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Delightful Sri Lanka – Aman Hotels

Opulent Routes — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:52:07 +0000

Meticulously designed to frame their natural settings, Aman destinations are renowned for space and privacy. Each welcomes guests as if to the home of a close friend, instilling a sense of peace and belonging amid some of the most diverse natural and historical landscapes.

It is an approach that has changed little since 1988 when the first retreat was built on Phuket’s west coast. It was named Amanpuri, meaning ‘place of peace’, and Aman was born.

Today, Aman embraces 32 resorts, hotels, and private residences in 20 countries. Aman continues to seek out transformative experiences and awe-inspiring locations around the world with a further eight coming soon, taking the brand to 40 resorts in 22 countries.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Colombo – (By Flight)
Welcome to Sri Lanka, the teardrop – shaped island just off the coast of India.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the commercial Capital of the Country, Colombo. Check in at your Hotel on arrival and spend some time at leisure before driving through the mall and the city known as the “Fort”, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, where much of the colonial era buildings stand alongside modern office structures. View vibrant markets and bazaars of Pettah, and the National Museum, with its collection of precious antiques and art from Sri Lanka. You can visit a Buddhist temple and a Hindu Kovil to experience the diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people.

Day 02 Colombo – Galle (By Road) (Approx 2 ½ Hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Galle on arrival check in at the hotel .
Afternoon city tour of Galle. visit the magnificent Dutch Fort is the most popular attraction of the town and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 300 year old Dutch atmosphere is still very much alive around the fort and amidst its many historical buildings not invaded by the skyscrapers. Visit the Dutch Museum in the Fort. Overight in Galle

Day 03 Galle – Kosgoda -Bentota – Galle (By Road) (Appx 4 Hrs drive)
After Breakfast drive to Bentota Morning visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery in Kosgoda to take a look at the practice of turtle conservation. The turtle hatcheries are open from 06:00 in the morning to 18:00 in the evening. If you wish to release a freshly hatched three-day old turtle into the ocean, try it. It’ll then be time to head on to the Madu River, a preserved wild life sanctuary, where you will enjoy a scenic and relaxing boat ride & a Fish Foot Therapy. Later drive to Bentota A famous beach Known for its stunning beaches and water sports, Walk around the beach then return back to Hotel. Overnight in Galle.

Day 04 Galle – Singhraja NP – Galle (By Road) (Appx 5 Hrs drive)
After Breakfast Visit Singhraja Park. Later return back to Hotel.
Sinharaja Rain Forest declared as a World Heritage Site in 1989, Sinharaja – Sri Lanka’s last remaining primeval rain forest is classified as a Tropical Rain Forest or a Wet Evergreen Forest. Considering the fact that 75 – 92% of the tree cover consists of endemic plant species and that 8 out of 12 mammals, 18 out of 20 birds, 21 out of 72 reptiles, 10 out of 19 amphibians , Sinharaja no doubt is considered as a haven for endemism , both fauna and flora. Picturesque Sinharaja is not only a place for a paradise for nature lovers but a laboratory for scientific and educational research but in view of its unique eco systems and genetic resources.

Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve is a national park in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests eco region, The reserve’s name translates as Kingdom of the Lion. Enjoy the nature at its best in this Treasure Trove with a high degree of endemism both flora and fauna. Overnight in Galle.

Day 05 Galle – Tangalle (By Road) (Approx 1 ½ Hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Tangalle on arrival check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit Tangalle beach relax at the beach. Overnight in Tangalle.

Day 06 Tangalle – Yana NP – Tangalle (By Road) (Appx 4 hrs drive)
After breakfast and little rest drive to Yala National Park Visit Yala National park.
Afternoon enjoy exclusive jeep safari in the national park. Yala, the largest national park in Sri Lanka is very reminiscent of the African savannah and is the place where the greatest variety of wildlife can be observed. Herds of Spotted Deer, Sambar (Elk) and Wild Boar are common. Yala is now gaining an international reputation as the best place to watch Leopards in the world.

The aggressive Sloth Bear is also present but rarely seen. Yala also contains about 250 Elephants including some magnificent solitary cross-tuskers. Before reaching Colombo, en-route stop to visit the Old World Town of Galle which is known for a charming Old Dutch Fort (1640), one of the best preserved forts in Asia, whose ramparts enclose an Old Town of great historical and architectural value. Finally reach Colombo and overnight stay. Overnight in Tangalle.

Day 07 Tagalle
Full day free to rest and relax at the beach.
Overnight in Tangalla

Day 08 Tangalle – Colombo (Appx 3 Hrs drive) / Depart Colombo (By Flight)
After breakfast Drive to Colombo and transfer to airport to catch the flight for onward journey.

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Hotels

City	Night (s)	5 Star Deluxe	Room Category
Colombo	01	Cinnamon Grand	Deluxe Room
Galle	03	Aman Galla	Premier Room
Tangalle	03	Aman Wella	Premier Room

Includes

– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 07 nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Entrance fees for the monuments.
– 01 Jeep safari at Yala National Park.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian Speaking guide.
– Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
– All transfers, sightseeing and excursions by private vehicle.
– All taxes.

Excludes

– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.

Important

– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Kandy Festival Tour – Sri Lanka

Opulent Routes — Sat, 16 May 2020 18:29:21 +0000

The Kandy festival or The Festival of Tooth is known as The Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka. It is one of the most ancient and grandeur of all fairs and festivals there. The festival starts with planting of a purified jackfruit tree which is then blessed with sandalwood scented water and the main Priest of Vishnu Temple recites prayers. The first five days of the festival are celebrated dancing and drumming outside temples of Kandy.

Later on sixth evening onwards, pre-cessions take place from the Temples towards Temple of the Tooth. The highlight of the festival is procession of the last evening as an enormous elephant carrying a gold casket which has a relic of the Tooth and is followed by dancers, drummers, musicians and flag bearers mesmerizing the crowd on the street.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Colombo
Arrive Colombo, meet assist at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Later, city tour of Colombo.
The trade and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast and draws together all the cultures, religions and influences of foreign lands into a pot-pourri of sounds, smells and a kaleidoscope of color. Visit impressive Parliament House, designed by celebrated architect, Geoffrey Bawa.
Overnight in Colombo.

Day 2: Colombo – Dambulla (155 Km / 4 Hours)
Arrival at Colombo airport and transfer to Dambulla. On arrival check in at the hotel. Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that king Valagam Bahu took refuge from invasions in 1st century B.C. and turned the rocks into a cave temple.

Late afternoon visit Golden Cave Temples in Dambulla. Few of its frescoes are over 2000 years old. Another attraction is a gigantic figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the living rock which is about 15 metres long. The caves have a combination of religious paintings and sculptures with ceiling frescoes depicting scenes from the Buddha’s life and Sinhalese history. The Temples contain some of the world’s finest ancient Buddhist art.
Overnight stay.

Day 3: Dambulla – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Dambulla (140 Km / 3 Hours)
After breakfast go for tour of Sigiriya Rock fortress. Sigiriya is also considered to be The 8th wonder of the Ancient World. You will be fascinated setting your eyes upon this strange shaped rock with ruins of a palace and citadel hanging on to its sides. A rusty staircase leads you to a cave gallery that has frescoes of the famous Sigiriya Maidens.

Later drive to Polonnaruwa, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka between 11th and 14th Century. Visit the ruins of temples, palaces and stupas which till date remain in excellent state of preservation. Also visit The Gal Vihare with three huge rockcut images of Buddha. It is known as one of the world’s great masterpieces of sculpture. Enjoy a ride on elephant back in Habarana through the forests and villages. In the evening, return to Dambulla for overnight stay.

Day 4: Dambulla – Kandy (75 Km / 2 Hours)
Morning breakfast at the hotel and then visit a spice garden in Matale on the way to Kandy to see many different types of spices, Sri Lanka is famous for. Later leave for Kandy. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. KANDY, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a World Heritage Site which still retains an aura of grandeur. The town is encircled by hills and a serene lake in its centre, it is also site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens – considered to be home of one of the world’s best Orchids collection. In the evening, you will enjoy The Kandy festival or The Festival of Tooth which is celebrated for ten days.

It is believed to commemo- rate the first teachings given by Gautam Buddha after he was enlightened. The term “Perahera” means a procession in Sinhalese. During the festival, there is a huge procession of thousands of dancers, musicians, acrobats and other artists who participate in this gala event. The biggest attraction of the procession is also a large number of caparisoned Elephants who accompany these performers in the streets to celebrate this auspicious occasion. The main reason for this event is to receive blessings of God for good rain to ensure good harvest. Overnight stay.

Day 5: Kandy
Morning go for excursion to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage and Peradeniya Gardens. Its Orchid Houses are special attraction. Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is Sri Lanka’s unique tourist attraction. It is a wonderful experience to spend a couple of hours in the company of over 70 elephants, the largest herd in the entire world. You can come here for feeding the elephants at 9 am or enjoy see them bath in the Maha Oya River.

Then visit Peradeniya Gardens and Royal Botanical Gardens which are said to be one of the most spectacular gardens in South Asia. The most notable features of the gardens are the Orchid House which houses a collection of over 300 variety of Sri Lankan orchids and spice garden. In the evening get ready to enjoy the grandeur of Kandy festival which will leave you spellbound with its sound, music and rhythm. Overnight stay.

Day 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya (120 Km / 4 Hours)
Morning drive to Nuwara Eliya which is situated at an altitude of 1,868m. It was the original Hill Station of the British tea planters who came to Ceylon, as it was then known. It was built during 19th century and its architecture reminds that of an English country town, with red-brick walls. Blessed with salubrious climate, spectacular views of valleys, meadows and mountains; it’s difficult to believe that we are only 180 km away from the hot and humid Colombo.

There is a Grand Hotel, Hill Club and a Golf Course which is the oldest in Asia and even a Race Course – all of which are reminders of an English social life of bygone era which once thrived here. We later depart from Kandy and proceed towards Nuwara Eliya visiting a Tea plantation and Factory to give you an insight of the local tea manufacturing process as well as day to day routine life of local workers there. Arrive at Nuwara Eliya and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Yala (200 Km / 5 Hours) + Train
After breakfast check out from hotel and depart for Nanu-oya Train station to board the train to Ella. The scenery en-route is wonderful and much better than travelling by road. You be provided pic-nic lunch on board. Reach Ella which is a small town blessed with some of the most stunning views. Ella is also used as a base for trekking trips to the neighboring countryside.

You will get a taste of its beauty by just walking into the Garden of the Grand Ella Motel (Formerly Ella Rest House), where you would feel that you are standing at the edge of the world. We later continue our journey towards Yala and after arrival check-in at hotel. Yala is an incredible destination that has been admired as an unparalleled testimony to the beauty of the wilderness, nature at its best. It is one of the best places in the world to spot leopards, sloth bears, elephants, and a wide range of birdlife.

Day 8: Yala – Galle – Colombo (290 Km / 6 Hours)
Morning enjoy exclusive jeep safari in the national park. Yala, the largest national park in Sri Lanka is very reminiscent of the African savannah and is the place where the greatest variety of wildlife can be observed. Herds of Spotted Deer, Sambar (Elk) and Wild Boar are common. Yala is now gaining an international reputation as the best place to watch Leopards in the world.

Day 9: Departure Colombo
Departure transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.

Hotels

Place	Night (s)	5* Hotels
Colombo	01	The Kingsbury
Sigiriya	02	Elephant Corridor
Kandy	02	Grand Kandyan
Nuwara Eliya	01	The Grand
Yala	01	Jetwing Yala
Colombo	01	The Kingsbury

Includes

– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 08 nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast and Dinners.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle as per the program.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guides during city tour, sightseeing and excursions.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
-Morning Jeep safari in National Park.
– Cultural dance show in Kandy.
– All taxes.

Excludes

– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.

Important

Best of the Island Nation Golf

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:59:13 +0000

Three very unique courses in three unique locations in Sri Lanka. With the Best of the Island Nation Golf package, get a flavour of each city and also play golf at the courses there. Experience the Island Nation to the fullest.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO
Arrival in Bandaranayake International Airport, Transfer to Colombo (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive) & check into hotel. Overnight in Colombo hotel.

DAY 2: GOLF AT ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Royal Colombo Golf Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at Colombo hotel.

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO KANDY
After breakfast at hotel, Transfer to Kandy (Approx 3 1/2 hours drive) En-route visit Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela & Visit a spice garden. In Kandy, visit the Kandy Market, Arts & Crafts Center, Temple of the Tooth and witness a Cultural show. Overnight in Kandy hotel.

DAY 4: GOLF AT VICTORIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Victoria Golf & Country Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kandy hotel.

DAY 5: TRANSFER TO NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast at hotel, Transfer to Nuwara Eliya (Approx 3 hours drive) & check in. Visit a Tea Factory & a Plantation in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya hotel.

DAY 6: GOLF AT NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya hotel.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo for departure (Approx 5 hours drive) based on flight timing.

Hotels

City	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Colombo	02	The Kingsbury
Kandy	02	Victoria Golf Resort
Nuwara Eliya	02	The Grand

Included

– 2 nights stay in Colombo Hotel with daily breakfast.
– 2 nights stay in Kandy Hotel with daily breakfast.
– 2 nights stay in Nuwara Eliya Hotel with daily breakfast.
– 3 rounds of golf at the following Golf Courses:
– Royal Colombo Golf Club
– Victoria Golf & Country Club
– Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
– Green fees & caddie fees included
– Ground transfers in a private luxury a/c vehicle
– Airport transfers
– Return Golf course transfers
– Inter city transfers as per itinerary
– Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
– Services of an English speaking driver
– Local assistance
– All taxes.

Excludes

– Air Tickets, Visa charges, Travel Insurance
– Personal/private expenses
– Weekend surcharges for golf if not included in inclusives
– Caddie & Cart fees if not mentioned in inclusives
– Early check-in or late check-out of hotels
– Usage of transport outside of mentioned itinerary
– Meals not specified in the itinerary
– Tips & Gratuities (caddies, guide, drivers etc).

Important

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Nuwara Eliya – Golf in the Highlands

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:59:08 +0000

Nuwara Eliya is a quaint & picturesque town in the midst of tea estates at a level of 2000 meters above sea level. Lovely weather, a beautiful setting for the Nuwara Eliya course & stay amidst tea estates will complete your Sri Lankan experience.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO & TRANSFER TO NUWARA ELIYA
Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo. Transfer to Nuwara Eliya (Approx 5hours drive). En-route visit Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya hotel.

DAY 2: GOLF AT NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 3: GOLF AT NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE
After breakfast at hotel visit a Tea Factory & a Plantation. Thereafter transfer to airport based on flight timing.

Hotels

City	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Nuwara Eliya	03	The Grand

Included

– 3 nights stay in Nuwara Eliya Hotel with daily breakfast.
– 2 rounds of golf at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
– Green fee & Caddie fee included
– Ground transfers in a private luxury a/c vehicle
– Airport transfers
– Return Golf course transfers
– Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
– Services of an English speaking driver
– Local assistance
– All taxes.

Excludes

– Air Tickets, Visa charges, Travel Insurance
– Personal/private expenses
– Weekend surcharges for golf if not included in inclusives
& Cart fees if not mentioned in inclusives
– Early check-in or late check-out of hotels
– Usage of transport outside of mentioned itinerary
– not specified in the itinerary
– Tips & Gratuities (caddies, guide, drivers etc)

Important

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Kandy – Stunning Family & Golf Getaway

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:59:04 +0000

Kandy is a wonderful city with a lovely setting and plenty of things to do. Sign up for the Kandy – Stunning Family & Golf Getaway package where you can play the Victoria Golf & Country Resort, a rare gem in the sub-continent, which is the perfect family getaway with accommodation, golf, horse-riding, and tennis in an incredible setting.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO & TRANSFER TO KANDY
Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo. Transfer to Kandy (Approx 3 1/2 hours drive). En-route visit Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela & Visit a spice garden. In Kandy, Visit the Kandy Market, Arts & Crafts Center, Temple of the Tooth and witness a Cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy hotel.

DAY 2: GOLF AT VICTORIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Victoria Golf & Country Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kandy hotel.

DAY 3: GOLF AT VICTORIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Victoria Golf & Country Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at Kandy hotel.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE
After breakfast at hotel, visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden. Transfer to airport based on flight timing.

Hotels

City	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Kandy	03	Victoria Golf Resort

Included

– 3 nights stay in Victoria Golf & Country Resort with daily breakfast.
– 2 rounds of golf at Victoria Golf & Country Club
– Green fee & Caddie fee included
– Ground transfers in a private luxury a/c vehicle
– Airport transfers
– Return Golf course transfers
– Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
– Services of an English speaking driver
– Local assistance
– All taxes.

Excludes

Important

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Colonial Golf in Colombo

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:59:02 +0000

Colombo is a mix of colonial heritage, shopping, dining, sightseeing and add to this the very colonial golf course – Royal Colombo Golf Club that you will enjoy.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO
Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport, Transfer to Colombo (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive) & check in. Overnight stay at Colombo hotel.

DAY 3: GOLF AT ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, pick up from hotel and transfer to Royal Colombo Golf Club, play one round of 18 holes of golf. After golf, transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE
After breakfast at hotel, check out from hotel and transfer to airport based on flight timing.

Hotels

City	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Colombo	03	The Kingsbury

Included

– 3 nights stay in Colombo Hotel with daily breakfast.
– 2 rounds of golf at Royal Colombo Golf Club
– Green fee & Caddie fee included
– Ground transfers in a private luxury a/c vehicle
– Airport transfers
– Return Golf course transfers
– Services of an English speaking driver
– Local assistance
– All taxes.

Excludes

Important

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Golf, Heritage, Hill Country & Beach in Sri Lanka

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:59:00 +0000

Sri Lanka has much to offer – explore the best of this island nation. See the UNESCO Heritage Sites like the Sigiriya Lion’s Rock Fortress, the ancient capital city of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, & Dambulla by spending a few days in Habarana.

Also visit Kandy, the peaceful place in central Sri Lanka and play golf at one of the most picturesque golf courses – the Victoria Golf & Country Club. Then take a lovely train ride through the highlands and spend a few days in Nuwara Eliya and explore the tea estates and also play golf at the Colonial golf club Nuwara Eliya.

And end your trip by lazing by the beach at Bentota. Visit the quaint town of Galle which has a Dutch & Portuguese influence as well and end your trip in Colombo. With a great mix of the different facets of the country – the Golf, Heritage, Hill Country & Beach in Sri Lanka package will have you going back after a very fulfilled holiday.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN COLOMBO
Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport. Meet & greet at the Airport. Transfer to Colombo (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive). Overnight in Colombo

DAY 2: GOLF AT ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF COURSE
After breakfast at hotel, Transfer to the “Royal Colombo Golf Club”. Play 1st round of golf. Overnight in Colombo

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO HABARANA VISIT ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
After breakfast at hotel, Checkout & transfer to the Cultural triangle (Approx 2 1/2 hrs to Pinnawela & 1 1/2 to Habarana). Enroute visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela. Witness Elephant feeding session @ 1pm & River bathing session at 2pm. Overnight in Habarana

DAY 4: SIGHTSEEING NEAR HABARANA
After breakfast at hotel transfer to visit the Sigiriya Lion’s Rock fortress. (Famous as the 8th wonder of the world – UNESCO world Heritage Site). Thereafter, excursion to the ancient 2nd capital city Polonnaruwa (UNESCO world Heritage Site) and back. Overnight in Habarana

DAY 5: SIGHTSEEING IN ANURADHAPURA
After breakfast transfer to visit the ancient first capital city Anuradhapura (UNESCO world Heritage Site). Visit the Sri Maha Bodhi tree and the Eight Great Places of Veneration in Anuradhapura (Approx 1 1/2 hrs to Anuradhapura) called the “Atamasthana” Evening at 3.00pm optional jeep safari in Minneriya national Park to see wild Elephants. Overnight in Habarana

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO KANDY & SIGHTSEEING OF DAMBULLA
Optional Hot Air Balloon ride at 6 am in Dambulla (USD175/- nett pp). After breakfast at hotel transfer to Kandy approx 2 1/2 hrs. Visit a spice garden and the Dambulla rock cave temple enroute (UNESCO world Heritage Site) In Kandy visit the Gem museum & store and witness a Cultural show. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 7: GOLF AT VICTORIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, Play 2nd round of Golf at Victoria Golf & Country Club. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 8: SIGHTSEEING IN KANDY
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit the Temple of the Tooth relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Lankathilaka and Gadaladeniya Temples, Tea Factory at Giragama. Overnight in Kandy./infobox]

DAY 9: TRAIN TO NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast optional scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya (USD15/- pp approximately) Train Departure : 10.54 / Arrival : 14.36 (Lunch pack on board) Pickup from the railway station in Nuwara Eliya & commence city tour / visit a Tea factory and plantation. Overnight Nuwara Eliya

DAY 10: GOLF AT NUWARA ELIYA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the “Nuwaraeliya Golf Club”. Play 3rd round of golf. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 11: OPTIONAL TREKKING
After breakfast optional trekking tour at Horton Plains. During the trek visit the “Worlds End” and “Bakers” waterfall (Total 8km of trek). Overnight Nuwara Eliya

DAY 12: TRANSFER TO BENTOTA
After breakfast transfer to Bentota Beach Via Kitulgala approx 4 1/2 hrs. Optional white water rafting available in Kitulgala. Overnight in Bentota

DAY 13: DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast at hotel, Relax on the Beach (Vehicle & driver not provided). Overnight in Bentota.

DAY 14: SIGHTSEEING IN GALLE
After breakfast day trip to Galle heritage city (UNESCO world Heritage Site) Enroute optional river boat safari in Balapitiya, visit the Turtle hatchery. Commence city tour in Galle and return back the hotel. Overnight in Bentota

DAY 15: TRANSFER TO COLOMBO
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Colombo approx 1 1/2 hrs. Commence city tour and shopping in Colombo. Overnight in Colombo

DAY 16: DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo for departure (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive).

Hotels

City	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Colombo	02	The Kingsbury
Habarana	03	Cinnamon Lodge
Kandy	03	Victoria Golf Resort
Nuwara Eliya	03	The Grand
Bentota	03	Avani Bentota
Colombo	01	The Kingsbury

Included

– 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Colombo
– 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Habarana
– 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Kandy
– 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Nuwara Eliya
– 3 nights accommodation at a hotel in Bentota
– Daily breakfast at the hotel/s
– 3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
– Royal Colombo Golf Club
– Victoria Golf & Country Club
– Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
– Green fees & caddie fees included
– Ground transfers in a private a/c vehicle
– Airport transfers
– Return Golf Course transfers
– Inter city transfers as per itinerary
– Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
– Services of an English speaking driver
– All taxes.

Excludes

Important

Golf, Hill country, Wildlife & Beach in Sri Lanka

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:58:57 +0000

With the Golf, Hill Country, Wildlife & Beach package, explore southern & central Sri Lanka with a wide variety of culture, sightseeing, golf & wildlife. Visit Kandy, the peaceful place in central Sri Lanka and play golf at one of the most picturesque golf courses – the Victoria Golf & Country Club. Then take a lovely train ride through the highlands and spend a few days in Nuwara Eliya and explore the tea estates and also play golf at the Colonial golf club Nuwara Eliya.

Stop by at the Yala National Park & enjoy a jeep safari to get a glimpse of the Sri Lankan Leopard. And end your trip by lazing by the beach at Bentota. Visit the quaint town of Galle which has a Dutch & Portuguese influence as well and end your trip in Colombo. With a great mix of the different facets of Sri Lanka, you will go back having a very fulfilled holiday.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN COLOMBO
Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport. Meet & greet at the Airport. Transfer to Colombo (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive). Overnight in Colombo.

DAY 2: GOLF AT THE ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF COURSE
After breakfast at hotel, Transfer to the “Royal Colombo Golf Club”. Play 1st round of golf. Overnight in Colombo

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO KANDY AND VISIT GEM MUSEUM AND CULTUTAL SHOW
After breakfast at hotel, Checkout & transfer to Kandy (Approx 3 1/2 hours drive) En-route visit Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela. In Kandy, Visit Gem museum & store and witness a Cultural show at 05:00 pm. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 4: GOLF AT VICTORIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, Play 2nd round of Golf at Victoria Golf & Country Club. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 5: SIGHTSEEING IN KANDY
After breakfast at hotel, Visit the Temple of the Tooth relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Lankathilaka and Gadaladeniya Temples, Tea Factory at Giragama. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Optional: Scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya (USD15/- pp approximately)
Train Departure : 10.54 / Arrival : 14.36 (Lunch pack on board)
Pickup from the railway station in Nuwara Eliya & commence city tour / visit a Tea factory and plantation.

DAY 7: GOLF AT NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the “Nuwara Eliya Golf Club”. Play 3rd round of golf. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 8: DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast, free day at hotel.
Optional: Trekking tour at Horton Plains. During the trek visit the “Worlds End” and “Bakers” waterfall (Total 8km of trek)

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO YALA
After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Yala (Approx 4 hours drive). Overnight in Yala

DAY 10: SIGHTSEEING DAY VISIT NATIONAL PARK
Early morning at 06:00 am with packed breakfast, Jeep safari at “Yala” national park for half day or full day (Chance to witness Leopards)
Optional: Evening jeep safari at “Bundala” national park (Birds sanctuary). Overnight in Yala

DAY 11: TRANSFER TO BENTOTA
After breakfast transfer to Bentota via city tour in Galle Heritage city (A UNESCO world Heritage Site). Witness stilt fishing in Weligama en route, (Approx: 4 1/2 hrs to Galle & 1 hr 15 mins to Bentota)
Otional: River boat safari in Balapitiya, visit the Turtle hatchery. Overnight in Bentota.

DAY 12: DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast at hotel, Relax on the Beach (Vehicle & driver not provided). Overnight in Bentota

DAY 13: DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast at hotel, Relax on the Beach (Vehicle & driver not provided). Overnight in Bentota.

DAY 14: TRANSFER TO COLOMBO
After breakfast at hotel,transfer to Colombo. Commence city tour and shopping in Colombo. Overnight in Colombo

DAY 15: DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo for departure (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive).

Hotels

City	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Colombo	02	The Kingsbury
Kandy	03	Victoria Golf Resort
Nuwara Eliya	03	The Grand
Yala	02	Jetwing Yala
Bentota	03	Avani Bentota
Colombo	01	The Kingsbury

Included

– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 14 nights accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast at the hotel.
– 3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
– Royal Colombo Golf Club
– Victoria Golf & Country Club
– Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
– Green fees & caddie fees included
– Ground transfers in a private a/c vehicle
– Airport transfers
– Return Golf Course transfers
– Inter city transfers as per itinerary
– Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
– Services of an English speaking driver
– All taxes.

Excludes

Important

– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In India there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.

Golf, Hill Country & Beach in Sri Lanka

Opulent Routes — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:58:53 +0000

Explore the highlands and the beaches of Sri Lanka in this tour. Start your trip in the vibrant city of Colombo and play a round of golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. Visit Kandy, the peaceful place in central Sri Lanka and play golf at one of the most picturesque golf courses – the Victoria Golf & Country Club. Then take a lovely train ride through the highlands and spend a few days in Nuwara Eliya and explore the tea estates and also play golf at the Colonial golf club Nuwara Eliya.

And end your trip by lazing by the beach at Bentota. Visit the quaint town of Galle which has a Dutch & Portuguese influence as well.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN COLOMBO
Arrival at Bandaranayake International Airport. Meet & greet at the Airport. Transfer to Colombo (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive) Overnight in Colombo

DAY 2: GOLF AT ROYAL COLOMBO GOLF COURSE
After breakfast at hotel, Transfer to the “Royal Colombo Golf Club”. Play 1st round of golf. Overnight in Colombo

DAY 3: TRANSFER TO KANDY AND VISIT GEM MUSEUM AND CULTUTAL SHOW
After breakfast, checkout at approx 10.30am and transfer to Kandy. Enroute visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela. Witness Elephant feeding session @ 1pm & River bathing session @ 2pm. In Kandy, visit the Gem museum & store and witness a Cultural show at 5pm. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 4: GOLF AT VICTORIA GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, Play 2nd round of Golf at Victoria Golf & Country Club. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 5: SIGHTSEEING IN KANDY
Breakfast at Hotel. Visit the Temple of the Tooth relic, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Lankathilaka and Gadaladeniya Temples, Tea Factory at Giragama. Overnight in Kandy

DAY 6: TRANSFER TO NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Optional: Scenic train ride to Nuwara Eliya (USD15/- pp)
Train Departure : 10.54 / Arrival : 14.36 (Lunch pack on board)
Pickup from the railway station in Nuwara Eliya & commence city tour / visit a Tea factory and plantation.

DAY 7: GOLF AT NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to the “Nuwaraeliya Golf Club”. Play 3rd round of golf. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 8: DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast, free day at hotel.
Optional: Trekking tour at Horton Plains. During the trek visit the “Worlds End” and “Bakers” waterfall (Total 8km of trek)

DAY 9: TRANSFER TO BENTOTA
After breakfast, transfer to Bentota Beach Via Kitulgala.
Optional: White water rafting available in Kitulgala. Overnight in Bentota

DAY 10: DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast at hotel, Relax on the Beach (Vehicle & driver not provided). Overnight in Bentota

DAY 11: SIGHTSEEING IN GALLE
After breakfast day trip to Galle heritage city (UNESCO world Heritage Site). Enroute optional river boat safari in Balapitiya, visit the Turtle hatchery. Commence city tour in Galle and return back the hotel. Overnight in Bentota

DAY 12: DEPARTURE DAY
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo for departure (Approx 1 1/2 hours drive)

Hotels

City	Night (s)	5* Hotels
Colombo	02	The Kingsbury
Kandy	03	Victoria Golf Resort
Nuwara Eliya	03	The Grand
Bentota	03	Avani Bentota

Included

Included
Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
11 nights accommodation as per the program.
Daily breakfast at the hotel
3 rounds of golf at the following courses:
Royal Colombo Golf Club
Victoria Golf & Country Club
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
Green fees & caddie fees included
Ground transfers in a private a/c vehicle
Airport transfers
Return Golf Course transfers
Inter city transfers as per itinerary
Sightseeing transfers as per itinerary
Services of an English speaking driver
All taxes.

Excludes

Important

Luxury Sri Lanka and Maldives Getaway

Opulent Routes — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:10:40 +0000

Explore some of our favourite corners of Sri Lanka before some well-earned beach time in the Maldives.

Begin with two nights in Galle Fort where you’ll stay at the Amangalla, a building which dates back to 1684 and has been a hotel since 1864, a most fitting venue from which to discover this fascinating historic town and its rich atmosphere.

Next follow the southern coast around to Yala National Park and two nights at the luxurious Chena Huts, the finest place to stay between leopard-spotting safaris.

Head northward into the lush heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country, a place of rolling hills covered in verdant plantations, staying at the colonial Thotalagala. Take in the views and be shown around a tea factory founded by Thomas Lipton in the 19th century.

Finally, after one night outside of Colombo, fly west to the Maldives for five blissful days of relaxation at a sumptuous island resort. Snorkel in gin-clear waters over vibrant reefs, enjoy some spa time and discover this paradise archipelago at your own pace.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Colombo
Arrive Colombo, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Depending upon the arrival, time the city tour of Colombo will be done.
If time permits, the city tour will be done on this day. Otherwise, city tour will be done on next morning.
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.

Day 02 Colombo – Sigriya (By Road)
After breakfast, transfer to Sigiriya.
En route visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Dambulla Cave Temple.
On completion proceed to Sigiriya.

Dambulla is a city, situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated 148 km north-east of Colombo, 43 km north of Matale and 72 km north of Kandy. Due to its location at a major junction, it is the centre of vegetable distribution in the country.

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.

PM: Proceed to climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Thereafter proceed to Polonnaruwa and visit the ancient city
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Day 03 Sigriya
After breakfast proceed to Minneriya National park
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.

Day 04 Sigriya – Matale – Kandy By Road Duration 03 hrs. approx.
After breakfast proceed to Kandy
Once in Kandy check in to the hotel
Evening proceed to visit cultural show
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Matale often written as Mathale, is the administrative capital and largest city in the Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is 142 kilometres from Colombo and near Kandy. Surrounding the city are the Knuckles Mountain Range, the foothills were called Wiltshire by the British.

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

Day 05 Kandy
After breakfast do a city tour of Kandy
Visit Temple of The Tooth & Royal Botanical garden
On completion return to the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Day 06 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya By Road Duration 02 hrs. approx.
After breakfast proceed to Nuwaraeliya
Check in to the hotel
Late afternoon do a city tour of Nuwaraeliya
Visit Seetha Amman Temple
Return to the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Day 07 Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast spend the day at leisure
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway’s Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.

Day 08 Nuwara Eliya – Yala By Road Duration 04 hrs. approx.
Today after breakfast proceed to Yala
Check into the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.

Day 09 Yala
Today after breakfast check out and proceed to do a Jeep Safari in Yala
On completion return to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Day 10 Yala – Bentota By Road Duration 04 hrs. approx.
After breakfast proceed to Galle and do a city tour of Galle
On completion proceed to Bentota
En route visit a Turtle hatchery and do a boat ride though the Mangroves of Bentota river
Thereafter check into the hotel and relax
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.

Day 11 Bentota
After breakfast spend the day at leisure
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis’s Brief Garden.

Day 12 Bentota
After breakfast spend the day at leisure
Overnight stay at a selected hotel.

Day 13 Bentota – Colombo Airport – Male
After breakfast, transfer to Colombo airport for flight to Male.
On arrival, meet assist and transfer to the resort by sea plane / speedboat.
Overnight in Maldives.

Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for its mosques and colorful buildings. The Islamic Centre (Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam) features a mosque, a library and a distinctive gold dome. Near the harbor, a popular fish market offers the day’s catch, and a produce market is stocked with local fruit.

Day 14 – 15 – 16
In Maldives.
Relax at the beach resort.
Enjoy water activities.

Day 17 Depart Maldives
After breakfast, transfer to Male Airport by sea plane / speedboat for the flight to onward destination.

Hotels

Place	Night (s)	*5 Hotels**
Colombo	01	The Kingsbury
Sigiriya	02	The Elephant Corridor
Kandy	02	Grand Kandyan
Nuwara Eliya	02	The Grand
Yala	02	Jetwing Yala
Bentota	03	Avani Resort & Spa
Maldives	04	Lux Resort & Spa

Includes

– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 16 nights hotel accommodation.
– Daily breakfast at the hotels.
– 02 wildlife safari in Yala National Park.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle as per the program.
– Colombo – Male flight in economy class.
– Local English speaking guides during city tour, sightseeing and excursions.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Cultural dance show in Kandy.
– 01 Yoga class during the tour.
– All taxes.

Excludes

– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.