Luxury Escape to Sri Lanka & The Maldives (14 days)
Relax in style with this slow paced itinerary taking you to some of the best luxury hotels in the world. Start with three nights soaking in the atmosphere and pottering around the stylish streets of Galle’s charming UNESCO protected Dutch fort. Then head into Sri Lanka’s hill country and stay in an old tea planter’s bungalow, brought back to its former glory with added touches of luxury. Walk or cycle around the beautiful tea plantations or relax by the pool with a book before heading for a night in the capital, Colombo, and then a short hop over to the Maldives to finish in style on an idyllic tropical island. Return home with your batteries fully recharged!
Guide Price
From £6,595 per person based on a double room for departures in March.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Flight: EY26 London Heathrow - Abu Dhabi 20.00 - 07.00 (overnight)
Flight: EY264 Abu Dhabi - Colombo 08.40 - 14.35
Meet & Greet: On arrival in Colombo you will be welcomed to Sri Lanka by your private driver and transferred to Galle. This is a journey of approximately 3 hours. On arrival, check-in to your luxury hotel in the fort and relax for the evening or head out independently and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Amangalla (Amangalla Bedroom)
Lighthouse, GalleMorning Galle Fort walking tour: This morning, set out to explore the colonial history of the Galle Fort. Experience the deep history of colonial Sri Lanka with a knowledgeable local who will take you a complete circuit around Galle Fort; which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, built in 1588 by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch and British respectively. Today, the Galle Fort is a vibrant and self-contained, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society that showcases an effortless balance of European and Sri Lankan culture.
Your walking tour begins at 10am at your hotel and lasts for around an hour and a half.
Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is at leisure to relax at your hotel or explore independently.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Amangalla (Amangalla Bedroom)
Meals: Breakfast
Galle Dutch Fort, GalleDay at leisure: Today is at leisure to explore Galle independently and relax in its colonial charm. You might like to head out to one of the coastal areas outside the city to see the famous ‘stick-fishermen'.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Amangalla (Amangalla Bedroom)
Meals: Breakfast
Streets of Galle, GalleRoad journey to Tea Trails: This morning, your private driver will drive you from your hotel in Galle to Tea Trails, in the heart of the Hill Country. As you climb steadily on windy roads you will pass a number of large tea plantations. On arrival, check into your luxurious tea planters bungalow and spend the rest of the day at leisure. The journey time today is approximately 5 hours.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Ceylon Tea Trails (Luxury Room)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner [All-inclusive]
Tea ladies, Sri LankaDays at leisure: These days are at leisure to enjoy your stunning surroundings. There are many scenic walks and hikes that can be taken through the rolling tea plantations or you might like to take a stroll with the Tea Trails resident tea planter who will teach you about the tea making process. Complimentary mountain bikes are provided and all the bungalows also have their own croquet lawns, no better way to spend a relaxing afternoon.
Your stay at Tea Trails is on an all-inclusive basis: Bedroom tea, full English or Sri Lankan breakfast, lunch & dinner, a selection of soft and alcoholic drinks.
Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Ceylon Tea Trails (Luxury Room)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner [All-inclusive]
Tea plantation, Sri LankaRoad journey to Colombo: After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to back down through the hills to the capital, Colombo, a journey of around 4-5 hours. Check into your hotel in the afternoon and relax or head out again to do some sightseeing with your driver, who will be at your disposal for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Uga Residence (Park Suite)
Meals: Breakfast
Landmarks of ColomboPrivate transfer from Colombo to the airport: At the advised time today you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport in time to check in for your onward flight.
Flight: UL115 Colombo - The Maldives 13.25 - 14.20
Speedboat transfer to your island resort: On arrival at Malé Airport report to the resort representative counter and check-in for your transfer by shuttle bus and speedboat to your resort.The speedboat to Baros takes just 25 minutes and on arrival you will be welcomed and shown around this paradise island which you can call home for the next few days.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Baros Maldives (Deluxe Villa)
Meals: Breakfast
The MaldivesDays at leisure: These days are at leisure to do as much or as little as you choose. A wide range of water sports and other activities can be arranged through the resort.
Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Baros Maldives (Deluxe Villa)
Meals: Breakfast
The MaldivesShared transfer: After a leisurely morning, take the speedboat back to Malé airport to check-in for your flight home.
Flight: EY279 The Maldives - Abu Dhabi 20.30 - 23.45
Meals: Breakfast
The MaldivesFlight: EY1 Abu Dhabi - London Heathrow 02.40 - 06.45
