PROPOSED ITINERARY: SRI LANKA EXPERIENCE
11 nights, 12 days - Departure: 25th January 2024
Day 01 : Airport - Tangalle
Arrival at BIA and
continue the drive towards your hotel in Tangalle. Embark on a journey of restoration and recovery. Enjoy doing some Yoga at sunrise or sunset and Ayurveda spa treatments (options below), and relax around the pool/or visit the picturesque beaches of this spiritual sanctuary.
Overnight stay at Anantara Peace Haven
Meals included : Lunch & Dinner
Day 02 : Tangalle - Mirissa - Galle - Tangalle
Head towards Mirissa to enjoy the whale watching experience with Sail Lanka.In the afternoon visit the exotic trading port Galle, shop and enjoy the afternoon high tea at Amangalla.
Overnight stay at Anantara Peace Haven
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch/High Tea & Dinner
Day 03 : Tangalle - Yala
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Yala and arrive at the award-winning hotel, Wild Coast Tented Lodge, before a captivating evening Safari at the Yala National Park.
Overnight stay at Wild Coast Tented LodgeMeals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04 : Yala
Enjoy a morning safari at the Yala National Park and return to the hotel to refresh followed by lunch and a final evening safari tour before a flame lit dinner on the beach. Overnight stay
at Wild Coast Tented Lodge Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05 : Yala - Hatton
After breakfast, enjoy the scenic drive heading towards the tea country. Stop over for lunch and jaw-dropping views at Nine Skies Ella and arrive at the hotel - Ceylon Tea Trails, that was added to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2023. Enjoy a tea-infused dinner amidst a breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lakes and waterfalls. Overnight stay at
Ceylon Tea Trails Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06 : Hatton
Experience the hills of Sri Lanka, and start heading towards Adams peak, a tall conical sacred mountain, and enjoy the climb to reach the summit to witness the stunning sunrise.Arrive at the hotel and unwind at leisure or engage in an excursion of your choice. Overnight stay at
Ceylon Tea Trails Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07 : Hatton
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory, a quintessential Tea experience in Sri Lanka. Arrive back at the hotel and spend the day at leisure or engaging in an excursion of your choice.
Overnight stay at Ceylon Tea Trails
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08 : Hatton - Mandaramnuwara - Sigiriya
After breakfast, Enjoy the drive heading towards the Mandaramnuwara Estate and experience the spice tour.
Head towards Sigiriya, the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, while stopping enroute at Kandy for Lunch. Arrive at the hotel - Vil Uyana, featured amongst the top 15 best Eco hotels in the world, by the Conde Nast Traveller.
Overnight stay at Vil Uyana
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09 : Sigiriya - Minneriya
Enjoy the morning climb to Sigiriya Rock Fortress and walk through the ancient palace ruins. Upon completion return to the hotel for breakfast.In the afternoon enjoy the safari at Minneriya National Park, where the largest number of elephants in Asia gather and make their home.
Overnight stay at Vil Uyana
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 : Sigiriya - Colombo
After breakfast, head towards Sri Lanka’s bustling city of Colombo. Arrive at Uga Residence, one of the most lavish boutique hotels in Colombo. Spend the rest of the day at leisure; explore Colombo's galleries, museums, markets, shops, and historical sites.
Overnight stay at Uga Residence
Meals included : Breakfast & Lunch
Day 11 : Colombo
Known as the Pearl of the East, Sri Lanka is full of gems of different colours. From sapphires to rubies, amethysts, aquamarines, and many other precious and semi-precious gems. No trip to the island is complete without a visit to the shops selling gems and jewellery in Colombo. Enjoy a curated Gem experience led by one of South Asia's leading gemologists, including a visit to a local gem mine, a gem cutting factory and the top gemstone and jewellery shops. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, exploring Colombo and its attractions.
Overnight stay at Uga Residence Meals included : Breakfast
Day 12 : Colombo - Airport
Depending on the time of the flight, depart to the Bandaranaike International Airport. If you choose the optional Maldives Tour supplement below (scroll down for more information), you can spend an additional 2 nights and 3 days basking in beautiful Maldives, directly from Colombo. Meals included : Breakfast
NOTES
- The curated tours and excursions above are optional, and the guest is most welcome to relax in the hotel or spend the day as YOU choose.
- 3 game drives have been suggested in Yala to maximise the opportunity to see the magnificent Leopard, by going to different blocks in the park, during each visit. These game drives are optional and guests can opt for other experiences in the hotel - Wild Coast Tented Lodge.
- Yoga & Ayurveda Spa experiences are available at hotels Anantara Peace Haven, Tangalle & Vil Uyana, Sigiriya.
- Experiences and excursions are subject to change based on the group preference and other available excursions.
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BOOK YOUR SPOT FOR AN EXPERIENCE AROUND THE MAGICAL SRI LANKA!

Above tour prices are inclusive of:
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Above tour prices do not include:
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Accommodation in non-sharing or shared twin / double room with private bathroom
- Meals are as stated above
- Transfers and tours in an extended Mini Coach with the guidance of a local English-speaking National Guide
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
- All government taxes and service charges
- Refill water bottles
Ayurvedic Massage options (choose one below. Prior reservation required):
- Marma Abhyanga 60 minutes - Marma points therapy is a traditional Ayurvedic massage technique that's believed to help sustain the flow of energy throughout your body.
- Pinda Sweda 60 minutes - Pinda Sweda is an age-old massage therapy that uses warm medicated oils in a cloth bag. The bag is made from fine cloth and the composition of medicated herbs.
- Head Massage 60 minutes
- Kativasthi 60 minutes - Kati vasti is known as an effective preventive treatment for strengthening the spine and preventing back pain.
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- Domestic airfare (quoted separately, if requested)
- International airfare to / from Sri Lanka (quoted separately, if requested)
- Optional tours
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Additional activities and spa experiences.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme & drinks with meals
- Electronic Travel authorisation fee for Visas upon arrival (Please note that an ETA is compulsory for nationalities besides nationals from the Republics of Singapore and Maldives)
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
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MALDIVES EXPERIENCE : OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENT
2 nights, 3 days (Directly from Colombo)
Depart Colombo and arrive in beautiful Maldives for 2 nights and 3 days, at an adults-only island resort - Anantara Veli. Luxuriate in your Maldives Over Water Villa with the Indian Ocean unfolding before you, puffer fish and baby reef sharks swimming in crystal-clear waters below.
Meal basis : Half Board

