Stunning Sri Lanka is an island of endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, spectacular wildlife, and, of course, its magnificent tea plantations. In addition, surprisingly, its home to a number of spectacular and unique golf courses.
This holiday gives you the opportunity to see both! Exploring the island’s beautiful south west region, stopping to play some truly stunning golf courses along the way.
Day 1 Arrival and transfer to your hotel in downtown Colombo. Enjoy an afternoon city tour taking in the highlights of Sri Lanka’s elegant and cosmopolitan capital. Overnight Colombo
Day 2 Transfer by road to the island’s beautiful second city, Kandy. En route you will visit the world famous Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawala, as well as a stop at Mawanella to visit the Spice Gardens which showcase this stunning island’s abundant produce. You will arrive in Kandy mid-afternoon, with time to freshen up before an early evening visit to Sri Lanka’s most famous landmark, the spectacular Temple of the Tooth. Overnight Kandy
Day 3 Transfer to Victoria Golf Club for a round of golf; the course enjoys a glorious setting in the Kandyan Mountains, and is ranked among the 100 Most Beautiful Courses in the World. Overnight Kandy
Day 4 A free day to relax, take in the sights of Kandy and enjoy some time at your beautiful riverside hotel. Overnight Kandy
Day 4 Transfer by road to Nuwara Eliya. This drive will take you on a scenic and unique journey through the iconic landscapes of the Sri Lankan Tea Plantations and you’ll stop at one for a fascinating guided tour and, of course, a quick cuppa afterwards. Overnight Nuwara Eliya
Day 5 Morning round of golf at Nuwara Eliya; this unique course which was established in 1889 lies the island’s Central Highlands – you will feel you are in Scotland rather than Sri Lanka! Afternoon transfer to the resort of Hambantota on the Indian Ocean. Overnight Hambantota
Days 6 – 9 Spend a further 4 nights at the magnificent Shangri La Hambantota Golf & Beach Resort. 2 rounds of golf are included on the resort’s beautiful course. There’s time to relax by the pool, as well as a day safari in the nearby Yala National Park – the scenery and wildlife is stunning and it’s home world’s largest concentration of leopards. Overnight Hambantota
Day 10 Transfer back to Colombo – a scenic drive along the island’s south coast, with a stop to visit the stunning city of Galle, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Take a walk around its beautiful walled Old Town and Fort with its imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums; a photographer’s dream! Overnight Colombo
Day 11 Round of golf at beautiful Royal Colombo Golf Course, the oldest Golf Club in Sri Lanka and the 2nd oldest Royal Golf Club outside the British Isles in the world. Overnight Colombo
Day 12 Transfer to Columbo Airport for return journey back to UK.
Hotel List and Board Basis:
Colombo – 1 night – Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel**** (BB)
Kandy – 3 nights – Cinnamon Citadel Hotel**** (HB)
Nuwara Eliya – 1 night -Amaya Langdale Hotel**** (HB)
Hambantota – 5 nights – Shangri-La Hambantota***** (HB)
Colombo – 2 nights – Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel**** (BB)
Golf Schedule (all including caddy fees):
1 round at Royal Victoria Golf Club
1 round at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
2 rounds at Hambantota Golf Club
1 round at Royal Colombo Golf Club
Included Excursions:
Half day tour of Colombo
Visit to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Visit and guided tour of Mannawela Spice Gardens
Visit to Temple of the Tooth
Visit and guided tour of a Tea Plantation
Visit and jeep safari at Yala National Park
