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Sri Lanka
9 August - 19 August 2010
SRI LANKA
PROVISIONAL ITINERARY
| Day 1 | Monday 9 August |
| pm | Overnight flight from London Heathrow to Colombo. |
| Day 2 | Tuesday 10 August |
| Arrive Colombo. Travel by coach to Kandy visiting Elephant Orphange at Pinawella en route. | |
| Day 3 | Wednesday 11 August |
| am | Visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. |
| pm | Evening visit to Temple of the Tooth followed by Kandy Perahera Pageant. |
| Day 4 | Thursday 12 August |
| am | Service of Remembrance and reception at Kandy War Cemetery. |
| pm | Free time. |
| Day 5 | Friday 13 August |
| am | Drive to Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda Falls. Visit Labookellie Tea Factory and the former site of the Hill School. |
| pm | Drive to Nanu-Oya to take scenic train to Bandarawela. |
| Day 6 | Saturday 14 August |
| Visit Military & Air Force Academy, British and South African Memorials and former RN R&R Station at Diyatalawa. | |
| Day 7 | Sunday 15 August |
| Drive to Unawatuna Beach Resort. Photo stop at Ella Gap and refreshment stops at Amanwella, Tangalle and/or Dickwella Resort Spa en route. | |
| Day 8 | Monday 16 August |
| am | Visit Koggala Air Force Base including wreath laying ceremonies at 413 Sqn RCAF Memorials and lunchtime reception. |
| pm | Free time. Optional late afternoon shopping trip to Galle Fort. |
| Day 9 | Tuesday 17 August |
| Drive to Colombo including short tour of Galle Fort en route. | |
| Day 10 | Wednesday 18 August |
| am | Visit Liverarmentu (incl Service of Remembrance) & Kannate War Cemeteries. Lunchtime reception at Colombo Swimming Club with Sri Lankan Ex-Servicemen’s Association. |
| pm | Shopping opportunity. Farewell dinner in hotel. |
| Day 11 | Thursday 19 August |
| 01.00am | Transfer to Colombo Airport. |
| 05.05am | Depart Colombo. |
| 12.05pm | Arrive London Heathrow. |
Tour Code R2LK01
Now that the political climate has settled down and the country is at peace, we are delighted that we can once again offer this exceptional Remembrance Tour to the stunning Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon).Our tour honours those who fought and died in the brave defence of Ceylon against the Japanese. Personal visits to four major war cemeteries can be arranged and there is ample time for exploring this lush, tropical island.
Included are a visit to an elephant orphanage, the fabulously scenic train journey to Bandarawela and shopping opportunities.
Highlights include:
- Visit Liverarmentu and Kannate War Cemeteries followed by lunch at Colombo Swimming Club
- Service of Remembrance with our Standard Bearer on parade at Kandy War Cemetery, followed by reception
- Kandy, last capital of the Sinhala Kings - visit Peredeniya Gardens, Lord Mountbatten's HQ, Temple of the Tooth, pageant and fire-walking show
- Visits to Pinnawella Elephant Orphanage, Hill Club for lunch in Nuwara Eliya, Hambonota, Mount Lavinia for shopping
- Visit service academies, British and South African memorials and a former R&R station
- See the remarkable Galle Fort, a UNESCO Heritage site
COST
£1,295 per person sharing
£248 single supplement
£100 deposit
All entrance fees included (except optional visits).
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
8 nights hotel accommodation (3 in Kandy, 2 in Bandarawela & Koggala, 1 at Mount Lavinia) on a half board basis, plus 3 lunches.
TRAVEL
- Return overnight flights from London Heathrow to Colombo including all taxes and service charges.
- Transport by coach throughout tour.
NOTES
Tour personnel: tour guide, doctor/nurse, National Chairman's representative, Standard Bearer.
