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Sri Lanka
Highlights of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a paradise island that really does have it all! Within its compact teardrop form, you will find rolling green hills, turquoise lakes, tea plantations, tropical jungle, savannah grassland and some of the best beaches in the entire sub-continent. Sri Lanka also has a fascinating 2000 year history and there are ancient... More
Sri Lanka is a paradise island that really does have it all! Within its compact teardrop form, you will find rolling green hills, turquoise lakes, tea plantations, tropical jungle, savannah grassland and some of the best beaches in the entire sub-continent. Sri Lanka also has a fascinating 2000 year history and there are ancient abandoned cities, impressive temple complexes, a gigantic rock fortress, and ex-colonial hill stations which still look like English villages. Because of the small distances involved it is relatively easy to see Sri Lanka’s major sights in a 5 day tour. This extension is customisable with the option to add extra days at the beach resort at Hikaduwa.
Arriving in Sri Lanka we have two nights in the beautifully tranquil Chaaya Village resort beside Harbanna Lake at the heart of Sri Lanka's 'cultural triangle'. This is the perfect base for visits to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa and the amazing World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress. While staying at Chaaya Village will also take a ride through the countryside on elephant back. Next we travel to Kandy, another World Heritage site and the location of the 'Temple of the Tooth'. From here we take a toy train which climbs through tea plantations up into Sri Lanka's pretty Hill Country. From rolling green hills we then transfer to the coast and the golden sands of Hikkaduwa, ending this highlights tour with some R&R on one of Sri Lanka's most popular beaches famed for its coral reef. The example itinerary below is for a tour with 1 night at the Chaaya Beach Hotel in Hikkaduwa, but you can easily extend your stay with extra nights at this excellent spa hotel. Just contact the KE office for further details.
Available 'Low Season' between
Departure Days
Price Guide
What's Included
A professional English-speaking driver/guide, Airport transfers in Colombo, All land transport required by the itinerary, 5 nights accommodation in good standard hotels in twin or single rooms with private bathroom, All breakfasts, All entrance fees required by the itinerary
What's Not Included
Additional flights to/from Colombo (fares between India and Sri Lanka vary depending on departure airport and season - typical fares are £100 - £150 one way), Visas, Meals other than breakfasts (allow £8 - 10 per day) Optional tours and excursions, Tips to local staff, Miscellaneous personal expenditure
Itinerary
Day: 1
Arriving in Sri Lanka's Colombo Airport, you are met by your local guide and transfer (3 hours) to the Chaaya Village at Habarana. Relax in the pool or gardens or take a walk in the extensive grounds. Overnight at Habarana.
Day: 2
After breakfast, travel by private car to the ancient medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. The landscape is dotted by lakes created by kings of old amid well preserved monuments and temples from the 10th century. After the visit you return to Habarana and enjoy a tour around the local villages on the back of an elephant! Overnight at Habarana. (B)
Day: 3
This morning you visit the world Heritage site of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's iconic and spectacular Rock Fortress. You will climb to the top of the Lion Rock which was once completely covered by buildings. Afterwards you drive to Kandy, via a visit to a spice garden. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth and watch a traditional cultural dance show. Overnight in a hotel in Kandy. (B)
Day: 4
Today you travel by train, taking the charming narrow-guage railway which climbs from Kandy through tea plantations and up into Sri Lanka's Hill Country. You visit the old hill station of Nuwara Eliya before proceeding to the tea station at Bandarawela where you check into your hotel. (B)
Day: 5
Leaving the Hill Country, you have a fascinating drive beside the Horton Plains and the Uda Walawe National Park to the old Portuguese port city of Galle. From here its a short drive to your overnight accommodation at Chaaya Beach Hotel and Spa at Hikaduwa. (B)
Day: 6
You transfer to the airport at Colombo to check in for your return flight.
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Arriving in Sri Lanka we have two nights in the beautifully tranquil Chaaya Village resort beside Harbanna Lake at the heart of Sri Lanka's 'cultural triangle'. This is the perfect base for visits to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa and the amazing World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress. While staying at Chaaya Village will also take a ride through the countryside on elephant back. Next we travel to Kandy, another World Heritage site and the location of the 'Temple of the Tooth'. From here we take a toy train which climbs through tea plantations up into Sri Lanka's pretty Hill Country. From rolling green hills we then transfer to the coast and the golden sands of Hikkaduwa, ending this highlights tour with some R&R on one of Sri Lanka's most popular beaches famed for its coral reef. The example itinerary below is for a tour with 1 night at the Chaaya Beach Hotel in Hikkaduwa, but you can easily extend your stay with extra nights at this excellent spa hotel. Just contact the KE office for further details.
Available 'Mid Season' between
Departure Days
Price Guide
What's Included
A professional English-speaking driver/guide, Airport transfers in Colombo, All land transport required by the itinerary, 5 nights accommodation in good standard hotels in twin or single rooms with private bathroom, All breakfasts, All entrance fees required by the itinerary
What's Not Included
Additional flights to/from Colombo (fares between India and Sri Lanka vary depending on departure airport and season - typical fares are £100 - £150 one way), Visas, Meals other than breakfasts (allow £8 - 10 per day) Optional tours and excursions, Tips to local staff, Miscellaneous personal expenditure
Itinerary
Day: 1
Arriving in Sri Lanka's Colombo Airport, you are met by your local guide and transfer (3 hours) to the Chaaya Village at Habarana. Relax in the pool or gardens or take a walk in the extensive grounds. Overnight at Habarana.
Day: 2
After breakfast, travel by private car to the ancient medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. The landscape is dotted by lakes created by kings of old amid well preserved monuments and temples from the 10th century. After the visit you return to Habarana and enjoy a tour around the local villages on the back of an elephant! Overnight at Habarana. (B)
Day: 3
This morning you visit the world Heritage site of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's iconic and spectacular Rock Fortress. You will climb to the top of the Lion Rock which was once completely covered by buildings. Afterwards you drive to Kandy, via a visit to a spice garden. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth and watch a traditional cultural dance show. Overnight in a hotel in Kandy. (B)
Day: 4
Today you travel by train, taking the charming narrow-guage railway which climbs from Kandy through tea plantations and up into Sri Lanka's Hill Country. You visit the old hill station of Nuwara Eliya before proceeding to the tea station at Bandarawela where you check into your hotel. (B)
Day: 5
Leaving the Hill Country, you have a fascinating drive beside the Horton Plains and the Uda Walawe National Park to the old Portuguese port city of Galle. From here its a short drive to your overnight accommodation at Chaaya Beach Hotel and Spa at Hikaduwa. (B)
Day: 6
You transfer to the airport at Colombo to check in for your return flight.
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Arriving in Sri Lanka we have two nights in the beautifully tranquil Chaaya Village resort beside Harbanna Lake at the heart of Sri Lanka's 'cultural triangle'. This is the perfect base for visits to the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa and the amazing World Heritage Sigiriya Rock Fortress. While staying at Chaaya Village will also take a ride through the countryside on elephant back. Next we travel to Kandy, another World Heritage site and the location of the 'Temple of the Tooth'. From here we take a toy train which climbs through tea plantations up into Sri Lanka's pretty Hill Country. From rolling green hills we then transfer to the coast and the golden sands of Hikkaduwa, ending this highlights tour with some R&R on one of Sri Lanka's most popular beaches famed for its coral reef. The example itinerary below is for a tour with 1 night at the Chaaya Beach Hotel in Hikkaduwa, but you can easily extend your stay with extra nights at this excellent spa hotel. Just contact the KE office for further details.
Available 'High Season' between
Departure Days
Price Guide
What's Included
A professional English-speaking driver/guide, Airport transfers in Colombo, All land transport required by the itinerary, 5 nights accommodation in good standard hotels in twin or single rooms with private bathroom, All breakfasts, All entrance fees required by the itinerary
What's Not Included
Additional flights to/from Colombo (fares between India and Sri Lanka vary depending on departure airport and season - typical fares are £100 - £150 one way), Visas, Meals other than breakfasts (allow £8 - 10 per day) Optional tours and excursions, Tips to local staff, Miscellaneous personal expenditure
Itinerary
Day: 1
Arriving in Sri Lanka's Colombo Airport, you are met by your local guide and transfer (3 hours) to the Chaaya Village at Habarana. Relax in the pool or gardens or take a walk in the extensive grounds. Overnight at Habarana.
Day: 2
After breakfast, travel by private car to the ancient medieval capital of Polonnaruwa. The landscape is dotted by lakes created by kings of old amid well preserved monuments and temples from the 10th century. After the visit you return to Habarana and enjoy a tour around the local villages on the back of an elephant! Overnight at Habarana. (B)
Day: 3
This morning you visit the world Heritage site of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's iconic and spectacular Rock Fortress. You will climb to the top of the Lion Rock which was once completely covered by buildings. Afterwards you drive to Kandy, via a visit to a spice garden. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth and watch a traditional cultural dance show. Overnight in a hotel in Kandy. (B)
Day: 4
Today you travel by train, taking the charming narrow-guage railway which climbs from Kandy through tea plantations and up into Sri Lanka's Hill Country. You visit the old hill station of Nuwara Eliya before proceeding to the tea station at Bandarawela where you check into your hotel. (B)
Day: 5
Leaving the Hill Country, you have a fascinating drive beside the Horton Plains and the Uda Walawe National Park to the old Portuguese port city of Galle. From here its a short drive to your overnight accommodation at Chaaya Beach Hotel and Spa at Hikaduwa. (B)
Day: 6
You transfer to the airport at Colombo to check in for your return flight.
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