Sri Lanka by Air

Arrive into the Sri Lankan capital with fast track immigration and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 

The Tintagel (Executive Suite)

This morning is a private city tour of Colombo including the bustling bazaar district of Pettah, the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Wolfendhal Dutch Church and Galle Face Greet. Afternoon at leisure (B). 

The Tintagel (Executive Suite)

Transfer airport for the flight northeast to the Cultural Triangle. Visit Dambulla and its extraordinary Buddhist cave temples en route to the hotel (B). 

Jetwing Vil Uyana (Paddy Dwelling with plunge pool)

This morning visit Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s second ancient capital with highlights including an iconic manmade reservoir, the famous Rock Temple and ancient palace ruins. For the more energetic, a bike tour can be arranged. Return to the hotel (B). Jetwing Vil Uyana (Paddy Dwelling with plunge pool)

Full day at leisure with a car and driver at your disposal. Optional activities include a visit to Anuradhapura, a hot air balloon flight or a local village visit (B). 

Jetwing Vil Uyana (Paddy Dwelling with plunge pool)

This morning you are driven to the 5th century cliff top citadel of Sigiriya (approx. 1.5 hours) set 200m up on an enormous rocky outcrop. Allow at least 1.5 hours to make the steep ascent at a moderate pace admiring the famous Sigiriya frescoes en route. Afterwards, continue south to Kandy (B). 

The Kandy House (Deluxe Room)

After breakfast wander around the city of Kandy, a hub for Sinhalese arts and crafts. Later in the day visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth in time for a pooja ceremony. The Temple of the Tooth is considered one of the most revered by Buddhists as it houses the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. This evening enjoy a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing (B). 

The Kandy House (Deluxe Room)

Late this morning take the train from Peradeniya to Hatton, one of the most scenic railway journeys through the highlands of Sri Lanka. On arrival transfer to Ceylon Tea Trails, with its charming colonial era tea planter bungalows (B,L,D). 

Ceylon Tea Trails (Luxury Room)

After breakfast you are personally escorted on a morning “Tea Experience” where you personally acquaint yourself with the art of tea plucking and learn about the full process from planting and varietal differences to hand plucking, the auction process and tasting. The remainder of the day is at leisure (B,L,D). 

Ceylon Tea Trails (Luxury Room)

Transfer for the flight to Koggala where you are met and transferred to Galle and your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (B). 

25 Rampart Street Villa (Sea View Room)

Today enjoy a private city tour of the 17th century Galle Fort which mixes the exotic with the colonial plus time to explore at your own pace. Sunset from the ramparts is highlight recommended (B). 

25 Rampart Street Villa (Sea View Room)

Transfer Koggala airport for the early afternoon flight to Colombo and your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure (B). 

Taj Samudra (Taj Club Floor Ocean View Room)

Transfer airport for departure flight (B).

Price:
Twin Share Per Person: From $9,325
Solo Traveller: From $14,145