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12 Day Sri Lanka Adventure Tour

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Highlights: 

  • Experience the jewel of the Indian Ocean!
  • A place where the sights, smells, and tastes will dazzle your senses and leave you wanting more.
  • Sri Lanka has long been captivating intrepid travelers with its incredible beauty and vibrant culture.
  • One Life Adventures - Sri Lanka will take you to the best places the country has to offer in 12 days.
  • From stunning temples and mountain ranges to national parks with elephants, and incredible beaches. 

Included: 

  • One Life group leader, local Sri Lankan cultural guide, and private driver.
  • All accommodation in fancy hotels and 2 funky hostels.
  • Airport pickup on day 1.
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Most breakfasts, some lunches, and some dinners.
  • All transport including vans, buses, tuk-tuks.
  • Train ride on the ‘most beautiful train journey in the world’.
  • Visit to the famous Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
  • Visit to the tea country estates to pick your own tea with locals.
  • Visit to spice garden.
  • Curry cooking lesson with local villagers.
  • Guided walk to view Little Adam’s Peak.
  • Hike to Ella Gap and the 9 Arches Bridge.
  • Safari Glamping with pool.
  • BBQ under the stars.
  • Wild elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park.
  • Climbing to the top of UNESCO World Heritage site Sigiriya.
  • Visit to the Pidurangala Monastery .
  • Walk through the Dambulla Buddhist caves.
  • Blue whale watching (seasonal).
  • Visit to a turtle hatchery and sanctuary to learn about sea turtles.
  • Bike tour through rice paddies and local villages with visit to secret garden to drink fresh coconut.
  • Walk around the iconic Galle Fort.

Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Fitness Requirement: Normal Fitness
Age Restriction: 18+
Group Size: 6 - 22
Dietary Requirements: All catered for where possible, though when in the more remote areas cannot be guaranteed.
Luggage Limit: 20kg. Recommended to take a backpack instead of a suitcase.
What To Bring: Passport and separate photocopy of the ID page of your passport, Flight tickets, Printed copy of your travel insurance details , Your One Life Adventures confirmation vouchers/tickets, Entry visa (if required), Enough clean clothes to last the trip u2013 Pack for warm weather and pack light., A light rain jacket or emergency rain poncho , Comfortable shoes and sandals - They will probably get dirty so donu2019t bring anything fancy!, Sun hat or cap , Phone & charger, International plug adapter, Swimwear and towel, Credit cards and money u2013 Please do not bring travelers cheques , Small padlock , Earplugs, Camera and spare battery , Mp3 player or books for the longer bus journeys, A money belt, Basic medical supplies such as aspirin, ibuprofen, motion sickness tablets, Imodium, Insect repellent , Sunscreen , A sense of adventure!

Day 1:

Welcome to Sri Lanka!

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Touch down in Colombo anytime on Day 1, and we’ve got you covered. A friendly face from our team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a Sri Lankan Welcome Meal – your first taste of the island’s amazing cuisine and the perfect start to your journey!

Day 2:

Sigiriya: Dambulla Cave Temple & Pidurangala Hike

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Today the journey really begins! We drive to Dambulla and stop by the famous Dambulla Cave Temple to marvel at ancient carvings and statues before heading to a local restaurant to sample the best food Sri Lanka has to offer & then check into our hotel. Have a quick dip in the pool before heading off to Pidurangala Buddhist Monastery for unparalleled 360 degree views of the local area and Sigiriya at sunset.

Day 3:

Sigiriya: Rock Climb Experience

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Start the morning by climbing Sigiriya, considered by locals to be the eighth wonder of the world. Over 1500 years of history in one place! We’ll then stop for a fantastic Sri Lankan lunch with a local family. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool, book a massage or opt for an elephant safari!

Day 4:

To Kandy: Spice Garden, Cooking Class, Tuk Tuks & Temple

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Today we embark into the Knuckle Mountain Range. We head to a spice garden where you will learn the secrets to Sri Lankan cooking before heading into the country’s second biggest city, Kandy. And what better way to see the city than in the back of some local transport, Tuk Tuks! Lastly we will visit the Temple of the tooth.

Day 5:

Ella: Tea Estate & 'That' Iconic Train Journey

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Start the day by making our way to the tea country! Tour a working Tea estate, pick tea and taste the finest Ceylon After lunch, jump on the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella – voted one of the world’s most scenic train rides in the world!

Day 6:

Ella: Free Day to Explore & Relax

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Today you have a day to yourself in the wonderful mountainous town of Ella! Try out many optional activities including hiking Ella Rock or Diyaluma Falls. Treat yourself to a massage or just using the downtime to chill out by the pool!

Day 7:

Udawalawe: Little Adam's Peak, Nine Arch Bridge & Elephant Safari

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Hike Little Adam’s Peak and visit the world famous Nine Arch Bridge in the morning. Afterwards, we journey out of the mountains and grab lunch on the way to Udawalawe National Park to get up close and personal with the elephants!

Day 8:

Mirissa: Paradise Beach Time

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Leave the campsite and head down to the beach in Mirissa! You have a free afternoon to rent a surf board, or sit back and catch some rays before heading over to coconut tree hill for sunset!

Day 9:

Mirissa: Free Time

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Today is your day to savor and indulge in the beauty of Mirissa.

Day 10:

Mirissa: Galle Bike Tour with Local School Visit & Galle Fort

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Start the day with a 12km cycle through the lush southern Paddy Fields, stopping at a local school en-route. In the afternoon, walk around the old Dutch Fort in Galle, buy some souvenirs and taste some of the best ice cream in Sri Lanka! The rest of the day is yours to relax.

Day 11:

Mirissa: Tsunami Memorial & Turtle Sanctuary

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Spend the morning on the beach before heading to the memorial for the 2004 Tsunami. Afterwards, head over to the Madu River and hop on a boat through the mangrove forests! Spot birds, fishing villages and experience a peaceful ride. We then drive to Colombo for our final night.

Day 12:

Depart

Today is where we say goodbye! Your tour guide can help you arrange your onward travel if you’d like the assistance. All the best for your onward journey!

  • One Life group leader, local Sri Lankan cultural guide, and private driver
  • All accommodation in fancy hotels and 2 funky hostels
  • Airport pickup on day 1
  • Welcome dinner
  • Most breakfasts, some lunches, and some dinners
  • All transport including vans, buses, tuk-tuks
  • Train ride on the u2018most beautiful train journey in the worldu2019
  • Visit to the famous Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
  • Visit to the tea country estates to pick your own tea with locals
  • Visit to spice garden
  • Curry cooking lesson with local villagers
  • Guided walk to view Little Adamu2019s Peak
  • Hike to Ella Gap and the 9 Arches Bridge
  • Safari Glamping with pool
  • BBQ under the stars
  • Wild elephant safari in Udawalawe National Park
  • Climbing to the top of UNESCO World Heritage site Sigiriya
  • Visit to the Pidurangala Monasteryu00a0
  • Walk through the Dambulla Buddhist caves
  • Visit to a turtle hatchery and sanctuary to learn about sea turtles
  • Bike tour through rice paddies and local villages with visit to secret garden to drink fresh coconut
  • Walk around the iconic Galle Fort

Departures & Pickups

Pickup/Return: Colombo
Airport Pickup Included.

Entry visa into the country. Each country has its own visa conditions, but most nationalities will require a tourist visa to enter Sri Lanka. Please consult the Sri Lanka consulate or embassy in your own country

Optional Extra’s

Whale Watching (Seasonal)
Safari in Sigiriya
Optional Surf Lesson
Maldives add-on package (Self Guided)

Not Included

Airport drop-off in Colombo
Pickup & Accommodation, (If not arriving on Day 1 of Tour.)
Flights to and from the Maldives

Bookings Terms & Conditions

These booking terms and conditions apply to bookings you make with Peterpans Adventure Travel PTY LTD (ACN 673 404 389) trading as Peterpans Travel (whether over the phone or by email) as well as online bookings you make on our website. We will rely on the authority of the person making the booking to act on behalf of any other traveller on the booking and that person will bind all such travellers to these terms and conditions.

The ticket(s) (“voucher(s)”) for your travel or experience are booked by us on your behalf with various Service Providers. Each Service Provider may have their own terms and conditions applying to your travel. It is important that you read the relevant and corresponding brochure for each of your bookings in order to understand all applicable terms and conditions. If you require additional information to that contained in the brochure then we recommend that you contact the Service Provider for further clarification.

BOOKING CONFIRMATIONS

Your responsibilities: Open tickets: You must book your travel dates in advance with the individual Service Provider as per the details provided on your voucher.

Tickets with booked dates: It is your responsibility to ensure you redeem your vouchers on the dates booked. If you wish to change these dates you must organise it with the Service Provider directly, with adequate notice. You must reconfirm all booked dates 48 hours prior to travel (minimum guide only) or in the manner stated on your voucher. If applicable, dietary requirements should also be confirmed at this time.

CANCELLATIONS and REFUNDS

Credit card fees, and additional fees paid to us for deposits of accommodation, transport and luggage storage are not transferable or refundable.
Please note that deposits on bookings are also non-refundable but may be used as credit towards future bookings.

Cancellations by service providers

If a service provider cancels your booking for any reason you WILL NOT be charged any cancellation fee and will be entitled to a full refund (other than any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider). ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you outside of 14 days from the date of travel

Where you provide us with at least 14 days’ notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 10% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund (in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with no fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON-REFUNDABLE, in some cases it may be transferable.

Cancellations by you within 14 days of the date of travel

Where you provide us with less than 14 days notice that you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be charged a 30% cancellation fee and will be entitled to a refund ( in addition to any amount we are charged on your behalf by the service provider) or can transfer, with a $30 per product transfer fee, any balance (in addition to any amount we are charged as a cancellation fee on your behalf by the service provider) to a new booking or credit voucher. ALL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMMODATION is NON REFUNDABLE, in some cases they may be transferable.

In addition, if a Service Provider charges us for the cancelled travel you must also pay us the amount that we are charged on your behalf by the Service Provider. It is, therefore, possible your cancellation fees could be up to 100% of the cost of the booking, regardless of whether travel has commenced (for example cancellations made within 24hrs of travel or certain flight bookings). The Cancellation Fee will apply in all cases where a tour is able to run. For example, if you are unable to reach a tour due to an “act of God” (for example a road is cut off due to flooding) the normal Cancellation Fee will apply if the tour still runs in your absence or would have run but for your absence. If a tour or other travel service is cancelled by the Service Provider, we will refund you in full the amount paid for the tour or other travel service. This full refund is subject to a fully refundable amount being given to our agency from the supplier who is cancelling. We highlight here that all suppliers have different cancellation terms.

All refunds will occur in the local currency and will be refunded to the same card that payment was made with. If your credit card uses a different currency, the amount refunded may be different from the original amount paid due to exchange rate fluctuations. We are not liable for these fluctuations, or any fees your bank charges.

Please note that in the case of natural disasters (e.g. flood, fire, cyclone, etc.), many Service Providers do not offer refunds, and we may therefore be unable to provide a refund to you. We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover this situation.

The 10% or 30% agency cancellation fee does not apply to: Dive Courses where you fail a Dive Medical test; or Skydives cancelled by the Service Provider within 3 days of booking due to weather, in which case a full refund will apply.

Where a refund or other payment applies, you may choose to transfer the full cost of your booking to another tour. However, a transfer fee of $30 may apply. While we aim to process refunds swiftly, high-demand situations (such as natural disasters) may result in delays.

We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy at the time of booking to protect yourself against unexpected cancellations and changes. Depending on your policy, your insurance provider may cover up to 100% of cancellation fees and other costs incurred. Cancellation fees for tours and bus bookings can be up to 100%, so having appropriate coverage can help minimise financial risk.

Please act responsibly and with respect on your travels. All Service Providers reserve the right to cancel bookings based on recommendation from another provider due to misconduct/misbehaviour during another stage of their trip. We will treat this as any normal cancellation and charge the above-mentioned Cancellation Fee, plus any Service Provider fees.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. It is your personal responsibility to purchase your own travel insurance to cover any liability which may be incurred to us or a Service Provider and other travel misadventures that you wish to be insured against. We recommend that you source travel insurance with a low excess payment, to make claiming on cancelled tours worthwhile.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We endeavour to package tours that will meet your expectations. However, we take no responsibility for any matters that arise with regard to or during individual tours or arrangements with individual Service Providers. We appreciate your feedback, whether complaints, compliments or suggestions. However, to the extent permitted by law we will not be responsible to you for any loss, expense or damage that you may suffer during any particular tour, accommodation or travel, no matter the cause. These matters are the responsibility of each individual Service Provider and you agree that you will not hold us liable in any such circumstance.

TOUR DETAILS

The inclusions, departure details and itinerary points of each tour and activity listed on our websites are current as of the last product update. We endeavour to reflect up-to-date information on all website pages but will not be held accountable for changes from suppliers which are yet to be reflected on site. Upon booking we ask that you review details listed in your vouchers as these will be the most reliable.

PRICES

We endeavour to package the best value tours available at the best prices. However, we take no responsibility for price fluctuations arising from changes in the prices charged by Service Providers occurring before final payment. The price of your travel is subject to change until such time as you pay for the travel in full.

EXTRA COSTS

Many tours have extra costs and you should be aware that there may be added expenses. These expenses will differ for each Service Provider but some of the more usual extras may include: EMC Tax, Stinger suit Hire, Luggage storage, Sleeping Bag Hire, Linen Hire, National Park Fee, Food, Insurance, Accommodation, Equipment Hire, Petrol Levy. We will alert you to extra costs to the extent reasonably practicable. However, you must also check with each individual Service Provider when you confirm your voucher.

PASSPORT and VISAS

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid passports, visas and re-entry permits which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility. All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport. Transfers between tours may incur a $30 administration fee.

By proceeding with a purchase via our Call Centre or Website you declare that you have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions of this booking and if your booking is accepted, you will be bound by these terms and conditions.

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