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Pearl Tour |
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Pearl Tour - SOLD OUT!
Fri 16 Mar–Sun 01 Apr (17 days)
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Fri 23 Mar-Sun 01 Apr (10 days)
• Negombo-Cultural Triangle-1st Test at Galle (17 days)
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• 1st Test at Galle (10 days)
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This tour offers an optional pre-tour extension with two nights on the beach at Negombo and 5 days in Sri Lanka's famed Cultural Triangle. Along the way, enjoy 5-star luxury, at hotels and resorts chosen for their quality and ambience.
The main part of the tour then begins at the truly magnificent 5-star deluxe Fortress Resort & Spa in Koggala, from where we will travel the short distance to watch the 1st Test in Galle.
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Tour Prices
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Business Class Upgrade |
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Optional Pre-Tour Extension |
£1,100 |
£1,100 |
£1,790 |
£ on application |
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Pearl |
£2,890 |
£2,890 |
£4,280 |
£ on application |
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Optional Pre Tour Extension to Negombo & the Cultural Triangle |
| Fri 16 March |
Evening departure from London Heathrow direct to Colombo on Sri Lankan Airlines or on Emirates from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow – all via Dubai. |
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| Sat 17 March |
Early afternoon arrival into Colombo International Airport. Short transfer to nearby Jetwing Beach Resort at Negombo for a 2-night stay, to recover from the journey and acclimatise to the tropical weather. |
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| Sun 18th March |
Day at leisure. This evening join us for our "Welcome" cocktail party. Includes canapés & drinks. |
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| Sun 19 March |
This morning we head to Dambulla in Sri Lanka's famed Cultural Triangle. En route, we visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela. Get up close and personal as the orphaned baby elephants are bottle-fed and witness the daily bath routine in a nearby river. From here, we will continue on to the Heritance Kandalama Hotel. Lunch included. |
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| Tue 20 March |
This morning we will visit the palaces and temples of the long-abandoned sacred city of Polonnaruwa. In the afternoon, we will proceed to the truly awesome 5th century rock fortress of Sigiriya.
The climb to the top is well worth the effort! Lunch included. |
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| Wed 21 March |
Day at leisure, to relax and enjoy the surrounding flora & fauna. You might like to take a safari and/or an elephant ride (both at own expense). |
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| Thurs 22 March |
Today we depart the Kandalama Hotel and head to the Royal City of Kandy. En route, we visit the World Heritage listed Golden Cave Temple of Dambulla, then continue on to a spice garden in Matale
for a tour and lunch. Once in Kandy, we proceed to the delightful Mahaweli Reach Hotel. |
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| Fri 23 March |
Today we take a tour of Kandy, visiting the Royal Botanical Garden in nearby Peradeniya, Kandy Lake, the bazaar, the new cricket stadium at Pallekele, the Temple of the Tooth Relic and,
if time permits, an arts & crafts centre and a gem lapidary. Lunch included. |
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| Sat 24 March |
Today we depart Kandy for Galle, via a brief tour of Colombo en route. Late afternoon arrival into the gorgeous Fortress Resort & Spa Hotel at Koggala, near Galle. Lunch included. |
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| Fri 23 March |
Lunchtime departure on Emirates from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow – all via Dubai. |
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| Sat 24 March |
Early afternoon arrival into Colombo International Airport. Transfer to Koggala, near Galle. Check in to the luxurious Fortress Resort & Spa Hotel. |
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| Sun 25 March |
Day at leisure to enjoy the Fortress’s stunning beach, pool and Spa facilities. |
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Sun 26 March -
Fri 30 March |
1st Test - Galle International Stadium Framed by the Galle Fort and the tragic tsunami of Boxing Day 2004, the Galle International Stadium is one of the most recognisable cricket grounds in the world. Traditionally the ground has been a Murali stronghold, but with the little maestro now retired will it be England's turn to dominate?
One evening of the Test match, we will host our Cricket Cocktail Party, at which we will be joined by a luminary or two from the cricket world. Includes canapés and drinks.
Daily transfers to and from the ground are included. |
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| Sat 31 March |
Day at leisure for one last chance to soak up the sun and enjoy the facilities of this stunning resort. This evening, re-live the highlights of the tour as you enjoy three courses and drinks at our Farewell Dinner. |
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| Sun 1 April |
Time to check out of the hotel and transfer to Colombo International Airport for our mid-morning flight which touches down briefly in Male (Maldives) - or via Dubai, if on Emirates - before proceeding to London Heathrow for an evening arrival.
Alternatively, stopover in the Maldives. |
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HOTELS |
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Jetwing Beach - 5 Star, Negombo
Located less than half an hour from the airport, Jetwing Beach is nestled among two and a half acres of palm tree gardens, along a beautiful sun-kissed beach. The large rooms (min. 46 square metres) feature a balcony overlooking the ocean front and are equipped with a walk-in rain shower and large bath. Choose from 3 restaurants, including the air-conditioned 'Black Coral'. The hotel has two swimming pools and a spa with Jacuzzi, steam room and air-conditioned treatment rooms. Other activities include tennis, beach watersports and Sri Lankan cooking lessons!
www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingbeach/ |
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Heritance Kandalama - 5 star, Dambulla
Rising above 90 acres of verdant jungle, the Heritance Kandalama, designed by the renowned Sri Lanka architect, Geoffrey Bawa, is built into the side of a mountain, overlooking the Kandalama Lake and Sigiriya Rock Fortress beyond. Rooms are well appointed and offer stunning views across the jungle and lake below. This hotel has three swimming pools, including a stunning infinity pool. Activities include nature trekking, bird-watching, elephant rides, hot air ballooning, and the award-winning Six Sense Spa.
www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama |
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Mahaweli Reach Hotel - 5 Star, Kandy
Relax in elegance at this beautiful hotel, located on the banks of the Mahaweli – Sri Lanka's longest river. The large rooms feature wooden floors and come with all the facilities you would expect from a good 5-star hotel. The restaurant and bar are open-air and overlook the large swimming pool and gardens down to the river. Other leisure facilities include tennis courts, billiards, table tennis and badminton.
www.mahaweli.com |
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Fortress Resort & Spa - 5 Star, Koggala, near Galle
The Fortress Resort and Spa at Koggala – just 20 minutes from Galle – is truly stunning. Styled as a fortress, the walls house an amazing property facing onto a stunning beach. The rooms are a massive 65 square metres and feature super king beds (7’x7’) with Italian ‘Frette’ linen, open plan bathrooms with a huge tub and walk-in rain shower, state-of-the-art Bose entertainment systems with a pre-loaded IPOD and a large terrace or balcony overlooking the beach. The superb food is served in either air-conditioned comfort or in the open air from ‘Pepper’ restaurant or by the pool from ‘Heat’ restaurant. Other facilities include a huge swimming pool and a massive spa area providing both Ayurdevdic and Spa treatments and a fully-equipped fitness centre.
www.fortressresortandspa.com |
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