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Embark on an expedition where you will encounter colonial splendour, thrilling wildlife/ marine life, UNESCO designated world heritage sites, awakening spiritual experiences, astounding nature, turquoise hued crystal-clear oceans fringed by golden sandy coastlines and unparalleled warmth of true local hospitality greeted by effervescent smiles of the inhabitants of this glorious land.
Glamping at Wild Coast
Wild Coast is positioned on a stunning rugged, raw and secluded beach which makes for an otherworldly backdrop to the surreal experience you are in for. This Relais & Châteaux member glamping site prides itself on seamlessly blending into its environs. Designer camping coupled with epicurean du jour delights incidentally, lies flanking Yala National park whose chief residents are the enigmatic Leopard.
Whale & Dolphin Watching Private Cruise
Early morning whale watching aboard a contemporary catamaran outfitted with a professional crew and safety equipment is in the offering to visitants as the surrounding oceans of Mirissa offer spectacular sightings of whales as they thrive in the nutrient rich waters. During the season we attest to spotting one of the island’s big five, the blue whale, virtually on every occasion we have set sail into the deep. Take pleasure in snorkeling and paddle boarding on the way back to shore. Fine dining and snacking are made available for the duration of the voyage.
Travel by Rail
The most pleasurable means to peregrinate to the hills, should be on board a train, many a local song have been dedicated to the misty tea carpeted hills and the astounding scenery where words have failed to do justice.
Luxury trains outfitted with a professional crew are available alongside the more traditional public trains outfitted with observation boxes for serene viewing, as the train windingly makes it to the destination. typical white glove style service is available on board to cater to your discerning pallets.
Flying Ravana
Zip Lining over tea gardens on the longest zip line in SE Asia.
Fortunately for the daredevil the trip to the hills will not disappoint, even though the environs are mild the same cannot be said about the activities available. Flying Ravana a befitting moniker, as Ella was where the greatly chronicled King Ravana once governed. We are certain you will be kindled to take in the panoramic views by this novel and thrilling mode.
Sundown Stroll
The ambience of the Galle Dutch fort could be likened to a romance movie setting, it truly is dreamlike and spectacular. A stroll during dusk is much desired among visitors to this foremost of attractions in the city, which incidentally is the largest remaining fortress in all of Asia, it is an idyllic setting for shutterbugs to capture unrivalled sunsets whilst encountering the many happenings in and around the ramparts.
Tranquil Jetawanaramaya
A tranquil evening absorbing the energy & serenity of Jetawanaramaya. This 400 ft (120m high) stupa built by King Mahasen is believed to be the biggest stupa in the world. Inscriptions of the names of donors also could be found in the compound and this stupa is believed to enshrine a part of a sash tied by Lord Buddha himself. A few hours spent besides this magnificent and revered stupa will bring about harmony within and without.
An intimate stay at The Tea Factory Hotel
Ceylon tea is foremost on most visitors minds when reflecting on a trip to the island and what better way to experience Ceylon tea in all its glory than a stay in a former tea factory converted into a boutique hotel, with carefully preserved elements that make up a traditional tea factory in an era gone by. Guests are afforded the privilege of trekking among the mist covered tea fields and try their hand at plucking the finest tea the world will ever sip!
Indulgence at its finest at Tea Trails Bungalows
A collection of luxuriously appointed bungalows which were once dwellings of the celebrated tea planters who delivered the finest tea in the world. It is all about details in the luxury at these splendid bungalows with an intimate and personalized service offered to guests. The surrounding well-manicured gardens, views of the tea gardens extending for miles ahead and a lake at the base are almost surreal and tricky to elucidate as it is purely to be experienced.
Bawa Experience
Saunter about the Italian Renaissance gardens, with elements of English landscaping and water gardens nestling roman and other erstwhile sculptures of Lunuganga, an eden once home to the illustrious Geofry Bawa.
Located in the beach town of Bentota, this country home offers plush dwellings where one will experience the style elements of Bawa designs in all its splendor.
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