, it is 15 to 20 kg for cargo and 6 to 7 kg for handbag per ticket but it does vary with the airline. For guest traveling to US at present baggage is controlled by Piece Concept. Under the Piece Concept, passengers are permitted per ticket to check two bags with a per-bag weight of up to 23 kg for Economy Class. However for internal flights there is no free baggage allowed, your 1 check in baggage cost is paid by Orient but the second check-in baggage if any has to be paid by guest. Also due to security reasons during internal flight the bags cannot be locked, same will be timely instructed by the Tour Leader on tour. Hand baggage of 7 kg is allowed for both international and internal flights.
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