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TREASURES OF SRI LANKA LAND OF MAJESTY & MYSTERY accompanied by Dr. Patrick Lloyd Hatcher 510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries TOUR DATES March 4-18, 2015 Full Special Special Price Savings Price $4,145 $250 $3,895* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2014. VAT is an additional $395 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air program costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single accommodations are an additional $995 (limited availability). Cal lecturer’s participa- tion is contingent on a minimum number of paying travelers. We cannot guarantee the group size.

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Page 1: TREASURES OF SRI LANKA - Cal Alumni Association...Sri Lanka’s hill country. Unwind by the pool and enjoy the cuisine at the fine-dining restaurant. GRAND HOTEL Nuwara Eliya Surrounded

TREASURES OF

SRI LANKALAND OF MAJESTY & MYSTERY

accompanied by Dr. Patrick Lloyd Hatcher

510.900.8222 or 888.225.2586 alumni.berkeley.edu/caldiscoveries

TOUR DATESMarch 4-18, 2015

Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price

$4,145 $250 $3,895*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2014.

VAT is an additional $395 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air programcosts (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2014. Please contact us for current pricing andinformation. Single accommodations are an additional $995 (limited availability). Cal lecturer’s participa-tion is contingent on a minimum number of paying travelers. We cannot guarantee the group size.

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Come explore the island paradise of Sri Lanka. Marvelat its golden beaches, mist-covered mountains, verdantvalleys and jungles, sparklingwaterfalls and rare wildlife.Sri Lanka’s natural beautyalone is enough reason tovisit, but the island’s truejewels are its people and its unique culture. Envelop yourself in the richheritage, based on Sinhalese and Tamil traditions with Dutch and Britishinfluences. Admire ancient Buddhist temples, colonial architecture and the patchwork fields of world-famous tea plantations, and enjoy the warm, sincere hospitality of the Sri Lankan people. Once known throughout the world as Serendib, the island lent its former name to the word “serendipity.” Experience for yourself the happy discoveries awaiting you each day on the lovely island of Sri Lanka!

INCLUDED FEATURES

First-Class Accommodations• One night in Negombo, Sri Lanka,

at the Jetwing Blue.• Three nights in Habarana at theCinnamon Lodge Habarana.

• Two nights in Kandy at theCinnamon Citadel Kandy.

• One night in Nuwara Eliya at theGrand Hotel.

• Two nights in Yala at theCinnamon Wild Yala.

• One night in Galle at the JetwingLighthouse.

• Two nights in Colombo at theCinnamon Grand Colombo.

Transportation • All deluxe motor coach and train

transfers in the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfers are included.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner; and Farewell Receptionand Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy 12 breakfasts, six lunches and

nine dinners; tea or coffee with allmeals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced TravelDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of guides and drivers.• Detailed travel and destination

information to assist in planning.• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Your exclusive Small-Group experience is limited to 28 travelers to maximize your travel experience.• Enjoy comfortable, first-class accommodations in sevenlocations.

• A uniquely designed itinerary provides exceptional opportunitiesto experience the culture of Sri Lanka.

• Visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites: the ancient cities of Sigiriyaand Polonnaruwa; the Golden Temple of Dambulla; the Sacred Cityof Kandy; and the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications.

• Visit a tea plantation to learn about the island’s world-famous tea.• See leopards, bears, boar and more during a full-day Sri Lankan safari.• Delight in a performance of authentic music and dancing.

SRI LANKA

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TREASURES OF

LAND OF MAJESTY & MYSTERY

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Previous page (top to bottom):Nuwara Eliya

Kandy

JETWING BLUENegombo

Unwind on a pristine beach in thissecluded Sri Lankan resort. Jetwing Bluehas two swimming pools, a fitness cen-ter, a spa and more. Wi-Fi is available.

CINNAMON LODGE HABARANAThe Cinnamon Lodge Habarana haswalking trails through the lush forest, anorganic farm that supplies the hotel’srestaurants, a spa, swimming pool andtennis and badminton courts.

CINNAMON CITADEL KANDYEnjoy a relaxing retreat in the heart ofSri Lanka’s hill country. Unwind by thepool and enjoy the cuisine at the fine-dining restaurant.

GRAND HOTEL Nuwara Eliya

Surrounded by Sri Lanka’s famous teaplantations, the Grand Hotel was built inthe late 1800s during the British colonialperiod. Enjoy the grandeur of a formerage and all the modern comforts.

CINNAMON WILD YALAThe Cinnamon Wild Yala, which sits nextto Yala National Park, is a world-classgame lodge. Enjoy international cuisineand comfortable accommodations.

JETWING LIGHTHOUSE Galle

Revel in the luxury of this beach resorton the beautiful southwestern coast.Enjoy fine dining, a spa, two swimmingpools and many other amenities.

CINNAMON GRAND COLOMBOCinnamon Grand Colombo is just a shortstroll from restaurants, shopping andmore. Enjoy a spa, fitness center and anarray of restaurants and lounges.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

2015-3

AHI TravelInternational Tower8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.Suite 600Chicago, IL 60631

DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Colombo, Sri Lanka, viaFrankfurt, Germany.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ IN TRANSITA

DAY 3 ~ NEGOMBOUpon arrival, transferA to the JetwingBlue in Negombo.Educational Focus: ContemporarySri Lanka.This evening, join fellow travelers for aWelcome Reception and Dinner.DAY 4 ~ HABARANAExcursion: Terra Cotta Artisans.En route to Habarana, visit a family-owned terra cotta factory to see howthis age-old tradition continues today.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at an organic restaurant.Educational Focus: Sri LankanHerbal Medicine.Check in to Cinnamon Lodge Habarana.DAY 5 ~ HABARANAExcursion: Sigiriya. Sitting highabove the jungle is the splendid ancientcity of Sigiriya. Built as a citadel by afifth-century king who sought to buildan impregnable fortress after deposingand executing his father, the site laterbecame a Buddhist monastery.Excursion: Sri Lanka’s Elephants.Visit elephant grazing grounds atMinneriya National Park.DAY 6 ~ HABARANALocal Flavor: Discover the secrets ofSri Lankan cuisine at a cooking demon-stration followed by a delicious lunch.Excursion: Polonnaruwa. Thisancient capital was deserted long ago,but it is still possible to imagine the cityat its prime. Among the elegant ruinsare towering statues and stupas, verdant gardens and sparkling pools.DAY 7 ~ DAMBULLA/KANDYTransfer to Kandy and the CinnamonCitadel Kandy.Excursion: The Golden Temple.For more than 2,200 years, pilgrimshave ventured to the Buddhist cavemonastery in Dambulla, which has22,600 square feet of elaborate murals.Local Flavor: Savor local specialtiesat a restaurant en route to Kandy.

DAY 8 ~ KANDYExcursion: Kandy. The former royalcapital is home to the gilded Temple ofthe Tooth, which guards a tooth ofBuddha. Visit the Peradeniya BotanicalGarden, followed by a performance oftraditional Sri Lankan music and dance.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Kandy.DAY 9 ~ NUWARA ELIYAExcursion: The Story of Tea. Visit atea plantation to learn about Sri Lanka’smost famous export. Learn how tea isprocessed, and enjoy a tasting.Upon arrival in Nuwara Eliya, check into the Grand Hotel.DAY 10 ~ YALAExcursion: Little England. See thescenic countryside, mountains and lushtea plantations during a train ride on acolonial railway built by the British.Continue to Yala and the Cinnamon WildYala.DAY 11 ~ YALAExcursion: On Safari. Keep an eyeout for elephants, leopards, bears,macaques, jackals and much more onearly morning and late afternoon gamedrives through Yala National Park.DAY 12 ~ GALLEDepart for Galle and the JetwingLighthouse.Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at arestaurant in Tangalle en route to Galle.DAY 13 ~ GALLE/COLOMBODepart for Colombo and the CinnamonGrand Colombo.Excursion: Galle. Take a tuk tuk on atour of this fortified city built in the16th century by Portuguese explorers.Local Flavor: Enjoy lunch in Galle.This evening, join fellow travelers for aFarewell Reception and Dinner.DAY 14 ~ COLOMBO/INTRANSITExcursion: Colombo. Explore thebustling Sri Lankan capital.Later tonight, transfer to the airport forthe return flight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is preliminary.Itineraries, included features and schedules are sub-ject to change. Many excursions in this programinvolve an element of walking.

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