Sample the culture, style and stunning
scenery of Sri Lanka with Barefoot Traveller’s 15 day Chic Sri Lanka
tour which takes you to the cultural heart of Sri Lanka. With your own
personal chauffeur and guide, you’ll visit amazing World Heritage sites,
the charming hill country of the tea highlands and the natural beauty
of Sri Lanka’s beaches, National Parks and wildlife. All done in style
with our carefully selected hotels, each with a distinctive style and an
emphasis on impeccable service and elegant surroundings.
Highlights of Chic Sri Lanka
- Discover stunning Sri Lanka including 6 of its UNESCO World Heritage
sites including Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Golden Temple of
Dambulla
- Relax in timeless style in the scenic, lush highlands
- Wildlife safari in Yala & Minneriya National Park home to elephants, wild buffalo & crocodiles
- 3 night Ocean stay at the Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle
- Elegant and high quality accommodation in a series of boutique luxury hotels
The Tour (15 Days)
Day 1: Depart from London Heathrow. Direct flight to Colombo.
Day 2 Colombo: Upon arrival at Colombo airport you will be met by your personal chauffeur and guide. Staying in the grandeur of the Tintagel,
an elegant, colonial mansion which was the former residence of the
world’s first female prime minister in the heart of Colombo, you’re
perfectly placed for an afternoon tour of the city taking in the sights
of the Pettah Bazaar, the Fort area, Museums and the city park. Relax in
the tranquil setting of the hotel’s peaceful courtyard pool and garden
before dinner and enjoy the art and antiques of your elegant
surroundings. Overnight stay in Deluxe Room on half-board basis.
Day 3 Sigiriya: In the
company of your guide, you head to the culturalJetwing Vil Uyana
with views of Sigiriya Rock. The eco-themed hotel and spa has lakeside
villas and chalets, all differing slightly in style but perfectly
blending sleek design with the natural surroundings. Overnight stay in
Standard Room on half-board basis.
heart of Sri Lanka,
visiting an Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela en route. In Sigiriya, relax
in luxury at the lakeside setting of the award winning
Day 4 Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa: A day of culture as you explore the stunning Rock Fortress at Sigiriya and the ruins of Kasyapa’s Palace, an UNESCO world heritage site dating back to the 5th century. We go on to tour the ancient and sacred capital of Polonnaruwa visiting key sites including the rock inscriptions of Nissankamalla. Return to your hotel to enjoy the excellent facilities including on-site spa.
Day 5 Minneriya: After a
relaxing morning, take a safari trip with your guide to nearby
Minneriya National Park, home to wild elephants, water buffalo, mongoose
and monkeys. The Park is also an important site for bird-watching and
butterflies and is a great opportunity to witness wild elephants in
their natural habitat. Return to your Jetwing Vil Uyana hotel.
Day 6 Dambulla & Kandy:
Today you head to Kandy, visiting the amazing Dambulla caves (1st
Century B.C.) en route with the option to call at a beautiful spice
garden at Matale. Arriving in Kandy, you will stay at the exclusive Kandy House
voted one of the finest luxury small hotels in Sri Lanka. An ancestral
manor house with just 9 bedrooms, the Kandy House sits among lush
gardens with deep verandahs and an infinity pool. Overnight stay in
Deluxe Room on half-board basis.
Day 7 Kandy: After
a visit to nearby Peradeniya and the Botanical Gardens famous for its
orchids and beautiful lawns, tour the city of Kandy, once the seat of
the Kandyan kings from the 14th century and sample Sinhala
culture including visits to the bazaar, arts & crafts centre, the
lake and the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Return to the Kandy House hotel.
Day 8 Nuwara Eliya & Hatton:
After breakfast, you leave Kandy and head for the lush hill country and
tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Taking a scenic mountain route, there
will be chance to visit a tea plantation before arriving in Hatton and
your stunning accommodation at Tea Trails. Set in the World
Heritage site of the Central Highlands with a backdrop of mountains,
four luxurious former tea plantation bungalows, each with its own
distinct style, butler, dedicated chef and manager, offer elegant and
stylish rooms for a memorable stay. Overnight stay in a Luxury Room on
all inclusive basis.
Day 9 Hatton: After
breakfast, a day of leisure to explore and enjoy your beautiful
surroundings. Each bungalow has its own swimming pool and leisure
facilities and with an all inclusive package for the day, the emphasis
is on impeccable service and enjoying the gourmet food on offer from
your resident chef which includes lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. A
Travellers Choice Award Winner, the Tea Trails is a perfect spot for an elegant break amidst stunning scenery.
Day 10 Yala: Leaving
Hatton after breakfast, you travel to the edge of Yala Chaaya Wild on half board basis. Set in a stunning
location the hotel is perfectly placed for safari and the park is famous
for its large herds of wild elephants, deer, crocodiles, wild buffalo
and peacocks.
National Park,
where you’ll be staying in a luxurious Jungle Chalet with four poster
bed at the
Day 11 Yala National Park:
A jeep safari in Yala National Park which is home to wild elephants,
wild boars, wild buffaloes, leopards, deer and crocodiles. Spend the
afternoon relaxing at the hotel pool or take advantage of the scenery
with additional tours before dinner.
Day 12 Galle: Departing Yala after breakfast, you head for the coast and Galle. Arriving at Koggala and The Fortress,
a luxury hotel overlooking the ocean with 47 rooms, it’s a stylish and
sleek hotel, large enough to have top facilities whilst retaining its
sense of intimacy and exclusivity that you would expect from a
boutique-styled hotel. Overnight stay in a double Fortress Room on
half-board basis.
Days 13 & 14 Galle:
Spend your remaining time in Galle exactly as you choose. Relaxing at
the pool, spa or beach or maybe spend some time visiting Galle, itself
an UNESCO World Heritage site. The Dutch museum and colonial Dutch
church are just two famous attractions definitely worth seeing. We can
arrange for your guide and chauffeur to be at your disposal.
Day 15: After breakfast, depart for the airport and your return flight to London Heathrow.
End of tour
Useful Information
There’s now more opportunity than ever to strike out on your own and Barefoot Traveller’s 9-day holiday toThailand, staying at Dusit Thani Pattaya offers the best of Thai hospitality as well as stunning views of Pattaya Bay. In an elevated position, overlooking the Bay, this stylish resort certainly has the wow factor with its own private stretch of beach, lush tropical gardens and a contemporary chic Thai style. Ideal for a single traveller, it’s renowned for warm hospitality and is conveniently located within walking distance of all Pattaya’s main attractions including the Art in Paradise Gallery and the Central Festival Shopping Centre. There’s a choice of 2 swimming pools and Jacuzzi, a swim-up bar and 2 stunning beaches. All rooms have private balconies overlooking the resort’s perfectly manicured gardens or beautiful Pattaya Bay, with wifi and satellite tv as standard.
