Explore Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage on a 14-night journey through fascinating historical towns.

Day 1

• Check-in to Wallawwa for an overnight stay in a Garden Suite on bed and breakfast basis
• Complimentary afternoon tea
• Evening ‘Social Hour’ featuring complimentary drinks, wine and beer

Day 2

• Embark on a guided tour of the island’s capital, Colombo with a resident host who will share insights to Colombo’s unique culture.

Day 3

• Spend the morning exploring Negombo, famously known as ‘Little Rome’. This guided walk is quirky, and covers key landmarks, giving you a glimpse of everyday life in Negombo.
• Afternoon at leisure.

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Day 4

• Visit UNESCO Kandy for a visit to the Temple of the Tooth and lunch at The Empire Café.
• Check-in to Goatfell for a two-night stay in a Concordia Bedroom on All Inclusive basis
• Evening sundowners

Day 5

• Take a self-guided trek on The Pekoe Trail from Pedro Estate Tea Factory to Kandapola
• Return to Goatfell for a late lunch, and laid back afternoon

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Day 6

• Transfer to Nanu Oya Railway Station before taking a train journey to Hatton.
• Check into a Lakeview Bedroom at Camellia Hills for a three-night stay on All Inclusive basis.
• Afternoon at leisure.
• Optional: A late night climb of Adam’s Peak (December to May).

Day 7

• If you choose to embark on the early morning guided hike to Adam’s Peak for sunrise, you’ll arrive back at the bungalow mid-day, and can spend the rest of the day relaxing.
• Evening sundowners at the bungalow viewpoint

Day 8

• Visit the ‘Tea Leaf Centre’ to learn about the communities that work tirelessly to produce Ceylon tea.
• Enjoy a fisherman’s canoe ride on the serene Castlereagh reservoir in the afternoon

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Day 9

• Transfer to the south of the island to Lunuganga, the country estate of the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa.
• Check into the stylish Gallery Studio on Bed and Breakfast basis for two nights.
• Afternoon at leisure

Day 10

• Join a garden tour that tells the story of this magnificent 15 acre estate and its spaces, curated by Geoffrey Bawa over 40 years.
• The rest of the afternoon is yours at leisure
• Optional: You might like to enjoy sundowners at Bawa’s favourite G&T spot on the estate.

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Day 11

• Visit a traditional Southern puppet museum on-route to Fort Bazaar
• Check-in to Fort Bazaar for a four-night stay in a Bazaar Bedroom on Bed and Breakfast basis.
• Complimentary afternoon tea
• Evening ‘Social Hour’ featuring complimentary drinks, wine and beer

Day 12

• Join a morning walking tour of Galle Fort
• In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Sooriya Handloom Weaving Mill, with a hands-on weaving experience

Day 13

• The day begins with a scenic cycling trail through paddy fields
• Head back to the hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure
• Optional: Take on a mask painting session with a local artist
• A special dinner featuring local beer

Day 14

• The morning is at leisure
• Join a traditional ‘Biriyani’ cooking class and lunch with a resident host
• Later in the afternoon, visit the ancient Yatagala Rock Temple
• Dive into the local bar culture at Unawatuna beach

Day 15

• Transfer from Fort Bazaar to Colombo Airport for your departure flight.

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*The above price is based on low season travel (May to June | September to October) and is subject to change based on applicable offers and seasonality

*The above price includes all of the following:

Logistics & Guiding
*Private A/C Car & English-speaking chauffeur cum guide from day 1 to 15

Experiences

• Colombo’s Culture tuk tuk & walking tour with a local at 8am
• Walking tour of ‘Little Rome’ with a local at 8am
• Guided visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha at 11.30am
• Guided visit to the ‘Tea Leaf Centre’, to learn the stories behind every cup of Ceylon Tea at 10am
• Private lake ride on a fisherman’s canoe at 3pm
• Guided visit to a traditional Southern puppet museum at approx. 10am
• Guided tour of the Sooriya Handloom Weaving Mill at 3pm, including a hands-on weaving experience
• Guided 12-km cycling trail through paddy fields at 8am
• Guided visit to the 2000-year-old Yatagala Rock Temple at 4.30pm
• Guided tour of Pedro Estate Tea Factory at 12.30pm. Note: Tea factory visits are not possible on Sundays, public holidays and special estate holidays (ex: during Sinhala & Tamil New Year’s season), as tea leaves are not plucked and processed on these days.
• Train journey: 1st, 2nd or 3rd class reserved tickets – Nanu Oya Station (1240) to Hatton Station (1345). Note: The train tickets are strictly subject to availability.
• Lunch (à la carte) at Ceylon Curry Club at 12.30pm, with unlimited orders on non-alcoholic beverages. Note: All alcoholic beverage purchases will be borne by the guest
• Lunch (à la carte) at The Empire Café at approx. 12.30pm, with unlimited orders on non-alcoholic beverages. Note: All alcoholic beverage purchases will be borne by the guest am
• High tea at 4pm, hosted by Goatfell
• Hoppers, local beef curry & Lion beer at 7pm, hosted by Fort Bazaar
• The art of traditional ‘Biriyani’ cooking with the resident chef at 11am, followed by lunch
• Guided (group) walking tour of Lunuganga gardens at 11am (complimentary)
• Group walking tour of UNESCO Galle Dutch Fort with a heritage guide at 7am (complimentary)
• Bungalow viewpoint sundowners at 5pm, hosted by Camellia Hills (complimentary)

Other:

All government taxes, levies and service charges.

Value Additions:

Complimentary upgrade to the next room category/room type, subject to availability.