Essential Sri Lanka - Luxury (Sheer Indulgence)
Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

This tour includes the highlights of Sri Lanka, staying in truly luxurious accommodation throughout. Drive up to the Cultural Triangle to take in historic sites such as, Aukana Standing Buddha and Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Head towards Kandy, visiting Temple of the Tooth and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens before boarding a train through the hill country staying in an old colonial tea plantation. Round off your trip with a split stay on the south coast in two of the most beautiful hotels on the island.

Highlights Include:

• Enjoy colonial luxury at Tea Trails, one of Sri Lankas most acclaimed hotels.
• Experience trademark 'Aman' opulence at Amangalla and Amanwella
• Explore The historic sights of the cultural triangle
• Stroll through Kandy’s botanical gardens
• Discover the Dutch Fort in Galle
• Enjoy a scenic seaplane journey from the beach to Colombo

 - Direct International Flights with Sri Lankan and Seaplane Transfer.

- All accommodation and meals as stated.

- Private vehicle with driver and airport transfers

- All taxes and surcharges.

- Your fully qualified chauffeur guide will be with you for the entire duration of your. All other transfers are by air conditioned vehicle (and non ac train) and are fully inclusive.

Please note that the price of flights in particular can be higher during peak travel periods.

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Depart the UK for Colombo, Sri Lanka

DAY 2 & 3 NEGOMBO

You will be met at the airport by your chauffeur-guide and his modern, air-conditioned car. Your first stay is at The Wallawwa, an airport hotel with a difference. A converted ancestral manor house this is a seriously beautiful place from which to begin your holiday and the food is fantastic too. A great place to unwind after the flight and ease your way into Sri Lanka.

DAYS 4 & 5 CULTURAL TRIANGLE

Your private chauffeur guide will drive you to Ulagalla, the finest hotel in the Cultural Triangle region by a country mile. With just 10 suite rooms your every need will be provided for. Use the hotel as a base to explore the Cultural Triangle and the many wonderful ancient sites in the region. The time here is your own.

DAYS 6 & 7 KANDY

Your next stay is at Kandys finest hotel, The Kandy House. The converted aristocratic manor house is a fine example of Kandyan architecture and a wonderful base for exploring or simply relaxing in beautiful and stylish surroundings.

Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth, play Golf at the Victoria Golf Course, explore the vibrant street markets and stroll around the Kandy Lake. Kandy has seduced generations of visitors and continues to charm. Its rich history survives to this day.

 DAYS 8 - 10 TEA COUNTRY

Travel by train up through Sri Lanka’s mountainous interior to a wonderful converted tea plantation bungalow, one of four converted by Tea Trails. Experience the high-life of a colonial tea planter. For the intrepid, there are many great walks and activities available before returning to enjoy high tea and cocktails at the stunning location beside Castlereagh Lake.

DAYS 11 &12 GALLE COAST

 Move south to the historic town of Galle with its famous old Dutch Fort. Amangalla is a truly one off experience and a magical place to stay.

 DAYS 13 - 15 TANGALLE

 Now head to the fabulous beach resort of Amanwella near Tangalle. The ultimate in beach-side bliss, this hotel has it all in one of the finest locations in the world. Thirty ultra-modern suite rooms, all have private swimming pools and breath taking views of the paradise bay below. Without a doubt, the most exclusive hotel in the country. Total relaxation.

DAY 16 DEPART SRI LANKA

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to nearby Koggala airport where you'll board an Air Taxi to Colombo.

During the low-altitude flight, enjoy awesome views on clear days of the mountains on one side and the Indian Ocean on the other.  Land at Colombo and check in for your return flight to the UK.