Discover the hill country in Sri Lanka, Ayurveda packages that offer complete healing and rejuvenation amidst a beautiful landscape! Step into the tranquillity of a luxurious spa and treat yourself to a range of signature treatments in a sublime environment.
| day | Location/Route | duration | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival and drive to Negombo | One night in Negombo | Jetwing Beach |
| Day 02 | Negombo to Kandy | Six nights in Kandy | Santani Resort and Spa |
| Day 03 – Day 07 | Kandy | Five nights in Kandy | Santani Resort and Spa |
| Day 08 | Departure |
Needless to say, one of the prime features of the island, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, are its beaches of golden sand that surround the island and have gained popularity over the years with visitors. These include the beaches of Negombo, Hikkaduwa, Pasikudah, Weligama, Mirissa and Tangalle.
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.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Established in 1975, with the noble intention of providing care for orphaned elephants, today it serves as a nursery and a captive breeding ground for Asian elephants. Countless visitors from all over the island and the world visit this charming attraction throughout the year.
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.
Discover the rich architectural heritage of Kandy, the last Sri Lankan Kingdom to fall to the invading British. Today, it is one of the island’s major cities and home to an array of renowned attractions such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Royal Palace and National Museum.
Begin your tour at the lively town centre, and observe the diverse mix of neo-colonial and colonial-style buildings. Enjoy quality time with celebrated architect Ruchira Wickremasinghe, a recipient of the Geoffrey Bawa Travel Award, as she walks you through the intricacies of Kandy’s architectural landscape. The 2.5 hour tour can begin at any time; however, the late hours of the afternoon are ideal.
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 chauffeur from Holidays by Design will be present at the arrivals hall to greet 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 Negombo (30 minutes).
Breakfast will be served at the main restaurant.
You have three options for travelling to Kandy and onwards to the Knuckles.
Within one of the world’s lushest environments – the Knuckles Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the holistic architecture of Santani treads lightly as possible upon the land to let nature’s rhythm’s lull you back to life.
The featured programs in Ayurveda, detox, yoga & spa combine on site pampering and rejuvenation with enlightened learning for healthy living, long after you’ve left its premises.
The Head of wellness together with a team of wellness professionals will conduct and analyse the assessment to customize your bespoke Santani program and dietary regimen.
All individual programs are conducted based on 90-minute sessions combined with daily group Hatha Yoga classes.
During your leisure you are free to explore the off the beaten trails in the tea plantations choosing to stroll, hike or cycle through its beautiful landscapes and visit an organic farm.
We will take you to the airport, two-three hours before, in time to make your flight.
