Colonial Sri Lanka: Kandy, tea country & Galle

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The cultural triangle, neatly tended tea estates, rose-gold beaches... On a tailor-made holiday to Sri Lanka with Audley, you’ll see the highlights - and much more - your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Sri Lanka specialists know the country inside out and can lead yo...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    The cultural triangle, neatly tended tea estates, rose-gold beaches... On a tailor-made holiday to Sri Lanka with Audley, you’ll see the highlights - and much more - your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Sri Lanka specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKandy
End CityColombo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Trains & Rail

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Colombo.

Day 2 : Kandy

On arrival meet your Audley representative who will introduce you to your private chauffeur-guide. Your chauffeur-guide will stay with you for the duration of your trip.Your Sri Lankan experience begins with a journey to Kandy, passing many rural villages, your chauff...

Day 3 : Kandy

Visit the beautiful botanical gardens on the outskirts of Kandy. Take a walk through the gardens, visit the orchid house and enjoy the riverside views. This will be followed with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth, one of the most sacred sites for the Buddhist populat...

Day 4 : Nuwara Eliya

Today you will take a train south to the tea country, where you have fantastic views out over the tea plantations and pickers working the harvest.Depending on the time of the train, you may have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy some relaxation in this beautiful region.

Day 5 : Nuwara Eliya

Today you will be taken to see a local tea factory. Here you will get to see the process from start to finish. Enjoy seeing the leaves being plucked by hand in the tea fields, to sampling the variety teas if you wish.The rest of the day is at your own leisure. If you enjoy walking, this region is beautiful to get out and explore on foot.

Day 6 : Galle

This morning depart the tea country and head south along the coastline to Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where small back streets in the Dutch Fort provide a very charming experience. This is a long drive, usually taking most of the day, but your chauffeur-guide ...

Day 7 : Galle

Today you have the time free to explore Galle at your own pace. You might like to visit some of the quirky shops, stopping in a local cafe for lunch.

Day 8 : Galle

When the weather is good, there are some lovely bicycle tours which can be done. There are many different routes which can be taken depending on your interests, your specialist will be happy to advise.

Day 9 : Colombo

This morning you depart Galle and drive north along the coastline to your accommodation in Colombo. This drive can vary dramatically in time depending when you choose to depart, so it's worth discussing timings with your specialist.Rest of the day at your own leisure.

Day 10 : International return flight

After breakfast you will be met by your chauffeur-guide and transferred to the airport for your onwards flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,260
Price per day$326
Last Updated: 1/12/2022

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