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SRI LANKAWrecks, Reefs & Whales

21st March ~ 28th March, 2015

Sri Lanka - Colombo - Galle

Sri Lanka is an amazing island blessed with cool hill stations, sultry jungles, golden beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Compliment this with a traditional culture and a history that is as rich and colourful as it is ancient and you have a destination that is sure to delight all.

Colombo, the bustling and vibrant commercial capital city of Sri Lanka, offers not only historical monuments, colonial architecture, festivals and events, beaches, fine dining and great shopping but also offers world class wreck diving in close proximity to the city.

This is an amazing opportunity to explore the immense cargo holds of intact freighters such as the Pecheur Breton (Cargo Wreck) and the Medhufaru and rediscover history on WWI wrecks such as the SS Perseus. The wrecks are teeming with marine life, from large schools of snappers and fusiliers to visiting pelagics such as dogtooth tuna, wahoo and eagle rays. Most wrecks are in the 20-30m depth range and easy to access being less than 30 minutes boat ride from the dive centre.

Colombo diving is not only limited to wrecks. Wide angle enthusiasts can explore current swept outer reefs with soft coral and massive gorgonian sea fans while macro photographers can search for nudi branchs, crabs, shrimps, electric rays, pipefish, sea moths and other critters on the rocky reefs.

For novice divers, Colombo offers a challenging but rewarding environment to advance your training by taking

Advancedor Specialty courses in Enriched Air Nitrox or Deep Diver with training dives allow in gaccess to world-class wreck sites.

Galle, situated on the south coast of Sri Lanka, is one of the best places in the world to go whale and dolphin watching where you can witness a variety of marine species including blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins. With an average sighting of 4.5 per a day, the now endangered Blue Whale is the most amazing sea creature found in Sri Lankan waters and, equivalent to the weight of 50 elephants, are the largest known marine mammal to have ever existed.

Spinner Dolphins are another common species found in Sri Lankan waters and undoubtedly the most striking ones. Unexpectedly they will leap out of water, spin and twist in the air and dive back in giving you an unforgettable experience.

A visit to Galle is not complete without a visit to the 300-year-old Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Portuguese invaders were followed by the Dutch and British and the streets within the fort are crammed with colonial remnants such as the Dutch Clock Tower, Reform Church and Commander's house to the British coat of arms on the outer walls. You can wander the atmospheric streets, explore the ramparts, visit the lighthouse and check out the bhodi tree and reclining Buddha in the temple. Many of the buildings have been converted to boutique hotels or stylish stores, perfect for a little shopping and afternoon high tea.

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Our Resort

Our resort is located near Mount Lavinia

beach, famous for its beautiful white

sands, just 8km from central Colombo

and a very scenic 20 minute walk to the

dive centre. With beautifully landscaped

gardens, pool and a private beach for

sunbathing and relaxing, this family run

resort offers basic, clean and comfortable

a/c rooms with en-suite bathroom,

hot & cold water and cable TV.

The resort bar and restaurant offers a

variety of tradit ional local and

international foods from Italian to Chinese

and specialty seafood prepared by the

creative and experienced chefs. Other

facilities include Sitting Room with TV,

Laundry service, Lift Luggage, Safety

Locker, Taxi Service, IDD Calls, Free Wi-Fi,

Foreign Currency Exchange, 24 Hr. Room

Service, Doctor on Call and also accepts

Credit Cards.

Sri Lanka - Colombo - Galle - Itinerary 7 nights/8 days

Day 1

• International flight from

Bengaluru / Mumbai to Colombo

• Airport transfer to Resort

• Registration

Day 2

• Medufaru Wreck and Barracuda

Reef

Day 3

• Car Wreck (outer wreck) and

Cargo Wreck

Day 4

• Toilet Barge (outer wreck) and

Coal Ship (outer wreck)

Day 5

• Tug Wreck and Anchor Point Reef

Day 6

• Cargo Wreck and Medufaru Wreck

Day 7

• Pick up 4am. Day tour to Mirissa

and Galle

• Whale & Dolphin Safari

• Galle fort & sightseeing

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Day 8

• Airport transfer from Resort

• International flight from Colombo to

Bengaluru / Mumbai

SCUBACENTRIC PARTY NIGHT!

Package Details

Cost per person

Divers/Non Divers: `78,000.00 (inclusive of service tax).

Package includes:

Ÿ Return flights ex Bengaluru / Mumbai –Colombo (inclusive of departure taxes)

Ÿ Airport transfers

Ÿ Tw i n s h a r e e n - s u i t e a / c accommodation

Ÿ Breakfast on days 2-8

Ÿ 2 dives a day

Ÿ Certified dive guide

Ÿ Tanks & weights

Ÿ Day tour to Mirissa and Galle

Ÿ Whale & Dolphin Safari

Ÿ Galle fort & sightseeing

Package Excludes:

Ÿ Equipment rental

Ÿ Alcoho l i c and non-a lcoho l i c beverages

Ÿ D i v e m e d i c a l i n s u r a n c e requirement

Ÿ Travel insurance

Ÿ Scuba courses and additional dives

Ÿ Lunch and evening meals

Ÿ Persona l r equ i rements and everything not mentioned under the heading "Package includes:”

MANDATORY

For Your Information

Travel Insurance:

We strongly recommend travel insurance to cover lost luggage, flight delays and cancellations. You can get this for a nominal cost from your local travel agent or on the web.

Diver Insurance:

Please cover your diving safety with DANthrough our website by clicking on DANSupporter logo on the home page ofwww.barracudadiving.com You arerequired to carry a copy of theconfirmation. This is a requirement for all divers on this trip.

Medical statement:

A medical statement and physicianguidelines will be mailed to each diverfor completion. If your answer is to any of the questions is you will be required to obtain medical clearance from your doctor.

Equipment hire:

Dive equipment is available for hire withprior booking. Use of a dive computer onthis trip is .

Nitrox:

Nitrox is available with prior booking at additional cost and highly recommended to maximise bottom time and safety on the fabulous wrecks this trip has to offer. For those not certified in Nitrox this specialty may be completed on the trip.

MANDATORY

YES

MANDATORY

Dive certification requirements:

Minimum certification level required to participate in all dives offered on this trip is Advance Open Water Diver or equivalent with a minimum of 20 dives and logged experience in deep diving of 18 – 30 meters. If you are not sure about eligibility please contact us for clarification.

Dive certification courses:

No need to miss out on the adventures! Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox and Deep Diver Specialty certification courses are available on this trip and training dives will allow you to enjoy all dive sites. Please book in advance and take advantage of excellent discounts offered only for SCUBACENTRIC divers.

Night dives:

Night dives are not available on this trip.

Currency:

US$ are readily exchanged for Lankan Rupees

Visa:

Electronic Travel Document (ETD) must be applied for and obtained prior to arrival Sri Lanka. Log on to www.eta.gov.lk Charges applicable

Departure Tax:

Included in flight ticket

Alcohol:

Duty free: Spirits 1½ litres Wine 2 bottles

Booking Details

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CONTACT

Telephone: Venkat: +91 9822 182402Diggy: +91 9820 031931

E-mail:barracudadiving@gmail.comdiggydesai@hotmail.com

We thank you for choosing scubacentric

and look forward to diving with you soon!

Booking Policy:

Cancellation Policy:

To secure your reservation we request a deposit of

50% to be made by no later than 1st February,

2015. The balance amount is to be paid in full by no

later than 15th February, 2015.

If you decide to cancel your reservation we retain

the right to keep any payments in compensation

for potential lost bookings. Please note that prices

and schedules are for indication only and subject

to final confirmation at the time of full payment.

All payments may be credited to:

Axis Bank – Panjim Branch

A/C # 909020038506927 – Current a/c

Barracuda Diving India

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