Sri Lanka Magazine

KOTUGODA

BENTOTA

EXPLORE

REPEAT VISIT

CULTURE

on the beach, stroll into the resort town of Bentota, or join a guided walk through the garden estate of Lunuganga. For the final stop on your itinerary, head south to the historic town of Galle - a fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The raised fort offers sweeping sea views and is home to galleries, cafés, and boutique shops. After a guided tour, check in to The Sun House. Each room features views over the manicured gardens, mango groves, or swimming pool, making for truly calm surroundings. Be sure to explore the nearby beaches and secluded coves before your journey ends.

11-DAY CULTURE, TEA & BEACH TOUR

For seasoned travellers, our awe-inspiring 11-day Culture, Tea and Beach tour lets you explore the diverse regions of Sri Lanka. Staying in beautiful boutique hotels, you’ll travel gradually through Kandy, Kandapola, and the Castlereagh Valley. Your journey begins in Kotugoda, where you’ll stay at The Wallawwa, a 19th century manor house with spacious garden suites, a dreamy spa, and a tropical-fringed pool. Next, you’ll head into Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Stopping at the inland city of Kandy, famed for its Royal Botanical Gardens. You’ll stay on the outskirts at The Kandy House , a beautifully preserved former manor. With just nine rooms, this boutique hotel retains much of its original grandeur. Guests love the open-air restaurant tucked away on a terrace at the back of the house. After Kandy’s cultural atmosphere, continue to Hatton. En route to your hotel, Camellia Hills , you’ll have the chance to board a scenic train journey, a picture perfect ride with breathtaking views of rolling, tea-clad hills. With row after row of lush plantations, it’s no surprise that tea is the focus here. Over the following days, visit neatly manicured estates, learn how Ceylon tea is grown and crafted, and why not take a Sri Lankan cooking class at the hotel? Leaving the hills behind, you’ll go to the west coast to experience another side of Sri Lanka. For the next three days, embrace laid-back coastal living: relax

KANDY

GALLE

SELLERS TOP TIP RYAN DOYLE

“Whilst you are in tea country, make sure you enjoy High Tea, a British inspired experience, in an incredible setting.”

HATTON

KANDY

KOTUGODA

10 nights all-inclusive/bed & breakfast, including private car and driver plus flights Stay at handpicked boutique hotels, with style, attention to service and comfort Enjoy a breathtaking train journey through misty mountains and lush tea plantations

COLOMBO

HATTON

BENTOTA

GALLE

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