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Sri Lanka Highlights SPECIAL OFFER

A mix of sights, culture, wildlife & beach at an amazing price.
Duration: 12 days
Location: Sri Lanka
Highlights: Culture, Wildlife, Tea, Beach
Price: £2,694pp : £2,099pp
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An amazing Sri Lanka Special Offer highlights holiday that takes you from the iconic sights of the Cultural Triangle to the beautiful countryside of the tea hills with its tiny villages. Sip a little tea and take in the views before to heading to Yala for a chance to spot leopards. You’ll then relax on the coast, spot some whales and head to Galle Fort to take in some day to day Sri Lankan life. With your own private driver and staying in smaller properties that have not just been chosen for the location but also because they have a real authentic Sri Lankan feel to them with friendly highly-rated service, this will be a truly memorable highlights holiday at an unbeatable price.

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This is just one idea. We have lots more up our sleeve. So let’s talk Sri Lanka, call 01273 923100 now. Or if you are worried the boss will be listening in, drop us an email, holidays@sundownerholidays.co.uk

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: UK to Sri Lanka
Fly overnight from the UK to Colombo.

Day 2: Negombo
On arrival you will be met by your private driver and transferred in your private vehicle approx. 45 minutes to Villa Hundira, an eight-bedroom boutique hotel overlooking the picturesque Negombo Lagoon. The interiors are a stylish blend of contemporary architecture with furniture, art, and sculptures from Sri Lanka and the orient. High roofs, large glass doors and windows allow for spectacular views of the lagoon where local fisherman go about their day’s work. Spend the afternoon exploring or relaxing by the pool.

Day 3: Negombo to the Cultural Triangle
Setting off this morning you will head into the heart of the Cultural Triangle stopping en-route at the incredible Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage sites and the largest temple cave complex in Sri Lanka. You will then continue on to Kumbukgaha Villa where you will be staying for 2 nights. Kumbukgaha Villa is a private hideaway in the peaceful rural settings of Sigiriya, surrounded by wilderness & paddy fields where wild elephants, elusive civet cats & peacocks roam free.

Day 4: Cultural Triangle 
This morning you will be collected by your driver and transferred to the iconic Rock Fortress of Sigiriya to enjoy this fascinating UNESCO complex and a hike to the top to enjoy the stunning scenery.

Day 5: Cultural Triangle to Kandy
Today you will be transferred approx. 2.5 hours to Kandy to spend 1 night at Cinnamon Citadel with breakfast and dinner included. With good facilities and a great atmosphere, the Cinnamon Citadel climbs terraced slopes on a riverbank and is a lovely place to relax after sightseeing. This afternoon you will visit the UNESCO Temple of the Tooth and Royal Palace, followed by a walk around Kandy Lake.

Day 6: Kandy to Tea Country by train
Today you will board the train south through the stunning tea plantations and many local villages to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya where you will spend 2 nights at Ferncliff Bungalow, a charming 1800s bungalow with a beautiful setting and excellent staff, making it a firm Sundowner favourite. You could stay in Ella instead – ask us to tweak the itinerary to suit you. Call 01273 923100.

Day 7: Tea Country
A full day to enjoy the Tea Hills with your driver available – you could visit a tea factory to learn more about the nations’ favourite drink. And if you are feeling active we definitely recommend a nature hike in the Horton Plains National Park to the “Worlds End”. This afternoon you will head to the Grand Hotel for afternoon tea!

Day 8: Tea Country to Yala
Today you will be collected and transferred approx. 5 hrs to the southeast of the island to the border of Yala National Park where you will spend 1 night at the Flameback Eco Lodge.  In a beautiful setting surrounded by verdant gardens, each of the seven luxury tented lodges have large wooden decks facing the lake. This is an idyllic spot to relax and soak up the sounds of birdlife whether from your deck or at the pool.

Day 9: Yala to the beach
This morning you will head into Yala National Park to enjoy a private half day 4×4 jeep safari. One of the largest national parks in the country, the terrain at Yala is varied with grassy plains and forest, rocky scrubland, lagoons and a coastline. This multitude of environments supports an abundance of birdlife and a diverse range of animals including crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, monkeys, tortoises, mongoose and, of course, leopard. You may also want to head to Udawalawe to see elephants or Bundala for some excellent birding. Call us on 01273 923100 to tailor this holiday  to you.

You will then drive approx. 3½ hours to the coast where you will be staying at Aditya Boutique Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast included. Aditya is one of the those true ‘secret gems’, a small, modern beachfront hotel with all the trimmings and fine service, it is in a prime position located on a secluded stretch of sandy beach.

Days 10-11: Beach
Two full days to relax by the beach or alternatively there is plenty to keep you busy at Aditya. Head out on one of the hotels excursions such as to Kosgoda an area known for its sea turtle conservation. With your driver at your disposal, you could head to the nearby historic world heritage fort city of Galle or just a little further south, Mirissa is one of the best whale watching regions in Sri Lanka. On your final evening you will be treated to a farewell beachfront dinner. Ask us to add-in more time on the beach.

Day 12: Beach to the UK
This morning you will be transferred north to Colombo Airport for your flight back to the UK.

Welcome Home..(it may take a while to get back into the routine!)

Villa Hundira – relax by Negombo Lagoon

Dambulla Cave Temples

Kumbukgaha Villa

Cinnamon Citadel

Tea country train

Stunning tea country!

Candlelit Dinner at Flameback Lodge

Leopard at Yala

Beach time at Aditya

Galle Fort Lighthouse

 

This Sri Lanka holiday idea costs £2,099 per person for October 2020 and £2,149 per person for travel in July and September 2020. Ask us for prices for your dates.

** SAVING £595 per person **

The holiday includes direct international flights (price based on London), all accommodation on a sharing basis based on two people travelling, breakfast at all hotels, dinner at Cinnamon Citadel, high tea at the Grand Hotel, a farewell beachfront dinner at Aditya, entrance fees for Dambulla, Sigiriya and the Temple of the Tooth, private 4×4 Yala safari, train tickets, a private vehicle with driver throughout your holiday and ATOL protection.

BOOK NOW – SPECIAL OFFER IS LIMITED.
This amazing holiday deal is subject to hotel availability so if you like the itinerary, it is worth moving fast. Call 01273 923100 now or complete an enquiry form. 

 

The latest word on the street about Sundowner’s Sri Lanka holidays:

We had 12 nights in Sri Lanka which we organised through Sundowner – it was excellent! Sundowner added real value with their recommendations on the travel and in particular their recommended accommodation. We were nervous about having our own local driver but in fact he was very good and it suited us as independent travellers who like to set our own agenda.

Chris Farrance Sri Lanka

Our trips all worked incredibly well – we were the first up Sigiriya in the morning – thus avoiding the heat, something you had recommended. We had a great train journey, saw a bear, leopard and about 20 elephants on the safari (definitely needed a whole day) in addition to visiting a large numbers of stupas, temples, a herbal centre, tea plantation, botanical garden etc.

Sarah Lyle Sri Lanka

Brilliant work creating our itinerary. Thoroughly enjoyable and varied. Super country and people. Would definitely return to Sri Lanka.

The Fox Family Sri Lanka

A gem of a country to visit with great charm and variety enhanced by a fantastic driver/guide. We loved every part of the trip for different reasons since the itinerary combined culture, history, wildlife and beach. Thank you for your recommendations and brilliant organisation.

Jane Lind Sri Lanka

 

 

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“I find that when travelling, I take on so many more challenges and do things I would never normally do, it makes me a bolder and braver person. I love making memories I will always treasure”

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“Going away feeds my soul, I love finding places that make me want to stop for a moment and breathe it all in. It’s about creating memories that stand out in my mind, an escape from routine.”

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“I love to travel so I can turn my imagination into reality, instead of thinking about how places might be, I want to see them as they truly are.”

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    Lovely people, memorable experiences. A great mix of physical exertion, exploring other cultures & finally relaxing in luxury. You designed this perfectly for all our family - no mean feat!
    The Belkin Family Nepal
    Best and most well organised trip ever been on. Every tour guide was superb! Incredible hotels and incredible staff. Guides and drivers at all the hotels were beyond expectation. We will be in touch for our next trip!
    Mr & Mrs Clare India
    Excellent holiday in every respect. Absolutely stunning safari location - great views over river. Didn't want for anything. Guide Chris was fantastic and fun to be around. Delicious food and staff even made us a happy honeymoon cake!  
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