PROPOSED ITINERARY: SRI LANKA EXPERIENCE

 

 

 

 

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 Lodge
Meals 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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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