The Golfing Break
Introduction
The Golfing Break takes you to the magnificent Victoria Golf and Country Resort situated amidst the scenic Kandyan hills. The challenging 18-hole golf course her has been voted ‘Best Course in Asia 2005’ by Asian Golf Monthly and ranked in the ‘Top 100 Most Beautiful Courses’ by Golf Digest. This short break is an ideal golfing holiday for those coming from the nearby cities such as Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. We have selected luxurious accommodation in the most unique settings for this holiday.
Holiday Highlights
Caddies full of expert advice.
Spectacular Kandyan hills and the Victoria Reservoir
Ancient Kandyan heritage and Temple of the Tooth
Colombo’s colonial architecture
Relax by the pool at Tamarind Lodge - a luxurious hill country villa
Colombo’s Tintagel – a boutique hotel with an intriguing past
Golfing at the stunning but testing Victoria Golf and Country Club, voted 'Best Course in Asia 2005' by Asian Golf Monthly and ranked in the 'Top 100 Most Beautiful Courses' by Golf Digest.
SriLanka Location Map
 
Sri Lanka Tours Day 1, 2 & 3Upon touching down in Colombo, immediately transfer onto the Air Taxi which flies in directly to Victoria Golf and Country Resort in Kandy. This is a breathtaking flight that lands on the Victoria reservoir. It is therefore possible to be on the 1st tee within 1 hour of landing in Sri Lanka. Check into the luxurious Tamarind Lodge situated within the 500 acres estate of Victoria. Stay three nights here golfing and relaxing amidst the magnificent Kandyan hills. Kandy is just 40 minutes away.

The Victoria Golf and Country Resort, offers a wide range of facilities including an 18-hole golf course, putting green and practice range, Pro shop and PGA golf academy. Other sports and recreational facilities include bar and terrace dining, floodlit tennis court, Saddle club, riding lesson for adults and kids, and horse safaris. There is an outdoor infinity swimming pool and an Ayurvedic wellness centre offering a range of relaxing treatments. The surrounding reservoir and central hills are ideal for bird watching. Over 100 species of birds can be spotted on nature trails within the 500-acre estate accompanied by a local expert. Mountain bike trails also provide for much adventure.

The city of Kandy is steeped in history and culture. Interesting activities include: a visit to the Temple of the Tooth where a sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is enshrined; Peradeniya Botanical gardens, with its orchid collection and formally laid-out trees; Kandy's rich ancient arts and crafts including drum making, Dumbara mat weaving and Kandyan dancing and drumming.
Sri Lanka Accomodation Tamarind Lodge
Tamarind Lodge is an exquisite boutique hotel in the grounds of Victoria Golf & Country Resort, which manages the property. It is divided into two wings that gaze over the pool, immaculate lawn and terrace. Six airy, stylish rooms have classical furniture, balconies with mountain views and sleek bathrooms. ...(More)
Sri Lanka Tours Day 4Today you head back to the capital city of Colombo for your final night where you will be staying at Tintagel – a newly opened luxurious boutique hotel housed in one of Sri Lanka’s most famous ancestral residences belonging to the family of Sri Lanka’s former President. Experience Colombo’s colonial architecture with a visit to the Fort - a three mile long rampart originally built in the sixteenth century by the Portuguese and then further developed by the Dutch and the British. Here, many of the old colonial buildings jostle for attention with the rest of Colombo’s modern skyline.
Sri Lanka Accomodation Tintagel
Tintagel, a century-old presidential mansion, between whose walls much of Sri Lanka’s modern political history has been made, has been transformed into a luxurious, ten-room boutique hotel. It was once the family home of former presidents. Tintagel will appeal to discerning travellers looking for stylish and luxurious accommodation in the centre of Colombo. ...(More)
Package price includes:
4 nights accommodation
Air Taxi transfers from the airport to Victoria Golf & Country Resort
Airconditioned car and English-speaking driver for transfers
Entrance Fee: Temple of the Tooth
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