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Lead Price
From £7995pp
Duration
14 days & 12 nights
Itinerary Type
Tailor Made
Holiday Type
General Interest
Tour Highlights

Luxury Sri Lanka by Seaplane

Travel by seaplane staying in some of Sri Lanka’s finest accommodation while exploring the scenic hill country, tropical beaches and the island’s best known national park.

Itinerary

YEAR:
DAY 1: Fly to Colombo
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Fly to Colombo

Flight from the UK to Colombo. (N)

Meal basis: as per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

DAY 2: Colombo
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Colombo

Arrival and transfer to Kotugoda for an overnight stay at The Wallawwa, set in coconut and pineapple plantations. (N)

Accommodation: The Wallawwa
DAY 3: Hatton
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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)

Accommodation: Ceylon Tea Trails
DAY 4: Hatton
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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)

Accommodation: Ceylon Tea Trails
DAY 5: Hatton
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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)

Accommodation: Ceylon Tea Trails
DAY 6: Koggala
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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)

Accommodation: Fortress Resort & Spa
DAY 7: Koggala
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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)

Accommodation: Fortress Resort & Spa
DAY 8: Koggala
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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)

Accommodation: Fortress Resort & Spa
DAY 9: Yala National Park
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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)

Accommodation: Chena Huts
DAY 10: Yala National Park
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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)

Accommodation: Chena Huts
DAY 11: Yala
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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)

DAY 12: Colombo
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Colombo

Travel to Weerawila for a seaplane transfer to Colombo and a 2-night stay at The Residence. (B)

Accommodation: The Residence
DAY 13: Colombo
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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)

Accommodation: The Residence
DAY 14: Fly Home
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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.

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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
Low Season
From £7,995 per person
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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

Important information

Luxury tour
These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout.
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.
Guideline prices
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin/double-room. Single supplement available on request. Pricing is indicative and may be subject to change due to external factors such as variable flight prices.
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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