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Day 1, 2 & 3 |
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Once you arrive at the airport, you will be greeted by a representative of Daya Holidays and driven to Bentota in a chauffer driven car. Over the years, Bentota has gained popularity due the extensive variety of water sports on offer. This will give you the opportunity to tap into your adventurous side, while enjoying the beautiful sunny beaches. Accommodation will be provided at Saman Villa’s, a secluded luxury get away, with some of the best spa treatments in Sri Lanka. |
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Bentota:
Bentota is a coastal city that is popular for its golden sandy beaches. It is the ideal place to unwind and relax as you recover from your long journey to Sri Lanka. Over the years, Bentota has developed into one of the most prominent places for water sports in the island as you can chose from a large variety of activities including body surfing, wind surfing, jet skiing and water skiing. The city is also popular for its toddy production, which is a local alcohol beverage made from coconut nectar. As it is a popular stop among those visiting Sri Lanka, there are many luxury, boutique and budget hotels to chose from. To make the choice easier for you, we recommend Saman Villas for a truly five star experience. |
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Day 4 & 5 |
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In the morning, you will proceed to Galle, where you will spend two days at Kahanda Kanda, a luxurious boutique hotel that has gained nothing but praise from all its guests. While in Galle, you can explore the Galle fort and lighthouse, take a boat ride on the Koggala lake as well as head to Unawatuna, which is a about a 15 minutes drive away to snorkel, swim and surf. |
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Day 6, 7 & 8 |
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After breakfast, you will head to the town of Tangalle. Once there you will be provided accommodation for three consecutive nights at the five star luxury boutique hotel Amanwella. |
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Tangalle:
Tangalle is a small fishing town that lies in the far end of the southern coast of Sri Lanka. It is popular for its unspoiled and quiet beaches, colorful corals and exotic fish. It is perfect for those looking to relax and laze around in a quiet surrounding while enjoying activities such as snorkeling, surfing and swimming. If you decide to visit during the period December – April, you have the opportunity to go whale and dolphin watching. The chances of spotting them are quite high as it is often mentioned that the density of whales and dolphins in the waters that surround Sri Lanka is one of the highest in the world. |
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Amanwella:
Amanwella is situated in a mature coconut grove fronting a crescent-shaped beach close to the fishing town of Tangalle in southern Sri Lanka. The resort derives its name by combining the words aman, or “peace” in Sanskrit, and wella, the Sinhalese name for “beach”. This is not a surprise as it provides access to one of the most secluded and unspoiled beaches found in the island. The accommodation on offer includes 30 contemporary suits, each with its own plunge pool and terrace and are linked to each other by path ways and provides stunning views of the turquoise ocean waters. Taking inspiration from the architectural designs of Geoffrey Bawa, one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned architects, the hotel has been designed placed great emphasis on its stunning ocean views. In addition to relaxing, soaking up the sun and taking a stroll along the golden sandy beach, you can also enjoy a wonderful variety of spa treatments that the hotel has to offer at either the hotel spa or from the comfort and privacy of your own suite. The staff lead my the manager are friendly, pleasant and attentive and do their very best to ensure that your stay is a comfortable and memorable one. A few days at Amanwella ensures relaxation and tranquility, away from the trappings of modern life. |
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Day 9, 10 & 11 |
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After breakfast, you will make your way to Nuwara Eliya, where you will spend three days taking in the cooler climate, away from the sunny beaches, while you explore the city and enjoy your stay at probably the most reputed boutique hotel in the island. |
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Nuwara Eliya:
Nuwara Eliya, meaning the city of light is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is popular for its tea production. It is located at an altitude of 1860 meters. The city provides breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery. Due to the high altitude, the city sported the perfect climate for British civil servants and planters when the British colonized Sri Lanka. Even today, the city once called little England is true to the British culture through events such as horse races. The hotels and buildings within the city maintain the colonial architecture with fireplaces, British style open gardens and lawns. |
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Horton Planes:
The Horton Planes park is a protected area that lies at an altitude of roughly 2100 mteres and was designated a national park in 1988. The plains are the headwaters of three main Sri Lankan rivers, Kelani, Walawe and Mahaweli. The park is home to many species of mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians. Currently the most commonly seen mammal is the Sambar deer and some argue that the number of this deer type in the park is greater than its carrying capacity. The park is also an important bird area since you find many birds that are not only endemic to Sri Lanka but also restricted to the park. |
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Haggala Botanical Gardens:
The Gardens spread across 27 hectare acres were established in 1860 as an experimental Cinchona plantation from which the anti-malarial drug quinine is derived. Subsequently the gardens were used for experiments in acclimatizing temperate-zone plants to life in tropics. Today Hakgala`s gardens of roses, shrubs, ferns and montane woodland are delightfully located in salubrious environment, with small streams running across and wooden bridges built over them with birds flying all over |
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Ceylon Tea Trails:
Ceylon Tea Trails is a collection of tastefully decorated bungalows situated in Dickoya, where the climate is reminiscence of the soft English springtime. The hotel is extremely popular among the upmarket tourists and was voted the 8th best all inclusive resort in the world in the 2011 Trip Advisor travellers choice awards. Each of the four bungalows is special in its own way, but at the same time are all equally comfortable and cozy with large fire places, polished floors and lofty ceilings. Moreover, each bungalow has been decorated and constructed to have the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comforts. Out of the four bungalows, Norwood is more modern, Summerville has a country vibe to it, Tientsen has a colonial theme and Castlereagh has an eclectic style. The gardens are beautiful and vast, with sun beds and sun decks for you to relax while sipping the perfect cup of English tea. Surrounding the hotel is a fully functioning tea estate and therefore you will have the opportunity to learn and observe the entire tea production process, which will be explained by the resident tea planter. To sum it all up, its five star luxury nestled in the cozy hill country – perfect for newlyweds! |
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Day 12 &13 |
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Once you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by a representative of Daya Holidays and driven to Kandy in a chauffer driven car. Once there, you will be checked into the best boutique hotel in Kandy, The Kandy House. Over the next three days, you can visit some of the sights in Kandy and or relax at the hotel taking advantage of its in house facilities. The choice is up to you. |
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Temple of the Tooth Relic:
The sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is the most venerated object for Buddhists around the world and its present house, the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is considered to be the foremost sacred place of worship for all Buddhists. The tooth relic has played an important role in the politics and governance of ancient Sri Lanka, as it was then believed that whoever possesses the sacred relic has the divine right to rule the country. As a result many battles were fought to earn the right to possess the sacred tooth relic. Today, the relic is placed within this temple and is enshrined in seven golden caskets, which takes the shape of a stupa and is engraved with precious gemstone. |
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Days 14 & 15 |
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Days 16 |
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After breakfast, we will head to the airport for your timely departure. |
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