Combine Habarana, Kandy, the hill stations and tea plantations furhter south and the beach with this flexible multicentre holiday, either with road transfers from place to place allowing you to explore under your own steam, or with your own private Car + Driver for the sightseeing part of the trip, taking you wherever you want to go!

PRIVATE CAR & DRIVER HOLIDAY
With this option you'll have a private car and driver from day 2 when you land at the airport, to day 7 when you arrive at your beach hotel. You can take in and sights that you wish at your own pace - all you need to do is pay entrance fees locally. There’s no mileage limitation and our driver will discuss your itinerary to create the perfect trip!

DAY 1 - DEPART
Fly from Heathrow to Colombo, arriving the next day. Other departure points including Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow are also available.

DAY 2 - HABARANA
Met on arrival at Colombo airport and transfer approximately four hours to Habarana. Check in to your hotel, the Chaaya Village Habarana, for two nights to explore the ancient cities. Stay here on a Half Board basis, with other hotels and durations available. The Chaaya Village Habarana is a delightful base from which to explore Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, within easy reach of Sigiriya and Dambulla. Set in beautifully tended gardens, the facilities are in the style of a Sri Lankan village. Enjoy a blissful massage at the Ayurveda centre or get active with tennis, badminton, jogging and cycling. Discover nature with elephant safaris and birdwatching, or just relax in the swimming pool. Later, unwind in the airy lobby and bar before enjoying dinner at the open-air restaurant and evening entertainment. Other facilities include jeep safaris, trekking and kayaking, and you can also pre-book experience packages to ancient cities. Visit Black Water Pool, learn to cast nets with village fishermen, take a bullock cart ride to a banana plantation, visit a local paddy field and hike to a mountain, ancient ruins or a monastery in the jungle.

DAY 4 - KANDY
Drive three hours to Kandy and the Chaaya Citadel Hotel hotel for two nights, staying on a Half Board basis. A choice of alternative hotels in Kandy is also available. Explore fascinating Kandy during your stay. With good facilities and a great atmosphere, the Citadel climbs terraced slopes on a riverbank hillside and is a lovely place to relax after sightseeing. Take in beautiful views of the surrounding mountains from its elevated spot, with terraces overlooking the river. Unwind in the large swimming pool as the children enjoy the kids' slide, play table tennis, billiards and snooker and go boating. Be pampered at the Ayurveda centre and dine on delicious cuisine at one of two restaurants before sipping a nightcap at the bar.

DAY 6 - NUWARA ELIYA
Drive around two hours from Kandy to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya. On arrival, check in to the Jetwing St Andrew’s Hotel for a two night stay on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Other hotels and durations are also available. Tucked away amidst the lush green hills of Nuwara Eliya, the Jetwing St Andrew’s is a beautiful colonial mansion steeped in history and imbued with a sense of comfort and wellbeing. Cosy and quaint, each room is unique and the ideal place from which to explore the surrounding tea plantations, golf course or the town itself.

DAY 8 - BEACH
Transfer to the coast, and the Club Bentota, for some well earned relaxation on the beach for a six night stay, on an All Inclusive basis. Other hotel options and durations are available here.

DAY 14 - RETURN
Transfer to Colombo airport for your return flight to the UK.