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10 Days 8 Nights Wild & Natural Tour Package

YE3-14 “S” class

Private Tour Package ISSUE 3 Ref: CMBC16 www.wincastle.com.hk

High Season Surcharge: 23-27Mar’16, Booking Class “V”: ADT$710 / CHD$570

Departure & Hotel completed Date: Now – 31Oct’16

Tour Package Includes : ●Roundtrip Economy Class ticket ●8 Nights hotel accommodation ●Meals (refer itinerary) ● English Speaking Chauffeur Guide throughout the tour ●Entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary (unless specific)

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2-3Pax 4-6Pax Child SGL Sup. 2-3Pax 4-6Pax Child SGL Sup.

01May – 30Jun 01Sep – 31Oct

$13,499 $12,599 $7,399 $3,070 $15,299 $14,399 $8,099 $4,360

01Jul – 31Aug■ $14,099 $13,099 $7,599 $3,480 $16,499 $15,499 $8,599 $5,330 ■08Aug -18Aug Perahara Supplement: $200 per person Area Hotel Name Hotel Name NEGOMBO Jetwing Beach / Jetwing Lagoon Jetwing Blue / Jetwing Beach DAMBULLA (2NTS) Thilanka Resort & Spa / Kassapa Lions Rock Cinnamon Lodge / Amaya Lake KANDY Hotel Tree of Life / Hotel Thilanka Mahaweli Reach Hotel / Amaya Hill NUWARA ELIYA (2NTS) Jetwing St. Andrews / Hill Club Grand Hotel / Jetwing St Andrwes

YALA Mandara Rosen / Elephant Reach Cinnamon Wild / Jetwing Yala GALLE The Long Beach / Unawatuna Beach Resort Jetwing Lighthouse / Mandara Resort

▲Price per person per package / Child = Child share parents’ room without bed / SGL Sup = Single Room Supplement

Extend your Holiday at Colombo ONLY $199 per person The Kingsbury Hotel http://thekingsbury.lk

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Cinnamon Grand Hotel www.cinnamonhotels.com

►Includes breakfast only & transfer from hotel to airport (Please reconfirm the pick up time with the chauffeur guide)

►Excludes Lunch / Dinner / Car Usage

►Min. 2 adult and max. 1 night only

Itinerary Highlights: �Elephant Orphanage

大象孤兒院

�Sigiriya Rock Fortress 天空之城 (辛哈基利)

�Dambulla Cave Temple 天然岩石洞穴寺廟

�Minneriya National Park 動物大追蹤(國家公園)

� Polonnaruwa 波羅那魯瓦古城遺蹟

�Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic 佛牙廟 (康堤)

�Culture Dance Show 民族舞表演(康堤)

�Nuwara Eliya 錫蘭紅茶產地(努瓦拉伊麗雅)

� Horton Plains World’s End斷崖

�Yala National Park 動物大追蹤(雅拉國家公園)

�Galle Fort 世界文化遺產古城(加勒)

�Whales Watching 藍鯨大追蹤

November – April Only

*Supplement $700 Remark :

1. Above prices are based on per person (in HK dollars) and min 2 (adult) traveling & check-in together on the whole journey. 2. Child half twin with adult less $1000 LESS than adult price. Child must travel with at least 2 adult. 3. PNR must be input : “OSI” CX GV2 fare IN (date) OUT (date) at XXX Hotel 4. CMB-HKG stopover BKK at surcharge $300 per person 5. All prices exclusive of all ticket taxes (Fuel surcharge & Taxes) 6. All the above prices and schedules are subject to change without prior notice & All photos for reference only. 7. For other terms and conditions, please refer to our “Booking Terms and Conditions””. Please visit our company web site or contact our staff. 8. Prices does not includes – Camera/video permits in Kandy, Any expenses of a personal nature, Tips (suggest USD$6/per person/day)

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Online visa to Sri Lanka www.eta.gov.lk

01Sep-15Oct’16

Park will be closed

Date Highlights Itinerary Day 1 Meal : N/A Hong Kong – Airport (BIA) – Negombo

Arrive in Sri Lanka. Clients will be met by a representative of our handling agent and transferred to Hotel. Highlights: ►Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage ►Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Day 2

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Negombo – Pinnawela – Sigiriya – Dambulla

After breakfast leave for Dambulla, via visiting *Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today. The number of elephants has increased to more than 40 now, including baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive-breeding programme. A unique experience never to be missed.

Lunch at local Restaurant in Pinnawela.

Afternoon climb *Sigiriya Rock Fortress-is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour.

Highlights: ►Polonnaruwa ►Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park

Day 3

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Dambulla – Polonnaruwa – Minneriya – Dambulla

After breakfast commences an excursion to *Polonnaruwa - the Capital of Sri Lanka from 11th - 13th Century, contains some splendid and spectacular statues. Lankatileke, Tivanka and Thuparama are the most beautiful and largest shrine ruins and Tivanka has the best example of frescoes of the Polonnaruwa period. Rankot Vihara and Kiriwehera are well preserved large stupas, and Gal Vihare - a rock shrine, has four Buddha statues, two seated, one standing and one reclining and Parakrama Bahu statue are examples of Sinhalese stone carver. The Vata-da-ge is a unique creation of the Sri Lankan artists. Kiri (‘White’) Vihara this large white-washed plaster has survived 7 centuries of abandonment to the jungle between the collapse of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom and its rediscovery in the 19 century. It is the best preserved of the island’s unrestored dagobas. Lunch at Hotel Sudu Araliya Afterwards commence a *A Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park - This National Park with 8889 hectares in extent is famous for it large population of elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake. Entrance is at Ambagaswewa about 6 km from Habarana on the main Habarana Polonnaruwa road. Office is by the side of the main road. Elephants, about 300 wild elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, spotted deer, sloth bear, Sambhur, leopards, crocodiles, jackals, 9 kinds of amphibians, 25 kinds of reptiles, 160 species of birds, 26 varieties of fishes, 78 varieties of butterflies are recorded from the Minneriya National Park.

Highlights: ► Dambulla Cave Temple ► Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ► Culture Show

Day 4

Meal: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Dambulla – Matale – Kandy

After breakfast visit *Dambulla Cave Temple - a vast isolated rock mass 500ft high and a mile around the base. Here is found the famous Rock Temple dating to the First Century BC. The caves of Dambulla sheltered the King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne he built the most magnificent of Rock Temples to be found on the Island. Thereafter proceed to Kandy, En route visit *Spice Garden at Matale and see the luscious Cinnamon, Cardamoms, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. Lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Lapidary and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. *Kandy - the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. *Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. Evening witness a cultural show featuring various dance type of Sri Lanka.

Cultural Dance Show

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Polonnaruwa Ruins

Minneriya

Date Highlights Itinerary Highlights: ► Royal Botanical Gardens ► Nuwara Eliya

Day 5

Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast visit *Royal Botanical Gardens – 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya, visiting a tea plantation & factory en route. *Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. *Tea Plantation - Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. More were introduced from Assam in 1839. In 1867 a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings on an 8 hectares of forest land, in the Loolcondura Estate. In 1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23lbs being shipped to London. Tea will grow well only on rolling terrain and is classified be elevation into low grown, medium grown, high grown, into 3 main groups. In 1996 Sri Lanka has produced 258 million kgs. of tea and has earned Rs. 34,068 million by exporting 244 million kgs. of tea. Lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon at leisure and free to explore the scenic surroundings of the hill station.

Highlights: ► Horton Plains (World’s End)

Day 6

Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains – Nuwara Eliya

Morning hiking at *Horton Plains National Park –Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Pattipola, is the Horton Plains only 3160 hectares in extent. Known to Sri Lankans as Mahaeliya, it became Horton Plains after Sir Robert Horton, British Governor from 1831- 1837. Horton Plains became a Nature Reserve in 1969 and upgraded as a National Park in 1988 due to its unique watershed and bio-diversity values. Its flora has high level of endemism. The hills are covered with diverse wet low evergreen forest with even large trees grown flattened to the ground on the higher windswept slopes. Horton Plains harbours 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More then 2,000 to 3,000 Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Leopard, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar and Hares roam in the forests and grasslands but only seldom they could be seen other than the Sambhur in the evening and morning. - “World’s End” and “Little World’s End” falling from the Horton Plains 1000 feet and 3000 feet respectively, to the land below and the Baker’s Falls are places you should visit. This is the only Park where visitors could walk on their own on the designated tracks. Afternoon at leisure and free to explore the scenic surroundings of the hill station.

Highlights: ►Yala National Park

Day 7

Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Nuwara Eliya – Yala After breakfast leave for Yala and visit *Yala (Ruhuna) National Park – the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this were established in 1938. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. There are 7 Bungalows inside the Park with few Camp Sites. Lunch at local restaurant Dinner & overnight stay in YALA

Highlights: ►Galle Fort

Day 8

Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Yala – Galle After breakfast at hotel leave for Galle and visit Galle Historical Dutch Fortress * Galle - Sri Lanka’s most historically interesting town is Galle. It was a major port until about 100 years, but today still handles shipping and sailing boats in the natural harbour. Stroll around the lighthouse and harbour or visit the old town where you can see the traditional lace makers and wood carvers and purchase some the finest souvenirs. * Historical Dutch Fortress - The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastions overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, on the inner side of the Fort.

Nuwara Eliya

Tea Plantation

Galle Fort

Horton Plains (World ’s End)

01Sep-15Oct’16

Park will be closed

Date Highlights Itinerary Highlights: ►Turtle Hatchery ►Whales Watching (+@HKD700) ►Madu River Boat Ride (+@HKD120) ►Colombo City ►Shopping in Colombo

Day 9

Meal: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Galle – Colombo

Turtle Hatchery After breakfast in the hotel and leave for Kosgoda : Kosgoda (Turtle Hatchery) - Where you can see five species of turtles-Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) and Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). The eggs collected by the Villagers and Fishermen are purchased by the Kosgoda Hatchery and kept in sandy pens until they are hatched. The newly hatched ones are kept in seawater tanks and released to the sea in the night. This Hatchery alone has released more than 1,750,000 young turtles to the sea. An endowment by the Hasselblad Estate was responsible for the establishment of this hatchery. Lunch at a local restaurant Optional (Excluded) (Till Mid April only) Whale Watching Tour (ADT HKD700 / CHD HKD350) ~ ~ N ovember-March is the best season for whale watching Early morning leave for Mirissa with Packet Breakfast. (Departure time 6-7am / Tour time 3-5hrs) Sail in Deep Sea to witness largest Mammals on the Earth

Blue Whales in concentrations not seen elsewhere in the world would be the highlight. A concentration of blue whales of this nature is something which whale watchers can only dream about. During the migration, Blue whales are seen relatively close to shore as the continental shelf is narrow to the South of Dondra. After seeing the blue whales, your naturalist will take you further out to sea look for sperm whales. Even sperm whales sometimes come within a few kilometers of shore. On a good day you will have the treat of observing more than five hundred dolphins. The long-snouted spinners are a treat to watch in action.

Optional (Excluded) Maduganga River Boat Ride at Balapitiya The Maduganga river is a shallow water body in south-west Sri Lanka, which enters the sea at Balapitiya. The Buddhist Amarapura Nikaya sect had its first upasampada (higher ordination ceremony) on a fleet of boats anchored upon it in 1803.

The Buddhist Kothduwa temple is situated on an isolated island in the lake. Together with the smaller Randombe Lake, to which it is connected by two narrow channels, it forms the Madu Ganga wetland. Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. In has high ecological, biological and aesthetic significance, being home to 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and to 248 species of vertebrate animals. It might be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. The inhabitants of its islets produce peeled cinnamon and cinnamon oil. Afternoon commence a city tour of Colombo with shopping. *Colombo - A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah - the commercial area of the city and tree-lined Colombo - 07 Cinnamon Gardens. Colombo 3, 4, 5, 8 are the prime residential area of the City. Visit Fort, and Pettah for Shopping. The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith's shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendaal, dating back to 1749. The historic Davatagaha Mosque, Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. *Shopping in Colombo.......visit *ODEL Unlimited provides ample opportunity indulge, not only in shopping for designer wear apparel for the whole family, but also take taste buds on a voyage of discovery. *BAREFOOT discover yourself at Barefoot - Toys Bags Clothes Handloom Fabric Sarongs Sarees - Household Linen Art Photography Books Furniture Gallery Café: Dinner at Chinese Restaurant Late evening transfer from Colombo to Airport for departure

Day 10 Home Sweet Home Colombo – Hong Kong (in flight)

~END OF TOUR~

Colombo City

Madu River Boat Ride

Whale Watching