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Beaches are beaches anywhere in the world but it is often said that the interior of a country is where the true spirit lies. Relive Kandy’s traditional pageant and custom, and be taken on the epic story of Ceylon Tea.
NOTE: This trip is done perfectly in combination with short stays at the Maldives or Middle East. |
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| Day 1 Colombo Airport -
The Wallawwa |
| We will meet you at Colombo airport and transfer you to The Wallawa, a short drive north of the airport. Unwind and relax in their beautiful gardens. |
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| Accommodation; The Wallawwa |
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| It might be situated just a few kilometers from the airport but The Wallawwa feels nothing like a transit hotel. Sitting in acres of beautifully mature gardens, The Wallawwa or ‘ The W’ as it is affectionately known is a sanctuary of serenity and style where the old is merged beautifully with the new. Built over 200 years ago in the traditional “Dutch warehouse’ colonial design, the W is the most ancient manor house in the entire province and was the ancestral home for many years of the Dias-Abeysinghe family - Maha Mudaliyas who originally hailed from Galle. With its completely secluded location, The W is a luxurious private hideaway whose 14 boutique bedrooms, exquisite food and wonderfully oversized Z Spa provide the perfect ingredients for a relaxing and memorable stay, even if a couple of nights can only be squeezed in at the beginning or end of a holiday. |
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| Days 2 & 3 The Wallawwa – Kandy |
| The journey from The Wallawwa to Sri Lanka's hill capital - the small lakeside city of Kandy will occupy most of the day. On the way we will visit an Elephant Orphanage and have lunch. The following day a city tour includes the fabulous Botanical gardens and the Temple of the Tooth, in which a sacred relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined. Another option is to see Kandy’s sites on the first day in Kandy and on the second day head over to Victoria Reservoir for a round of Golf and lunch, colonial style, at the club house overlooking the Victoria Reservoir. |
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| Kandy |
| Kandy is known for its mild climate, colonial architecture, its spectacular festival - The Kandy Perahera which takes place in August. The Perahera is a procession of the sacred Buddha relic through the streets of Kandy, accompanied by dancers, musicians, entertainers and elephants. Kandy is also well known for being home to Sri Lanka's holiest temple, the Temple of the Tooth. Victoria Reservoir, a short half hour ride from Kandy is home to Sri Lanka's best golf course, the Victoria Golf Club, regarded by many as one of the most scenic golf courses in Asia. |
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| Accommodation: The Kandy House, Kandy |
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| The ancestral home of one of Kandy’s most influential aristocratic families, Ratwatte Walauwa was built by Chief Minister Ratwatte Adigar in 1804. Relive some of the regions traditional pageant and custom in this beautifully restored manor house which retains the atmosphere of a private country home while its colonial influence, providing seclusion and serenity in its countryside setting only a short distance from Kandy. Dine in style in the original dining-room surrounded by ancestral portraits or less formally on the verandah overlooking the Kandyan hills |
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Room type: Luxury Suite
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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| Days 4, 5 & 6 Kandy – Tea Country |
| Your next stop is the hill country, also known as the tea country. The train ride from Kandy to the heart of Sri Lanka’s Tea Country is one of the most scenic train rides in Asia. There is an observation carriage at the end of the train with large windows to enjoy the views. There are two trains daily and the travel time is approximately 2.5 hours. The train stops in Hatton where your driver will await at the station to drive you to the Tea Trails bungalow of your choice. Tea Trails consists of 4 classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj and we believe it is one of the most exquisite experiences to be had in Sri Lanka, with butler service and fine cuisine. |
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| Accommodation: Tea Trails |
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In central Sri Lanka lies the Bogawantalawa Valley, known as the Golden Valley of Tea and home to old Ceylon, replete with rolling green hills, plantation bungalows, high tea and exquisite service. Here in solitude lies Ceylon Tea Trails, 4 luxurious colonial bungalows, built over 100 years ago for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj and sympathetically restored by the owners of Dilmah Tea. Experience life on a working tea estate, unchanged for over a hundred years. Of course we now provide the little luxuries denied to the planters of yore.
Unwind in the beautiful gardens, visit a tea factory for gentle education in the art of making the world’s finest tea, or spend an adventure filled day trekking, biking or white water rafting. |
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Room type: Garden Suite
Meals: Full Board |
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| Day 7 Kandy To Colombo |
| After a lazy breakfast we travel west to Colombo. On route we will visit the location of the filming of “Bridge over the River Kwai”. |
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| Colombo |
| A final stop in Colombo will not disappoint. A glimpse beneath the chaotic façade of this metropolis on the banks of the Indian Ocean will reveal a treasure of delights and surprises to the inquisitive visitor. We always encourage our guest to experience Colombo for at least a day or two. Colombo is not a city where crowds of tourist are shoved from one monument to the next. It is not a city of shopping malls or gigantic plasma screens pumping out advertisements night and day. It is a city with charming little hideaways waiting to be discovered. We have carefully handpicked the best shops and galleries, and the best restaurants. Sri Lanka In Style offers a personalized shopping tour of Colombo for those interested. |
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| Accommodation: Park Street Hotel |
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| This beautifully restored 250-year-old colonial bungalow was once the abode of Colombo entrepreneur Sheikh Salehbhoy Moosajee and his second wife Begum Zarina, a flamboyant artist, fashion and social icon of the time. It was the third of lifestyle guru Taru’s impeccably stylish properties to open, and her graceful renovation has carefully retained the elegant colonial ambience of this ancestral home whilst bringing it firmly into the 21st century. Ornate chandeliers, Dutch-period furniture and magnificent antiques provide plenty of interest while as a personal touch, Begum Zarina’s portraits and paintings liberally adorn the crisp white walls. Located on a quiet leafy side street The Park Street is a solace in a busy city and its high level of personalised service makes it incomparable with the city’s large five star properties. |
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Room type: Luxury Suite
Meals: Breakfast |
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| Day 8 Colombo – Colombo Airport |
| Depart in good time for your flight back home. The journey to the airport will take approximately 1 hours although it can take 1.5 hours during peak traffic hours. |
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| What's included : |
* Air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver for tour and transfers
* First-class train tickets from Kandy to Hatton
* Entrance fees: Entrance Fees to Uda Walawe National Park.
* Airport meet and greet
* 1 night at The Wallawwa
* 3 nights at Tea Trails on full board
* 2 nights at Uda Walawe National Park
* 1 night at the Park Street Hotel on bed and breakfast
* Local taxes |
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| What's not included : |
* Scheduled international & domestic flights
* Comprehensive travel insurance
* Optional tours & activities
* Entry fees where applicable
* Gratuities and expenses of a personal nature |
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