Day 1 : Arrival at Colombo Airport – Transfer to Kandy (105 Kms / 3 Hrs Journey)
Arrival at Colombo Airport, On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Kandy. On arrival at Kandy, Check In at the Hotel. Then Proceed to proceed to Kandy City Tour. Kandy - The last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a world heritage site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1806, visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts center and a gem museum and lapidary. The evening is the best time to visit the temple of the tooth relic and thereafter witness a traditional cultural dance show. Overnight Stay in the Kandy Hotel.
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Day 2 : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (75 Kms / 2.5 Hrs Journey)
After Breakfast, Check Out of your Hotel & proceed to Nuwara Eliya. On arrival at Nuwara Eliya, Check In at the Hotel. Then proceed to Nuwara Eliya Sightseeing. Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers. Overnight Stay in the Nuwara Eliya Hotel.
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Day 3 : Nuwara Eliya – Hatton – Nuwara Eliya (40 Kms / 1 Hrs Journey)
After Breakfast, proceed to Hatton. Hatton is a town in the Nuwara Eliya District of Central Province, Sri Lanka governed by the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council. Hatton is a major centre of the Sri Lankan tea industry. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the villages full of friendly people, lush green tea estates, gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountains before you reach your destination. Overnight Stay in the Nuwara Eliya Hotel.
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Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya to Bentota (230 Kms / 5.3 Hrs Journey)
After Breakfast, Check Out of your Hotel & proceed to Bentota. Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis's Brief Garden. On arrival at Bentota, Check In at the Hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to Relax in the Beach. Overnight Stay in the Bentota Hotel.
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Day 5 : Bentota Sightseeing
After Breakfast, proceed to Madu Ganga Boat Ride, Turtle Farm in Kosgoda. Bentota – situated on the south west coast, at the confluence of the sea and the Bentota river, the sun drenched location and its golden, palm-fringed beaches which border the warm, sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean made it a natural choice for development as the first tourist resort. Today it is known in Sri Lanka’s global tourist markets as a highly attractive holiday resort with a wide and varied choice of distinctive hotels to suit every taste and purse. Bentota has a complete range of tourist facilities, great seafood and very popular water sports centres which provide boating, water skiing, jet skiing, snorkelling and wind surfing. Overnight Stay in the Bentota Hotel.
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Day 6 : Bentota to Colombo (80 Kms / 2 Hrs Journey)
After Breakfast, Check Out of your Hotel & proceed to Colombo. On arrival at Colombo, proceed to Colombo Sightseeing. Colombo – the trade and commercial capital has long been the traditional gateway to the Orient. Sri Lanka’s largest city, it is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of colour. The original traders and settlers - the Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and the British have left in their wake churches and monuments, names and religions, costumes and food and smatterings of their languages which have been absorbed into the speech of the Sri Lankan. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city - a happy blend of east & west, past & present, with a charm of its own. A less known but amazingly true fact is that Colombo has a superb range of high quality restaurants serving food from all over the world and some of the best shopping opportunities in Asia. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo & adjoining it, is Pettah, a local bazaar & trading area. Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, mosques, the historic Wolfendhal church, (1749) residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Ceramic Corporation famous for its well known brand “Noritake” and ODEL the renowned shopping centre. Evening Check In at the Hotel. Overnight Stay in the Colombo Hotel.
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Day 7 : Colombo Airport Transfer – Fly back to India
After Breakfast, it’s free for Shopping or Leisure until your flight time. You would be dropped at Colombo Airport depending upon your flight time to fly back to India.
Tour Ends with Happy Memories.
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Important Notes
Booking
procedure
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The registration form to be filled, duly signed and
submitted to us.
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A photocopy of the first & last page of the
valid passport (valid for minimum of 6 months from date of return)
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Advance deposit amount: Rs.25,000/-
per person (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only). [Non
Refundable]
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Duly signed terms & conditions of the package
and booking.
Tour
cost, taxes & rate of exchange
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All prices are made up of two components – Indian
Rupees and the currency of the country travelling to. However, the cost must be paid in Indian
rupees only. The foreign exchange component will be converted into Indian
rupees at the prevailing rate of exchange of the respective currency as on the
date you make the final payment.
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The initial deposits & payments will be
considered towards the Indian rupee component only.
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Additionally, a 5% GST (Government Service Tax) is
applicable on the entire tour cost unless specified in the inclusions. This GST
percentage in as on date and any governmental changes to the same will be
applicable to the tour cost.
Validity
of the rates / airfare / taxes
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All rates are subject to change without any prior
notice.
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Cost of the tour is based on the current airfare and
taxes as on the date of quotation. Any increase in airfare or taxes due to
fluctuation in foreign exchange, governmental taxes, fuel surcharge etc.,
charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passenger and paid before
or after booking of the tour and complete payment to be made definitely before
the tour departure.
Visas
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Please note that the issuance or refusal of visas is
at the sole discretion of the Embassy / Consulate and we, the agent, is neither
involved in the process nor liable or responsible in any manner whatsoever.
Cancellations
and / or amendments by passenger
All cancellations / amendments must be
received in writing to us either by email or in written form and has to be
followed up by a phone call during working hours from the concerned traveler.
Once received, we shall action the same in 24 to 48 Hours.
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Amendments made after booking the tour will be
treated as a new booking and will be strictly subject to availability and rates
prevalent at the time of changes requested. If the same is made within
cancellation period, the applicable cancellation charges will apply. Also it is
a mandatory to put such requests in writing and get a written confirmation from
us. For any amendment, the company reserves right to charge Rs.5000/-per
transaction on and above any additional cost /amendment charges applicable.
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If you wish to deviate your tour from the group or
return to India, the same is permitted. You will have to pay Rs.5,000/- per
deviation plus difference of airfare / taxes as per availability on the date
you wish to travel on and no refund will
be applicable
on the unused services. Pre-tour deviations are not possible in group
airfare. If you wish to depart prior to the group departure date, then you are
required to pay the difference of individual airfare and group fare.
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Any request to change the tour date will be treated
as cancellation of the last tour and will be considered as a fresh booking on
the new tour. Cancellation charges will apply as stated above on the cancelled
tour. New tour may have different pricing even though the itinerary may remain
the same and passengers are liable to pay the new tour charges as well as
cancellation charges if booked on any previous tour.
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Please note that YouGoTrip will be not liable to pay
any cancellation charges / compensation / expenditure if you unable to join the
tour due to any illness, court orders, non-issuance of travel documents or
visas. All such expenditure has to be borne by the passengers only.
Overseas
Travel / Medical insurance
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Overseas Medical Insurance is not mandatory for this
tour.
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We advise you to take Overseas Medical Insurance.
You are advised to discuss your insurance needs directly with insurance agent
before proceeding on the tour and procure any additional cover as may be
advised at your own cost.
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Please note, insurance is the subject matter of
solicitation, please read the terms and conditions of the insurance document
carefully before finalizing your desired insurance cover. Insurance coverage
may be age related. Kindly get the complete details from the insurer.
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It is important to also note that you would have a
direct contractual relationship with the insurer and YouGoTrip is only a
facilitator. You shall therefore check the accuracy and the correctness of the
insurance policy and in case of any error or lapse report the same to the
insurer directly and get rectified by them, as YouGoTrip would not be
responsible for the same.
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We request you to understand the coverage of your
insurance details before obtaining and departing on your tour. All claims needs
to be put up directly by the passengers with the insurer. Any approval or
denial of the claims is solely at the discretion of the insurance company only
and YouGoTrip will neither be held responsible nor liable nor required to give
any compensation in any matter for whatsoever reason.
Baggage
1 Check In
(20 Kg), 01 Cabin (07 Kg) Baggage & 01 Small Sized Back-Pack or Hand Bag is
allowed to be carried by the Passenger. Anything more than this will not be
accommodated or additonal cost may incur as per supplier's policy.
Clothing
Warm
clothing like sweaters, jackets are essential. Ideally, one must carry a set of
warm clothes in your hand luggage along with the sun glasses, cap and walking
shoes.
Medicines
In case you
have any prescribed medicines, please carry them on tour along with the
Doctor's prescription. It's also advisable to carry basis travel medicines with
you for your tour.
Mobile
Phone
Please
ensure that your SIM card has International Roaming Facility with sufficient
balance (We suggest to go with Airport Plan which is cheaper). You can also
avail a local SIM card's or Telephone cards are every destination. (This would
be expensive & time consuming, hence we suggest to go with International
Roaming).
Charger/Adapter
Please make
sure to Carry a UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER from India itself.
Weather
A
waterproof Jacket or an Umbrella is recommended as you could encounter frequent
showers in Europe.
Passports,
Visa. Valuables & Safety
Passports
are the most important document for any international travel. Carry it safely
with you at all times. Any loss of the passport will delay your return to India
and you will not be allowed to continue on the tour. All additional expenses of
obtaining a new passport, travel to Indian embassy, additional hotel
accommodation, etc, will be at your own expense. Please be alert and
responsible for your belongings at all time on the Tour. You are requested to
take care of your belongings especially in public places like Airport, Railway
Station, Sightseeing Location etc., Also dont keep your belongings in the Coach
when you go out for Sightseeing. We will not be responsible for the loss of
your belongings.
Currency
The Currency used in most of the Countries in US$. We
also suggest carrying Credit Cards as they freely used across all the countries. As per RBI regulations, the maximum cash
permitted to carry is US$ 3,000 per person or equivalent. If possible try to
carry the original receipt of the same.
Sight-seeing
& Tours
It is very
common to have heavy traffic or major events etc. At times, due to unforeseen
circumstances, some parts of cities may not be given access to the general
public. In such cases, we may have to complete the tour by walk or amend the
itinerary or may not be able to do the tour, sightseeing or meal. However, we
will try our best to take a way out but there will strictly be no refund for
any unutilized services.
Hotels
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Hotels we provide may be in the City or Little away
from the City. Kindly check the Hotel Website, Tripadvisor Reviews or other
reviews - get satisfied & confirm the booking. We will not take any
responsibility if you are not happy with hotels once you confirm it.
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All items provided by the hotel are accounted for.
Example Towels, ash-trays, bathrobes, iron-box etc. The hotel staff takes inventory
at the time of check-out.
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Items in the mini-bar are changeable to the
passenger (not included in the package)
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Hotels may or may not provide gratis mineral water
and / or tea-coffee making machine in the room. Policies vary from hotel to hotel
and we have no control over this.
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Laundry charges are payable by the passenger (not
included in the package)
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Avoid using the safe in the hotel room as high
charges will be levied by the hotel in case you forget the combination number.
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Since we are making payment to the Hotels well in
advance & also some bookings are NON REFUNDABLE, we cannot refund any
amount for the Un utilized nights for whatever may be the reason.
Food
& Water
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If you are pure vegetarian please advise us at time
of booking. Our tours cater both Veg & Non-Veg food, but on request we will
try to provide a Veg cuisine for you on tour. The same may be possible for
dinners only and served separately. However we do not guarantee the same.
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Normally Lunch would be served during tours either
in Restaurant / Food Court / Open area & it may be Indian / Continental /
Fast Food & Dinners would be served in Indian Restaurant or some time as
packed food.
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Our Supplier may provide mineral water during tours
or may not. We will not take any responsibility on this.
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Meals don’t include any water bottles, beverages,
hard / soft drinks, fruits juices, etc.
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At times, meals may be packed food on the tour for
betterment of itinerary and convenience of our passengers.
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Please note that lunches and dinners are served in
restaurants, which may be far from your hotels.
Discontinuation
of the tour
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If you are sick or ill on tour, you will be guided
to medical facilities and the tour will continue on. The tour manager will continue
with the group and may not be able to accompany you.
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In case of loss of passport, theft, illness, death
and you are unable to continue the tour; the company is not liable to give any
refund on unutilized services.
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Please note that in case of death of tourist(s) all
the arrangements of the transportation of the deceased including procuring
death certificate, post-mortem, repatriation of the body and all personal
expenses has to be taken care by deceased’s family oraccompanying family or friends.
Neither tour manager nor the company will be held responsible for the same.
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In case of loss of passport in any country during
the course of the tour, you will have to obtain a new passport from Indian
Embassy in that country and immediately return to India. You will not be
allowed to continue on the tour after loss of the passport. The expenses
incurred in obtaining a new passport and charges in the arrangements to return
to India will have to be borne by the passenger. There will be no refund for any
unutilized services.
Right
to amend itinerary
Tour once
commenced, will strictly follow as per the itinerary finalized. However, in
case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to
change / amend / cancel all or parts of the contents of the itinerary for the
safety and well-being of our passengers.
Liabilities
& Limitations
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References to “US”, “WE” and “OUR”, the same shall
also refer to our contractors and suppliers. The information in our brochures
or website may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors for which we do not
guarantee the accuracy. We disclaim all liabilities for such errors or
inaccuracies of information which are subject to vary.
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We only act as agent for hotels, airlines, all other
transporters and contractors providing other services and all exchange orders, receipts,
contracts and tickets issued by us are issued subject to the terms &
conditions under which these services are provided by them.
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All check-in & check-out timings are based on
the hotel’s policy. Early check-in or late check-out depends entirely on the
hotels and are subject to availability of rooms.
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The hotels and itineraries are based on scheduled
and planned bookings. However, we reserve the right to change / modify them in
case of natural disasters, inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our
control which may affect the safety and comfort of the participants.
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We shall not be held liable for delays / alterations
in program / additional expenses involved directly or indirectly arising out of
natural disasters, flight cancellations, political instability, inclement
weather or any situations beyond our control.
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We shall not be held liable for any loss / injury /
damage (either personal or property) in connection with any form of transport, accommodation
provided accommodation provided directly or indirectly, due to fire, epidemics,
natural disasters, political instability, riots, thefts, pilferages, or any
circumstances beyond our control.
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We reserve the right to cancel / date change / amend
the tour in case of any circumstance beyond our control.
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By booking your travel with us or on our website or
consenting to travel with us, you are agreeing to be bound by our terms & conditions
as stated herein.
Tips
Tips are
mandatory in most Countries, hence
the below mentioned amount should be handed over to us prior to the departure.
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3$ per
person per day
Payment Policy
Payments
are accepted in Indian Rupees only. Payments can be made by cheque, bank
transfers, demand draft, cash and credit cards. Copy of PAN Card is mandatory
for any International Travel. Payments by credit card will attract 2% to 3% on
the amount paid by the card over and above the tour cost.
Tour registration: Rs.25,000/-
per person (Non-refundable)
Balance Payment 45 Days
before the departure date
5% GST is applicable on Final Payable
Amount
Mode of payment : Account payee crossed Cheque / Demand Draft / NEFT /
RTGS
Account name : MILK WHITE HOSPITALITY SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE
LIMITED
HDFC BANK DETAILS:
Bank & Branch : HDFC Bank Ltd., R. S. Puram branch, Coimbatore – 641
002
Account Name : Milk White
Hospitality Services India Pvt Ltd
Account No. : 50200024400191
Account type : Current account
IFSC code : HDFC0000269
CANARA BANK DETAILS:
Bank & Branch : Canara
Bank, D. B. Road, R. S. Puram branch, Coimbatore – 641 002
Account Name : Milk White Hospitality Services India Pvt Ltd
Account No. : 1207201018690
Account type : Current account
IFSC code : CNRB0001207
CANCELLATION
POLICY
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The tour registration amount
is Non Refundable & Non Transferrable
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Cancellation done in between
50 to 40 days: 30% of the Package Amount (Euro) would be deducted
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Cancellation done in between
39 to 20 days: 50% of the Package Amount (Euro) would be deducted
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Cancellation done in between
19 to 0 days: No Refund would be given
Cancellation
has to be informed to our office in WRITING ONLY during office hours on working
days. Absolutely NO REFUND on cancellations for tours operating between 20th
Dec. to 10th Jan.
REFUND
POLICY
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There will be no refunds on unutilized or partly
utilized services.
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Due to reasons beyond our control such as strikes,
heavy traffic, weather conditions etc or non-usage of services like as meals, entrance fees,
sightseeing tours, hotels, cruises, optional tours, it is clearly understood
that there will be no refund due to any reason whatsoever.
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Processing period for any refund (if applicable),
will take minimum 30 days or the time taken per the supplier policy on whose
services needs to be refunded.
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Refunds will be given in Indian Rupees and through
cheque or bank transfers only into your account even if payment had been done
by cash.
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If refund is due in the foreign currency component,
the applicable rate of exchange as prevalent on that date when refund is made
will be taken into account and not the date when the payment was made.
