Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast

Explore lively, irresistible Sri Lanka, boasting a rich and diverse cultural heritage that dates back to over 2 000 years, with Buddhism playing an integral part in its legacy. The Golden Triangle of Sigiriya, Kandy, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura stand on a strong foundation of religion. Not to be missed, these captivating destinations will entice your imagination with the fascinating Temple of the Sacred Tooth, the lofty enchanting Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the archaic city of Anuradhapura, resplendent with its “Tree of Enlightenment” and the intriguing historical kingdom of Pollonaruwa. Meander through the Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, once an enchanting respite for Kandyan royalty, and lose yourself in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, boasting lush tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and mist-shrouded mountains. Marvel at the magnificence of diverse wildlife including Asian elephants that can be seen in their hundreds at the Minneriya National Park.

A Sri Lanka vacation wouldn’t be complete without a few days spent unwinding on one of its pristine sandy beaches, so get ready to get your tan on and immerse yourself in golden paradise in Tangalle. Wander through the streets of Colombo and revel in stately colonial buildings, and significant religious places of worship including mosques, Roman Catholic churches, and Hindu and Buddhist temples peacefully neighbouring each other as the Colombo locals’ criss-cross paths on balmy streets.

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast

Day 1-2: Horathapola Estate

• Head to Horathapola Estate, a plantation bungalow hidden amidst the beautiful lush landscapes of rural Sri Lanka.
• Explore this fully functioning 50-acre organic coconut plantation, which dates back to the early 1900’s.
• This is an ideal place to start your journey and relax and unwind before you set out to explore the rest of the island.
• Hop on a bicycle and go for a leisurely ride, passing temples, plantations and farmlands
• Stroll on a nature walk into the community to engage and interact with the friendly locals.
• Sit atop a bullock cart and traverse the lush expanse, and gain insight into how this organic plantation works.
• Visit the local ‘pola’, a bustling farmers-market selling delicious fresh produce.
• Explore an organic coconut oil manufacturing plant.
• If you are an avid birdwatcher, there is a diverse array of kaleidoscopic birdlife painting the sky above.

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast

Day 2-4: Cultural Triangle

• Explore the Cultural Triangle starting with a privately guided tour of the magnificent city of Anuradhapura.
• Meander through enormous bell-shaped stupas, temples, sculptures, palaces, and ancient water reservoirs.
• Buddhism is significant here, and on holy days the streets brim with religious devotees.
• Discover the second most ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, a prehistoric site containing the archaeological remains of ancient structures, temples and statues that reflect the great works of the Kings of Sri Lanka.
• Visit the Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks and revel in the ‘The Gathering of Elephants’, a massive gathering of approximately 150 – 200 towering elephants that emerge from the lush forest to congregate at the water’s edge.
• Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an exquisite ancient palace and fortress complex and site of significant archaeological importance, and explore archaic paintings of the King’s maids in waiting at the fresco gallery and Mirror Wall

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast

Day 4-5: Kandy and Dambulla

• Choose to take an excursion to the Dambulla Cave Temple, one of the most magnificently preserved monastic temple cave complexes in Sri Lanka.
• Read the walls with their rock paintings and marvel at 150 Buddha statues located in over 2000 square metres of colourfully painted walls and ceilings.
• Visit the Temple of the Sacred Relic Temple, the most revered site in Sri Lanka. While the tooth stays hidden within a gold casket, visitors and devotees always visit the temple during puja, the prayer session, just to glimpse the well-protected inner shrine where it is housed.
• Meander through the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, and discover a vibrantly colourful montage of over 4 000 different species of plants and flowers

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast

Day 5-7: Hill Country

• Embark on a Ceylon Tea Trails Tea Experience with the resident planter, and discover the age-old tea making process.
  End off your tour sipping on delicious varieties and grades of delicious brews.
• Relish tea-infused cuisine, treat yourself to tea-based spa treatments and trek on tea-laden trails.
• Indulge in the ultimate relaxation in English gardens abundant with old-world charm.
• Take a leisurely wander through the beautiful Ceylon tea gardens.
• Embark on an adventure trek up verdant slopes, a great way to delve into diverse terrain and colourful birdlife
• Savour sweeping vistas of shimmering mountain lakes, charming doll’s house villages and enchanting misty forests.
• Make sure to utterly spoil yourself at the scrumptious afternoon high teas in flourishing, colourful gardens.
• Take the time to rest and relax in one of the luxurious bungalows, perfectly enveloped in warmth from a crackling wood fire, watching as the captivating mists rolls across the landscape.

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast

Day 8-10: Tangalle

Sri Lanka’s south coast is full of varied promise. To the east, the old fishing harbour of Hambantota is now home to a fine 18-hole golf course. A popular destination along the coastline is Tangalle, a 4 miles (6 kilometre) wide bay with picturesque golden sandy beaches, palm trees and rocky coves.

The beach at Rekawa Village, located just 6 miles (10 km) away is an important nesting site for sea turtles; where turtle watching excursions are conducted after dark by the Turtle Conservation Project.

Hotels and villas in this area are within close proximity to the Uda Walawe, Yala and Bundala National Parks, where adventure-filled day excursions abound. Further west is the fishing harbour of Mirissa, which is also the base for whale watching between late November and early April.

• Arrive in your contemporary haven in Tangalle, nestled in a coconut grove, offering exquisite views.
• Embrace the tranquillity of the gentle waves and rustling coconut palms in Tangalle.
• Your next two days are for pure relaxation. Sink into a traditional warm-oil Ayurvedic treatment, eliminating impurities from the body, or a gentle head massage using meditative deep strokes.
• In between delightful soothing therapies spend your days frolicking in the aquamarine waves and squelching your toes in the golden sand with coconut fronds fanning you with a gentle breeze.
• Splash around in your private plunge pool, play a fun game of backgammon in the guest lounge, and recline further into relaxation as you sip colourful cocktails and delight in views of the sparkling ocean.

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast
Day 11: Colombo

• Take in the colourful, bustling sights and sounds of Colombo, a melting pot that best reflects a modernised Sri Lanka.
• Colombo is both an eclectic mix of shiny hotels, swanky office blocks, and neighbouring red-tiled colonial-era buildings.
• Sprawling bustling street markets brim with fragrant spices, colourful silks, cottons and fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Discover Colombo’s multi-ethnic legacy with churches, mosques and temples congregating on the same streets.
• Delve into iconic sites including Fort Station, the Red Mosque, and the Khan clock tower.
• Plunge into Colombo’s enticing street food scene, eat like a local, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and aromas of the whirling Pettah Bazaar.

Discover bountiful Tangalle & the South Coast
Day 12: Colombo

• After a leisurely delicious breakfast you will be driven to Colombo Airport for your international departure onwards.

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