The ancient town of Sigiriya, set within Sri Lanka's 'Cultural Triangle' is an ideal and...
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Day 2: SigiriyaArrive and transfer to Sigiriya for 3 nights at the Water Garden Sigiriya. (B)
Day 3: SigiriyaExplore the 11th and 12th century ruins and the 2nd capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa. After, visit the Minneriya Tank, consisting of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and is a habitat for elephant, spotted deer, leopard, sloth bear and crocodile. Enjoy lunch at a family-run restaurant. (B)
Day 4: SigiriyaClimb the iconic fifth-century Sigiriya rock fortress with rises majestically 200 metres from the scrub jungle below. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 5: ElkaduwaTravel to Ashburnham Estate, a 1930s tea planter’s house on the edge of the Knuckles mountain range with fine views of the surrounding hills and waterfalls. Stay 3 nights on this working tea estate. (B)
Day 6: ElkaduwaTake gentle walks in the surrounding area, visit the nearby waterfalls or explore the tea estate in the company of the estate manager at Ashburnham. (B)
Day 7: KandyExplore Kandy and its 16th century Temple of the Tooth in time for morning prayers. After explore the vibrant street market and wonderful botanical gardens that are home to a fine collection of orchids and a stately avenue of royal palms that were planted in 1905. (B)
Day 8: ColomboTravel to Colombo through tea plantations and jungle covered hills for an overnight stay at the boutique Maniumpathy. Colombo is teeming with delicious food stalls, this evening take a walking tour of the city to try a range of these delectable snacks. (B)
Days 9-13: The MaldivesTransfer to the airport for the short flight to the Maldives and a 5-night stay in a beach villa at Fushifaru. (B, D)
Day 14: Fly homeTransfer to the airport and fly home. (B)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Luxury tour:This tour is based in luxury accommodation throughout.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travel:For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
The luxury Water Garden Sigiriya is located in lush countryside in central Sri Lanka, just 6km from Sigiriya Rock. Villas are spacious with a large living area and private plunge pools. They are equipped with modern amenities including air conditioning. Facilities include a spa, wellness centre, fitness centre and outdoor pool. The gourmet restaurant serves local delicacies and international cuisine.<br>Features: 30 rooms, restaurant, billiards table, swimming pool, spa, Wi-Fi.<br>Room Amenities: Air conditioning, television, safe.
Located in the heart of Colombo, Maniumpathy is set in an atmospheric manor house that dates back to 1906. Originally built by a doctor from Jaffna, the house has been extended and its interiors modernised without affecting the property's period features. The eight guestrooms are all individually designed and have their own character. This boutique hotel is within easy reach of Colombo's sights, shops, cafes and restaurants.Features: 8 rooms, restaurant, swimming pool, library, Wi-Fi. <br>Room amenities: Air-conditioning, telephone, safe.
Just a 35-minute seaplane transfer from Malé to the quiet Lhaviyani atoll, the Fushifaru is a chic, boutique, Maldivian resort set on an idyllic island surrounded by verdant vegetation and a wonderful house reef. The design is simple yet elegant, reflecting traditional Maldivian architecture and a minimalistic style. There are a range of personalised services available as well as three iconic dive sites teeming with marine life nearby.Features: 49 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, private sandbank, PADI dive centre, water sports, Heylhi Spa.<br>Room amenities: Air conditioning, turndown service, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities.
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Low season from £3495 per person
High season from £3775 per person
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