Day 1:
We will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to
The Beach Hotel in Negombo, a short drive from the airport where
you can relax and unwind.
Accommodation profile: The
Beach offers luxurious five-star accommodation in Negombo, a
west coast beach resort north of Colombo. The resort offers
a perfect place to recuperate after a long flight being just
10 minutes drive from the international airport. The Beach is
arguably the best thing to have happened to Negombo in the past
decade. The five-star hotel was reopened in Jan 2005 after a
complete refurbishment, which has transformed the property into
a chic and stylish hotel offering great luxury and a warm and
attentive level of service.
Day 2, 3 & 4:
Transfer to the historic city of Galle, one of our
favourite corners in this magical island. Instead of driving
from the airport, which takes approximately five hours, we recommend
taking the SriLankan Air Taxi from Katunayake to Koggala Lake,
a short 20-minute drive to Galle Fort. Lying within the walls
of the 17th century Galle’s Dutch Fort is Amangalla, a
fabulous hotel offering a wonderful escape for those wanting
the highest possible luxury in intimate, interesting and historic
surroundings. Several hours can be spent wandering along the
narrow roads of the Galle Fort, built by the Portuguese and
Dutch now a World Heritage Site. Explore boutique shops and
hotels, visit art galleries and museums, or just wander around
the forts sturdy ramparts and soak up the special atmosphere
of a living walled city.
Accommodation profile: Amangalla
offers excellent old-world luxury, superb food, arguably the
best spa in the island and exceptional service. The extensive
property located within the walls of the Galle Fort, is an amalgamation
of buildings dating back over 400 years. This luxurious hotel
was opened in 2005 following a long, sensitive and complete
refurbishment by Aman Resorts.
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Amangalla’s luxurious Chamber
rooms are located within the Church Street Wing, facing the
Fort ramparts and have a gracious and authentic turn-of-the-century
ambience consisting of four-poster king-size bed, antique furniture
and gleaming teakwood floorboards.
Day 5, 6 & 7: Transfer along the spectacular
southern coast to Amanwella, a secluded and luxurious beach
resort now widely considered the best beach hotel in the island.
Spend three nights in this perfect oasis, which also serves
as an ideal base for exploring the southern beaches, cultural
heritage and natural wildlife. Indeed, the south’s cultural
heritage stretches back to the 2nd Century BC to the times of
the Ruhunu kings that developed the agricultural, religious
and cultural life of this area. Visit the tranquil town of Tissamaharama,
dominated by lakes and gigantic semi-circle shaped Buddhist
Dagobas (temples) built by these kings, or Kataragama, surrounded
by mountains and perched on the banks of the Menik Ganga (river
of jewels), a pilgrimage site with great religious and historical
significance for Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims and Christians.
Wildlife lovers can visit Yala National Park, home to the greatest
variety of Sri Lanka’s wildlife. Bird lovers will enjoy
Bundala wetlands and for a taste of rainforest, travel inland
to the majestic Sinharaja Rainforest, another World Heritage
Site.
Accommodation profile: Amanwella
is set amidst a mature coconut grove fronting a crescent shaped
beach near the village of Tangalle. This is a super-luxurious
and chic escape developed and managed by the exclusive Aman
Group, and already recognized as Sri Lanka’s leading beach
property. Amanwella has 30 stylish contemporary suites, each
with their own private pool and sun-lounging terrace. A 45-meter
infinity swimming pool and many reflecting pools scattered around
the property adds to the calm and serene ambience of the hotel.
Cool, classy and ever so stylish is Amanwella’s attitude
and as a guest it’s hard not to adopt this feeling.
Day 8: Take the Air Taxi direct from Dickwella
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Package price includes: • 7
nights accommodation on room-only basis (BB basis
at The Beach)
• Chamber Suite at Amangalla, Ocean Suite
at Amanwella
• Air Taxi transfers from Katunayake to
Galle and from Dickwella to Katunayake
• Taxi transfers from the airports to hotels
• Transfer in 4WD jeep from Amangalla to
Amanwella
• Complimentary head or foot massage at
Amangalla Baths
• A complimentary champagne breakfast on
the beach at Amanwella
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This journey takes you through Sri Lanka’s southern
regions, the Ruhuna, an area with a proud heritage dating
back to the ancient Sinhalese kings and to the influences
of the Portuguese and the Dutch of more recent times. Secluded
Indian Ocean beaches, the UNESCO-protected Galle Fort and
the untouched wilderness of the South combine with the world-renowned
luxury of Aman Resorts hotels to ensure a truly unforgettable
experience.
