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The tour opposite is one of our most popular tours because it includes all the best sights in Sri Lanka including the elephant sanctuary. This tour includes stays at a couple of special hotels including the wonderful Cinnamon Lodge in Habarana which is situated beside a beautiful lake, and the the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, a hotel with immense colonial character. If you want us to design a personal tailor-made tour of Sri Lanka then please call us for prices. You'll have more flexibility in where you stay and for how long, and you can decide what you do when you are there. So if you fancy a bit longer somewhere then no problem. These private Sri Lanka tours come with your own car and driver. You can travel on any day of the week, but you'll need to pay for the entrance fees locally. Finally a very popular extension is to spend a few days in the Maldives, making a dream Sri Lanka + Maldives twin centre holiday. There is a choice of many different style islands from 3* to 5* - again please call us for Sri Lanka / Maldives twin centre prices. |
The Best of Sri Lanka6 night tour + 4 nights or more on the coast in good 4* hotels from just £1149 Why this tour is such good value…
Colombo (1 night) Monday Overnight flight to Colombo with Sri Lankan Airlines - the flight departs on a Monday evening from Heathrow. The tour begins in Sri Lanka on Tuesday with your first night at the beach hotel of Mount Lavinia. If you wish to have one or two extra nights at Mount Lavinia before the tour, and depart the UK earlier, then that's OK - please let us know.Tuesday on arrival in Sri Lanka transfer to the colonial Mount Lavinia Hotel by the beach. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy your surroundings - there is a good outdoor pool with a bar if you want to relax.Accommodation 1 night at Mount Lavinia, Colombo Coast Meals BreakfastHabarana (2 nights) Wednesday Morning start for the popular Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. After lunch continue on to Habarana for two nights.Thursday In the morning there is optional sightseeing available at extra cost to Polonnaruwa the 12th Century Sinhalese capital. Later, visit the staggering rock fortress of Sigiriya. A climb to the top will reveal perfectly preserved frescoes and a spectacular view. The gallery of frescoes half way up is a definite highlight.Accommodation 2 nights at Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (4*) Meals Breakfast on both days plus lunch and dinner on WednesdayKandy (2 nights) Friday Drive to Kandy for two nights visiting the magnificent Dambulla rock caves, a spice plantation and batik workshop en route. This afternoon visit the famous Temple of the Tooth. Enjoy an evening visit to see a Kandyan dancing and culture show.Saturday A full day to marvel at Kandy’s sightseeing. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens ablaze with colourful exotic plants. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the market square, a gem showroom and Upper Lake Drive.Accommodation 2 nights at Chaaya Citadel (4*) Meals Breakfast and dinner on both daysNuwara Eliya (1 night) Sunday Leave Kandy for your drive toward the hill country, with a stop en route to visit a tea plantation and factory. Then travel on to Nuwara Eliya, most celebrated of the hill stations set in a stunning mountain valley some 6,000 feet above sea level. Enjoy afternoon sightseeing of Nuwara Eliya with spectacular views of the beautiful green hillsides, rushing waterfalls and tea plantations.Accommodation 1 night at the the Grand Hotel (4*) Meals Breakfast plus dinnerYala or Udawalawe National Park (1 night) - OPTIONAL EXTRA (approx. Cost £135 per person) Monday Leave Kandy for either Yala or Udawalawe National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari. This is an optional day, and if you prefer you can go straight to the beach. If you go to Yala or Udawalawe, just move the rest of the itinerary back by a day.Accommodation 1 night at the Yala Village hotel or the Centuria in Udawalawe Meals breakfastSri Lanka Beach (4 nights or more) Monday Travel to the beach hotel of your choice for 4 nights or more for a relaxing end to your tour. You will check out on the Friday if you stay for 4 nights.The prices listed below are based on the Bentota Beach Hotel which is an excellent friendly 4-start hotel in a beautiful setting between the river and the ocean. However we would be happy to recommend alternatives - please ask for details. Accommodation 4 nights at Bentota Beach Hotel (OR hotel of your choice - please call us for advice) Meals Breakfast - please note that some beach hotels offer half board, full board or all-inclusive packagesTravel back to UK or on to the Maldives Friday Travel back to the UK, or on to the Maldives. Please note that you may need a night at the airport hotel before your onward flight depending on the schedules.If you wish to extend your holiday in the Maldives then we have an extensive selection of islands to choose from, depending on your budget and whether you would prefer a small and exclusive resort or an island with more facilities and entertainment. Please ask for details and prices. Meals BreakfastTour Extensions
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Mount Lavinia is set in a wonderful location right on a sandy beach, and has and old colonial charm about it. There is a choice of bars and restaurants, and a charming coffee shop which opens out on to the swimming pool and terrace.
This is a wonderful base in easy reach of Sigiriya and Dambulla, where you will stay in luxurious chalet style accommodation surrounded by nature reserves, birds and elephants. Nearby is a beautiful lake, and here it is possible to help wash an elephant, or have a birdwatchers breakfast.
Elephant safaris are available, plus picnic excursions, wine tasting, cultural sightseeing, boating, nature walks, and even hot air ballon rides (November - April). The hotel itself has a relaxing swimming pool, cycle trails, jogging track, and a tropical Ayurvedic spa. 
Chaaya Citadel, Kandy - a wonderful position on the banks of the Mahaweli River. Sip a drink in the pool bar as you watch the world go by on the other side.
The bedrooms are very smartly designed and overlook the river. Each has a sitting area with a built-in couch and coffee table. 
The Grand Hotel is one of the finest places to stay in the quaint little town of Nuwara Eliya. It is a converted Elizabethan mansion with 156 elegant rooms, and as well as the main restaurant there is a coffee bar and public bar with a blazing hot fire.
If you have a bit of free time then take a walk into the town, or enjoy a game of golf or billards. 
This is a superb 4* choice for an end of tour beach stay due to its location and the rather delicious food they serve. On the one side is Bentota River, and on the other is the Indian Ocean. Within walking distance is Bentota Village where you can shop and try the local restaurants.
Back on site are plenty of facilities such as a choice of restaurants, lounge bar, freshwater swimming pool, and Ayurveda centre, while it is also one of the few hotels to offer and all-inclusive option.
