Mobile connection
Please provide the hotel information to your family so that they can contact you. Please be informed that phone charges at the hotel are very expensive and will not be covered by us. However, you can purchase a phone card from the Air Port.
Weather
The weather for the week of the program is anticipated to be in 28-32°C. However, current weather tends to be unpredictable, and we may experience rain or warmer weather, so please keep this in mind when deciding what clothes to bring. The dress code for the congress is smart/business casual, and you may want to dress formally for the welcome reception.
Transportation (Not covered by us)
You may daily commute by Taxi cabs and the following cab services could be contacted. Fair begins at 100 LKR which is 50 LKR for the first 2 kilometer, from the 3rd kilometer onwards 45 LKR per kilometer. Please check with the service provider about the charges before starting your journey.
Nano Cabs
011 2 67 67 67
011 2 67 67 67
Sonnit Cab
011 2 816 816
011 2 816 816
Lankafood Nano Cabs
011 576 77 66
011 576 77 66
Green Cabs
011 7 735 735
011 7 735 735
Prestige Cabs
011 5 500 500
011 5 500 500
Budget Cabs
011 7 299 299
011 7 299 299
Kangaroo Cabs
011 2 592 592
011 2 592 592
Q Nano Cabs
0727 317 317 / 0117 317 317
0727 317 317 / 0117 317 317
Excellent Cabs
011 7 988 988
011 7 988 988
Alternatively you can also hail a three wheel meter taxi from the road but we recommend that it be a Meter Taxi and that you check the prices with the drivers. The going fares are 50 – 60 LKR for the first kilometer and 32 – 40 LKR for the next kilometer onwards.
Sight Seeing/ Shopping/ Dinning (Not covered by us)
If you wish to explore Colombo Please visit the following city and country guide site: http://www.yamu.lk/
If you wish to travel outside Colombo after the Congress we may suggest you to arrange any of the following Travel Packages at your convenience and interest.
Contact:
Andrews The Travel Company (Private) limited
I.W. Tilakaratne.(Tilak) { Director/ General Manager}
Mobile : 00 94 772 437 388
Skype name : tilak.andrews
One day excursions.
Colombo- Kandy – Colombo
Program
Pick up from Colombo, and transfer to Kandy, en – route visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. On arrival visit to Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the sacred tooth relic of lord Buddha) and lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon city tour of Kandy including visit to Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya and return to Colombo.
Rate
All rates are in USD nett per person
No of pax
|
Rate
|
2 pax
|
121
|
3 pax
|
99
|
4 – 6 pax
|
88
|
7 – 10 pax
|
81
|
11 – 15 pax
|
72
|
16 – 20 pax
|
67
|
21 – 25 pax
|
71
|
Colombo – Galle – Colombo
Program
Pick up from Colombo and transfer to Galle, en – route visit to Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda and also boat ride at Madu River. On arrival lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon city tour of Galle including visit to Galle Dutch Fortress and return to Colombo via new highway.
Rate
All rates are in USD nett per person
No of pax
|
Rate
|
2 pax
|
95
|
3 pax
|
73
|
4 – 6 pax
|
60
|
7 – 10 pax
|
47
|
11 – 15 pax
|
36
|
16 – 20 pax
|
50
|
21 – 25 pax
|
36
|
Rates Include.
· All transfers and sightseeing tours in an A/C vehicle with English speaking driver guide
7 pax and above all transfers in an A/C deluxe bus with English speaking local tour guide
· Entrance fees as per program
· Lunch
· Other local Assistance and Services.
Rates does not Include.
· Liquor, Beverages, Tipping
· Any other personal extras of nature
Two day excursions
Nuwara Eliya.
Program
Day 01 Pick up from Colombo and transfer to Nuwara Eliya, en – route visit to Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala and visit to a Tea Plantation and Factory and also lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner and Overnight at Grand
Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
Day 02 After breakfast visit city tour of Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala, en – route lunch at a local restaurant. Drop off at Colombo.
Rate
All rates are in USD nett per person
No of pax
|
Single
|
Double
|
Triple
|
2 pax
|
237
|
263
|
-
|
3 pax
|
308
|
234
|
222
|
4 – 6 pax
|
289
|
215
|
203
|
7 – 10 pax
|
288
|
214
|
202
|
11 – 15 pax
|
269
|
195
|
183
|
16 – 20 pax
|
274
|
200
|
188
|
21 – 25 pax
|
267
|
193
|
181
|
Anuradhapura.
Day 01 Pickup from Colombo and transfer to Anuradhapura, en – route lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to Mihintale Rock Temple. Dinner and Overnight at Palm Garden Village Hotel, Anuradhapura.
Day 02 After breakfast city tour of Anuradhapura (1st Ancient capital of Sri Lanka) including visit to Sri Maha Boo Tree and Isurumuniya temple and return to hotel for lunch. Afternoon leave for Colombo, drop off at Colombo.
Rate
All rates are in USD nett per person
No of pax
|
Single
|
Double
|
Triple
|
2 pax
|
278
|
244
|
-
|
3 pax
|
247
|
213
|
208
|
4 – 6 pax
|
226
|
193
|
187
|
7 – 10 pax
|
213
|
179
|
174
|
11 – 15 pax
|
194
|
160
|
155
|
16 – 20 pax
|
200
|
166
|
161
|
21 – 25 pax
|
191
|
157
|
152
|
Rates Include.
· Accommodation on F/B basis
· All transfers and sightseeing tours in an A/C vehicle with English speaking driver guide
7 pax and above all transfers in an A/C deluxe bus with English speaking local tour guide
· Entrance fees as per program
· Other local Assistance and Services .
Rates does not Include.
· Liquor, Beverages, Tipping
· Any other personal extras of nature
Obtain your Sri Lanka visa at Home / Office
About Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
What is an ETA? ETA is an official authorization for a Short Visit to Sri Lanka and is issued electronically. The ETA is introduced with the intention of providing an efficient, reliable and simplified service to those who visit Sri Lanka. ETA holders will be issued a 30 day Short Visit visa at the port of entry in Sri Lanka. The ETA will be effective from 1st of January 2012.
The ETA is issued through an on-line system. No passport copies, documents or photographs are required. There is no requirement to endorse the ETA on the passport.
On arrival at the port of entry in Sri Lanka
Upon arrival, produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry to obtain the necessary clearance. Bring a copy of the ETA approval notice along with you. No need of photos.
It is very easy ………
Upon arrival, produce your passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry to obtain the necessary clearance. Bring a copy of the ETA approval notice along with you. No need of photos.
It is very easy ………
Site: http://www.eta.gov.lk
A list of Sri Lankan Missions abroad is available at the website of the Department of External Affairs. http://www.mea.gov.lk/
Travel information
Sri Lanka - Serendib, Ceylon,Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean...
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and un spoilt.
Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location. Within a mere area of65, 610 kilometers lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometers of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years.
Travel information about Sri Lanka can be found at the following official website.
http://www.srilanka.travel/
A range of pre- and post-conference tours are available. They are listed below. Tours can be arranged for individuals and groups.
Kandy Day Trip
Leave the hotel (early morning) for Kandy. En route, visit Pinnawela elaphant orphanage to see the baby elephants being fed. Upon reaching Kandy, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and drive around the city with a visit to a gem museum. Have lunch at a hotel of participants’ choice. On return, visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Reach Colombo by evening.
Sigiriya Day Trip
For the entertainment of the adventure loving, visit Sigiriya, the fortress in the sky.
Leave the hotel (early morning) for Dambulla. En route, visit Pinnawela elaphant orphanage. Visit the Dambulla cave Temple in the afternoon and stop at a hotel of participants’ choice. Finally visit the famous rock fortress in Sigiriya. Upon completion, return to Colombo by evening.
Bentota Day Trip
Leave the hotel (early morning) to Bentota. Visit a turtle hatchery and spend some time on the beach. Observe local life and witness traditional toddy tapping. Evening boat trip along the Bentota river and upon completion, return to Colombo.
Colombo City Shopping Tour
Colombo Leave the hotel and proceed on a city tour. Drive around Colombo. Visit the old parliament, the Galle face Green, the Fort area, the market, bazaar, a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple, a Catholic church, the Colombo Museum. The Town Hall building, BMICH, elite residential areas, and a few shopping malls (ODEL / House of Fashion / Beverly Street)
Pinnawela Day Trip
Leave the hotel at 7.00am and proceed to Pinnawela. Visit the Elephant orphanage and watch baby elephants being fed and bathed. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Nuwara Eliya 1 Night/ 2 Days Trip
Day 1: Leave the hotel (early morning) and proceed to Nuwara Eliya via Pinnawela. En route, visit the Elaphantorphanage, a tea factory/plantation,. Reach Nuwara Eliya and visit the Botanical Gardens.
Spend the rest of the evening at leisure, and explore the small city. Dine and stay overnight at Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya.
Day 2: Breakfast and visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens and upon completion, proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala. En route a chance to enjoy white water rafting at Kitulgala and visit the location where the famous 'Bridge over the River Kwai' was filmed. Reach Colombo by evening.
Kandy/Nuwara Eliya 2 Nights / 3 Days Trip
Day 1: Leave for Kandy in the morning. En route, visit the Elephant orphanage. Pay a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and witness a cultural dance performance. Dine and stay at Chaaya Citadel.
Day 2: Breakfast and visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Upon completion, proceed to to Nuwara Eliya. En route, visit a tea factory/plantation. Reach Nuwara Eliya and visit the Botanical Gardens. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure, and explore the small city. Dine and stay overnight at Grand Hotel - Nuwara Eliya.
Day 3: Breakfast and visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens and upon completion, proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala. En route a chance to enjoy white water rafting at Kitulgala and visit the location where the famous 'Bridge over the River Kwai' was filmed. Reach Colombo by evening.
Kandy/ Sigiriya – 2 Nights / 3 Days Trip
Day 1: Leave the hotel (early morning) for Sigiriya. En route, visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. Afternoon, climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the place in the sky. Dine and stay overnight at the Sigiriya Village Hotel.
Day 2: Leave for Kandy after breakfast. En route, visit a spice garden and a batik factory. Pay a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic and witness a cultural dance performance. Dine and stay at Chaaya Citadel.
Day 3: Breakfast and visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and upon completion, proceed to Colombo via PinnawelaElephant orphanage. Reach Colombo by evening.
Tours can be arranged for individuals and groups. Please contact
