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Cinnamon Tour |
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29 September - 15 October 2007 |
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Attend 4 of
the 5 One Day
Internationals interspersed with lots of sightseeing in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle and the capital city, Colombo.
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Double/Twin
SALE PRICE |
£ 1,995
£ 1,795
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Single
SALE PRICE |
£ 2,450
£ 2,250
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Upgrade to Business Class |
£ 1,350 |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Sat 29 Sep |
In flight |
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Depart London Heathrow on Sri Lankan Airlines direct service to Colombo |
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Sun 30 Sep |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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Upon
arrival, we transfer to Cinnamon Lodge in the centre of the
Cultural Triangle for immediate check-in. Day at leisure. 'Welcome'
Cocktail Party this evening |
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Mon 01 Oct |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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 1st
One Day International, Rangiri Stadium, Dambulla (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Match transfers and boxed dinner included. |
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Tue 02 Oct |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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[Reserve day for 1st ODI]
Morning at leisure. This afternoon we visit the World Heritage Site of the
abandoned sacred city of Polonnaruwa |
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Wed 03 Oct |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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Today we visit two more World Heritage Sites - the stunning 5th Century
rock fortress of Sigiriya
and the amazing Golden Caves Temple of Dambulla |
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Thu 04 Oct |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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2nd
One Day International, Rangiri Stadium, Dambulla (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Match transfers and boxed dinner included. |
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Fri 05 Oct |
Mahaweli Reach Hotel |
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[Reserve day for 2nd ODI]
Depart Habarana for yet another World Heritage Site - the sacred city of
Kandy - a thriving, bustling city. En-route we will visit a spice garden
in Matale. This evening we will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and
enjoy a cultural show |
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Sat 06 Oct |
Mahaweli Reach Hotel |
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Today we visit the famous
Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage and the stunning
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens |
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Sun 07 Oct |
Grand Hotel |
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This morning we will travel up to the hill
station of Nuwara Eliya, stopping
en-route to visit one of the myriad of tea plantations that carpet the
surrounding hills.
This afternoon/evening you will have the opportunity to watch the 3rd
One Day International from Rangiri Stadium, Dambulla on TV |
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Mon 08 Oct |
Grand Hotel |
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[Reserve day for 3rd ODI]
Day at leisure to relax in Nuwara Eliya. You may like to have a round of
golf on the renowned championship course or visit Horton Plains National
Park for the chance to view leopard and sambhur &/or wild boar |
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Tue 09 Oct |
Cinnamon Grand Hotel |
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Depart Nuwara Eliya for the coach journey to Colombo (approx. 5 hours),
stopping for lunch en-route (own expense) |
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Wed 10 Oct |
Cinnamon Grand Hotel |
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4th
One Day International, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Match transfers and boxed dinner included. |
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Thu 11 Oct |
Cinnamon Grand Hotel |
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[Reserve day for 4th ODI]
Today we take a city tour of Sri Lanka’s bustling, multi-cultural capital
city |
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Fri 12 Oct |
Cinnamon Grand Hotel |
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Day at leisure. Celebrity Cricket Cocktail Party this evening |
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Sat 13 Oct |
Cinnamon Grand Hotel |
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5th
One Day International, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. Match transfers and boxed dinner included. |
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Sun 14 Oct |
Cinnamon Grand Hotel |
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[Reserve day for 5th ODI]
Day at leisure. Farewell dinner this evening |
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Mon 15 Oct |
In Flight |
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Afternoon departure from Colombo on Sri Lankan Airlines' direct service to
London Heathrow. Evening arrival into London Heathrow |
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HOTEL
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana – 4 Star
Ideally located in the heart of the Cultural Triangle, the
Cinnamon Lodge is an eco-style resort, beautifully set beside a
lake amidst 25 acres of picturesque woodland. Accommodation is
spread around the property in charming, spacious,
air-conditioned chalets with individual terrace or balcony. The
convivial bar & restaurants are open-air. Activities include
swimming in the lovely pool, tennis, table tennis, badminton,
elephant safaris, cycling, bird watching and Ayurvedic
treatments.
www.cinnamonhotels.com
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HOTEL
Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy – 5 Star
Relax in elegance at this beautiful hotel, located on the banks
of the Mahaweli – Sri Lanka’s longest river. The large rooms
feature wooden floors and come with all the facilities you would
expect from a good 5-star hotel. The restaurant and bar are
open-air and overlook the large swimming pool and gardens down
to the river. Other leisure facilities include tennis courts,
billiards, table tennis & badminton.
http://www.mahaweli.com
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HOTEL
The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya – 3 Star
The Grand Hotel is an institution! Revel in the century-old
Edwardian grandeur, whilst enjoying the convenience of the
modern day facilities. All rooms have a telephone, TV and
en-suite bathroom with bath & shower. There is a restaurant,
coffee shop and traditional bar. Leisure facilities include gym,
sauna, massage, billiards and golf at Newara Eliya’s renowned
Championship Golf course.
www.tangerinehotels.com/thegrandhotel
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HOTEL
Cinnamon Grand, Colombo – 5 Star Deluxe
Arguably Colombo’s best hotel (the Hilton is also excellent),
the Cinnamon Grand is set in ten acres of beautifully landscaped
tropical gardens, yet is just a short walk from the city centre
and main shopping areas. Rooms are bright and spacious and come
with all the amenities you would expect from a luxury 5-star
hotel. The hotel has a good choice of bars & restaurants
offering local and international cuisine. Recreational
facilities include the largest swimming pool in Colombo, gym,
sauna, tennis, squash, billiards and the ‘Wellness’ spa.
www.cinnamonhotels.com
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