Colombo Arrival
Colombo Arrival We save our exploration of the delights of Colombo for our last two days. The small, cosy hotel near the airport we have chosen gives us an ideal place to gather together and [...]
Colombo to Galle: modern and ancient
Colombo to Galle: modern and ancient We leave the highway after only two hours to enjoy one of the themes of our tour: interesting architecture. Geoffrey Bawa is known as Asia’s Frank Lloyd Wright and [...]
Galle to Hirikitiya: travel day
Galle to Hirikitiya: travel day After spending the morning exploring Galle, it’s just two hours until we get to Hirikitiya where we take over a 12-room boutique hotel for three nights. This will be our [...]
Hirikitiya: pampering day
Hirikitiya: pampering day Each lazy day at the beach will begin with optional meditation and light stretches. The hotel has its own yoga chalet, but lessons are extra. The first full day day is yours [...]
Hirikitiya: exploring day
Hirikitiya: exploring day After breakfast those who are keen for an adventure, jump on our bus. We explore ancient Buddhist temple caves that are not far away. Lunch is at a nearby hotel (sister hotel [...]
Tea Country: Little Adam’s Peak and Little England
Tea Country: Little Adam’s Peak and Little England This is our biggest travel day with a five-hour trip into the mountains. We have lunch in the eclectic little town of Ella and then walk through [...]
Tea Country; High Tea
Tea Country; High Tea A nearby tea factory has been converted into an award-winning hotel. We can don traditional saris, pick tea and see how it is sorted and processed. We return to town for [...]
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy: Train travelling in style
Nuwara Eliya to Kandy: Train travelling in style It’s an early start as we have a train to catch. The train ride to Kandy is arguably one of the most beautiful train rides in the [...]
Kandy: Temple of the Tooth
Kandy: Temple of the Tooth Kandy is the original capital and one of the highest points in the country. It surrounds a lake and has interesting architecture and history. One of the main attractions is [...]
Kandy to Colombo: Spices
Kandy to Galle is a 3.5 hour drive but we have a few stops: breakfast al fresco, the spice market and then a special lunch cooking class at a typical Sri Lankan home. This still [...]
Colombo: Shopping
There are lots of shopping options in Colombo, including excellent artisan cottons, gift shops and factory outlets. Tonight we have our celebratory last meal together at the Gallery. meals: breakfast, dinner
Colombo: Departure
Colombo: Departure inclusions: drop-off to airport meals: breakfast