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A JOURNEY THROUGH SRI LANKA
Day 1 Depart London Heathrow
Depart from London on Srilankan Airlines to Colombo.
Day 2 Arrive Colombo
On your arrival in Colombo you will be met and transferred to the
Havelock Bungalow where you will stay overnight. Later in the afternoon
tour Colombo visiting the markets of the Fort and Pettah area of the city,
the National Museum and Galle Face Green.
Day 3 Colombo to Sigiriya – 170kms
Leave this morning by car to rural Sigiriya in the heart of the Cultural
Triangle, stopping en-route to see the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela.
Afterwards continue onto Sigiriya to stay for three nights at the
Vil Uyana. (B)
Day 4 Sigiriya
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Day 5 Sigiriya
Over the next two days explore the area with your driver. Visit Anuradhapura,
Sri Lanka’s first capital and its most sacred town. Anuradhapura
is littered with ruined temples and palaces as well as the site containing
a sapling from the tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment.
Also visit Polonnaruwa, the capital of Sri Lanka during the 11th and
12th Centuries. See the ruins of the Royal Palace and three splendid
statues of the Buddha in upright, sedentary and recumbent postures.
Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, to see the famous frescoes of the
heavenly maidens and climb through the ‘Lion’s Throat’
to the dramatic viewpoint towering 200 metres above the surrounding
forest. (B)
Day 6 Sigiriya to Kandy – 72kms
After breakfast leave for Kandy visiting en-route the Dambulla Rock
Temple, whose paintings and sculptures of the Buddha are among the
most impressive in Sri Lanka. Drive on through spice gardens to Kandy,
the capital of Sri Lanka’s hill country and the last capital
of the Sinhala kings. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth
which houses Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist relic. Stay for
two nights at The Kandy House.
Day 7 Kandy
The name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and magnificence and
surrounded by verdant green hills it is considered to be the most
beautiful and romantic city in the island. Drive around Kandy Lake
and see the bazaar, arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary.
Also visit the vast Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which include an
amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. (B)
Day 8 Kandy to Tea Trails
After breakfast leave with your driver to Tea Trails in central Sri
Lanka. Here in solitude, at an elevation of 4,000 feet above sea level,
lies Ceylon Tea Trails, four classic colonial bungalows built for
British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. You set your own
pace while at Tea Trails making it the perfect place to relax and
unwind. Stay at Tea Trails for two nights. (B/L/D)
Day 9 Tea Trails
At leisure to relax or take local walks around the estate. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Tea Trails to Yala National Park
This morning leave Tea Trails and drive through the countryside to
Yala National Park. Established as a protected area in 1938, the park
is famed for its elephant population and for being the home of arguably
the highest concentration of leopards in the world – although
sightings of this elusive animal still remain quite rare. On your
arrival continue onto the Chaaya Wild Resort where you will stay for
the next two nights. (B)
Day 11 Yala National Park
Visit the park at sunrise and sunset in the company of an expert naturalist. (B)
Day 12 Yala National Park to Galle
This morning leave Yala National Park and drive to Galle. Once the
chief port of British Ceylon, today the city of Galle is divided into
two parts – the modern, bustling centre and the historic, colonial
fort. On your arrival in Galle continue onto the historic Galle Fort
Hotel where you will stay for the next two nights. (B)
Day 13 Galle
Today explore Galle old town and the fort with your driver-guide.
With incredibly well-preserved colonial architecture, bastions and
city gates, highlights include the ramparts, the Dutch Reformed Church
which dates from 1754, the pretty old post office, All Saints Church
built in 1868 and old Arab Quarter. (B)
Day 14 Galle to Wadduwa
This morning leave Galle and drive to Reef Villa where you will stay
for the next four nights. A beautifully designed and luxurious villa,
Reef is set in three acres of exotic tropical gardens with palm fringed
pavilions and reflection pools that combine the best of European and
Sri Lankan architecture. (B)
With the shimmering Indian Ocean as its backdrop, there are just seven unique and exclusive palatial suites – both elegant and luxurious, designed along Indo-Colonial lines. With a vast sandy beachfront, other facilities include an all weather tennis court, large swimming pool, lush tropical gardens, huge lily ponds, garden pavilions, gourmet kitchens and a spa. (B)
Day 15 Wadduwa
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Day 17 Wadduwa
At leisure – no car, driver or guide. (B)
Day 18 Wadduwa to Colombo
Colombo London Heathrow
Today transfer to Colombo Airport in good time to catch your onward
Srilankan Airlines flight to London. (B)
STAYING ON
Extend your time at Ceylon Tea Trails, by adding further nights at the remaining three classic colonial bungalows. The bungalows are linked by walking trails, ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors, and your luggage is sent on ahead of you separately by car.
Planning your journey: We can design a unique journey to suit you as our tours are totally tailor made. By combining your own ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you to create your own journey tailored exactly to your requirements Once you have formulated your ideas, or if you require some general or specific advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply send your ideas to pettitts@btconnect.com. On receipt of your enquiry we will provide you with a full written quotation together with our suggestions and recommendations.
A Guide to Price – A JOURNEY THROUGH SRI LANKA
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £3,990. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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