Relax & Discover – Sri Lanka with Kandy Add On

Days 1 – 11: Relax & unwind…
Slow the pace, kick back and relax in beautiful Sri Lanka. As you unwind amidst the surroundings of your laid-back resort you’ll soon discover that your hotel refl ects the easy-going pace of life typical of Sri Lanka. This is the perfect spot to allow your mind and body to relax. Stroll along the beach, pause in a beachside café and savour the moment over a cocktail before snoozing in the shade on the silky soft sands. And when the sun begins to set enjoy dinner in your choice of tempting restaurants and a restful evening before doing it all over again.

Get out & discover…
Sri Lanka is a great island upon which to relax but if you want to experience more of this great culture, you’ll find lots to tempt you. Hikkaduwa offers the ideal combination of beach resort and explorers paradise with great local food, a plethora of temples and shining monuments, a buzzing community fringed with friendly chatter and an ocean of smiles.

The well-stocked waters here, protected by coral reef, offer plenty of opportunity for snorkeling and diving; much of the colourful marine life you’ll see is unique to the Indian Ocean.

Over half of the endangered turtle species in the world, exist in Sri Lanka. Visiting a hatchery, where eggs are collected and cared for by specialist staff, is a fascinating experience and a signifi cant aspect of Sri Lankan life. Your included full-day excursion takes you to one of the island’s most important hatcheries where you will be able to observe this important work in progress. On this same excursion you visit a tea plantation where experienced guides will take you on a tour of the estate before an all-important tea tasting. This fascinating yet long day of sightseeing also involves a visit the UNESCO listed city of Galle where its Dutch infl uence is still very prominent.

On day 9, you will be transferred from your hotel in Hikkaduwa to Kandy where we include a tour of the main sights. Your tour visits Kandy’s glittering focal point the golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa, known to many as the Temple of the Tooth, Market Square and Upper-Lake Drive. You will also have the chance to watch a cultural dance show.

On the second day of your add-on, you will visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, offering the opportunity to admire baby elephants either orphaned or displaced from their natural environment. It’s inspiring to watch these animals being cared for and nurtured; you may even see the youngest being fed from gigantic feeding bottles or bathing in the river.

We also visit Kandy’s Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya which are located in a beautiful setting with the Mahaveli River running along one side. The gardens host a vast array of fl oral and green plants along with the mesmerising Orchid House, which houses a wonderful collection of Sri Lankan orchids.

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4-star Chaaya Tranz Hotel, Hikkaduwa
Stay in a Superior Room at the 4-star Chaaya Tranz hotel, a light, airy and modern hotel located in a quaint but lively fishing village just 1 km from Hikkaduwa town. With relaxing surroundings that include a wonderful pool area, a choice of tempting cafés, bars and restaurants and a rooftop spa you’ll fi nd it hard to leave the hotel grounds. Yet with the beach right on your doorstep offering plentiful opportunities for swimming and snorkeling in the clear warm waters along with the colourful town close by, you’ll really enjoy the best of both worlds during your stay here. All Superior Rooms offer views of the Indian Ocean and have a large balcony.

Hotel facilities: 4 restaurants; 2 bars; outdoor pool; rooftop spa; PADI certifi ed dive centre; gym

Your room: Private facilities; air-conditioning; TV; bottled drinking water; balcony; hairdryer; tea & coffee-making facilities

Stay at the 4-star Cinnamon Citadel hotel
Set amongst breathtaking scenery in the town of Kandy. Facilities at the hotel include a choice of restaurants and an idyllic outdoor pool with views of the mountains. Your 2-night stay will be in a Superior Room – facilities include private bathrooms, air-conditioning, TV and safe along with a choice of a garden or river view.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Included excursions and visits

Full-day excursion to a tea plantation, Galle Fort and turtle hatchery (day 4)

Optional excursions

Full day whale & dolphin watching
Half day Rathgama Lagoon
Additional excursions will be available to book when you are in your resort

Your holiday includes

Scheduled flights
Overseas transfers and other transportation
9 nights’ half-board accommodation
Luggage porterage – 1 piece per person
Local representative
All airport taxes and security charges
UK Airline Passenger Duty
All state and local taxes

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