Bespoke Lanka Luxury Group Tour

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS EASY-PACED

LUXURY FROM NZ $4,838 PP

Our Bespoke Lanka tour encompasses the very best of Sri Lanka’s historical site and boutique hotels. From the ancient lost city of Anuradhapura to the ruined citadel of Sigiriya, one can experience the crucible of Sinhalese life from a bygone era at every turn. What is more, Sri Lank is home to some of the best wildlife and birdlife experiences in Asia. Clients can enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences and activities that show off Sri Lanka’s captivating customs and scenic vistas. Sample some of Sri Lanka’s staple foods, from flavorful curries to savoury kottu and hoppers, breath in the smell of fresh spices in Matale, and sink your toes in the sand at Weligama Beach.

Tour notes: Itinerary Can be tailormade

Tour Type: Bespoke Special Interest Group Journey Group size: Minimum 07 and above Departs daily: Choose your dates Best Time to Travel: Sept to April Accommodation: Various Category Available

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Minneriya

Dambulla

3

2 Kandy

2 Colombo

2 Hatton

2 Yala

3 Weligama (Beach Resort) Day 1: Arrive Colombo

On arrival at the airport, meet your Tour Manager at the arrival lounge who will assist with the transfer to the Colombo Hotel. Stay for two nights in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo

B D

Enjoy a guided tour of Colombo exploring the famous attractions like The Independence Square, BMICH and the Aukana Buddha Statue replica, Cinnamon Gardens and Colombo highly residential area, Beautiful Gangarama Temple, the Beira Lake, Galle Face Green and Colombo National Museum. Evening enjoy welcome dinner at a local restaurant serving Sri Lankan cuisine.

Day 3: Colombo – Dambulla B D

Today travel to Dambulla, on our way we stop by a roadside fruit market to taste the seasonal fruits. Later visit the Dambulla Cave Temples a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex spans five caves and contains over 150 Buddha images, some of which date as far back as the 1st century BC. Stay three nights in Dambulla.

Day 4: Sigiriya & Minneriya NP Excursion

B D

Discover the 5th-century ancient clifftop fortress of Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This imposing citadel site known as “Lion’s Rock” and explore the ruins of ancient palaces, moats, shrines, frescoes and water gardens as you take in commanding vistas of the misty forests beyond. Afternoon proceed for a wildlife safari at Minneriya National Park. The Park is based largely around a huge tank reservoir and serves as an important gathering place for Sri Lanka’s large elephant population. Besides elephants, Minneriya is also home to many species of mammals like the sambar deer and sloth bear.

For those who prefer not to climb the Sigiriya Rock fortress, they can visit the Museum opposite side of the road.

What’s included: 14 Nights Luxury accommodation Travel by chartered air-conditioned vehicle Group assistance and transfers Sightseeing as specified Meals as specified THO National Guide (minimum 07 people) Monument entrance fees Jeep safari at Minneriya National Park & Yala Spice plantation visit Cultural dance show in Kandy Tea plantation visit and Tour Bottled water while travelling and All current collectable taxes.

Day 5: Anuradhapura Excursion B D

Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Anuradhapura a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the northcentral part of the Island. Here you will see the remains of the Brazen Palace, Sri Maha Bodhi a Body Tree, which is over 2000 years old. Later visit Mihintale, serve as a residential area for the venerable monks, had all the facilities and amenities for basic living.

Day 6: Dambulla – Kandy B D

Today we travel to Kandy, en-route visit Matale Spice Plantation where you can see how herbs and spices are grown in their natural environment. Learn their medicinal value and use in Sri Lankan cuisine to enhance the taste of speciality meals. Arrive Kandy walk around the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, these gardens have a long history dating back to the British Era. Now the garden houses thousands of beautiful plant species brought from around the world. Stay two nights in Kandy.

Day 7: Kandy B D

Morning we enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kandy and visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then walk around the Upper Lake area to enjoy the view of Kandy. Later visit Gem Museum and watch a short film on Gem Mining in Sri Lanka then explore the shop attached showcasing the finished jewellery. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Kandy Cultural Show.

Day 8: Kandy – Hatton B T D

Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the hillside tea plantations to Hatton. Witness green rolling hills and tea pickers at work in the tea plantations. Arrive at Tea Trails, a cluster of colonial-era planters’ bungalows packed with period furnishings. Stay two nights at Ceylon Tea Trails.

Stay at Ceylon Tea Trails includes a Fully inclusive experience. Afternoon Hi-tea, lunch, dinner, beverages including selected spirits & wines, laundry, Wi-Fi.

Day 9: Hatton

B L T D

After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the Dunkeld Tea Factory. Visit the Tea Factory to witness the entire process of tea making, the rolling, withering, and packaging. You will also get an opportunity to taste a fresh cup of tea and buy some as a souvenir. Afternoon free to relax or explore the local trails which wind through the tea gardens on a mountain bike.

Day 10: Hatton – Yala B T D

This morning transfer southeast from Hatton to Yala. The National Park spans some 1,300 square kilometres of beaches, forests, bushlands, grassy plains and lagoons, affording a wealth of ecosystems for the park’s diverse species. Say Two nights in Yala.

All Inclusive at Wild Coast Tented Lodge: Afternoon cream tea, lunch, dinner, beverages including select spirits & wines, cocktails, in-room mini-bar, laundry, Wi-Fi, taxes service charge.

Day 11: Yala

B L T D

Get ready for an exciting wildlife jeep Safari at the Yala National Park. The highlight is the large herd of elephants, sighting of leopards also home to a large variety of water birds, sloth bear, spotted deer, toque monkey, mongoose and crocodiles. Remaining day is at leisure.

Day 12: Yala – Beach Resort B

This morning we depart for Galle, enroute visit the Weligama stilt fishermen and watch them going about their daily routine. In chest-deep water just a few metres off the shore, the stilt fishermen perch on a single pole planted into the seabed. This is a common method of fishing amongst the locals in the Southern part of Sri Lanka. Stay three nights in Weligama.

DAY 13 - 14: Beach Resort B

Morning after breakfast day free to relax by the pool, beach or explore the hotel facilities. There are many speciality restaurants like Seafood, Thai, Sri Lankan, Chinese etc you may choose your favourite for the day.

DAY 15: Weligama – Colombo B

Morning travel to Colombo, en-route visit Galle and enjoy a guided walkthrough Galle’s historic 17C Dutch Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fascinating excursion will give you a memorable glimpse into life within Galle Fort – one of the best-preserved Colonial Forts in Asia. Continue your journey towards Colombo and the tour finishes with a direct transfer to the Colombo airport.