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Sri Lanka Tours - Pearl of the Indian Ocean

From the endless coastline to the lush hills, the island of Sri Lanka is home to a rich culture, ancient traditions, timeless villages, and fascinating ruins amongst a colorful backdrop of verdant tea plantations, dense rainforests, and a charming populace. The island is small, and with 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it’s easy to see the importance that this land retains. Distances are not far, seaside communities almost always nearby, and with 2000 years plus of history, this island nation is among the most sought after travel destinations of the day. Fishermen balancing on stilts while casting their nets as the sun dips into the sea, the medieval ruins of Polonnaruwa, National Parks where elephants and other wildlife abound, the Dutch fortress of Galle and the bustling capital of Colombo, Sri Lanka gives you some of the most remarkable travel experiences in the world. Travel to mountainous regions where Ceylon tea is grown and maybe even spot a leopard in one of the country’s remarkable national parks, or relax on the beaches of Bentota, climb up to the rock fortress of Sigiriya, and dine on the country’s delectable cuisine, Sri Lanka is a colorful mosaic of an ancient culture in modernity.

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Overview

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 Goes Well With:
India
 Capital City:
Colombo
 Main Gateways:
Colombo
 Entry Visa:
Yes, most nationalities
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CLASSIC SRI LANKA

9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
Take a classic tour of Sri Lanka including Colombo, the rock fortress of Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and the beaches of Beruwala.

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SRI LANKA DISCOVERY

13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS
Discover Sri Lanka on this comprehensive journey covering all of her highlights including some time to relax at your leisure on the coast.

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BEST OF SOUTH INDIA

11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
Visit the classical sites of Southern India including Fort St. George in Chennai, the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, various World Heritage Sites, and then take a cruise in the backwaters of Kerala.

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TOP EXPERIENCES IN SRI LANKA:

Kandy




Sri Lanka’s second city and home of the sacred ‘Temple of the Tooth’. The temple houses a tooth relic of the Buddha and bustles at night with pilgrims attending a lively puja (prayer) ceremony. A visit to a colourful and acrobatic Kandyan performance offers a more rowdy spectacle with bright costumes and demonic masks.



Galle




A colonial gem and the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia. The fort area of Sri Lanka’s southern town of Galle is a colonial treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It owes its existence to the influences of successive waves of traders. In the last 500 years it has been inhabited by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, all of which left their distinctive marks. The sleepy streets are dotted with interesting colonial buildings including churches, warehouses, a lighthouse and a former governor’s house.



Yala




One of the largest and best known national parks in the country, this park is home to the shy sloth bear and Asia’s densest population of the elusive leopard. Elephant can be easily seen by the water’s edge between October and May, while water birds pick their way through the shallows and crocodiles bask in the sun.



Perahera Festival




Held every summer in accordance with the lunar calendar, the 10 day Kandy Esala Perahera is Sri Lanka’s most vibrant festival, famous for the colourfully adorned elephants, energetic Kandyan dancers and musicians, whipcrackers and fireball acrobats, who all join the procession through the streets of Kandy.



Tea Country




As a country that is famous for tea, it is no surprise that tea plantations enrich Sri Lanka’s already diverse landscape. Concentrated in the highlands of central Sri Lanka, the area offers a gentle break from the heat. Lush tea plantations dotted by the colourful saris of the women working in them are a wonderful place to explore on foot. Explore one of the many local tea factories and stay in one of the wonderfully restored tea planter’s bungalows.



BEST TIME TO VISIT:

Climate

Sri Lanka is a year round destination, for visitors who seek sun and sea the best time to visit the island is from November to April. The central highlands are pleasantly cool and relatively dry from January to April. The peak season is mid December to mid January and March-April during Easter with a mini peak season in July and August when festivals and pageants are held throughout the country. Due to the location of Sri Lanka, the climate of the island could be characterized as tropical. The Climate experienced during a 12 month period in Sri Lanka can be characterized into 4 climate seasons as follows. First Inter-Monsoon Season: March - April; Southwest Monsoon Season: May - September; Second Inter-Monsoon Season: October - November; Northeast Monsoon Season: December - February.

Entry Regulations

Canadian & U.S. citizens traveling to Sri Lanka require a visa to enter the country. Visas can be obtained online via the Electronic Travel Authority at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.

Currency

The official currency is the Rupee (LKR).

Electricity

The current used in Sri Lanka is 230AC/240AC, 50HZ. This system may differ from the one you use at home. We suggest purchasing an adapter to take with you.

Language

Sri Lanka has two official languages - Sinhala and Tamil - with English as a common language. Most people have some knowledge of English, and signboards are most often in English.

Health Regulations

Vaccination certificates are not required unless coming from an infected area. For all health requirements and recommendations, travellers should check with their health authority for the most up to date information.

Shopping

Shopping in Sri Lanka can take many forms from haggling with a seller while at the beach to choosing fruit from the traditional village store, or checking out the latest international fashions while out at a shopping centre in Colombo. Visit a handicraft shop and familiarize yourself with traditional designs, ritual masks, lacquer ware, batik and handloom textiles, lace, and wood carvings, or consider the large variety of precious stones available from blue sapphire to rubies.

Cuisine

Sri Lanka has a diverse culinary heritage with a fusion of spices and recipes brought over by Arabs, Indians, Portuguese, Dutch, Malays, and English. Rice & curry remain as staples, often spicier than neighbouring India, with fish, chicken, pork, mutton, beef, and vegetables. Sri Lankan dishes are a clear reminder of the islands history as one of the Spice Islands. Rice, cinnamon, coconut milk, garlic, curry leaves, breads and the ubiquitous chillies give a good indication of the food on offer. Some popular Sri Lankan dishes include Roti, Kottu, and Hoppers but Colombo teems with restaurants that offer a spectrum of international gourmet and fusion cuisine as well as local restaurants offering good & reasonably priced fare.
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