Day 10 Tangalle to Galle Today you will head along the coast to historic Galle , approximately 2 hours drive . Galle , on the south-west corner of the island , is a reminder of the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka . The new town may have the usual urban bustle , but the Dutch Fort , built in 1663 , retains a timeless air . The Galle Fort is a UNESCO world heritage site ; sections of the wall offer the best free view of the delightful cricket ground ( where Sri Lanka rarely lose ) during Test Matches . You can walk along part of the ramparts with views out to sea and restoration work is underway to make the underground tunnels open to visitors . Check-in to the beautiful , colonial Amangalla for two nights . This hotel offers an oasis of calm and offers a lovely spa , the perfect place to unwind .
Day 11 Galle Today you will have time to explore Galle . A must is the fascinating Galle Fort , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Galle also has a cultural museum in a Dutch colonial warehouse and a newly-opened Maritime Museum . The small streets within the Fort are fascinating for the architecture ; the restaurants at Amangalla , Galle Fort Hotel , and the Fort Printers offer lovely settings in which to enjoy mouth watering international and Sri Lankan dishes . The National Crafts Council handicrafts centre and an intriguing row of brightly painted fishing boats and market sellers lie between the old entrance to the Fort and the sea . In the newer town outside the ramparts , there is a lively market area with a whole pavilion dedicated to fish . It is also worth venturing inland from Galle , maybe on a boat trip along a river or on Koggala lake , or walking one of the nature reserves . The villages around Galle are full of artisans – lace makers , jewellers , woodcarvers , and painters . Visit Samakanda , and organic farm set up and run by British journalist and environmentalist Rory Spowers . Walk around the valley and have a delicious , organic , Sri Lankan lunch , cooked on a traditional stove .
Days 12 to 14 Galle to Bentota Depart Galle and head north along the coast to Bentota ( approximately 1 hour ’ s drive ) and check-in to the elegant Saman Villas for 3 nights . Whilst here you may wish to take optional trips to Bentota for water sports or visiting the Brief Garden .
Day 15 Departure from Colombo Transfer to the airport ( approximately 1.5 hours drive ) for your departure .
PRICE INFORMATION Prices from £ 5320 per person
OUR PRICE INCLUDES
• Return scheduled flights with British Airways or Sri Lankan Airlines to Colombo in economy class
• Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double room
• All meals and drinks at Ceylon Tea Trails bungalows
All meals and drinks at Leopard Trails
• Private English-speaking chauffeur-guide in an airconditioned Japanese car throughout the itinerary
• Entrance fees to the monuments listed above
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Visas Meals , except as specified above
Drinks , gratuities and personal expenses Camera fees where applicable
• Insurance
HOTEL LIST FOR THE ABOVE ITINERARY Colombo , Uga Residence , a luxury boutique hotel on a leafy street in the heart of the city .
Tea Country , Ceylon Tea Trails bungalows , a collection of 4 luxury boutique colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers .
Yala , Leopard Trails , a luxury mobile tented camp where you can enjoy the adventure of a bygone era in comfort .
Tangalle , Amanwella , a luxury all-suite hotel on a golden beach lined with coconut trees .
Galle , Amangalla , a graceful colonial hotel sitting within the walls of Galle Fort .
Bentota , Saman Villas , on a collection of 27 suites on a rocky headland in Bentota .
Tea country
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