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SUMMARY:Sri Lanka: Swim With Whales
DESCRIPTION:Sri Lanka: Ancient Civilisation\nEndless beaches\, timeless ruins\, welcoming people\, oodles of elephants\, rolling surf\, cheap prices\, fun trains\, famous tea and flavorful food make Sri Lanka irresistible. Sri Lanka’s 2000-plus years of culture can be discovered at ancient sites where legendary temples boast beautiful details even as they shelter in caves or perch on prominent peaks. The charming island nation of Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean\, southeast of the Arabian Sea. Blessed with a rich history of over 3\,000 years\, it is one of the most important Buddhist centres in the world. Rising above its conflicted past\, the country has emerged stronger and is in the midst of a huge wave of development. Connecting its villages with urban towns\, the country offers travellers an intriguing mix of natural beauty\, culture and spirituality. \n  \nYe sab thik hai par swim with whale ka kya? \nFor several years\, Sri Lanka has been able to boast of being the world’s top location to spot Blue Whales and Sperm Whales as they travel a long distance to warmer feeding grounds in the Bay of Bengal. Sperm Whales\, Blue Whales\, and pilot Whales appear off the eastern coast of Trincomalee.In March and April each year\, blue whales migrate through the warm\, clear coastal waters of Sri Lanka. When this incredible event occurs\, we are there to meet them. \nYou can swim/snorkel with the largest mammals on earth in their natural habitat. With up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons Blue whales are friendly giants whose diet is composed nearly exclusively of tiny shrimplike animals called krill. The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales and can easily recognized by its massive head and prominent rounded forehead containing the largest brain of any creature known to have lived on Earth. \nWith the help of expert guides\, we will put you right in the path of the largest animal that has ever lived\, observing the whales as they briefly slip by under the surface. \nYou plunge into the water in front of a behemoth and float above it or free-dive down to its eye level as it glides past. You feel like an insect next to its unimaginable bulk. Perhaps you see a glimmer of recognition; a slight flick of its eye in your direction. After a few tantalizing seconds\, the whale mysteriously dissolves back into the deep blue void\, surfacing 10-12 minutes later for another few breaths before diving again. \n  \nDates: 10-April -16-April \n  \nOverview (7days/6nights) \n\nHike to the World’s End\nWander endlessly through the gorgeous Tea Plantation\nSpot some wildlife without going on a safari\nTo find what is so secret about the secret beach\nParty late night\nGet clicked while swinging in front of the endless sea\nTake a cultural tour to the Fort City of Galle\nSnorkel with Whales\n\nDaywise itinerary : \n10-April : Colombo-Nuwara Eliya \n11-April : Nuwara Eliya\n12-April : Ella-Mirissa\n13-April : Mirissa: Swim with whales\n14-April : Hikkaduwa\n15-April : Hikkaduwa-Colombo\n16-April: Fly back home\nDAY 01: 10-April \nArrival at Colombo and transfer to Nuwara Eliya \n\nUpon arrival and going through the immigration process we’ll drive to our very first destination of this country\, Nuwara Eliya. Often referred to as ‘Little England’\, this genteel highland community does have a rose-tinted\, vaguely British-country-village feel to it\, with its colonial-era bungalows\, Tudor-style hotels\, well-tended hedgerows and pretty gardens. Indeed\, Nuwara Eliya is one of the most favoured cool-climate escapes for you. Check in at your hotel here and relax for a while before heading out to the most iconic place to spend the evening here\, Gregory Lake. \n  \nDAY 02: 11-April\nHike to World’s End and walk endlessly through the gorgeous tea plantation \n\nAfter getting up early in the morning and having our breakfast we’ll start a hike to the world’s end. The Horton Plains plateau comes to a sudden end at World’s End\, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely three hours and the view from World’s End is unencumbered. After that\, we’ll walk the most famous tea plantation and can also visit the tea factory for a tea-tasting session. \n  \nDAY 03: 12-April\nNuwara Eliya to Mirissa via Ella \nAfter waking up to the beautiful view and having our breakfast we’ll drive along the most scenic roads in Sri Lanka. We’ll visit Ella and take photos in front of the most iconic 9-arches bridge before reaching our destination for today\, Mirissa. Fringing two sandy bays separated by a rock island reachable at low tide\, Mirissa feels hidden away compared to Sri Lanka’s other busier resort towns. Mirissa’s beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. Throw your bags as soon as we reach our hotel and head directly to the beach to crack open a coconut\, slip into a hammock and rock gently in the breeze\, and allow the hours\, to slip calmly by. \n  \nDAY 04: 13-April\nWhale watching at Mirissa and Party in the evening \n\nToday we’ll spend a day watching the peaceful\, gorgeous and totally harmless giant\, Whale from a boat ride near Mirissa. Later in the evening\, we’ll party on the beach or in our hotel where we’ll be staying. \nIf you are not doing this activity then Mirissa has allot to offer\, we can explore the city. \n  \n  \nDAY 05: 14-April\nDaytrip to Galle and Transfer to Hikkaduwa via Unawatuna\nWe’ll check out from the hotel after having our breakfast and drive to the Dutch capital of the country\, Galle. A Unesco World Heritage Site\, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot\, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings\, ancient mosques and churches\, grand mansions and museums\, Galle is a jewel. From there we’ll drive to our next destination today Unawatuna Beach and then finally rest at Hikkaduwa for the day. We’ll enjoy snorkelling here at Hikkaduwa Beach. \nDAY 06: 15-April\nHikkaduwa to Colombo \nToday we’ll drive to our last destination\, Colombo. The commercial capital of Sri Lanka\, Colombo city has plenty of gifts to offer you that will leave you breathless. This city is very popular for holding the old and new culture as well as the history of the country very carefully. Besides\, this city also comes with exciting nightlife as well as some world-class restaurants\, which attract numerous people every year in this city. Furthermore\, this city has been an eighth-century port\, which houses different administrative and financial offices that are relevant to the travellers. Also\, these offices are considered as the finest part of the colonial structures. We can also spend our evening shopping for our friends and family at the famous Pettah Market. \n  \nDAY 07: 16-April \nHead back to home\nAfter having our breakfast we’ll check out from the hotel and will be dropped off at the airport to take our flight back to our home. \nDEAL \nYou can pay only 5000 and stay for one more night(till 17 April) and also experience driving a tuk-tuk! \n  \nOptional Activity of Snorkelling with Whale \n\n\nWhat to see?\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can experience the largest mammals on earth in their natural habitat. With up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons Blue whales are friendly giants whose diet is composed nearly exclusively of tiny shrimplike animals called krill. The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales and can easily recognized by its massive head and prominent rounded forehead containing the largest brain of any creature known to have lived on Earth. From the boat you can often spot groups of spinner dolphins playing in the water. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen to go?\n\n\n\n\n\nMost sightings occur between the end of  February and March.  Whales continue their migrations around the island. Sometimes you can also see them in April onwards. \n\n\n\nHow long is the tour?\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the team at the Dive Center at 5:45 am\,  get ready for departure at 6 am from the beach frontage.  Need to travel  20-40 km offshore or even more. Return approx 9:30 am depending on sightings. If needed extend the duration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is included?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoat and Spotter\nSnorkeling Gear\nDrinking Water and Biscuits\nLifejacket\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Swimming skills\nTowel\nSunscreen\nCamera (GoPro Rental available!)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to book?\nWhatsapp/call on 9029099709\nContact us on WhatsApp\nhttps://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=919029099709 \nPackage 59999 \n  \nINCLUSIONS \n\nAccommodation for 7 days & 6 nights along with breakfast\nTrip in Private vehicle (Itinerary)\nAirport transfers (as per group flights)\nAll transfers in deluxe AC coach as per itinerary\n\nEXCLUSIONS \n\nFlight tickets; International as well as internal.\nBeverages or meals are other than those mentioned in the plan.\nAnything not mentioned above in inclusions.\nSnorkel with Whales tour (200$) Pay directly to the partner\n\nDEAL \nYou can pay only 5000 and stay for one more night(till 17 April) and also experience driving a tuk-tuk! \n Visa Policy\nCitizens from most of the countries including India may obtain a visa on arrival\, provided that they have completed the electronic travel authorization (ETA) procedure either prior to travel or on arrival in Sri Lanka. Visa charges are $20 for SAARC countries\, including India. \nQ. Who are we? \nGaurav Rana is the founder of TBT and an avid traveller. Having experience of 10 years\, 71 country and 82 states. He is following his dream of covering all 197/197 countries in this world and that is why this website is running. He takes people with him on the trip he is going on and ensures this is a budget trip. We are doing Iceland @110000 which is the best ever deal you will get on Google and he is able to do this because he has been to Iceland 12 times. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram for more details. \nQ. How can I connect for future trip updates?\nJust click this link and join our Facebook updates for future trips: CLICK ME\nQ: Can I see your pictures of this trip? \nAns: Follow the link: PICTURES \nQ. How will I meet the group if I come? \nAns: We will add you to our WhatsApp broadcast(9029099709) for further communication and if you are coming alone then we will arrange an airport pickup for you by public transport. \nQ.Any discount for a group? \nAns: Yes\, if you are more then 2 then you will get a group discount of 1500 Rupee per head. \nWhere can I see the T&C of the trips? \nAns: Follow this link: CLICK ME \nHow to Contact us? \nCall us on 9029099709 or E-mail us on info@travelbuddiestalk.com \nThanks & Regards \nTeam Travel Buddies \nInfo@travelbuddiestalk.com \nFB: Facebook Link \nInsta: Instagram Link
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SUMMARY:Songkran Festival - 7 Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:THAILAND – Songkran\nThailand is known for tropical beaches\, opulent royal palaces\, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. Phuket\, a rainforested\, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea\, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches\, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts\, spas and restaurants. Phuket City\, the capital\, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong\, the main resort town\, has many nightclubs\, bars and discos. \nWhat is Songkran?\nSongkran is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. Celebrations for the national holiday last for 3 days\, from 13 to 15 April\, and take place all across Thailand. Water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically\, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water\, pay respects to their elders\, and usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm! \nOur trip is planned to experience this festival in most happening places in Bangkok. \nItinerary : \nDay 1(11-April) Bangkok \nDay 2 (12-April) Bangkok \nDay 3 (13-April) Bangkok (Songkran) \nDay 4 (14-April) Chang Mai (Songkran) \nDay 5 (15-April) Chang Mai(Songkran) \nDay 6 (16 April) Chang Mai \nDay 7 (17-April) fly back with memories \nNote:- We are not a travel agent or tour operating company. we will hire the best tour operators and take maximum grp discount to our members. \nDAY 1: BANGKOK\nThe land of smiles\, mango sticky rice\, and the world’s biggest water fight… but we’ll save that for later. \nAfternoon | Arrival & Settle In\n🕑 Arrival in Bangkok \n\n\nTouch down in Thailand’s buzzing capital! \n\n\nMake your way to the hotel and check in. \n\n\nFreshen up\, grab a cold drink\, and shake off the jet lag. \n\n\n🛎️ Hotel Chill Time \n\n\nMeet fellow travellers in the lobby or common area. \n\n\nLight exploring nearby: 7-Eleven run (a Thai rite of passage)\, first Thai iced coffee\, or a quick street snack. \n\n\nEarly Evening | Meet the Crew\n🕕 Group Meet-Up \n\nMeet your Trip Leader .\nOfficial welcome briefing: what to expect\, safety tips\, and what adventures lie ahead.\nIce-breakers to get everyone laughing and bonding from day one (expect silliness).\n\nEvening | Bangkok by Night\n🕖 First Night Out \nTime to see Bangkok after dark\, when the city really comes alive 🌃 \nDepending on the group vibe\, your trip leader will take you to one rooftop bar \nStay in Bangkok \nDAY 2: BANGKOK\nBreakfast and get ready for the big day.\nSongkran is held annually by the locals in celebration of the Thai New Year. Celebrations for the national holiday last for 3 days\, from 13 to 15 April\, and takes place all across Thailand. Water plays a major role in the festival and symbolically\, it is meant to wash away the previous year to get ready for the next one. This vibrant event brings locals and tourists together to splash each other with water\, pay respects to their elders\, and usher in the new year with joy and enthusiasm!\n \n\n✨ Songkran highlights in Bangkok\n\n\nWater fights on the streets and pool parties in hotels\n\n\nSprinkle water on Buddha images at temples\, street parades\, and shopping centers\n\n\nEDM festivals and foam parties\n\n\nRelease birds and fishes at Buddhist temples\n\n\n📍 Best locations in Bangkok\n\n\nKhao San Road\n\n\nSilom Road\n\n\nPhra Padaeng\n\n\nSiam\n\n\n\nStay in Bangkok \nDAY 3: BANGKOK – OVER NIGHT TRAIN\n  \n  \n  \nStay in train overnight \nDAY 4: CHANG-MAI -SONGKRAN PARTY\nTake an early morning ferry to Phuket to celebrate Songkran. \nTake the celebrations up a notch at the lively Phuket\, where Songkran feels like a city-wide party! The water fights begin on the streets of Phuket old town early in the morning\, lasting up until nighttime as the celebrations end in a full-scale water war zone across the city\, on its famous streets and beaches. Many beach clubs and bars would host parties\, with live music and DJs providing entertainment into the night.\nSongkran culture and traditions are also prominent here\, where many would visit the local temples to make merit and take part in special ceremonies. Afterwards\, you can catch lively cultural performances\, as well as attend festive street parades and beauty pageants.\n✨ Songkran highlights in Phuket\n\n\nBeach parties and water fights\n\n\nOffer food to monks and release fish at Buddhist temples\n\n\nMiss Songkran beauty pageant\n\n\n📍 Best locations in Phuket\n\n\nPatong Beach\n\n\nBangla Road\n\n\nWat Chalong\n\n\nWat Pho\n\n\n  \nStay in  \nDAY 5: CHANG-MAI – SONGKRAN\n  \nDAY 6: CHANG-MAI – \nFly back home with happy memories or stay for 1 more day and explore Pattaya with us!\n\n \nDAY 7: CHANG-MAI – \n  \n  \n  \nWhy to Travel with Us? \n\nThe economical and best-planned trip\n\nWe are famous for designing great itineraries and arranging luxury travel at throwaway prices and trust me have done it again. The travel will be by Private vehicle\, the stay will be in 3-star properties and the group will be amazing. \n\nGenerally\, we post-trip after getting proper reservations and bookings done. so we assure you no cancellations or trip postponed.\nWe are working professionals and travel enthusiasts. we plan travel and adventure trips around the world with travel experience of over 5 years now. We hire the best of the professionals\, Guides and Hotels to have a safer and better experience.\n\nNote:- We always make special arrangements for couples\, families or stag girls travelling with us with respect to their safety\, privacy and stay arrangements (As our effort is to make HappyMates a safer community for Families\, Couples and Stag girls to travel\, adventure and party. \n  \n  \nTrip Snapshot\nDuration:- 6D/5N\nWhen: 11-April to 16-April 2024\nFrom:- Phuket Airport to Phuket Airport\nMaximum Group size:12\nCost: Rs 45000 (Without flight ) \nBooking Confirmation:- Call./Whatsapp on 9029099709 and confirm after the deposit of Rs 20000  on Gpay/Paytm/Phonepay on 9029099709 \nor transfer to our Company Bank Account \nBank Account: Current account\nBank: Axis Bank\nName: Your Choice Food Private Limited\nAccount: 915020023569970\nIfsc Code : UTIB0000394 \nContact us on WhatsApp \nInclusions : \n\n6D/5N in Thailand\n2 nights stay  in Phuket\n1 Night stay in Krabi\n1 Night Stay Phi Phi\n1 Night in Bangkok\nBreakfast\nPhi Phi Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour\nAirport transfers 2 (SIT basis)\nPhuket- Phi Phi Boat transfer (SIT)\nPhi-Phi -Phuket Boat transfer (SIT)\nAll travel as per the Itinerary\n\nExcludes : \n\nAir Tickets\nVisa\nMeal (Lunch\, Dinner)\nTravel Insurance\nAll the entry to the Museum\, Parks\, Restaurants\, Pubs\, Water Sports/Scuba Etc\n\n  \nFly from your home town to Phuket (HKT) \nSuggested Flights:-  \nMalaysia Airlines ……     BOM 23:25 to KUL to 09:50 HKT  Travel time 8 Hrs \nMalaysia Airlines ……     BOM 13:05 to KUL to 09:50 HKT  Travel time 19 Hrs \nAir Asia …………………     BOM 22:50 to KUL to 13:00 HKT Travel time   12 HRs  \nFor Any Queries:-\nSMS or what’sapp Gaurav on 9029099709 \nFAQs: \nVISA POLICY \nYou will have to apply visa for Canada for travel. We can also offer agent services for Visa in case you need them. \n  \nAnything which is unforeseen and occurs as an expense shall be shared by the entire group. \nCancellation Terms \nBooking fee(Non-refundable) : INR 30\,000/- (Inc. in total trip cost) \nMinimum 50% payment to be completed 60 days prior to departure \nThe remaining payments are to be completed 30 days prior to departure \nWe follow a no refund policy but you can use the amount in the next 2 trips (international) \nQ. Is travelling during a pandemic easy? \nThe pandemic is not allowing us to travel the way we were travelling in past and the future is not clear so you should be prepared for a sudden change in the plans without intimation. Things can change overnight and even countries can go under lockdown and in these situations\, none can do anything. So if you are travelling with us then be prepared to take this kind of risk and then only finalise your plans.TBT will not be responsible for any such event and no refunds will be made\, all the costs will be borne by the member who is joining us. \nQ. Trip requirements? \nA vaccine (both shots) certificate will be required and the trip will be based on the current guidelines of the travel country for Indian travellers. You might need a booster shot as well if your 2nd dose has surpassed 9 months on the day of travel. \nWhich visa is needed for this trip? \nAns: Visa for Thailand. \nQ. Refund Policy \nAns: No refund 30 days before the trip. No reasons will be considered. Book after planning properly. \nQ.I want to see your last trip pics. \nAns: Follow the link: PICTURES \nQ. Can I drive it? \nAns: Yes you can drive if you have a valid Indian driving license and you can pay for the additional driver fee. \nQ. Why this trip is less costly because all the trips to South America are costly? \nAns. We believe in passing the benefits to members also\, as we are a group of passionate traveller who is running this company and not only a business-oriented company. \nQ. How will I meet the group if I come? \nAns: We will add you to our WhatsApp group for further communication and if you are coming alone then we will arrange an airport pickup for you by public transport. \nQ.Do you have any referral discounts? \nAns: Yes\, if someone joins us because of you or with you then you will get a discount of 2500 rupee. \nQ.Any a discount for a group? \nAns: Yes\, if you are more than 2 then you will get a group discount of 3000 Rupee per head for you. \nWhere can I see the T&C of the trips? \nAns: Follow this link: CLICK ME \nHow to Contact us? \nCall us on 9029099709 or E-mail us at info@travelbuddiestalk.com \n  \nThanks \nTeam TBT \nWebsite.  :                  info@travelbuddiestalk.com \nFacebook:                   https://www.facebook.com/Travelbuddiestalk/ \nMeetup:                      https://www.meetup.com/Travel-Buddies-New-Age-Solo-Backpacker/ \nWhatsapp:                  9029099709 
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LOCATION:thailand\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Beach,Bucket List Special,Customize Travel
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