Uda Walawe National Park covers an area of 30,821 hectares, and includes a large...
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Superior tour:This tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
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Important informationDrive to Hambantota, en route visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home which rescues orphaned elephants and assists in their rehabilitation back into the wild. Spend 4 nights at the beachside Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa. (B, D)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Day 10: Fly home(B)
Day 9: GalleOptional early morning whale watching excursion with Sail Lanka. Or visit the tea fields and factory of Handunugoda Tea Estate and sample their Virgin White tea. Alternatively, enjoy a boat and cycle ride followed by a cookery lesson in the countryside surrounding Galle.(B)
Day 8: GalleEn route to Galle, visit Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, a quiet rock temple with a 9 metre reclining Buddha where monks have been living for at least 1,500 years. Enjoy a 2-night stay at Galle Fort Hotel. Afternoon tour of the Unesco-listed Galle fort. (B, D)
Day 7: HambantotaVisit the Mulkirigala painted caves, a 2,200-yearold site of seven caves with frescoes and Buddha statues complemented by panoramic views of the surrounding lush landscape. (B, L, D)
Day 6: HambantotaTake a 4×4 ride to Yala National Park for a morning safari. Covering 1,300 sq km, Yala National Park encompasses a diversity of jungle habitats, including scrub, brackish lagoons and riverside locations. Creatures that may be seen include elephants, leopards, sloth bears, spotted deer, sambar deer, wild pigs, jackals, marsh crocodiles and a great variety of birdlife. (B, L, D)
Day 5: HambantotaDay at leisure. (B, L, D)
Day 4: HambantotaDrive to Hambantota, en route visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home which rescues orphaned elephants and assists in their rehabilitation back into the wild. Spend 4 nights at the beachside Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa. (B, D)
Day 3: Udawalawe National ParkDrive to Udawalawe for an overnight stay at Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort. Take an afternoon game drive to see wild elephants and other animals in their natural habitat. (B, D)
Day 2: ColomboOn arrival in Colombo, transfer to the Galle Face Hotel for an overnight stay. Visit the Gangaramaya Temple and enjoy high tea from the terrace of your hotel. (B)
Day 1: Fly to Colombo(N)
Set among 2.8 hectares of land, the Grand Udawalawe Safari Resort is conveniently located with easy access to the Uda Walawe National Park. The 57 rooms and suites are of good size and comfortably furnished. Facilities at this modern hotel include a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a small fitness centre and an indoor play-area for board games.
Overlooking the pristine southern coast of Sri Lanka, Shangri La Hambantota is located along the ancient Spice Route in a city steeped in rich history. Spanning nearly 60 hectares of verdant land, rich with tropical flora and fauna, the Sangri La offers 21 luxurious suites and an 18-hole immaculate golf course. A variety of dining options can be found in the resort, serving local dishes, south-east Asian and western cuisine. The property also features Shangri La's signature Ayurvada Spa CHI and offers exceptional Chinese and Ayurvedic treatments.Features: 21 suites, 18-hole golf course, 3 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, Wi-Fi.<br>Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, mini-bar.
This 14 room hotel is in a seventeenth century Dutch merchant's house in the heart of Sri lanka's historice galle Fort. The hotel follows a simple philosophy of offering guests the romance of old-world charm complete with modern day luxuries that enhance the experience. No two rooms in the hotel are the same and all of them are equipped with modern ameneties. The facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, spa and a dining room.
The Galle Face Hotel is situated in the heart of Colombo along the seafront and facing the Galle Face Green. Built in 1864, it embraces its heritage with a gallery dedicated to its past and present clients and offers an elegant afternoon tea at The Verandah. Each of the guestrooms has been restored to reflect the hotel's colonial past along with modern amenities.Features: 156 rooms, restaurant & wine cellar, Sea Spray restaurant, The Verandah restaurant, 3 bars, pub, salt water pool, spa, fitness centre, museum, library.<br>Room Amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, air conditioning, safe, en suite bathroom, hair dryer, complimentary minibar, selection of local teas.
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Guideline Prices
Low season from £2,245 per person
High season from £2,395 per person
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