19 Day Itinerary
£11,100pp
Experience authentic Kerala and Sri Lanka on an unforgettable trip. Explore historic colonial-style buildings and embark on a safari to spot the elephants of Gal Oya National Park all the while admiring landscapes of tea plantations and secluded beaches.
Located on the South West of coastal Kerala, Kochi is a port city dotted with religious monuments and museums, stretching across peninsulas and islands
Begin your trip in Kochi, where you’ll spend three nights at Brunton Boatyard, a hotel perfect for relaxation and in a scenic location on the ancient Cochin’s harbour. Outside the hotel walls, spend your days exploring the city, where you’ll stumble across the Spice Market, 15th century Chinese fishing nets, and the historic Fort Cochin. During the evenings, we can arrange for you to take a harbour cruise at sunset and witness a traditional Kathakali dance performance. For those interested in learning about the delights of local cuisine, enjoy a Keralan cooking class.
A bustling city on the coast of the Laccadive Sea, these calm backwaters of Kerala are the reason it’s coined as the ‘Venice of the East’.
From Kochi, travel on to Muhamma, where you’ll spend two nights at Purity Lake Vembanad, a beautiful property set on the banks of Lake Vembanad and lined with interesting artwork. In the morning, rise to breathtaking views over the lake whilst practising yoga in the pavilion. Then, unwind by the lake-side pool, uncover the surroundings by bicycle or indulge in Ayurvedic massage treatments. A must-do is a day cruise on the backwaters where you’ll taste traditional food and watch as the sun sets over the peaceful and picturesque palm-fringed waters. Sandy shores are within easy reach for those craving the beach.
Positioned in South Western Sri Lanka, this laid-back town boasts scenic surroundings of tea fields, coconut plantations and rice paddies.
From Kerala, fly to Sri Lanka where you’ll spend just one night at The Wallawwa, a beautiful boutique hotel offering more than just a pre or post-flight stopover. Nestled in a peaceful corner of Negombo’s rural backcountry with a high-class spa and acres of tropical gardens, this is the perfect place to rest your head and unwind before visiting the Hill Country. Soak up the serenity by dipping in the jungle pool and indulging in a spa treatment. In the evening, the hotel can reserve a table for you at The Verandah, an Asian fusion restaurant with expansive garden views.
Set within the Kandy Plateau, Kandy is Sri Lanka‘s second largest city, surrounded by tea plantations and home to important features such as Kandy Lake and Temple of the Tooth.
Continue to Kandy and retreat into the mountains, where you’ll spend three nights in a mountain view chalet at Santani Wellness Resort. Set in a former tea plantation and within 48 acres of tropical gardens, this purpose-built wellness resort offers total rejuvenation in a truly peaceful setting. Spend your days on nature walks with a naturalist, touring the Botanical Gardens with a botanist, as well as a cultural excursion to Kandy to visit the Temple of the Tooth and a Tea Factory. In the evening, lounge around the outdoor campfire and stretch out in the yoga pavilion.
Located in eastern Sri Lanka, this is a secluded, lush and wild national park offering intimate and exclusive encounters with wildlife.
Travel to Gal Oya National Park for three nights at Gal Oya Lodge, a one-of-a-kind eco-lodge that’ll bring you closer to the natural world as well as transport you back in time. Sprawled over 20 acres of private jungle, soak up the lodge’s atmosphere before venturing out for a day of jungle cycle rides, interactive excursions with the Vedda tribe, or a Sri Lankan jungle cooking course. Enjoy game drives, trek through the jungle and embark on a boat safari in the national park, where you’ll spot swimming elephants in the country’s largest body of water.
Abundant in tea plantations, this hillside city offers beautiful views over meadows and greenery as well as a landscape of waterfalls and mountains.
Drive high up into the Hill Country where you’ll spend two nights at Goatfell, a beautiful boutique bungalow retreat. Begin your stay by exploring the bungalow’s own tea estate with a butler guide before heading to Finlays Tea Factory on foot to learn about the production of the world’s favourite brew. At your own pace, uncover the surroundings by meandering through Hakgala’s Botanical Gardens, walking to Lovers Leap waterfalls, visiting Nuwara Eliya’s colonial-era hill station or picnicking in spectacular hillside locations.
Set in the southern province of Sri Lanka, this port town is refuge to golden beaches as well as charming Dutch architecture and the rock temple of Mulkirigala.
Finish your trip in Tangalle with four nights at The Last House, a chic beach retreat set within tropical gardens. Enjoy barefoot luxury at this exclusive location which boasts a private beach ideal for swimming. For a culture fix, explore the nearby rock temples of Mulkirigala where reclining buddhas lie in caves. For those seeking aquatic adventure, surf the waves at nearby Hiriketiya Bay and head out to sea for fishing and snorkelling excursions. We can also arrange for you to go whale watching from Marissa and leopard spotting at Yala National Park, before returning to Colombo at the end of your adventure for your journey home.
Day Itinerary
£11,100pp
7 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £4995pp
Blend a trip to Jordan and Oman, discovering iconic historic sites like Petra and the ancient fortress Bala Fort. Experience diverse landscapes by stargazing in Jordan’s Valley of the Moon, floating in the Dead Sea and camel riding across the dunes of Oman’s Wahiba Sands.
11 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £6,200pp
Experience the highlights of India, from having unobstructed views of the Taj Mahal, sampling an array of culinary specialities and exploring the spectacular landscapes, National Parks, the ‘Pink City’ and the colonial architecture of Old Delhi.
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