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June - Sri Lanka by Private Car + Driver |
| Having your own Private Car + Driver is the most flexible - and cost-effective - way to see the wonderful sights of Sri Lanka. It's flexible, and you can do sightseeing at your own pace rather that being tied to a group. Add some time on at the beach afterwards if you wish! |
Suggested Itineraries. . . |
HABARANA & KANDY
7-night Private Car + Driver holiday |
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3 nights Habarana - Habarana Village
3 nights Kandy - Citadel Hotel
1 night Negombo - Jetwing SEA Hotel |
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7 nts
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HABARANA
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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KANDY
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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NEGOMBO
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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| 15 JUNE |
£1089 |
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| Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Flights from Heathrow.
Prices subject to availability and are strictly limited at these prices - when they're gone they're gone. |
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Combine Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals and cultural triangle. You'll have a private car and driver from day 2 to day 8, and you can take in any sights that you wish - all you need to do is pay entrance fees locally.
DAY 1
DEPART UK
Fly SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow overnight to Colombo.
DAY 2
COLOMBO TO HABARANA
On arrival, you'll be collected by your driver, who'll be with you for the next 7 days. Drive approximately four hours to Habarana and the Habarana Village for three nights to explore the ancient cities. Stay here on a Half Board basis, with other hotels also available. Possible sightseeing during your stay at Habarana includes the Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa (pay entrance fees locally).
DAY 5
HABARANA TO KANDY
Drive three hours to Kandy and the Citadel Hotel for three nights, staying on a Half Board basis. A choice of alternative hotels in Kandy is also available. You can take in the Temple of the Tooth and the Peradeniya Botanic Gardens while in Kandy (pay entrance fees locally).
DAY 8
KANDY TO NEGOMBO
Drive to the Jetwing Sea and relax on windswept beaches for a night or more, staying on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Other hotel options and durations are available here. Perhaps travel via the wonderful Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage on the way (pay entrance fees locally). Your driver will say goodbye on arrival at the hotel.
DAY 9
NEGOMBO TO UK
Transfer to the airport and fly SriLankan Airlines to Heathrow.
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HABARANA, KANDY & NUWARA ELIYA
9-night Private Car + Driver holiday |
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3 nights Habarana - Habarana Village
3 nights Kandy - Citadel Hotel
2 nights Nuwara Eliya - Heritance Tea Factory
1 night Negombo - Jetwing SEA Hotel |
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9 nts
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HABARANA
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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KANDY
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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NUWARA ELIYA
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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NEGOMBO
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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| 15 JUNE |
£1209 |
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| Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Flights from Heathrow.
Prices subject to availability and are strictly limited at these prices - when they're gone they're gone. |
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Combine Sri Lanka’s historic north, cultural heartland and hill stations. You'll have a private car and driver from day 2 to day 10, and you can take in any sights that you wish - all you need to do is pay entrance fees locally.
DAY 1
DEPART UK
Fly SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow overnight to Colombo.
DAY 2
COLOMBO TO HABARANA
On arrival, you'll be collected by your driver, who'll be with you for the next 9 days. Drive approximately four hours to Habarana and the Habarana Village for three nights to explore the ancient cities. Stay here on a Half Board basis, with other hotels also available. Possible sightseeing during your stay at Habarana includes the Dambulla Cave Temples, Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa (pay entrance fees locally).
DAY 5
HABARANA TO KANDY
Drive three hours to Kandy and the Citadel Hotel for three nights, staying on a Half Board basis. A choice of alternative hotels in Kandy is also available. You can take in the Temple of the Tooth and the Peradeniya Botanic Gardens while in Kandy (pay entrance fees locally).
DAY 8
KANDY TO NUWARA ELIYA
Drive around three hours to the unique Heritance Tea Factory near Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka’s hill country for two nights, staying here on a Half Board basis. Take in the beautiful countryside in the area on the way.
DAY 10
NUWARA ELIYA TO NEGOMBO
Drive to the Jetwing Sea and relax on windswept beaches for a night or more, staying on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Other hotel options and durations are available here. Perhaps travel via the wonderful Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage on the way (pay entrance fees locally). Your driver will say goodbye on arrival at the hotel.
DAY 11
NEGOMBO TO UK
Transfer to the airport and fly SriLankan Airlines to Heathrow.
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 AVANI KALUTARA RESORT
Kalutara |
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 In a scenic setting with fantastic views, this charming hotel outs just a palm dotted terrace between you and the sea. Enjoy tasteful rooms and an excellent All Inclusive option at the Avani Kalutara Resort, formerly the Kani Lanka Resort. |
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Location On the southwest coast of Sri Lanka at Kalutara and set in a unique habitat of lush greenery by the Kalu Ganga River, approx. 2½ hours drive from the airport.
Facilities Swimming pool and children’s pool with Indian Ocean views. Themed buffets in the main restaurant, à la carte restaurant and two bars. Spa treatments, a fitness centre, tennis, table tennis, snooker, windsurfing, sailing and canoeing, library with complimentary internet facilities and evening entertainment.
Accommodation 105 rooms, each with airconditioning, telephone, television, DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, minibar (at extra cost), shower and balcony or terrace. Standard rooms face a courtyard. Superior rooms have views toward the lagoon or sea view. Junior suites have bath and separate shower, sitting area, large terrace, most with sea view. Ideal for families.
Transfer time Approximately 2½ hours from the airport |
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7 nts
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BEACH
HOTEL
RATING & BOARD |
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£275 |
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