Luxury Sri Lanka by Seaplane

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Luxury Sri Lanka by Seaplane
Itinerary
Fly to Colombo
Flight from the UK to Colombo. (N)
Meal basis: as per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Colombo
Arrival and transfer to Kotugoda for an overnight stay at The Wallawwa, set in coconut and pineapple plantations. (N)
Hatton
Take the 30-minute seaplane ride from Colombo airport to Castlereagh reservoir for a 3-night stay in a luxurious lakeside villa at Ceylon Tea Trails. (B, D)
Hatton
This morning enjoy a tea experience and photographic tour of the hill country. After lunch, engage in a unique Anglican Church Experience followed by an insight to the tea planter-bungalow culture. (B, L, D)
Hatton
At leisure. Perhaps take a biking adventure through the valley, enjoy a scenic cruise on Catlereagh Lake, or relax with a spa treatment (paid locally). (B)
Koggala
Take a 30-minute seaplane transfer to Koggala Lake on the south coast. Enjoy the aerial views of tea plantations, waterfalls, tropical rainforest and the stunning coastline. Take the short transfer to The Fortress Resort & Spa for a 3-night stay. (B)
Koggala
After a leisurely morning embark on a guided walking tour along the atmospheric paved streets of the Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (B)
Koggala
At leisure. Relax by the beach or enjoy a catamaran ride in search of blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins (paid locally). (B)
Yala National Park
Travel by road to Yala National Park. Spend 2 nights at the beachside Chena Huts located on the edge of the national park. (B, L, D)
Yala National Park
Explore the national park by jeep on an early morning and afternoon safaris. Yala is one of Sri Lanka's largest national parks and its terrains consist mainly of dry woodlands with patches of light forest, grasslands and lagoons, which provide residence for the park's main attraction - the leopard. (B, L, D)
Yala
After breakfast enjoy a morning visit of the cave temples at Mulkirigala. The afternoon is free for you to relax or embark on another wildlife safari. (B)
Colombo
Travel to Weerawila for a seaplane transfer to Colombo and a 2-night stay at The Residence. (B)
Colombo
In the afternoon explore Old Colombo on a fascinating Mark Forbes walking tour. Start at the Old Dutch Hospital before seeing the commercial hub of Colombo Fort and experience the bustling Pettah Bazaar. (B)
Fly Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- View Sri Lanka’s mesmerising scenery from above whilst travelling by sea plane
- Spend 3 nights at the iconic Ceylon Tea Trails
- Explore Yala National Park from the beachside location of Chena Huts
- Embark on a walking tour of Old Colombo
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, Itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
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