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Bentota Beach
3 nights from only £119
Enjoy an extra three nights in stunning Sri Lanka at the glorious Bentota beach. Nestled between the sea and a lagoon, this beach is a pure haven of tranquillity. You will stay at the Bentota Beach hotel, which offers full facilities, on a half board basis. Relax and unwind on the beautiful beach, or venture inland where you'll find the traditional village of Bentota. For further details, please speak to one of our holiday advisors. For departure dates and prices, please see page 161.
ADD-ON
Dubai
3 nights from only £259
Enjoy an exciting three night stay in fascinating Dubai where modern city meets desert. You will stay at the Metropolitan Hotel or similar, offering a full range of facilities including a swimming pool and complimentary shuttle to the beach. We also include a city tour, a visit to the souks and breakfast on a daily basis. Please ask one of our Holiday Advisors for more information. For departure dates and prices please see page 161.
DAY 6 - Leave Habarana for the drive to Kandy, visiting the spice garden at Matale and a Batik factory en route. Situated at 1,600ft, the picturesque lakeside city of Kandy is the centre of Sri Lankan culture. Enjoy an evening city tour of Kandy including a drive along the shores of the beautiful Kandy Lake. The city tour will include a visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. You will notice elements of Buddhism everywhere from temples and shrines to monasteries. DAY 7 - You will see the Royal Botanical Garden, today with its superb Orchid House. During the Second World War, these gardens were the naturally well-camouflaged headquarters of Lord Mountbatten. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax, or explore the city some more. You will also have the opportunity to experience a cultural dance show this evening before heading to the Temple of the Tooth for the `Pooja' or `blessing' ceremony. DAY 8 - Continue to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya set in a stunning mountain valley 6,000ft above sea level. Nuwara Eliya literally translated means `City of Light' and was again a British base during the Second World War. It was turned into a replica British town, and signs of that can still be seen today. It also produces some of the country's best tea from the vast tea plantations situated around the town. On the drive from Kandy, you will see tea pickers on the plantations and visit a tea factory. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel for dinner and a two night stay. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Hill Club which is just a short drive away. Over a century old, the Hill Club is one of the few remaining signs of colonial occupation after being set up by a British coffee planter. DAY 9 - Enjoy an included excursion to Hortons Plains today. It will have to be an early start, with a packed breakfast, because the plains are not visible after 10am due to the heavy mist which falls. Sambhar deer and leopard may be seen here amongst the grasslands and forests, we also visit the"Bakers Falls". Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10 - Free to relax this morning. Depart for Colombo in the afternoon and after dinner in the capital, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. DAY 11 - Arrival in the UK.
SPECIAL DEPARTURE
Kandy Festival
From only £1399
Take our special departure on 26th July 2008 and visit the marvellous Kandy Perahera Festival. This celebration sees the night lit up by spectacular processions, featuring dancers, performers, musicians and much more. Elephants play a large role and thousands of pilgrims follow the parades. This special departure follows the same itinerary as the main tour. For further details, please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors. For departure dates and prices please see page 161. Holiday Ref: LSLKF
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