HIGHLIGHTS:

This wonderfully relaxed and interesting tour to Sri Lanka gives tour members the major tourist attractions of the country in comfort and in the company of other gays. It is a varied itinerary that includes historical sites, beaches, national wildlife parks and cultural experiences. Plus the fun of the group with welcome and farewell parties and the opportunity of making new friends. Sri Lanka is known for its immense natural beauty and culture.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Sightseeing and local guides.

• All meals as per the itinerary.

• Hotels used are 3 and 4-star category mixture of boutique and heritage hotels.

• Transportation by coach.

• Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari

• Service of a Gay tour manager at all times.

• All the entrance fee to the monuments.

 

CULTURE ASPECTS:

Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different from home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

 

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:

 

Day 1 – Saturday - Colombo - Negombo Beach

Arrive at Colombo international airport. Meet and greet. Transfer to hotel.

 (D)

 

Day 2 – Sunday - Negombo Beach

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure – enjoy the beach, massage or individual exploring. Lunch at restaurant. Welcome drinks and dinner party at a restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 3 – Monday - Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure for elephant orphanage. Continue to Dambulla. Visit the Golden Cave Temple. Lunch at restaurant. Check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 4 – Tuesday - Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Polonnaruwa ruins. Lunch en route. Afternoon elephant ride through the countryside of Habarana. Dinner at restaurant.(B, L, D)

 

Day 5 – Wednesday - Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Kandy. En-route visit a spice garden in Matale. Lunch at restaurant. Arrive Kandy and check in to the hotel. Cultural performance in the evening. Dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 6 – Thursday -Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing in Kandy – Botanical Gardens and world-famous Temple of the Tooth. Lunch at restaurant. Visit markets, shopping and individual sightseeing. Dinner at a restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 7 – Friday - Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Nuwara-Eliya. En-route visit a factory of the popular Sri Lankan Tea. Lunch at restaurant. Arrive Nuwara-Eliya and check into the hotel. Sightseeing. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at the hotel.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 8 – Saturday - Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Hortons Plains and Worlds End. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon free time. Dinner at the restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 9 – Sunday - Tissamaharama

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Tissamaharama, en route stopping at waterfalls and interesting places. Check in to the hotel. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon visit ancient ruins. Dinner at a restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 10 – Monday - Tissamaharama

Breakfast at the hotel. 4WD jeep safari of 4 to 5 hours through Yala National Park. Lunch at restaurant. Local sightseeing. Dinner at the restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 11 – Tuesday - Hikkaduwa

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a coach trip to Galle. Check into hotel. Lunch at restaurant. Afternoon sightseeing of city-colonial Dutch Fort. Visit Hikkaduwa. Boat trip on lagoon. Dinner at the restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 12 – Wednesday -Hikkaduwa

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Madu River and boat tour. Visit a turtle farm. Return to Galle for lunch. Afternoon individual sightseeing or shopping. Dinner at a restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 13 – Thursday - Mount Lavinia

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive for city tour of Colombo. Lunch at a restaurant, visiting bazaars etc. Drive to Mount Lavinia. Check into hotel and dinner. A night out and party.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 14 – Friday - Mount Lavinia

Breakfast at the hotel. More sightseeing, shopping. Lunch at restaurant. Free time afternoon, leisure at beach. Farewell party with drinks and dinner at a restaurant.

 (B, L, D)

 

Day 15 – Saturday - Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day free for relaxing and enjoying the beach. Lunch at restaurant. Farewell drinks and dinner at the restaurant. Transfer to airport.

 (B)

 

This itinerary is correct at the time of issue and in good faith but is liable to change at any time or place for any reason.

 

     (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)