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Very short Sri Lanka
USD 2850
JAN-DEC
7 NIGHTS
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USD 6300 per person
This trip includes only the very best lodges in each location, suitable if you are looking for the ultimate polished and elegant experience.
Trip Summary
Start location : Colombo Airport CMB
Anuradhapura
01 : Uga Ulugalla
02 : Uga Ulugalla
Knuckles
Yala
Galle
07 : Amangalla
End location : Colombo Airport CMB
Anuradhapura
Set in northcentral Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura is a relaxed town which is home to an enormous complex of historic ruins, with various sacred buildings including the renowned Bodhi Tree Temple, a place of great pilgrimage amongst Buddhists.
Day 1 , 2
Arrival : Colombo Airport CMB
lodge
Uga Ulugalla
Uga Ulagalla is located in the Anuradhapura area of Sri Lanka.
Guest accommodation is in 25 units, including nineteen Ulagalla Pool Villas ...
... five Deluxe Pool Villas, suitable for families ...
... and one larger Nikawewa Villa with two bedrooms.
Anuradhapura is home to an incredibly extensive array of historic Buddhist structures.
It is also home to the famous Bodhi Tree ...
... which is said to be a cutting from the revered Tree of Enlightenment.
Around 12km to the northeast lies a second holy site, Mihintale ...
... where Buddhism was originally introduced to Sri Lanka.
The best time of year to visit the Anuradhapura area is generally considered to be during Jun-Sep.
Knuckles
Set in the centre of Sri Lanka, Knuckles is a mountainous conservation area, whose dense cloud forest harbour a remarkable number of endemic species. The reserve is little-visited, but does offer some interesting walking trails, whilst the surrounding tea-plantations contain some interesting accommodation options.
Day 3 , 4
lodge
Santani Wellness Resort
Santani Wellness Resort is located in the Knuckles area of central Sri Lanka.
Guest accommodation is in twenty modernist suites.
The lodge is centred on an extensive spa facility.
Knuckles is a mountainous national park, renowned for its biodiversity.
It can only be explored on foot, with a good range of forest and mountain trails.
The reserve is surrounded by very scenic paddy fields and tea plantations.
The best time of year to visit the Knuckles area is generally considered to be during Jun-Sep.
Yala
Set in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, Yala is the largest and best-known national park in the country, famously home to elephants, leopards and sloth bears, as well as having some decent beaches. The area also has a surprisingly good range of safari accommodation.
Day 5 , 6
lodge
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Wild Coast Tented Lodge is located in the Yala area of southeast Sri Lanka.
Guest accommodation is in 28 rooms, including four Cocoon Pool Suites ...
Guest accommodation is in 28 rooms, including four Cocoon Pool Suites ...
Yala is by far the most popular safari area on the island ...
... with a really good range of relatively accessible wildlife ...
... including elusive sloth bears.
Yala is renowned for its leopards ...
... but vehicle traffic is a major issue in some areas, so very careful safari planning is essential.
Unusually for a safari area, Yala includes an extensive ocean frontage.
The best time of year to visit the Yala area is generally considered to be during Jan-Mar.
Galle
Set on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, Galle (pronounced 'gorl') is an historic port, centred on an impressive Portuguese, Dutch and British fort, a lovely place to explore and with some really authentic accommodation options.
Day 7
lodge
Amangalla
Day 8
Departure : Colombo Airport CMB
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