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12 Day itinerary in Sri Lanka, Asia

Absolute Luxury in Sri Lanka (Luxurious getaway)

This tour is for Elite travelers who are looking for a super Luxury travel Experience in Sri Lanka. During this tour you will be staying at most luxurious hotels, villas & resorts which has unique features to pamper you with luxury treatments. List of exciting experiences are lined up for you whil... Read More

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Dhanushka

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Bandaranaike International Airport

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Sigiriya Rock fortress , Dambulla cave temple & Polonnaruwa ancient city

2

Authentic rural village experience & Kandy temple of tooth relic

3

High tea secessions, Champaign breakfasts & Nuwara Eliya hill country

4

Wildlife Safari experience in Yala & Luxurious beach stay in Down south Sri Lanka

Itinerary

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Day 1

place ARRIVAL - AIRPORT/ COLOMBO

Welcome to Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean! On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport you will be escorted through the VIP Silk Route, a representative from Koon Holidays will receive & Welcome you and transfer to Colombo. On the way you will be briefly explained about Sri Lanka and the places you will visit during this unique tour. Check into the hotel and relax. In the late afternoon enjoy a city tour in Colombo where you will cover the Historical buildings and sites. The busiest place in Sri Lanka is Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Colombo is a beautiful city with modern high rise buildings amidst old colonial ones making it a picturesque place. Galle Face Green in Colombo, the favourite hangout spot for locals and tourists alike overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean and surrounded by tall beautiful buildings. Colombo is also a shoppers’ paradise with posh shopping malls and the famous Pettah market. During the city tour you will visit one of the famous hotels in Colombo the ‘Galleface Hotel’ which is a unique Colonial hotel established in 1864. Here you will enjoy a high tea session overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. After visits of Colombo you will return back to hotel and relax. Dinner & Overnight stay at Uga Residence – Park Suite (Luxury Boutique) web: https://www.ugaescapes.com/residence/ (Airport / Colombo – Approx.: 01 Hour)

Meals: Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Uga Residence
Day 2

place COLOMBO / SIGIRIYA

Breakfast at the hotel and start your journey to Sigiriya which is the central part of Sri Lanka & the cultural triangle. Arrive at hotel and check-in. You can have lunch at the hotel (To be paid directly) Visit Sigiriya rock fortress & discover the magical site in the late afternoon. Sigiriya rock fortress. Among locals this is called as the “8th wonder of the world” absolutely marvelous fortress complex which dates back to 477 CE situated 200 meters high from the ground. This giant rock fortress has water fountains, boulder gardens, frescos, mirror wall, relics of the castle and many more exciting monuments from the bottom to the top of the complex. This is definitely the most visited tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. UNESCO has declared this ancient city as one of the World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Some people believe that Sigiriya is a post historical archeology turning point of Ravana. According to them, Sigiriya may be the Alakamandava (the City of the Gods) that was built up before 50 centuries ago by King Kubera who was the half-brother of Great king Ravana. After the Rock fortress discovery proceed to the hotel & relax. Dinner & Overnight stay at Water Garden Resort – Superior Deluxe Villa with Plunge Pool (Boutique) Web: https://www.watergardensigiriya.com/ (Colombo / Sigiriya: Approx: 04 ½ Hours)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Water Garden Sigiriya
Day 3

place SIGIRIYA / HABARANA / POLONNARUWA / SIGIRIYA

Rise up to the breathtaking sunrise and enjoy a Champagne breakfast overlooking the surrounding nature. Today you will experience a unique village lifestyle activity in ‘Hiriwadunna’. Enjoy a walk through gravel road or you can travel by a Tuk Tuk. Enjoy the ride on gravel roads, between paddy fields, Chena cultivations & around hidden lake while enjoying the nature & breathing fresh air, you will see lots of endemic birds, wild animals during this ride, not only that you will have a chance to visit a rural house & quench your thirst with a cup of tea or herbal drink which served by a villager. You will end the ride with a Sri Lankan rice & curry lunch in a Mud hut in the village. You will love this idea of interacting with local community & learning the simple lifestyle of rural Sri Lankan community. After an authentic Sri Lankan lunch you will proceed to visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Royal Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. It is the second kingdom in Sri Lanka & the largest city in north central province, Polonnaruwa is famous for its ancient architectural sites, natural beauty & the large lake ‘Parakrama Samudra’ built in 1200. UNESCO has declared this ancient city as one of the World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka. Royal kingdom of Polonnaruwa is one of the most important ancient archeological site which has a range of surpricing Architectural, agricultural, irrigation & religious (Buddhist & Hindu) sites to explore & discover. Return to the hotel& relax. Dinner & Overnight stay at Water Garden Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Water Garden Sigiriya
Day 4

place SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / KANDY

Enjoy your breakfast and proceed to Kandy. On the way you will stop by Dambulla Rock temple for visits. Golden temple & Rock caves in Dambulla. Dambulla is an exciting tourist destination situated in central province of Sri Lanka. Approximately 150 Km away from Colombo. The world renowned rock cave temple complex in Dambulla golden temple dated to the 2nd century BC is declared as a UNESCOWorld Heritage site due to the historical, religious & unbelievable architectural value. This site has over 80 caves, some of which are used to practice deep meditation by Buddhist monks. This Rock temple has five diffrent caves with 153 magnificent Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan monarchs and 4 Hindu gods. Continue your journey to Kandy. En-route you can visit a Spice garden and enjoy an Ayurvedic head & shoulder massage and learn about the Sri Lankan spices. Arrive in Kandy and in the afternoon you may visit the Temple of tooth relic. There after enjoy a city tour in Kandy. Kandy, the city of wonders. Kandy is the hill capital of Sri Lanka, surrounded by sky kissing hills, green valleys, pure rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Kandy is also the cultural center of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO world heritage city. The most respected & celebrated Buddhist monument, the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is placed at the Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth which is the most important attraction in Kandy. Buddhist devotees from all over the world visits this place all year around. Proceed to the resort, check-in to the resort and relax. Dinner & Overnight stay at Santani Wellness Resort – Mountain view Chalet (Luxury boutique) Web: https://www.santani.lk/ (Sigiriya / Kandy: Approx: 03 ½ Hrs)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
Day 5

place KANDY

Breakfast at the hotel and full day leisure at the resort. This day will be especially reserved for you to enjoy the Ayurveda Wellness treatments at the resort, you can contact the resident Ayurveda Doctor for consultation (to be paid direct). Leisure inclusions: Accommodation at Mountain View Chalet, 03 gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinner), Unlimited Fresh Juices & Herbal Tea, Daily Morning and evening group Hath Yoga, Access to spa facility such as sauna, steam room and thermal salt water bath. Overnight stay at Santani Wellness Resort

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
Day 6

place KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA

Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Nuwara Eliya also known as “The Little England” Enjoy a drive through in Nuwara Eliya city. Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city is considered to be one of the most important locations for tea cultivation and well known for its cool climate being the coolest area in Sri Lanka. Many of the buildings have still preserved features from the colonial period. Many private homes have also maintained their old English-style lawns and gardens. The town wakes up with many activities in April for the Sinhalese and Tamil New year. Main allure during April season include the motor and horse racing events. Check-in to the hotel and relax. Dinner & Overnight stay at Firsmead Hotel – Deluxe Room (Luxury Boutique) Web: https://www.firsmead.com/ (Kandy / Nuwara Eliya: Approx: 02 ½ Hrs)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Firsmead
Day 7

place NUWARA ELIYA

Enjoy a Champagne breakfast overlooking the beautiful Gregory Lake in front of the hotel. Explore the Nuwara Eliya city and in the evening enjoy a High tea session at the famous ‘Grand Hotel’ in Nuwara Eliya. Return back to hotel and relax. Overnight stay at Firsmead Hotel – Deluxe Room (Luxury Boutique)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Firsmead
Day 8

place NUWARA ELIYA / YALA

Enjoy your breakfast and transfer to Yala, this is one of the finest locations for wildlife enthusiast & you will be accommodating at a unique resort (Glamping) in the wilderness. On the way you will visit Ella city which is famous for its magnificent mountain views. Also witness Rawana falls in Ella. Sit back, relax & enjoy the wildlife. Arrive in Yala and check-in to the resort. Evening you can have a dip in the beautiful pool which overlooks the Indian Ocean. **Fully Inclusive breakfast, lunch, afternoon cream tea, dinner, beverages including select spirits & wines, cocktails, in room mini bar. Dinner & Overnight stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge – Cocoon Pool Suite Web: https://www.resplendentceylon.com/wildcoastlodge-yala/ (Nuwara Eliya / Yala: Approx: 04 Hrs)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais & Chateaux
Day 9

place YALA

Enjoy your breakfast and relax in the wild and enjoy a Bird watching nature trail within the Hotel surroundings. In the evening enjoy a Jeep safari in Yala National Park. Yala National Park. Yala National Park is located between Southern and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka. It is the second largest park of the country and is also one of the earliest wild sanctuaries. The largest breed of leopards are found in this area. Probably sighting months of leopards are from January to July. Two prominent pilgrim sites are also situated within the park. The park was severely damaged during the 2004 Tsunami catastrophe. **Fully Inclusive breakfast, lunch, afternoon cream tea, dinner, beverages including select spirits & wines, cocktails, in room mini bar. Dinner & Overnight stay at Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais & Chateaux
Day 10

place YALA / TANGALLE

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Tangalle to enjoy a relaxing beach stay. Arrive in Tangalle and check-in to the hotel. Evening spent relaxed while you can enjoy some cocktails. Dinner & Overnight stay at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle – Beach Pool Villa (5*) Web: https://www.anantara.com/en/peace-haven-tangalle/ (Yala / Tangalle: Approx: 03 Hrs)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Day 11

place TANGALLE

Breakfast at the resort and enjoy the day on the beach. Enjoy your holiday leisurely or you can enjoy some amenities at the resort. *Optional: Early morning travel to Mirissa to enjoy a Whale watching session by private boat or shared boat. Note: Clients will need to leave from the hotel around 06:00AM in order to be in Mirissa at 06:30AM. *Optional: Afternoon visit Galle Dutch Fort and city. Galle the beautiful colonial town along the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka is a city that cannot be missed. Galle is popular for the 300 year old fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 36 hectare fort was built by the Dutch in 1663, surrounded on three sides by the ocean. The streets within the fort are crammed with colonial remnants from the Dutch clock tower, Reformed church and the commander’s house to the British coat of arms on the outer wall. You can visit the Maritime Museum inside the fort too. A special Farewell dinner will be arranged only for you at an outdoor setup in the resort. Dinner & Overnight stay at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury hotel accommodation: Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Day 12

place TANGALLE / DEPARTURE – AIRPORT

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Airport for the departure flight back home. (Tangalle / Airport – Approx: 03 ½ Hrs via expressway)

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Uga Residence
  • Water Garden Sigiriya
  • Santani Wellness Resort & Spa
  • Firsmead
  • Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais & Chateaux
  • Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (11)
  • Snacks (8)
  • Breakfast (11)
  • Lunch (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Private vehicle with English speaking Driver-Guide

Activities expand_less

  • Cultural dance show
  • Nuwara Eliya city tour
  • Yala wildlife safari
  • Kandy Temple of tooth visit
  • Sigiriya rock fortress visit
  • Dambulla cave temple visit
  • Village experience in Habarana
  • Polonnaruwa Ancient city

Extras expand_less

  • Silk route VIP express facility at the Airport on Arrival
  • Champagne Breakfast at Water Garden Sigiriya
  • Champagne Breakfast at Firsmead Hotel N’Eliya
  • High Tea at Grand hotel Nuwara Eliya
  • Farewell Dinner at Anantara Peace Haven Hotel Tangalle
  • Snacks, Soft Drinks & Mineral water throughout the tour

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Expenses of personal nature (Telephone calls, Laundry etc.)
  • Any items specifically not mentioned in the itinerary
  • All extra mileages, entrance fees out of the program
  • Lunches & Optional activities

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