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Day 1 - Arrival

Arrive in Colombo where you will be collected and transferred to Ceylon Tea Trails where you can expect butler service, fine dining, high teas and croquet on the lawn. Take a private boat tour of the Castlereagh Lake or go for a walk amongst the tea bushes. You will spend 2 nights here on an all inclusive basis.

Day 2 - Tea Trails

Admire the tea pickers at work as they pluck tea leaves in the morning and go for a complimentary tour of the estate’s tea factory. Relax by the pool, go for lunch at a different bungalow and if you want to explore a little further you can go kayaking on the lake or mountain biking around the lush tea estate.

Day 3 - Fly to Wild Coast Tented Lodge

Enjoy the scenic flight to Hambantota, Nr Yala where you will be transferred to Wild Coast Tented Lodge on a secluded coastline of Yala National Park. You will spend 2 nights in the most exquisite design-led ‘cocoons’ featuring free-standing bath tubs, four poster beds and viewing platforms. Sample some ‘sundowner’ cocktails, a picnic amongst the sand dunes and five star dining in the exquisite restaurant. You will stay on an all-inclusive basis which includes twice daily safari game drives.

Day 4 - Safari at Yala National Park

Venture out on safari with your own private naturalist to track down and observe the famous Sri Lankan leopard, elusive sloth bear and numerous other mammals, birds and reptiles that inhabit Yala National Park. You will dine on gourmet ‘safari style’ cuisine inspired by local traditions. When you return why not kick back and relax at the Sanctuary Spa and have a refreshing drink at the Tuskers Bar or in the privacy of your lodge.

Day 5 - Cape Weligama

You will be whisked off to Cape Weligama to settle into your private villa where you will spend the next 3 nights. Dine on exquisite dishes at one of the three restaurants or in-suite, discover what the Pool Bar and Moon Bar have to offer and take a relaxing dip in the Moon Pool with   unrivalled views of the bay below.

Day 6 - Whale & Dolphin Watching

Enjoy complimentary breakfast, drinks and lunch onboard a 50ft catamaran as you embark on a whale and dolphin watching trip. Please note this is seasonal.
Alternatively you could take a boat cruise or kayak around Koggala Lake to explore the cinnamon gardens and tropical wildlife. Return to Cape Weligama and relax and unwind at the wonderful Signature Spa before deciding on drinks and dinner at your chosen restaurant. If you have time you could also swim, snorkel, surf or scuba dive (seasonal).

Day 7 - Galle Fort

Simply relax in the wonderful surroundings of Cape Weligama or if you would like to discover more of the south coast you can visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Galle Fort to explore the colonial dutch buildings, cobbled streets, galleries, boutiques, fort restaurants, not forgetting a walk along the fort walls to the lighthouse. You could also visit the nearby rock temple of Yatagala Raja Maha Vihara. When you return why not go for a relaxing swim in the moon pool and enjoy some cocktails as you watch the sun set over the bay.

Day 8 - Fly Home

Transfer back to Colombo for your flight home.

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When time is short but only the best will do….experience some of Sri Lanka’s most incredible landscapes at the award-winning resorts of Tea Trails, Cape Weligama and Wild Coast Tented Lodge (new for October 2017). This tour combines ultimate colonial style living on a tea estate perfectly situated above the Castlereagh Lake with an adventurous yet lavish stay in tented lodges where dense jungle meets the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean and a private villa stay at a luxurious clifftop resort perched above the beautiful Weligama Bay. All transfers between hotels are kept to a minimum distance and will be in spacious large private vehicles with a scenic flight by seaplane from Castlereagh Lake, Hatton to Hambantota, near Yala.

Colombo
There is only one word to describe Colombo and that is hectic! It can be fun with a handful of good shops and restaurants to explore but we wouldn't overly recommend it as the first point of call for newcomers to Sri Lanka. It isn't a must see. More
Kandy
Kandy is 3 hours from Colombo and the religious heartland of Sri Lanka. It was made a world heritage site in 1988. The city's main attraction is the Temple of the Tooth, home to Sri Lanka 's most precious Buddhist relic which becomes the focus of a fortnight long festival known as the Perahera each July. Other points of interest include the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens and the Commonwealth Cemetery. More
Negombo
Originally a fishing town the long beaches of Negombo are nowadays dominated by tourists who like the short transfer times from Colombo International Airport. With a few good hotels, Negombo is a popular jumping off point for visitors but it is by far the most touristy town in Sri Lanka and so may not appeal to everyone. More
Bentota
Bentota is just 2 hours from the airport and as such has a good range of facilities such as watersports and local restaurants. There are a number of larger hotels along the main beach, but your likely to have the smaller beaches to yourself. The area is ideal for families with elephant rides on the beach, banana rides year round and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery nearby. More
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is traditionally a surfer town and so has a number of laid back beachfront bars and restaurants, as well as two of the only discos on the island. We have a few accommodation options in Hikkaduwa and recommend it as a day trip from both Bentota and Galle for the glass bottom boat and chance to swim with turtles in the bay. More
Galle Fort
The Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its Dutch colonial past and makes a great day trip from a coastal villa. It has a real cosmopolitan feel due to boutique gift shops and hotel restaurants, mixed with Moorish, Portuguese, Dutch and British history. It is possible to stay in the fort and definitely fun for a few nights. It is approx 3 hours from the airport.
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak at 7500 ft high is the most famous physical feature in Sri Lanka and a place of pilgrimage. Sri Lankans come mainly in the month of April to pay their respects to the mountains deity Sumana, while foreigners come to admire the sunrise. The climb takes several hours and is done at night, therefore only suitable for the physically fit. More
Yala National Park
Yala National Park on the southeast tip of the island is the most well known of Sri Lanka 's 15 wildlife reserves. Yala is prime leopard spotting territory, especially in August when the area is at its driest, but it is also home to a healthy population of elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, wild boar, buffalo, jackal and an abundance of bird life. More
Ella
Ella has one of the best views in Sri Lanka - through the Ella Gap to the Kirinda Lighthouse on the coast 1000m below. Ella can be reached by road or rail, 7 hours from Colombo. Home to some lovely waterfalls, working tea estates and mini Adam's Peak you can happily spend a few nights in this charming little hill town. More
Kitugala
Home to the Kelani River, Kitugala is a pretty riverside village dedicated to white water rafting, canyoning and kayaking. More
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka is a surf paradise, popular with backpackers during the months of April - September. Best avoided in the off season when most of the local businesses close down. More

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