Arrive at Colombo international airport. Welcome to Sri Lanka. Meet our Bespoke representative and transfer to the hotel. On arrival check into hotel and leisure and stay overnight at hotel.
Overnight at Colombo
After an early breakfast at the hotel’s main restaurant check-out and leave for Pinnawala.
Colombo – Pinnawala / Travel Distance: 88 km / Approximate travel time: 02 hours and 30 minutes
App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, the orphanage which was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned Elephants found in the jungles of Sri Lanka.
Spend some moments among these elephants and experience the surreal bond between a human and an animal. Observe the elephants from the closest proximity and capture this breathtaking vista in your digital lens. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0915-0945 hrs. and 1415-1445 hrs. and the bathing time from 1000-11.00 hrs. and 1500-1600 hrs. when all the elephants are taken to the river close by.
Thereafter, proceed to Habarana and check in to the hotel in Habarana.
Pinnawala – Habarana /Travel Distance: 100 km / Approximate travel time: 3 hours
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Dambulla
Early morning after breakfast, you will leave the hotel to climb the Sigiriya rock.
Dambulla – Sigiriya / Travel Distance: 16km / Approximate travel time: 30 minutes
After an ancient prince killed his father to claim the throne, he was forced to flee to his pleasure palace and convert it into a fortress to guard against his opposition. The spectacular citadel of Sigiriya built on a giant rock rises sheer and impregnable out of the plains below.
This remarkable 5th century archaeological site is made unforgettable by its dramatic setting. A moat, rampart, extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock and the frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya.
Note: Please note that to reach the top of Sigiriya Rock, there are nearly 1,200 stone steps up and then down. Anybody in reasonably good condition will be able to venture to the top of Sigiriya Rock and it's certainly worth the effort, however important to know these little details before embarking on this outing.
Thereafter, leave for Polonnaruwa.
Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa / Travel Distance: 67 km / Approximate travel time: 2 hours
Polonnaruwa - is the 2nd capital of Sri Lanka. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries A.D, and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, the Gal Viharaya (3 splendid statues of the Buddha in upright, sedentary and recumbent postures carved out of rock). The audience hall, the lotus bath, the Polonnaruwa statue (12th century) and the Parakrama Samudra tank (lake) built by King Parakramabahu the great. There are also ruins of famous places of worship such as the Shiva temple, the Lankatileka, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth. After sightseeing, return to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Dambulla
Breakfast at Hotel
Visit Dambulla Cave Temple
Passing Matale as one reaches the city of Dambulla lies a hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla.
Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting.
Afternoon, visit Minneriya National Park and enjoy a Jeep Safari.
If you're up for a serious rumble in the jungle, then Minneriya is your Colosseum! Spreading over 8800 hectares, this is a sanctuary for elephants.
Minneriya is home to herds of deer and ample birdlife, but its spotlight remains between swaying trunks & flapping ears.
Park your jeep on the bank of the reservoir and switch off its engine.Watch carefully as herds of elephants - one by one - roll on to the grass-covered banks, to feed on tender shoots. In fact, this is the largest elephant gathering in the world - over 700 at a time - which has garnished the park to become a magnet for wildlife enthusiasts across the globe.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Dambulla
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and drive to Kandy.
En-route stop and visit Matale Spice Garden over a refreshing cup of herbal tea.
Dambulla – Matale | Travel Distance: 50 Kms | Approximate travel time: 01 Hour 30 minutes
An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending fromtea, rubber & vegetables to spices. Spearheading the Rebellion back in 1848, Matale today takes immense pride in its story woven around spices. Stop by the side of a spice garden - into which you will be most welcome - and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea!
Later travel to Kandy
Matale - Kandy | Travel Distance: 30 Km | Approximate travel time: 01 Hours
Check in to your hotel.
Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1200hrs.
Later visit the temple of the tooth relic and enjoy a brief tour of the beautiful Kandy town.
Unconquered for centuries, this capital city held the Sinhalese culture and sacred Buddhist Relics safe against the unsuccessful onslaught of Dutch and Portuguese invasions, before finally falling to British political tricks at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Amongst other fascinating sights, Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.
Thereafter witness the traditional cultural dance show starting at 1700hrs. On completion, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kandy
After early breakfast, see another side of Kandy with a day cycling trip that takes you away from the busy lifestyle of Kandy city center and into the nearby countryside.
Observe local life as you cycle through villages and along the banks of the Mahaveli River, the longest of Sri Lanka. Visit Elkaduwa Tea Plantation, Rice Paddy fields, Hunas Water Fall where you will see the real Nature and Lifestyle of the Sri Lankan Countryside.
7.30 – Meet the guide and have brief demonstration about the tour, route, guidelines etc.;
8:00 - Time to get your cycles to start the tour to Hunas Falls
9:00 - Stop in the countryside with a view of paddy fields and have some refreshment - spring or sparkling water and fresh fruit
9:15 - Continue journey through the countryside
10:00 - Visit of a Tea Plantation in Elkaduwa area
10:30 - Continue journey to Hunas falls
11:00 - Visit Hunas falls and have some snacks and drinks
12:00 - Start the ride back to Kandy
13:00 - Stop for some water and drinks
13:15 - Continue the ride
14:00 - Final refreshment before arrive the Hotel
14:30 - Arrive the Hotel
Later proceed to Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Kandy – Peradeniya |Travel Distance: 05 Km |Approximate travel time: 20 Minutes
Peradeniya
Royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya is 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 4,000 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.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Kandy
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from hotel and travel to Nuwara Eliya.
Kandy – Haptale / Travel Distance: 135 km / Approximate travel time: 04 hours 27 Minutes
(If you wish you may also enjoy a scenic train ride from Kandy to Ella- Subject to Train ticket availability)
If you choose to drive from Kandy to Haputale then Enroute stop and visit Ramboda Falls. Located next to the road between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya,Ramboda Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, standing at over one hundred meters tall, and is undoubtedly one of Sri Lanka’s most picturesque
On arrival at Haputale, Check in to your hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Standard check-in time at the hotel is 1200hrs.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Haputale
Early morning Transfer to Horton Plains National Park for a Day Hike.
Haputale – Horton Plains/ Travel Distance: 34.7 Km/ Approximate travel time: 01 Hours 23 Minutes
Horton Plains is 20 miles (32 km) from Nuwara Eliya via Ambewela and Pattipola, which 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 harbors 52 species of resident birds and 11 species of migrant birds. More than 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.
This is the only National Park where visitors could walk on their own in the designated tracks.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Haputale
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and proceed to Udawalawe via Ella.
The view from Ella Gap is one of the most spectacular scenic sights in Sri Lanka - the landscape falls away in a dizzy drop of 3000ft to the eastern plains.
Haputale – Ella / Travel Distance: 24.7 km / Approximate travel time: 52 min
Visit to 9 Arch bridge & Mini Adams peak
The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country.
Little Adam's Peak is the mini version of the pilgrimage mountain site of central Sri Lanka called Adam's peak. Located in Ella, the little Adam's shape is the same as its so-called bigger brother The Adam's Peak. It provides a less exhausting and more pleasant alternative as a hiking spot to those who cannot hike on a mountain as big as Adam's peak but also want to see a breathtaking view from a mountain's top.
Visit to Ravana Falls
The history of Sri Lanka dates back to over 2000 years and it finds itself in the iconic Ramayana. It is believed that Ravana was a fervent Sri Lankan by origin and stood as a villain in the lives of duo Ram – Sita. He captured Sita and kept her hostage in his custody in the famous, Ravana caves and the Ravana falls. Landscapes around the Ravana falls comprises of slopes, valleys, hills and streams that ornament the rocks.
Later proceed to travel to Udawalawe.
Ella – Udawalawe/ Travel Distance: 90 km / Approximate travel time: 1 hours 53 min
Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Udawalawe
Breakfast at Hotel
Stretching over a land of 30,821 hectares, Udawalawe National Park is famous for its large population of elephants. Hence, this national park is ideal to observe the herds of marvelous Asian elephants in their unique natural habitats.It is known that about 400 elephants in total are sustaining here while about 250 of them are considered as permanently resident.
Go on a Jeep Safari inside Udawalalwe National Park. (AM & PM Safari)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Udawalawe
Breakfast at Hotel
Check out from hotel and travel to Mirissa.
Mirissa beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, quitter, calm, deserted and hot. Beach is set in a small fishing village with beautiful scenery.It is a peaceful sandy beach with crystal clear waters ideal for snorkeling. It is also a well-known area for whale and dolphin watching. This beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunrises which creep up from the horizon to greet you and back again on the other side to form a breath-taking and memorable sunset. It’s a low-key, peaceful spot that was once limited to just backpackers but is now becoming a more popular destination as travelers seek out quieter alternatives.
On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Mirissa
Breakfast at Hotel
Today go for Galle Fort walk tour- A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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 harbor. 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.
Later drive back to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or relax on beaches of Mirissa.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Mirissa
Breakfast at Hotel
Enjoy a Whale watching tour in Mirissa – a memorable experience!
Whale and Dolphin watching- One of the best places in the world to see one of the only recorded resident blue whale colonies in their natural habitat. Dolphins are regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa. The ever-smiling, mischievous dolphins will put on a show while some of the oldest and the largest sea creatures, the humpback, and the blue whales, will nonchalantly glide past you when you embark on a whale/ dolphin watching tour.
Later drive back to you hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or relax on beaches of Mirissa.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight at Mirissa
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and travel to Colombo international airport to board your flight to your native place. (Reach International airport before 3 hours)
Mirissa – Colombo: Travel Distance: 136 km/ Approximate travel time: 2 hours 17 mintues.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set on the Galle Face Promenade overlooking the Indian Ocean, this upmarket hotel is surrounded by high-end shopping and dining. It's a 6-minute walk from Galle Face Green urban park and 2 km from Beira Lake. Featuring city, lake or ocean views, the refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Suites offer separate living rooms and access to a club lounge. There are 4 restaurants, most with ocean views, as well as a whiskey and jazz bar, a lobby tea lounge, and a cocktail bar with a terrace. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and a posh spa.
On sprawling grounds with reed beds, paddy fields and a lake, this imaginative, eco-chic hotel is 15 minutes' walk from the Sigiriya Museum and 2 km from Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress. Rustic wood cabins with thatched roofs provide complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add private plunge pools and/or furnished balconies. Breakfast (fee) is served in an upscale restaurant that has a terrace with views of the lake. There are also 2 bars. The spa offers a plunge pool, a steam room and Ayurvedic treatments. Other amenities include yoga classes, a gym and bike rentals.
Set in a Colonial mansion built in 1804, this elegant hotel sits amid tropical gardens on a hillside overlooking rice paddies. It's 6 km from the National Museum of Kandy and 7 km from Mahaiyawa train station. The 9 polished rooms are individually decorated and feature antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. Some have 4-poster beds, claw-foot baths and/or sofas. Upgraded rooms add butler service; some include shared or private balconies. Room service is available. There's a fine dining restaurant with a terrace, and an outdoor infinity pool with views of the paddies, plus a cricket field. Rental bikes, massages, and yoga classes are also offered.
Surrounded by mountains, this relaxed, Colonial-style guesthouse on the grounds of a 1940s tea estate is 4 km from Railway Station Haputale and 11 km from Lipton’s Seat. The 7 refined, upscale rooms feature elegant furnishings, sitting areas, and subtle artwork. All include free Wi-Fi. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a polished dining room. There’s also a teak-paneled lounge. Guests age 7 and up are welcome.
Centauria Wild offers a wonderful experience of untouched pure nature from the moment you step in the hotel. We bring wilderness and comfort together with fully equipped and luxury rooms and well-trained staff that will be happy to help you create lasting memories.
Set on a beach along the Indian Ocean coast, this understated hotel on tree-lined grounds is 15 minutes' walk from Kamburugamuwa railway station. Simply furnished rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi and safes, plus balconies or terraces. Some have flat-screen TVs, minifridges, sitting areas, and/or tea and coffeemaking facilities. Airy suites add ocean views, living areas and/or 4-poster beds. The 3-bedroom villas feature bold artwork. Breakfast is free. A restaurant features a terrace with beach views. An outdoor pool has kids' areas. There's a wine cellar/lounge, a garden, and a spa offering Ayurveda. Minimum-stay rules may apply.
Set 1 km from both the Slave Island Railway Station and Galle Face Green, a seaside urban park, this grand resort hotel is also 2 km from Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Featuring picture windows, the polished rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites add living rooms and dining areas, and some offer kitchenettes, wet bars or butler service. There are 16 restaurants and bars offering a range of cuisine. There's also a full-service spa complex, as well as an outdoor pool, and a gym with a sauna and a steam room. Additional amenities include a shopping mall and a business center. Parking is free.
Set amidst jungle on a mountainside overlooking the Sigiriya rock fortress, this eco-chic hotel is next to Kandalama Reservoir and 10 km from the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Warm, elegant rooms feature balconies and luxurious bathrooms with reservoir views. All also offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and air-conditioning, as well as minibars and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add DVD players and Jacuzzis; some offer butler service. Hot breakfast is served in an airy restaurant with a terrace. There's also refined fusion dining. Other amenities include a relaxed bar and a spa, in addition to a library, a kids' play area and 3 outdoor pools.
Surrounded by verdant forests, this polished hotel is 5 km from both the Temple of the Tooth and the Royal Palace of Kandy. Featuring balconies, the elegant rooms come with satellite TV, safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded quarters include minibars, living areas and whirlpool baths. Suites add DVD players and separate living rooms. Room service is offered 24/7. Freebies include parking, as well as breakfast served in 1 of 3 restaurants. Other amenities include 3 bars, an outdoor pool and a kids' pool, plus a refined spa, a gym and a tennis court. Conference facilities are available.
Set on a rural hillside off the A4 highway, this resort is 11 km from Adisham Hall, a 1930s stately home, and 5 km from the Hunugalagala Limestone Cave rock formation. Simple rooms feature balconies with mountain views, plus TVs with satellite channels and en suite bathrooms (hot water). Complimentary breakfast is served at the laid-back restaurant, which has floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace, and panoramic views. There's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Casual hotel offering simple rooms with balconies, plus an airy restaurant, a bar & an outdoor pool.
Set on the Indian Ocean, this upscale beachfront resort is a 2-minute walk from Polwathumodara train station and 13 km from Star Fort. The bright, airy rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms also feature separate living areas and whirlpool tubs or private plunge pools. Room service is available 24/7. Complimentary breakfast is offered in a poolside restaurant that serves international cuisine. Amenities include a casual bar, a fitness room and an outdoor pool, as well as a spa offering beauty and massage treatments.
Surrounded by casual eateries, this modern hotel is a minute's walk from the historic Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and an 11-minute walk from Fort railway station. Contemporary rooms with colourful accents offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add balconies and/or sitting areas. Suites provide separate living rooms. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There's also a laid-back food court, a 24-hour coffee shop and a rooftop bar/bistro, in addition to a gym.
This relaxed resort is 3 km from Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, 13 km from Sigiriya Lion Rock and 15 km from Dambulla Cave Temple. Airy rooms with wood furnishings and parquet floors offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TVs and terraces, plus safes, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites have living areas and/or Jacuzzis. Room service is available. Amenities consist of an outdoor pool with a kids' section, a gym and a game room. There's also a garden, a gift shop, a lounge, and meeting and event space. Dining options include 3 restaurants (1 is a pizzeria) and 2 bars. A spa offers Thai and Ayurveda treatments. Breakfast is available.
Overlooking the Hanthana Mountain Range, this elegant hotel is 3 km from Randles Hill train station, and 6 km from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Featuring traditional hand-painted murals, the polished rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool baths and balconies or patios. Some offer mountain views. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There are 2 restaurants (1 buffet; 1 grill), and a bar with live music. Breakfast is extra. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Set on a rural hillside off the A4 highway, this resort is 11 km from Adisham Hall, a 1930s stately home, and 5 km from the Hunugalagala Limestone Cave rock formation. Simple rooms feature balconies with mountain views, plus TVs with satellite channels and en suite bathrooms (hot water). Complimentary breakfast is served at the laid-back restaurant, which has floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace, and panoramic views. There's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna.
Experience an authentic, budget-friendly forest campout in Sri Lanka’s most iconic wildlife zones,on the borders of National Parks and Nature Reserves.
Set in a bright building on tropical gardens next to Weligama Bay, famous for its stilt fishing, this relaxed, beachfront hotel is a 15-minute walk from Turtle Bay and 4 km from Midigama Beach. Warm rooms with colorful decor feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Rooms also have en suite bathrooms and air conditioning; some provide balconies with sea views. Amenities include a warm restaurant/bar with outdoor dining and an outdoor pool enclosed by palm trees. Other amenities include a game room with snooker, darts, and board games. Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Place | Hotel |
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Colombo | The Shangri La Hotel |
Dambulla | Hotel Jetwing Vil Uyana |
Kandy | Hotel The Kandy House |
Haputale | Hotel Thotalagala |
Udawalawe | Hotel Centuria Wild |
Mirissa | Sri Sharavi Beach Villas & Spa |
Period - Opulent | Price per person |
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16 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
Place | Hotel |
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Colombo | Hotel Cinnamon Grand |
Dambulla | Hotel Heritance Kandalam |
Kandy | Hotel Earl's Regency |
Haputale | Melheim Resort & Spa |
Udawalawe | Hotel Elephant Trails |
Mirissa | Mandara Resort Mirissa |
Period - Luxury | Price per person |
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16 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
Place | Hotel |
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Colombo | Hotel ZMAX Fairway |
Dambulla | The Paradise Resort & Spa |
Kandy | Hotel Ear's Regent |
Haputale | Melheim Resort & Spa |
Udawalawe | Big Game Camp |
Mirissa | Fisherman's Bay Hotel |
Period - Economy | Price per person |
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16 Apr 2021 – 30 Sep 2021 | For Price Please Contact Us |
01 Oct 2021- 31 March 2022 | For Price Please Contact Us |
Price may be higher during New Year Period (20 Dec - 05 Jan)
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