Combine the unusual – golfing with adventure & culture. Visit and enjoy memorable experiences taking in the highlights of Sri Lanka with your friends or loved ones, as you set out on your adventure holidays in Sri Lanka. Give yourself the opportunity to be captivated and enchanted throughout your vacation, as you engage in the adrenaline driven activities we arrange for you.
day | Location/Route | duration | Overnight |
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Day 01 | Arrival and transfer to the hotel | Two nights in Colombo | Value: OZO Colombo Signature: Cinnamon Grand |
Day 02 | Colombo | Last night in Colombo | Value: OZO Colombo Signature: Cinnamon Grand |
Day 03 | Colombo to Nuwara Eliya | Two nights in Nuwara Eliya | Value: Blackpool Signature: Grand Hotel |
Day 04 | Nuwara Eliya | Last night in Nuwara Eliya | Value: Blackpool Signature: Grand Hotel |
Day 05 | Nuwara Eliya to Kandy | Two nights in Kandy | Value: OZO Kandy Signature: Cinnamon Citadel |
Day 06 | Kandy | Last night in Kandy | Value: OZO Kandy Signature: Cinnamon Citadel |
Day 07 | Kandy to Sigiriya | One night in Sigiriya | Value: Fresco Water Villa Signature: Water Gardens |
Day 08 | Sigiriya to Trincomalee | Two nights in Trincomalee | Trinco Blu by Cinnamon |
Day 09 | Trincomalee | Last night in Trincomalee | Trinco Blu by Cinnamon |
Day 10 | Trincomalee to Colombo | One night in Colombo | Value: OZO Colombo Signature: Cinnamon Grand |
Day 11 | Departure |
The Kandy Esela Perahera, which is also known as The Festival of the Tooth is a unique religious and cultural event that takes place every year in July. The procession features many dancers, drummers and elephants, who parade through the streets paying homage to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha which is housed in the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy.
The Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is known as the Sri Dalada Maligawa is in the sacred city of Kandy. It houses the tooth relic of Lord Buddha and is an important shrine of Buddhist worship. The annual procession known as the Kandy Esala Perahera marks an important day in the Sri Lankan calendar.
Polonnaruwa became the capital of the island after the fall of the Anuradhapura kingdom. The kingdom prevailed from the 11th century till 1310 CE. Many famous ruins can still be found near Polonnaruwa that date back to its glory days. The Hindu influence on the island started taking prominence during this period.
Built by King Kasyapa (477 to 495 CE), the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress stands as a testament to the grandeur of Sri Lanka’s glorious past. Designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it features stunning boulder and water gardens and world-famous frescoes. At the summit, you’ll find the ruins of the king’s palace and a breath-taking view of the surroundings.
A club with a history, the Royal Colombo Golf Club was established in the late 19th century under British colonial rule. Conveniently located in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital of Colombo, it is in fact, the country’s oldest golf club and its competitive trophy was established in 1887. The railway track running across the green introduces an interesting twist to the game.
The Royal Colombo Golf Club is also one of the only three “Royal” golf clubs in Asia and has ties to The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Scotland. Spend a leisurely morning or late afternoon out golfing on the green. These hours are ideal as they allow you to escape the sweltering heat of the midday sun.
Visit the Suriyakantha Centre for Art and Culture, and delve deep into the fascinating annals of European and Sri Lankan history. Housed in the Naranwala Walawwa, an 18th century Dutch-style colonial manor house, the centre represents a unique effort between a Frenchman and Sri Lankan, to showcase talent from eras past.
Explore the vast repository of local and European works over the course of two to three hours and understand the richness of Kandyan culture. Observe the various manuscripts, furniture, handicrafts, artworks and photographs on display. Located near the town of Kandy in Sri Lanka’s Central Province, Suriyakantha is open to visits between 08:00am and 04:00pm, throughout the year.
Spend half a day exploring four of Kandy’s famed medieval temples. Join your personal archaeologist on an informative, 3.5 hour coach tour of the Degaldoruwa, Embekka, Lankatilaka and Gadaladeniya Buddhist temples. Feast your eyes on the magnificent Kandyan murals on the ceiling of Degaldoruwa Temple. Witness the wonderful fusion of Buddhist and Hindu culture at Gadaladeniya Temple.
Take in the exquisite craftsmanship of the woodwork at Embekka Temple. Observe the traditional Sinhalese design of the Lankatilaka Temple, and discover the inscriptions carved into the rocks. Setting off in the morning is ideal, as the tour involves approximately 1.5 hours of travel to / from your hotel.
Ayubowan!!! A warm welcome to Sri Lanka! Your guide from Holidays by Design will be present at the arrivals hall to greet you and assist you to your vehicle.
You could change your currency before departing the airport as this may come handy during your holiday.
A short drive from the airport will take you to your hotel in Colombo (45 minutes).
Breakfast will be arranged at the main restaurant. Start off your tour with a game of Golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
After breakfast, you will head up into the highlands and the cool temperatures of Nuwara Eliya – the capital of the Tea Country.
Following a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a game of golf on a course that is located at the highest elevation in the island.
Breakfast will be served at the main restaurant.
We will have an early start on this day to arrive in time to Kandy for the culinary experience and lunch in Kandy.
After breakfast, you will set off to the Victoria Golf Club in Digana.
After breakfast, you will leave the hill country and head towards Sigiriya. Look out for the change in vegetation from wet zone to dry zone.
Indulge in the local cuisine & enjoy a country lunch before taking a game drive to the Minneriya National Park.
An early start after breakfast, in the cool of the day, is recommended to climb the Sigiriya Rock before proceeding to explore Polonnaruwa.
Breakfast will be served in the main restaurant.
A change of environment and experience with a game of Golf on the coast at the Eagles’ Golf Club, which borders one of the world’s deepest natural harbours.
Breakfast will be served in the main restaurant.
For your final night, you will be taken on the scenic domestic flight to Colombo or you could drive to Colombo (six hours).
Perhaps some retail therapy if time permits! Colombo offers an array of shopping options from malls to shops or visit the Pettah market; vibrant and noisy with street vendors selling you bargains or relax & rejuvenate. Your overnight hotel will assist with arranging a spa treatment.
Local attractions: the Navam Perahera (1st Mar 2018 – tickets should be pre-booked) / Food Festival – Hotel Fairway (first weekend of every month) / Nelum Pokuna Art Street / shopping at Barefoot Gallery & Jazz Brunch every Sunday / seafood dinner at the Ministry of Crab / street food at Galle Face Green / authentic Sri Lankan meal in the beautiful setting of ‘Thunapaha on the Edge’- Waters Edge Hotel / Japanese cuisine at Nihonbashi or at the Dutch Hospital.
We will take you to the airport, to arrive two-three hours before your flight home.