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Sri Lanka Touring
11 Day Sri Lankan Discovery
Departures: Private daily tour Day 1: Colombo You will be met on arrival at Colombo airport and be transferred to your chosen hotel by your chauffeur/guide who will escort you throughout your tour. Standard: Holiday Inn Superior: Colombo Hilton Day 2: Colombo - Sigiriya/Kandalama Your drive today takes you into the tropical heartland of Sri Lanka. First stop is the elephant orphanage in Pinnewala to see elephants being fed and bathed. Continuing your journey you arrive late afternoon at your chosen hotel for a 2 night stay. We particularly recommend the Superior option as Heritance Kandalama is perched in a magnificent jungle setting with superb all round views. (B) Standard: Sigiriya Village Superior: Heritance Kandalama Day 3: The Cultural Triangle Today begins with a climb up the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress `The Lion Rock' to view the old moat, rampart and water gardens and visit the world-renowned frescoes of the `Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya. You continue to Sri Lanka's second capital, Polonnaruwa, with ruins dating back to the 11th century. The highlight is the Gal Vihara, the four splendid rock-carved statues of Buddha. (B) Day 4: Kandy After breakfast, visit the Dambulla Rock Temple, the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples with the largest area of wall paintings in the world. Continue to Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and enjoy a city tour of this magical place visiting Kandy Lake and the bazaar. Later there is an excursion to the Temple of the Tooth. (B) Standard: Hotel Hilltop (or similar) Superior: Earls Regency (or similar) Day 7: Yala Enjoy another day on safari in the national park with the possibility of more spectacular sightings. Yala is also known for its large flocks of migratory and indigenous birds. (B) Day 8: Yala Galle - Ahungalla/Kalutara Drive along the southern coast to Galle. Here there is the opportunity to visit the sites of this once-busy port including the extensive Galle Fort. Ruled in turn by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, many of the colonial buildings remain intact which has seen the city awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. You continue to your chosen beach hotel for a 2 night stay. (B) Standard: Tangerine Beach Superior: Heritance Ahungalla Day 9: Ahungalla /Kalutara The day is free to relax by the tropical beach. (B) Day 10: Colombo Drive to Colombo; the remainder of the day is left free. Standard: Holiday Inn Superior: Colombo Hilton Day 11: Colombo Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Day 5: Kandy Nuwara Eliya Before leaving Kandy, time is spent in the extensive Peradeniya Botanical Gardens originally built by a Sinhala King. You continue on to Nuwara Eliya in the heart of the hill country. Driving through the vast tea plantations there is the opportunity to stop at a tea factory to witness the manufacturing process of tea. (B) Standard: Galway Forest Lodge (or similar) Superior: Tea Factory (or similar) Day 6: Nuwara Eliya - Yala After breakfast, you drive from Nuwara Eliya via Rawana Ella waterfalls to Yala National Park. Yala is the largest National Park in Sri Lanka and is the home for elephants, wild boars, buffaloes, leopards, bears, deer and crocodiles. On arrival relax by the pool before heading off on your late afternoon safari. (For a unique experience why not substitute a stay in the lodges with 2 nights luxurious camping in Yala as described below?). (B) Standard: Elephant Reach (or similar) Superior: Yala Village
Prices Include
· Accommodation and meals as specified (B = Breakfast) · Private transport and sightseeing as detailed, including entrance fees · Services of an English speaking chauffeur/guide
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Sri Lankan Discovery
Standard Superior
Twin Single Twin Single 01Jan08-10Jan08 499 689 647 945 11Jan08-30Apr08 463 612 572 806 01May08-19Jul08 459 605 518 713 20Jul08-31Oct08 462 609 518 713 01Nov08-20Dec08 477 640 569 803 21Dec08-31Dec08 525 732 677 999 Supplements apply during Kandy Perahera (Jul/Aug), Chirstmas and New Year, please call for details. Yala closed for 6 weeks in Sep/Oct, Bundala visited instead
Tea Trails
Wilderness Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a country of Adventure surprises, none more so than the abundance of wildlife that is found within its 12 diverse national parks. From incredible birdlife, to sloth bears, elephants and even leopards the parks of Sri Lanka are a wildlife lover's dream. For many, the ultimate wilderness experience is to spend time in one of the parks staying in luxury at an isolated wilderness camp. Set up in the park in advance of your arrival your tent is fully equipped with fixed beds, separate shower and toilet. Fully supported by expert staff including a naturalist guide, days are spent on safari whilst as the sun goes down over the park a camp fire is lit, cold drinks are enjoyed before a superb gourmet meal is served. This experience can be arranged in any of the parks in Sri Lanka and can be tailored to appeal to individual needs be it a 2 week safari or a 2 night add-on to a beach stay or a cultural itinerary. We would especially recommend a stay in one of the following. Yala National Park: The thick untouched jungles offer a unique tranquillity and empathy with nature. By the picturesque `villus' (waterholes), catch a glimpse of a leopard sunning itself on a bough, or a lone elephant crashing through trees. Udawalawe National Park: An elephant-lover's dream. The grasslands around the Udawalawe Lake are the range for huge numbers of these magnificent beasts. Sinharaja Rain Forest: Its rare trees and plants make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trails through the forest are teeming with rare birds, butterflies and mammals. Prices start at £345 per person for 2 nights accommodation on a twin share basis. Price includes all national park fees, games drive and all-inclusive meals.
Summerville bungalow
In central Sri Lanka, easily accessed by car from Colombo, Kandy, Galle and the beach resorts is the Bogawantalawa Valley, known as the 'Golden Valley of Tea'. Here in solitude, at an elevation of 4000 feet above sea level, lies Ceylon Tea Trails, 4 classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. These historic houses have been restored to an exceptionally high standard, to offer guests the unique experience of life on a working tea estate. Bungalow sizes range from 4 to 6 rooms; 20 luxurious rooms and suites in all. A stay at one of the Tea Trails bungalows is a perfect opportunity to unwind. Here you set your own pace. Relax in the beautiful gardens, visit a factory for a gentle education in the art of Ceylon Tea or spend an adventure-filled day biking, trekking and white-water rafting. With a butler on hand, every detail has been considered in ensuring that your stay at Tea Trails is unforgettable. Prices start at £115 per person per night on a twin share, all-inclusive basis.
Brochure prices may change, see booking conditions
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