DAY | PLACE | HIGHLIGHTS |
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1-4 | Cultural Triangle | Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Sirigiya, Polonnaruwa and Minneriya National Park |
5-6 | Kandy | Dambulla Rock Cave, Temple of tooth Relic, Peradeniya gardens etc. |
7-8 | Nuwara Eliya | Tea tours, Waterfalls, walks, landscapes. |
9-10 | Yala National Park | Jungle safaris |
11-12 | Galle | Sightseeing tour - Galle Fort, village tours, Local dances |
13-14 | Bentota Beach | Relaxation, watersports or Spa treatments |
15 | Airport | Drop at airport |
Get greeted by the friendly guide of our team with whom you will you start your fascinating tour. He takes you 1700 years back with a visit to Cultural Triangle which has many UNESCO World heritage sites. Go on sightseeing tour of the cultural triangle over 3 days covering city of Polonnaruwa which is a World heritage site, Visit Minneriya National park and go for safaris to spot animals like Sambar, Chital, Leopard, Elephants etc. Have an excursion to Sirigiya Rock Fortress and other important sights here including a village tour. Go for excursion to Anuradhapura, Mihintale and see unique monuments here. Ruins, paintaings, unique architecture and exotic landscapes will memmarize you here.
You will now travel to Kandy which is considered to be a scared city known for its Temple of the Tooth Relic. Dambulla Rock Cave is the en route visit considered as an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists from around the world. It is believed that the Sinhalese king who refuged in these caves & through meditation gained the strength to drive the invaders away from South India. Go on sightseeing tour and visit Temple of Tooth, Peradeniya Garden to give you a royal feel of the British rule and dynasty. Get amazed in this gardens house representing the largest variety of orchids found in Sri Lanka. Cover other important sites as well during the tour like surrounding villages etc.
Your day is marked as complete relaxing and leisure day with the train to Nuwara Eliya. You will be enjoying this mesmerizing drive along the landscape reminiscent of Dartmoor or the Scottish Highlands. Tea estate is next in the list which is a very popular tourist spot where you will be offered to taste its hot and popular tea and an interesting demonstration of making of tea in tea factory! Go on Horton Plain walk and other beautiful walks in the area.
We will now drive towards the magnificent Yala National Park. It is the home to nearly 35 leopards increasing your chance of spotting one for sure! If you are bird lover, we ensure that you will not be disappointed since the national park is home to 130 species of birds flying all around you. Go on wildlife safaris to explore the best of Yala!
Drive to historical town of Galle. The Guide will take you on a Galle sightseeing tour to sight the Galle Fort .It is truly a perfect treasure of fortified town. You will be fascinated to see the hidden tunnels, actually secret passages which were used by the British and the Dutch to go to the docks and the ramparts. Explore other interesting places in this town. Count this day as an interesting and remarkable day!
Travel to Bentota Beach. Relax on the beaches of this town. The beautiful Brief Garden just outside of Bentota will enhance your senses into smoothing mood! Go for water sports, spa therapies or simply relax!
After breakfast travel to Airport to board your international flight back home. Tour ends with sweet memories
In a groundbreaking project Vil Uyana has created a private nature reserve consisting of a wetland system with lakes and reed beds. Jetwing Vil Uyana was built within these environs with rooms which have been placed within the paddy fields itself. Choose from Water, Paddy/Marsh and Forest or Garden dwellings to experience luxurious accommodation. Twenty nine spacious open structures have been built on sturdy stilts above the water, each furnished sumptuously in both style and comfort to provide you with the modern amenities of the 21st century!
The Kandy House is a unique ancestral manor house providing seclusion and serenity for its guests in a lush, tropical garden setting close to Kandy. With only 9 bedrooms, the aim is to give guests an experience of staying more in a private house than a conventional hotel. The Kandy hotel is well-placed to spend time to relax as well as explore a broad selection of Sri Lanka's primary destinations in and around Kandy, the Cultural Triangle and Tea Country. The house can also be booked as a whole for important celebrations with friends, or just for the peace of mind of a group having total privacy away from the public eye.
Ceylon Tea Trails, comprises four luxurious colonial era tea planters' bungalows, connected by walking trails through stunningly beautiful Ceylon tea gardens.Each of the four bungalows is different. Summerville with an air of a country cottage, Castlereagh with an eclectic style of its own, the high colonial Tientsin, one of the first planter's residences to be built in Ceylon and the more modern Norwood; abounding with 50's character. 21 exquisite rooms and suites in all. You can book a room or the entire bungalow and relish a luxury holiday in the heart of Sri Lanka's breathtaking Ceylon tea country!
Named as a tribute to the surrounding milieu of the Yala National Park which houses the highest density of leopards in Asia, Cinnamon Wild Yala Hotel sits adjacent to the park boundary and could very rightfully be positioned as an extension of the park. Designed to four star accommodation standards, the chalets are spacious and enjoy an almost 360 degree view of scrub jungle, located well away from the public spaces to give ample privacy but nevertheless in close proximity for fellowship and gatherings if needed. The rustic luxury of the well-appointed rooms will surely transcend your expectations and many lucky visitors have seen leopards on the rocks which border the hotel.
In the historic port of Galle, Amangalla sits within the ramparts of the 17th-century Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Offering views of the resort’s 200-year-old gardens and of the Fort and harbour beyond, Amangalla provides for the leisurely exploration of this historic trading port and the surrounding countryside. The suites are decorated in tasteful colonial style with glorious antiques, from Para Mara four-poster beds to pettagama chests and high quality reproductions on polished Burma teak floorboards that shine on after 300 years. The bedrooms, chambers and suites offer a variety of views from Galle Fort itself to the hotel’s mature gardens.The two-storey Garden House, situated within the lush frangipani scented gardens, is filtered with natural sunlight and features a collection of the original antiques.
Saman Villas has the distinction of being Sri Lanka’s first boutique hotel. The exclusive concept and style of the hotel stems from the adoption of typical Sri Lankan temple architecture that offers the guests a Sri Lankan boutique hotel experience that is unique. Your intimate island retreat can simply revolve around your private suite. A modern-day interpretation of Sri Lankan culture and style, 26 suites and the duplex villa offer casual luxury in the form of soft linens and homely furniture. All the requisite amenities are available to ensure your stay is undisturbed. The alfresco bathrooms are a standout at Saman Villas. They have been created as cocoons of comfort complete with cozy baths and handpicked toiletries.
Casa Colombo is a 12 suite Retro-chic boutique hotel in Colombo that blends a contemporary designer style with the charms of a magnificent 200 year old Moorish mansion. A significant part of creating this amazing boutique hotel in Colombo involved restoring the building back to its former grandeur. Each of Casa Colombo’s suites is unique as rooms that were created from within a house, and therefore, no two suites are alike. Each has its own distinct colour hues, layout and character. Yet all suites offer space and the finest in comfort and conveniences, in par with some of the internationally renowned hotels in Sri Lanka.
Heritance Kandalama is located in in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, 20 minutes from the ancient town of Dambulla and 160km from Colombo. The 152 rooms at Heritance Kandalama showcase the architectural genius of Geoffrey Bawa Split between two wings; all rooms overlook the Kandalama tank and forest. Those in the Dambulla wing also have views of the enormous Buddha on Dambulla Rock, while rooms in the Sigiriya wing look out over the famous rock fortress. Every room is set at a different angle from its neighbours, so the view from each is unique!
One of the fantastic advantages of staying at The Elephant Stables is that it is located only 15 minutes away from the centre of Kandy, so access to all of the main sights including the Temple Of The Tooth is relatively easy unlike other boutique hotels at Kandy that are mostly located out of town. The Elephant Stables has 6 luxurious rooms and suites that provide the highest standards of Accommodation available at Kandy. The rooms are styled using a unique mix of contemporary mid-Century modern design and Colonial period planter’s style furniture.
Heritance Tea Factory, a luxuriously appointed hotel at Nuwara Eliya, located in Sri Lanka’s scenic hill country, will prove to be a unique and unforgettable holiday experience. Boasting some of the best Nuwara Eliya accommodation, Heritance Tea Factory has 54 comfortable rooms on four floors, converted from the former withering lofts. All rooms are accessible to wheelchairs, and they offer driver quarters if you have your own driver. They also provide free Wi-Fi in every room, as well as laundry service and 24-hour room service. Furnishings are all made locally, from the prints showing local villagers bartering goods to custom-made toiletries.
Jetwing Yala is a hotel which seeks to heal both the environment and the individual. Not only is the hotel situated next to one of the best wildlife destinations in Asia, the Yala National Park, it also hosts the largest privately owned solar park in Sri Lanka.The spa rejuvenates your mind, body and soul while the natural habitat will help you reconnect with nature. The food is superbly delicious and caters to diverse palettes. Come, see and conquer. Indulge your taste for modern luxury combined with safari chic in the peaceful and hospitable environment that is Jetwing Yala. Superior rooms, deluxe rooms and Suites make up the 80 rooms at the hotel which are created to meet your every need.
Located a short drive away from the Galle Fort, Apa Villa which is found in Thalpe, offers a secluded surrounding for guests to enjoy a memorable beach holiday. From a beachside lawn and sea deck to an infinity swimming pool and mouth watering cuisine, Apa Villa Thalpe is the ideal holiday destination to explore the South or simply laze around under the sun all day. Apa Villa in Thalpe consists of 3 distinctive villas that house seven luxurious suites for guests to enjoy a memorable and discreet beach vacation. The Cinnamon Villa consists of 3 suites, while the Cardamom and Saffron Villas.
Vivanta by Taj - Bentota, Sri Lanka, delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the South West coast, is now riding on a fresh new wave. Yet it remains the charming beach and spa resort that's almost one with the Indian Ocean. They provide 160 modern rooms with private sit-outs overlook lush gardens and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Colonial architecture marked with red tiled roofs, and a terraced infinity pool. Soak in the space that reflects the spirit of the Sri Lanka. From Colombo it is just a 62 km drive down South.
Tintagel Colombo is a unique and private hotel, situated in the heart of Colombo’s most elite neighbourhood. Offering 10 individually designed suites with all modern amenities and services; Tintagel Colombo is housed in a stunning heritage structure of national importance that was previously home to three of Sri Lanka’s political leaders. Tintagel Colombo Suites all have high ceilings, timber floors and are lavishly decorated, each in a unique blend of colour, texture and atmosphere. Daring and dramatic, offering style, elegance, efficiency and sensational service, Tintagel Colombo offers a haven, protecting the privacy of its guests
Sprawled over 27 acres of lush forested land, Cinnamon Lodge, is an exclusive hideaway for the entire family. Rooting over 1700 trees, time stands still enabling guests to experience serenity and tranquillity while walking along the paths that lead up to the chalet-type rooms. All 137 chalets are carefully prepared to provide absolute intimacy and comfort, making Cinnamon Lodge an all suite resort with large rooms giving guests the luxury of space and indulgences. Being a truly eco friendly resort, Cinnamon Lodge also offers the option enjoying organic fine dining prepared from the produce of its very own organic farm.
Visit the Hill Country and start your journey at Villa Rosa. It offers the moderate climate, personal attention, tasteful ambience imbued with Mediterranean elegance, the stunning views. The main building of the Hotel has 6 bedrooms facing the river and the distant mountains while another building, with 4 bedrooms, looks towards the forest hill of Bahirawakanda. The de-luxe rooms have stunning views and the single standard room can be converted into a double room. They even have 2 family suites, each with 2 de-luxe bedrooms and a honeymoon suite with a huge roof-top garden – on top of the world. There are spacious common areas including a library and TV-lounge, breakfast and dining-room, terraces, balconies, sunbathe, table tennis table and yoga platform, as well as an Ayurveda pavilion
Jetwing Warwick Gardens set amidst the picturesque landscape of the hill country, an old colonial bungalow has been restored to more than its former glory to provide you with every modern comfort you desire, while retaining its charming old world ambience. Elegantly furnished and equipped with every amenity to ensure your ultimate comfort;the three deluxe rooms Preamer, Glenoch and Oakleigh, the master bedroom Warwick, and the exclusively private White Room, combine the charm of a bygone era with the luxuries of modern living. Surrounded by breathtaking views of mountains and valleys, this hideaway in the hills gives you the seclusion and privacy of a private bungalow and assures you of a holiday experience that you will treasure for a lifetime!
Elephant Reach Hotel, located bordering the Ruhuna Yala National Park invites travellers to enjoy the bountiful nature in its natural surrounding whilst experiencing authentic Sri Lankan hospitality combined with luxury. Thus the experience of a stay at Elephant Reach will be cherished by all who step inside this nature haven. Both 21 eco-friendly Chalets and The 14 Superior rooms at Elephant Reach are premeditated for the nature lover who doesn’t want to forfeit luxury. You are bound to experience true Sri Lankan hospitality in unison with beauty of nature and wild life!
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Club Villa is neither a resort, nor is it a hotel. Instead, you are encouraged to regard it as a home away from home. In a setting that includes a sense of hypnotic; dreamlike relaxation. Inside the Villa you will find a choice of 17 rooms, including a Club Suite. All rooms are air-conditioned. The standard rooms are situated on ground level with private balconies facing the garden for more privacy. The Deluxe rooms located on the first floor have a private balcony, large bay windows and Mezzanine floors that provide additional living space. Each room is individually decorated with handpicked furniture from the colonial Dutch period.
Renuka City Hotel brings you to the heart of Colombo and is conveniently located just steps away from some of the City’s best attractions. Once you enter our doors, you’ll experience the best in luxury accommodation, complemented by the highest levels of service designed to cater to your discerning taste. With 99 guest rooms including 24 deluxe rooms that are comfortable, spacious and sophisticated, our rooms reflect an attention to detail and are designed to offer you the privacy and comforts of home, with a touch of class.
PLACE | HOTEL |
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Cultural Triangle | Vil Uyana |
Kandy | The Kandy House |
Nuwara Eliya | Ceylon Tea Trails |
Yala National Park | Cinnamon Wild Yala Hotel |
Galle | Amangalle |
Bentota | Saman Villas |
Colombo | Casa Colombo |
PERIOD - OPULENT | PRICE PER PERSON |
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10 May 2014 – 30 Jun 2014 | For prices contact us |
1 Oct 2014 – 31 Mar 2015 | For prices contact us |
PLACE | HOTEL |
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Cultural Triangle | Heritance Kandalama |
Kandy | Elephant Stables |
Nuwara Eliya | Heritance Tea Factory |
Yala National Park | Jetwing Yala Hotel |
Galle | Apa Villa Thalpe |
Bentota | Vivanta by Taj Bentota |
Colombo | Tintagel Hotel |
PERIOD - Luxury | PRICE PER PERSON |
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10 May 2014 – 30 Jun 2014 | For prices contact us |
1 Oct 2014 – 31 Mar 2015 | For prices contact us |
PLACE | HOTEL |
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Cultural Triangle | Cinnamon Lodge |
Kandy | Villa Rosa |
Nuwara Eliya | Jetwing Warwick Gardens |
Yala National Park | Elephant Reach Hotel |
Galle | Leijay Resort |
Bentota | Club Villa |
Colombo | Renuka City Hotel |
PERIOD - Economy | PRICE PER PERSON |
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10 May 2014 – 30 Jun 2014 | For prices contact us |
1 Oct 2014 – 31 Mar 2015 | For prices contact us |
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