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Romantic Moments To Remember Amidst Culture, Hills, Sun & Sea!!!!!!

8 Nights / 9 Days Program

‘For those who want a romantic holiday with a difference’

“Visit the ancient cities of Sri Lank wherein lies the original heart of it’s civilisation and the hill country where you can relax and will find the days just drifting by. An abundance of walks and climbs, refreshing waterfalls and historic cites………..

Day 01

You will be met on arrival and driven to Sigiriya where your amazing experience will begin. ( 3.5 hours )
Arrive at Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sigiriya.

Accommodation: Jetwing Vil Uyana – (Half Board Basis) – Which is located within 5km of the ‘8th Wonder of the World’ – Sigiriya, Vil Uyana is the creation of a truly ‘Lifestyle Hotel’. Whether it is the nature lover in you or the task of ‘finding yourself again’ treat yourself to an experience…

Day 02

This morning you will be driven to the Cultural Triangle - the ancient heart of Sri Lanka. From here you can explore Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, & Sigiriya.

Relax at the hotel and in the afternoon at 4.00p.m set off to climb the spectacular rock fortress of Sigiriya, with its rocky abode & water gardens. Sigiriya is famous for its toadstool of golden-hued granite, protruding into the searing blue sky from a hot, flat wilderness of scrubland, which is transformed in the rainy season to a water garden. In the 5th century King Kashyapa domesticated the Lions Rock, by building a palace atop its summit. Sigiriya commemorates some of the turbulence of Sri Lanka’s history.

Come back to the hotel and enjoy a lovely candlelit romantic dinner…….

Accommodation: Jetwing Vil Uyana – (Half Board Basis)

Day 03

This morning you will visit the Ancient city of Polonnaruwa an ancient royal capital, with its well-preserved 12th century ruins & impressive stone culture recalls an inspired past.
(Optional: A great way to explore the ancient city is on a bicycle – these can be rented) – Don’t forget to enjoy a drink of “Belimal” with a piece of jaggery (a hard brown sweet)
Return to the hotel and just relax and enjoy a swim at the lovely swimming pool or simply read a book while enjoying the breeze from the paddy fields around or explore the surrounding area in buggies.

Today for dinner you may try Sri Lankan rice and curry usually includes a variety of small spiced dishes made from vegetables, meat or fish. They’re generally served with accompaniments like chutney and sambol – a term that describes any condiment made from ingredients pounded with chilli.

Accommodation: Jetwing Vil Uyana – (Half Board Basis)

Day04

Today on the way to Kandy in the morning visit the beautiful Dambulla cave temple, the largest cave monastery in the country with a history going back to the 1st century BC.

On the way you could also stop off at a Spice Garden in Matale. There are several directly on the way to Kandy and arrive at Jetwing Hunasfalls.

On arrival at Jetwing Hunasfalls you will be warmly welcomed with a cold towel to freshen up and complimentary refreshment.

Diversity and relaxation are two words that readily spring to mind when visiting HunasFalls Hotel. Incredibly popular with honeymooners, the Hunasfalls hotel provides one of the most romantic backgrounds. Everything that the hotel has to offer is too good to resist!

Accommodation: Jetwing Hunasfalls – Kandy (Elkaduwa) – Half Board Basis

Day 05

Today morning enjoy your breakfast in the room overlooking the beautiful mountains covered with mist.

There are many things to do whilst at HunasFalls from early morning/evening bird watching to a romantic nature walk or simply watch the monkeys play in the tree tops or relax by the pool. For the more activities you can take a boat ride, play tennis or badminton, enjoy a pony ride or even plant a tree as a living souvenir of your visit. You can choose to do as little or as much as you would like.

The ambience of the hotel is laid back and relaxed. There are no long queues at the buffet table, rather this is sophisticated dining. You can enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner with the freshest cuisine prepared by the hotel chefs with soft piano music in the background at the restaurant or in your private balcony in your own room with romantic music (The choice is yours!!!)

Accommodation: Jetwing Hunasfalls – Kandy (Elkaduwa) – Half Board Basis

Day 06

This morning after breakfast you will be driven to Kandy to explore this lovely city. Kandy is surrounded by rolling hills and forest. The last capital of the Singhalese Kingdom, this hill country city is famed for its lake, the Temple of the Tooth, resting place of the country's most precious Buddhist relic and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

At 11.45a.m you will catch the train from Kadugannawa and will reach Nanu Oya at around 3.30p.m. Your tickets will be for the special observation carriage - a magical way to see the country side & experience local hill villages. Note: This is a simple train however a wonderful experience. Your driver will be waiting for you at Nanu Oya (with your luggage) and will take you to Jetwing St Andrews, Nuwara Eliya where you will be taken back in time surrounded by all the old world charm and quaint details of a Tudor mansion in the hills. Perched 6,182ft above sea level amidst mist shrouded mountain peaks in Sri Lanka’s cool tea country, this colonial residence is over a hundred years old and still retains the pace and style of life from that era.

Accommodation: Jetwing St Andrews’ – Nuwara Eliya – Half Board Basis

Day 07

Start the day with breakfast in bed – enjoy Jetwing St Andrews superb English breakfast.

After breakfast explore Nuwara Eliya or Little England as it is also aptly referred to. It is Sri Lanka's most popular holiday resort. At approximately 6500 feet above sea level, with temperatures ranging from 12 C to 22 C it opens into a breathtaking panorama of colour. Beautiful gardens, cascading waterfalls, lakes and sweet smelling mountain air.

The must sees are; a Tea Plantation, Tea Factory and the famous old colonial Hill Club.

In the afternoon relax back at the hotel. St Andrews prides itself in superb High Teas offering a selection of the finest teas from Sri Lanka in stunning locations around the hotel. Consider even have a “Tea Tasting”. In the evening you may wish to have a romantic garden BBQ choosing from Jetwing’s amazing wine list featuring over a hundred wines, exclusively imported for the hotel.

Accommodation: Jetwing St Andrews’ – Nuwara Eliya – Half Board Basis

Day 08

Final day of your journey……

Depart Nuwara Eliya for Colombo.
In Colombo visit some wonderful temples and shop till you drop picking up all sorts of wonderful items to take back to your country as a reminder of Sri Lanka.

The Galle Face Hotel is one of Asia’s oldest hotels. Full of colonial charm it is the only hotel located right on the Indian Ocean in Colombo.

In the evening enjoy a sunset cocktail on the checker board of the Galle Face Hotel, and experience a romantic night out at Gallery Café in the open – air café area which over looks pebbled courtyards. A terrific retreat from the bustle of Colombo!
Accommodation: Galle Face Hotel (Regency wing) – (Half Board Basis)- which is one of Asia’s oldest hotels. Full of colonial charm it is the only hotel located right on the Indian Ocean in Colombo.

Day 09

Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport (Approx: 1.5 hour)

Price

TOTAL PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE USD 2,150
(Based on 2 people sharing a double room)

TOTAL PRICE FOR 1 PERSON USD 1,075
(Based on 1 person in a single room)

Other Terms

Price includes:
- Accommodation for 2 people on Half Board basis (Including Breakfast & Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned car and driver for the duration of the trip (From Day 01 to Day 09 including pick up and drop-off at Airport)
- Local government taxes & service charges
- Entrance fees to Polonnaruwa ancient city, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Rock Temples, Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Royal Botanical Garden, Train tickets from Kandy to Nanu Oya.
- Candle lit dinner on day 2, day 5, on day 7 a BBQ and & a night out while in Colombo at the Gallery Café.

Notes:
- Quote is subject to availability and price fluctuations prior to booking.
- All reservations subject to availability at time of booking.
- Valid from the 01 January to the 31st of March 2009

For more information email: Shiroma@jetwing.lk or phone: +94 11 471 4821

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Updated on 20th May 2009
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