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Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise & Ultimate Sri Lanka

Name: Luxury Lower Ganges River Cruise & Ultimate Sri Lanka
Brand: Scenic
Price: 17358 USD
Availability: InStock

Discover West Bengal and the Hooghly River and Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, misty tea country and golden beaches on an ultra-luxury small-group journey through these enchanting lands.

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Voyage Overview

Discover West Bengal and the Hooghly River and Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, misty tea country and golden beaches on an ultra-luxury small-group journey through these enchanting lands.

Destinations

Asia Ganges Ganges River India

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Day-by-day stops

Enjoy a traditional Kandyan cultural dance with dinner at a Scenic Enrich event
Visit Minneriya National Park on a safari tour
Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Anuradhapura & Dambulla Cave Temple
Enjoy Scenic sundowner drinks overlooking Nachchaduwa Lake
Journey Scenic train ride from Kandy to Hatton
3 exclusive Scenic Enrich experiences
Your choice of 10 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining
2 Scenic Special Stays
64 meals - 22 breakfasts (B), 21 lunches (L), 21 dinners (D)
Scenic Cruise Director and Tour Director with expert local guides
Intimate small group touring with a maximum of 25 guests
Complimentary international beverages all day throughout your river cruise
Resort style pool & yoga classes on Scenic Aura
Wellness Centre and fitness area on Scenic Aura
Self-service laundry facilities on Scenic Aura
Complimentary Wi-Fi on Scenic Aura
All tipping and gratuities
Return airport transfers upon arrival and departure

Ship

Scenic Aura

Scenic

Scenic's Indian River cruises take place aboard Scenic Aura, a 213-foot vessel that was launched in 2016 and can accommodate 44 passengers in 22 one-bedroom balcony suites, as well as 35 crew members. The Scenic Aura, which offers an almost 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, is equipped with a sleek swimming pool, a steam sauna, and an open-air cinema, among other amenities. Following a full interior re-imagining, she begins her inaugural Lower Ganges season in October 2027, sailing the Hooghly River through the cultural heartland of West Bengal.

Passengers44

Built2016

Decks5

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Current Offers

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Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

River cruises: minimum age 12 (younger guests considered case-by-case). Scenic Eclipse expedition voyages: minimum age 8 (12 for Antarctic and remote polar regions). All guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Third Person Policy

Selected suite categories accommodate a third guest (sofa-bed configuration in Owner's Penthouse on Eclipse). Third guest fare is typically 50% of the per-person twin-share rate. Subject to availability. Child discount: 50%

Cancellation Policy

150+ days before departure: 3000 USD penalty 121–149 days before departure: 50% penalty 0–120 days before departure: 100% penalty Loss of Booking Deposit of USD 1,000 and remaining Booking Deposit granted as FutureTravel Credit. Name change fee: $250 USD

Gratuities

All gratuities for the ship's crew, expedition team and shore-side guides are included in your fare. Additional tipping is entirely at your discretion and never expected. Spa, salon and other personal services are not all-inclusive — discretionary tipping applies if desired.

Insurance Requirements

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all voyages. Mandatory for Scenic Eclipse polar / expedition voyages — must include trip cancellation, medical evacuation (USD 100,000 minimum), repatriation and pre-existing condition coverage. Proof of insurance required prior to embarkation.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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Destinations

Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Kolkata

Serampore > Chinsura

Mayapur

Murshidabab > Baranagar > Azimganj

Khushbagh > Plassey

Matiari

Kalna > Phulia

Chandernagore

Kolkata

Kolkata > Colombo > Negombo

Negombo

Negombo > Pinnawala > Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

Polonnaruwa > Minneriya > Sigiriya

Sigiriya > Dambulla > Kandy

Kandy

Kandy > Hatton

Hatton

Hatton > Balapitiya

Balapitiya > Galle

Galle

Galle > Colombo

Colombo

International flights

Ship

Scenic Aura

Current Offers

Super Earlybird Fares — pay in full & save

Ultimate Voyage — 10% off combined consecutive journeys

Solo Traveler Fares — reduced single supplement

Military & First Responder Savings — $150 per person

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Third Person Policy

Cancellation Policy

Gratuities

Insurance Requirements

Cabin Categories

Balcony Suite

Deluxe Suite

Grand Deluxe Suite

Royal Panorama Suite

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