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Tamarind II Tour |
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24-26 Nov - Optional Negombo Beach
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Ease into your holiday with 2 nights on
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27 Nov-15 Dec - Tamarind II Tour |
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Spend 2 nights
discovering Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle before moving on to
Kandy for the 1st Test. After the cricket enjoy a further
2 nights back on the beach at Negombo before heading to Colombo
for the 2nd Test. |
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15-23 Dec - Optional 3rd Test Extension |
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Enjoy the beautiful beach and resort at
Bentota and the 3rd Test in Galle. |
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Tour Prices
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Double/Twin |
£ 2,295 |
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Single |
£ 2,940 |
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£ 1,350 |
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Negombo Beach Extension |
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Double/Twin |
£ 245 |
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Single |
£ 395 |
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3rd Test Extension |
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Double/Twin |
£ 875 |
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Single |
£ 1,125 |
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Negombo Beach Extension |
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Sat 24 Nov |
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Morning departure from London Heathrow on Sri Lankan Airlines direct
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Sun 25 Nov |
The Beach Hotel |
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Upon our very early morning arrival, we take a 20 minute transfer to the
stunning Beach Hotel in Negombo for immediate check-in. Day at
leisure. 'Welcome' Cocktail Party this evening |
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Mon 26 Nov |
The Beach Hotel |
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Further day at leisure to enjoy the beach, pools and facilities of The
Beach Hotel, including the traditional Ayurvedic
treatments |
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Tue 27 Nov |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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Today we head to Sri Lanka's renowned Cultural Triangle,
visiting the amazing World Heritage listed
Golden Caves Temple of Dambulla
en-route to our hotel in Habarana |
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Wed 28 Nov |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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Day at leisure to enjoy the hotel and surrounds. You may choose to relax
by the pool or even take an elephant ride into the jungle. |
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Tamarind II Tour Itinerary |
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Tue 27 Nov |
In flight |
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Morning departure from London Heathrow on Sri Lankan Airlines direct service to Colombo |
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Wed 28 Nov |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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Upon our very early morning arrival, we take a 4 hour transfer to
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana in the centre of the Cultural Triangle
for immediate check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. |
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Thu 29 Nov |
Cinnamon Lodge |
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Today we visit two World Heritage Sites - the stunning 5th Century rock
fortress of Sigiriya
and the abandoned sacred city of Polonnaruwa |
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Fri 30 Nov |
Amaya Hills Hotel, Kandy |
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Depart
Habarana for
Kandy.
En-route we will visit a spice garden in Matale. After checking into the
Amaya Hills hotel, we head off on a city tour of Kandy, and in the
evening visit the Temple of the tooth relic and watch a cultural show. |
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Sat 01 Dec -
Wed 05 Dec |
Amaya Hills Hotel, Kandy |
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1st Test, Kandy Asgiriya International Stadium
Coach transfers and lunch included.
Celebrity Cricket Cocktail Party on the second evening of the Test |
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Thu 06 Dec |
The Beach Hotel |
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Today we visit the
Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage on our way back to Negombo for some more
beach relaxation |
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Fri 07 Dec |
The Beach Hotel |
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Further day at leisure |
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Sat 08 Dec |
Hilton Colombo |
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Today we head for Colombo
in preparation for the 2nd Test. City tour on arrival. |
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Sun 09 Dec -
Thu 13 Dec
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Hilton Colombo |
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2nd Test, Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Coach transfers and lunch included |
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Fri 14 Dec |
Hilton Colombo |
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Day at leisure. 'Farewell' dinner this evening |
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Sat 15 Dec |
In flight |
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Afternoon departure from Colombo on Sri Lankan Airlines direct service to
London Heathrow. Evening arrival into London Heathrow |
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Optional 3rd Test Extension |
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Sat 15 Dec |
Taj Exotica Hotel |
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Depart Colombo for the beautiful beaches of Bentota |
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Sun 16 Dec |
Taj Exotica Hotel |
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Day at leisure to enjoy the beach, pools and facilities of the wonderful
Taj Exotica Resort, including the water-based spa and traditional Ayurvedic
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Mon 17 Dec |
Taj Exotica Hotel |
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Further day at leisure |
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Tue 18 Dec -
Sat 22 Dec
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Taj Exotica Hotel |
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3rd Test, Galle International Stadium
Coach transfers to Galle (N.B. transfers take
approx. 60-90 mins each way). Lunch included |
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Sun 23 Dec |
In flight |
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Afternoon departure from Colombo on Sri Lankan Airlines direct service to
London Heathrow. Evening arrival into London Heathrow |
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HOTEL
The Beach Hotel, Negombo – 5 Star
Situated on the beach in Ethukala, near Negombo, The Beach hotel
offers luxurious accommodation with all rooms overlooking the
ocean. Activities include Western spa,
Ayurvedic
centre, diving the Kudapaduwa shipwreck and coral reefs, nature
tours, and the Dutch Fort in Negombo.
www.slh.com
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HOTEL
Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana – 4 Star
Ideally located in the heart of the Cultural Triangle, the
Cinnamon Lodge is an eco-style resort, beautifully set beside a
lake amidst 25 acres of picturesque woodland. Accommodation is
spread around the property in charming, spacious,
air-conditioned chalets with individual terrace or balcony. The
convivial bar & restaurants are open-air. Activities include
swimming in the lovely pool, tennis, table tennis, badminton,
elephant safaris, cycling, bird watching and Ayurvedic
treatments.
www.cinnamonhotels.com
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HOTEL
Amaya Hills Hotel, Kandy – 4 Star
Situated only 7kms from the heart of Kandy, The Amaya Hills
offers stunning views of the valleys and mountains of
Heerasasagala. The Rasawasala restaurant has indoor or terrace
seating, and the pool area overlooks the forest covered hills.
Other facilities include a gymnasium, squash court and Ayurvedic
spa. All rooms have balconies with views over the valley or the
mountains.
www.amayaresorts.com
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HOTEL
Hilton, Colombo – 5 Star Deluxe
Superb hotel located in the heart of the city on a seven acres
site. Rooms, overlooking Colombo’s Beira Lake on one side and
the Indian Ocean on the other, are spacious and luxurious and
contain all the amenities you would expect of a 5-star Hilton.
There are seven specialty restaurants and three bars. Leisure
facilities include a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam, squash,
tennis and hair and beauty salon.
http://hilton.co.uk/colombo
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HOTEL
Taj Exotica Hotel, Bentota – 5 Star
Deluxe
The Taj Exotica is one of the most luxurious five star
beach resorts in South Asia! Rooms overlook the lush vegetation
of the hotel's beautiful tropical gardens (call us to upgrade to
ocean view!) and have private balconies. Choose from three
restaurants, relax in the Sea Lounge Bar or dance the night away
at the in-house night club. As well as the gorgeous, wide, sandy
beach, leisure options include the swimming pool (with swim up
bar!), gym, tennis and Ayurvedic & Spa therapy centres.
www.tajexoticasrilanka.com
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