Description
Take your club class Sri Lankan Airways flight to Colombo and rest at The Wallawwa for your first night before transferring to the Cultural Triangle by helicopter, for three nights, staying at Ulagalla, from which you can discover the fantastic ancient ruins of Polonnaruwara, Anaradhapura and the Rock Fortress of Sigirya.
Transfer down with your own private car and chauffer guide, to Kandy where you will spend two nights in the charming Kandy House, featuring some of the best food to be found in the country. From the Kandy House venture out to visit the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical Gardens and the Commonwealth War memorial.
Moving on you'll travel to the beautiful Hill Country and the infamous Ceylon Tea Trails, where you can relax in colonial splendour, discover the history of the countries greatest export and trek through the lush plantations.
To avoid too many long drives, take another helicopter to Yala National Park. Here you'll spend three nights with Noel at Leopard Safaris. In three years he has not failed to spot a leopard for anyone staying with him for minimum of two nights and it is well worth it. Lunch by the river with the crocodiles and elephants and spend your mornings and evenings on safari with your guide. Accommodation is set up in substantial temporary tents with double beds and shared washing facilities.
After all this action drive down to Tangalle and the best beach in Sri Lanka, home to Amanwella, a luxurious retreat where you can relax and unwind, enjoying sumptuous spa treatments and world class cuisine.
A trip to Sri Lanka would not be complete with out a stay at the fantastic Kahanda Kanda, a beautiful property set on a tea estate near Galle. The decor and deign of the property is beautifully precise thanks to it's proprietor the British interior designer George Cooper who is often here to entertain his guests. The gardens here are lush, a bird spotters paradise, the public areas delicious indulgent and the five rooms detailed and homely.
Before heading north, stay in Galle for a couple of nights at Amangalla, a wonderful historic hotel, refurbished to 21st century standards, maintaining every inch of it's colonial charm. A great spot from which to explore Galle's historic Fort, museums, and wonderful shops.
We don;t wish to wear you out so before you travel we suggest you stop for a night in Colombo, so often missed out, the capital city has a lot to offer by way of sights, shopping and eating. Tintagel is a beautiful boutique property in an elegant area and is sure to top of your tour with best possible service and attention, style and flair.
Guide price
£10,620 per person
£10,620 Per person based on two people sharing throughout for 23 nights in mid season including international business class flights from London and private transfers.
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Location and directions
Sri Lanka
