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Sri Lanka in Luxury

Sri Lanka in Luxury

Treat yourself to the incredible 10-night/ 11-day luxury holiday in Sri Lanka. During this incredible trip, you will experience many of the amazing sights this magical country has to offer. From the busting city of Colombo to an awe-inspiring safari in the Yala National Park, this is a once in a lifetime holiday you will never forget.

Tour Nights

  • Colombo: 1 night
  • Anuradhapura: 2 nights
  • Trincomalee: 2 nights
  • Kandy: 2 nights
  • Nuwara Eliya: 1 night
  • Yala Park: 2 nights

Tour At a Glance

  • Discover the sights and sounds of Colombo
  • Enjoy a city tour of Anuradhapura, one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka
  • Visit Trincomalee, a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka and home to the world famous Koneswaram temple
  • Climb the amazing Dambulla Rock Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka
  • Head to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth and the Kandy Bazaar, famous for its amazing herbs and spices
  • Spend the day at the incredible Yala National Park to see the Elephants, Jackal and Leopards to name just a few
  • Head home with memories you’ll cherish forever
  • Tour code: STSL21
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Private Tour

11 Days / 10 Nights Guide Price on request

Sri Lanka in Luxury Itinerary details

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  • Day 01 Arrival Colombo
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    Arrival Colombo

    Meet your Personal English-speaking Guide who will be accompanying you around Sri Lanka.
    Transfer from the Airport to your hotel in Colombo (Approx. 45 mins).
    Relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure after checking into your hotel.
    Optional Excursion- Colombo Tuk Tuk Ride
    One of the most common mode of short distance transportation in Sri Lanka is via a three-wheeled automobile, appropriately referred to as Tuk-Tuk which has derived from the noise of their motors. If you have not been in a three-wheeler, you have missed one of the best experiences in Sri Lanka. The best and most enjoyable way of creeping through the busy streets of Colombo. The tour includes seeing attractions in the city by driving pass with a few internal visits; such as the residential areas and areas of historical significance; Old Parliament, Colombo Fort area, 100+year old ancient clock tower with a light house, Shopping Arcades & complexes and the Red Mosque.
    Overnight stay at The Residence by Uga
    1 Night on BB basis in a Park suite 

  • Day 02 Colombo - Anuradhapura
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    Colombo - Anuradhapura

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    After transfer to Anuradhapura (Approx. 4.5 hrs).
    Upon arrival, you will check-in to your hotel and refresh and spend a couple of hours at leisure.
    After, you will visit to the Anuradhapura Temple. (Approx. 40 mins)
    Rising with the decline of Anuradhapura, the city of Polonnaruwa - medieval capital & crown jewel of King Parakramabahu I - remains superior proof of ancient culture & heritage blended with religious beliefs. Walk across its scattered walls of the World Heritage site - blessed by stupas, resting Buddha statues, irrigation canals and fantastically carved Hindu sculptures - while observing the relic house - Watadage - which boasts of beautiful stone carvings. Take a close glance and you will realize a subtle Hindu influence on architecture and statues found in Polonnaruwa. Or sit by the side of Galviharaya and observe the absolute beauty gushing out of every bend of its huge Buddhist statues. Nissankamalla Council Chamber is however, a head-spinning beauty to just sit back and observe with its swaying pillars reminding the aesthetics of a powerful kingdom which rests beside Parakrama Samudraya - sea of Parakramabahu & masterpiece of irrigation!
    After your visit, transfer back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
    Overnight stay at Ulagalla Walawwa
    2 Night on BB Basis in a Ulagalla Pool Villa 

  • Day 03 Anuradhapura
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    Anuradhapura

    Breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying the facilities at the hotel.
    Optional Excursion - Sigiriya Rock Fortress
    The 5th century rock citadel of King Kasyapa and World Heritage Site - Sigiriya - doesn't only boasts of ancient Sri Lankan engineering & urban planning supremacy but also acclaims to be one of the finest monuments of art & culture. Step through the gigantic 'Lion Paws' - overlooking the symmetrical royal gardens below - to comprehend the absolute splendor that once dominated this rock fortress surrounded by ramparts & moats the Lion Rock - resembling the mythological 'City of Gods' - is coated by frescoes that relate to Gupta style paintings found in Ajanta caves of India. Walk in the shade of aneminent 'mirror wall' embracing the Western face of Sigiriya representing an artistic hundred meters laminated with graffiti. Wander into the well fabricated museum downstairs for an epic journey of yesteryears to realize how the citadel floated above citizens with the castle, ponds and irrigation systems that pumped water right onto its summit with an ingenious hydraulic system describing a colossal masterpiece of the great king which remained a wonder in Asia for centuries.
    Overnight stay at Ulagalla Walawwa 

  • Day 04 Anuradhapura - Trincomalee
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    Anuradhapura - Trincomalee

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    After breakfast, you will transfer from Anuradhapura to Trincomalee. (Approx. 2 hrs)
    Check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
    In the evening you can go and visit the Konsewaram Temple.(Approx. 20 mins)
    Koneswaram temple of Trincomalee or Thirukonamalai Konesar Temple – The Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Dakshina-Then Kailasam is a classical medieval Hindu temple complex in Trincomalee, a Hindu religious pilgrimage centre in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The most sacred of the Pancha Ishwarams of Sri Lanka, it was built significantly during the reign of the early Cholas and the Five Dravidians of the Early Pandyan Kingdom on top of Konesar Malai, a promontory overlooking Trincomalee District, Gokarna bay and the Indian Ocean. Its Pallava, Chola, Pandyan and Jaffna design reflect a continual Tamil Saivite influence in the Vannimai region from the classical period. The monument contains its main shrine to Shiva in the form Kona-Eiswara, shortened to Konesar. Connected at the mouth of the Mahavilli Ganga River to the footprint of Shiva at Sivan Oli Padam Malai at the river's source, the temple symbolically crowns the flow of the Ganges River from Shiva's head of Mount Kailash to his feet.
    After, return to the hotel and spend the rest of the night at leisure.
    Overnight stay at Jungle Beach
    2 Nights on BB Basis (Complimentary upgrade to HB) in a Lagoon Cabin 

  • Day 05 Trincomalee
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    Trincomalee

    Breakfast at the hotel and spend the rest of the day enjoying the facilities at the hotel.
    Optional Excursion – Lovers Lea
    The story of Lover’s Leap Trincomalee is a sorrowful tale of unrequited love. A true story attested by an inscription on a pillar on Swami Rock, it follows Francina van Reed, the daughter of a gentleman of rank in the civil service of Holland. She was engaged to a young Dutch officer who broke off the engagement upon the end of his foreign service and returned to Holland.
    Overnight stay at Jungle Beach 

  • Day 06 Trincomalee – Dambulla – Kandy
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    Trincomalee – Dambulla – Kandy

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    After breakfast, transfer from Trincomalee to Kandy. (Approx. 4 Hours)
    Enroute, visit and climb the Dambulla Rock Temple. (Approx. 2 hours)
    In the city of Dambulla lies a hub which has been treasured by many kings since the 1st century B.C. Today, an icon in the face of Sri Lanka, Dambulla Rock Temple houses some of the most unique drawings in magnificently constructed 5 cave temples flanking the golden temple of Dambulla. Observe how exquisitely cave paintings are done along walls that shelter 150 statues of Lord Buddha. As you enter the retreat, look straight up to the gigantic Buddha statue glittering in gold over a land, which today houses an important junction in the country's economic and cultural uplifting.
    After your excursion, visit the Matale Spice Gardens enroute to Kandy. (Approx. 1 Hour)
    An agricultural zone in the Central Province, Matale seldom drops off the maps due to its remarkable contribution through flagship crops of the island extending from tea, rubber & vegetables to spices. Spearheading the Rebellion back in 1848, Matale today takes immense pride in its story woven around spices. Stop by the side of a spice garden into which you will be most welcome and observe the therapeutic values of spices & processes over a refreshing cup of herbal tea! Or spend some time idling on the hardened streets if you mean a real town adventure filled with voices and colours.
    After, transfer from Matale to Kandy and check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
    Overnight stay at Kings Pavillion
    Two Nights on BB Basis in a Deluxe Room 

  • Day 07 Kandy Temple – Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
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    Kandy Temple – Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    After breakfast you will transfer and visit the Temple of the Tooth and the Kandy Bazzar
    Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe before it was brought under the British rule in 1815, Kandy, the World Heritage Site & last royal capital of Sri Lankan kings crafts an array of culture, history and heritage in the minds of visitors across the globe. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. A stroll across this small lakeside town cradled among the misty hills will feature the Kandy City Centre bundled with latest and world class brands, bazaar, an arts & crafts centre, as well as a gem museum & lapidary. Walk in color as you glide through fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy market.
    After, transfer from Kandy to Peradeniya where you will visit the Botanical Gardens.
    Visit the Royal botanical gardens in Peradeniya, a 147 acre property with an amazing variety of flowers, tree and plants, which was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala King and was later expanded by the British. 
    After, transfer back to your hotel in Kandy and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.
    Overnight stay at Kings Pavillion 

  • Day 08 Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
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    Kandy - Nuwara Eliya

    Proceed to Nuwara Eliya (Aprox 3 hrs).
    En-route you will visit a tea plantation and factory, where you will observe the manufacturing and grading process of tea, before tasting a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
    Nuwara Eliya which is Sri Lanka’s most popular hill resort and also the heart of the tea country that produces a significant share of the world’s best tea. The Islands highest mountain Pidurutalagala which is 8282 feet in height is located here, as well as one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.
    Arrive at the hotel and check-in at Heritance Tea Factory. The rest of the day will be at leisure. You are free to walk around the tea gardens.
    Overnight stay at Heritance Tea Factory
    1 Night on BB Basis in a Superior Room 

  • Day 09 Nuwara Eliya - Yala
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    Nuwara Eliya - Yala

    After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Yala (Approx. 4.5 hours)
    On Arrival, you will check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
    Clients are entitled to 1 gamedrive per day. This can be taken as an evening safari on Day 09 or a morning and evening safari on Day 10. This is at the leisure of the clients to decide.
    Overnight stay at Chena Huts
    2 Night on AI Basis in a Cabin With Pool Room 

  • Day 10 Yala
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    Yala

    Early in the morning, you will go on a Safari to Yala National Park.
    Spreading into a vast 1259 Kms Yala with its glory spinning around vast grasslands, shrubs, tanks and dunes rightfully is the heartland of wildlife in Sri Lanka. As your jeep rumble through the giant gates of Yala, you are not only stepping into the most visited national park in the country, but also the lands of a civilization which thrived during the reign of Sri Lankan kings. You name it, and Yala has it! Its usual inmates cover herds of elephant, sloth bear, spotted dear, jackal, extensively populated birdlife as well as the highest density of leopards in the world that garnish the park to be one of the finest destinations in the country. Feel the rough track as your jeep thunders over rocks and swish passing narrow bends for an exhilarating experience blended with the cries of wilderness under the tropical sun.
    After return to the hotel for breakfast and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
    In the afternoon you will go on another Safari.
    Overnight stay at Chena Huts 

  • Day 11 Yala - Beach Drop - Airport
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    Yala - Beach Drop - Airport

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    After breakfast, you will transfer to your beach drop along the coast or be dropped at the Airport for your departure. 

Hotels

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The Residence by Uga Luxury

The Residence by Uga Colombo

Nestled between the shady Park Street and the tranquil lakeside Buddhist temple of Gangarama, Uga Residence is one of the most lavish boutique hotels in Colombo. Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 28 min drive.

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Uga Ulagalla Luxury

Uga Ulagalla Anuradhapura

Situated in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, right in the centre of the Cultural Triangle and birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Hidden away in the quiet village of Thirappane, this luxurious resort features a sprawling 58-acre estate nestled a

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UGA Jungle Beach Luxury

UGA Jungle Beach Trincomalee

Resort incorporates its existing environs into its design and experience. Blending in with its surrounding flora, the resort looks and feels like a luxurious tree house. Situated in close proximity to Trincomalee city, our picturesque Sri Lanka resor

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Kings Pavilion Luxury

Kings Pavilion Kandy

Kandy is 1.5 km from the bustling town centre. just minutes away from Kandy Town’s main train and bus stations. Hotel 100Km (3hr.) far form Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Heritance Tea Factory Luxury

Heritance Tea Factory Nuwara Eliya

Heritance Tea Factory Hotel Nuwara Eliya is positioned at Kandapala in the beautiful city of Nuwara Eliya.

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Uga Chena Huts Luxury

Uga Chena Huts Yala Park

Resort is located at the end of a specially built road that connects with the main Tissamaharama-Yala highway, just a few minutes away from the Yala National Park entrance. It is 315km away from Colombo’s International Airport and just 20km fro

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What's Included?

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo.
  • Accommodation at hotels specified or similar standard.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Service of English speaking Chauffeur Guide.
  • Entrance fees to sites mentioned in the above itinerary excluding optional excursions.
  • Two Safaris at Yala National Park provided by Chena Huts.
  • ALL INCLUSIVE AT CHENA HUTS INCLUDES
  • Accommodation
    Morning game drive & evening game drive in customized safari game viewing vehicle 
    All Park entry fees
    Refreshments included on game drives
    Transfers to and from park entrance to resort
    Breakfast, Lunch & dinner at resort Water, fruit juices & other soft drinks 
    Teas and coffees
    Selected wine, beer and spirits Mini Bar (replenished once daily)
    Laundry (6 pieces per cabin per day) 

What's not Included?

  • International flights.
  • Visa fees.
  • Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Christmas and New Year’s eve supplements at hotels.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.
  • NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALL INCLUSIVE
  • Telephone Calls
    Safari shop purchases
    Gratuities
    Champagne, cognacs, fine wines and premium brand spirits Cigars

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.

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