Heart to Heart Trail
11 Days
10 Nights
Ideal for honeymooners or travelers simply romancing to get to know each other, to Discover unique experiences in genuine Ayurveda massage, Spa facilities, stargaze sans the glare of city lights, climb an ancient rock fortress, go back to the nature through a remote village experience, ride a bicycle across a lake, join a Jeep safari to a wildlife national park, explore the culture, witness an uncanny botanical garden, view the rolling hills of the highlands, enjoy a train ride on rolling stocks, paddle catamarans & a enjoy a nature boat ride to relax, kick back, unwind & chill on the beach.
Day 01
Arrival – Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo Hotel Transfer
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & driven back to the Hotel to relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
[... _/\_ "Welcome to Sri Lanka" ...]
On Arrival you will be welcomed by our representative, who will be your guide of the tour. You'll be boarded into our comfortable vehicle with the baggage & dropped off at the hotel to refresh. Later if time permits, you'll be chauffeur driven to take a City Tour of Colombo including a Panoramic view of the capital, from 350 meters above sea level to Colombo's brand new 'Lotus' Tower. Having taken a "Bird’s eye' view" of the nearby ocean, the skyline & the sprawling settlement below, you may want to enjoy a variety of entertainment options in the complex & driven back to the Hotel to relax.
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
Day 02
Colombo
Authentic Ayurveda Massage for the distinguished Couple
Colombo City Tour / Shopping
Evening Cycle Ride
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
Authentic Ayurveda Massage for the distinguished Couple
Colombo City Tour / Shopping
Evening Cycle Ride
Accommodation: Overnight at the luxurious Colombo Beach Resort
Day 03
Colombo / Sigiriya Transfer
En route: Pass through Cadju-gama – Cashew Village,
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical gardens, Arts & Crafts, War Heroes Cemetery & Tea Museum.
Stargaze in the night to see the Milky Way Galaxy without the glare Steam Bath, Sauna or Pool facility of the hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
En route: Pass through Cadju-gama – Cashew Village,
Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical gardens, Arts & Crafts, War Heroes Cemetery & Tea Museum.
Stargaze in the night to see the Milky Way Galaxy without the glare Steam Bath, Sauna or Pool facility of the hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 04
Sigiriya
Hot-Air Balloon Ride in the Morning (Seasonal depending on the Winds)
Landing of balloon in the vicinity of Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park
Alternatively, Launch on a push bike for a Cycle Ride along the Kandalama bunt overlooking Hotel Kandalama, Sigiriya & the vicinity.
Evening : Hiriwadunna village tour, cooking class to cook hands-on Sri Lankan dishes & dine in,
Ayurveda Spa - Massage Therapy / Steam Bath / Sauna / Pool. Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Hot-Air Balloon Ride in the Morning (Seasonal depending on the Winds)
Landing of balloon in the vicinity of Minneriya / Kaudulla National Park
Alternatively, Launch on a push bike for a Cycle Ride along the Kandalama bunt overlooking Hotel Kandalama, Sigiriya & the vicinity.
Evening : Hiriwadunna village tour, cooking class to cook hands-on Sri Lankan dishes & dine in,
Ayurveda Spa - Massage Therapy / Steam Bath / Sauna / Pool. Accommodation: Overnight at Sigiriya Boutique Hotel
Day 05
Sigiriya
Trek the Sigiriya Rock Fortress - UNESCO World Heritage Site for the Sunrise on to the top with picnic brunch – See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress
Sigiriya / Kandy Transfer in the Afternoon
Enroute : Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices
Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Trek the Sigiriya Rock Fortress - UNESCO World Heritage Site for the Sunrise on to the top with picnic brunch – See the Frescoes, Mirror Walls, Royal Palace Garden, Lion’s Mouth, Hydraulic water pumping to the top, On the way down see the granite Amphitheater & be alert to find the ‘anomalous stone sculpture’ on the side of the Rock fortress
Sigiriya / Kandy Transfer in the Afternoon
Enroute : Visit Dambulla Rangiri Cave Temple to see ancient Murals, Sculptures, Art & Carvings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit a Spice Garden at Matale to see the Growth of Spices, Preparation Process, Taste the flavor & Smell the Aroma of the spices
Evening : Kandy Cultural Dance Performance at 5 pm Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 06
Kandy
In the morning, City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic – Sri Dalada Maligawa to be absorbed by the Spiritual Presence of the Buddha
Visit the Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch Baby Elephants play in the riverside.
En route: visit Tea, Batiks, Gem & Jewelry and Handicrafts Shop Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
In the morning, City Tour of Kandy – To see the lakefront, stroll around the Lake, Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic – Sri Dalada Maligawa to be absorbed by the Spiritual Presence of the Buddha
Visit the Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to watch Baby Elephants play in the riverside.
En route: visit Tea, Batiks, Gem & Jewelry and Handicrafts Shop Accommodation: Overnight at Kandy Boutique Hotel
Day 07
Kandy / Hatton Transfer
Embark on the TRAIN to Hatton while enjoying the picnic brunch and the scenery of the rolling hills of the Central Highlands.
Chauffeur will pick-up guests on arrival at the Hatton train station. Take a stroll in the Tea fields in the vicinity of the hotel & kick back to relax, unwind & chill.
A candlelit dinner awaits the distinguished couple.
Accommodation: Overnight at an Hatton Colonial Bungalow
Embark on the TRAIN to Hatton while enjoying the picnic brunch and the scenery of the rolling hills of the Central Highlands.
Chauffeur will pick-up guests on arrival at the Hatton train station. Take a stroll in the Tea fields in the vicinity of the hotel & kick back to relax, unwind & chill.
A candlelit dinner awaits the distinguished couple.
Accommodation: Overnight at an Hatton Colonial Bungalow
Day 08
Hatton – Relax & Visit a High Grown Tea Estate & Factory
Walk through a Tea Estate plantation in the cool temperate climate of the Central Highlands
Visit a Tea Factory to watch the numerous processes that go into the ‘making’ of tea so that the tea is naturally preserved for long times.
Enjoy a cup of the fresh day’s pluck of BOP tea which gets exported Accommodation: Overnight at an Hatton Colonial Bungalow
Walk through a Tea Estate plantation in the cool temperate climate of the Central Highlands
Visit a Tea Factory to watch the numerous processes that go into the ‘making’ of tea so that the tea is naturally preserved for long times.
Enjoy a cup of the fresh day’s pluck of BOP tea which gets exported Accommodation: Overnight at an Hatton Colonial Bungalow
Day 09
Hatton / Galle Transfer
En route, you can have a boat ride on Madhu River – Bird Watching. Later, visit the Turtle Hatchery to watch Turtles nesting on shore.
Accommodation: Overnight at the Galle Beach Hotel
En route, you can have a boat ride on Madhu River – Bird Watching. Later, visit the Turtle Hatchery to watch Turtles nesting on shore.
Accommodation: Overnight at the Galle Beach Hotel
Day 10
Galle
Visit the Galle Dutch Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site Relax on the beach – to kick back, unwind & chill, Later, have a gentle walk around the Dutch Fort & feel like you're in 'Rome'.
At Night, a spectacular Candle Lit Dinner will be arranged on the beach for the distinguished couple.
A steam bath / sauna / pool is available at the hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at the Galle Beach Hotel
Visit the Galle Dutch Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site Relax on the beach – to kick back, unwind & chill, Later, have a gentle walk around the Dutch Fort & feel like you're in 'Rome'.
At Night, a spectacular Candle Lit Dinner will be arranged on the beach for the distinguished couple.
A steam bath / sauna / pool is available at the hotel
Accommodation: Overnight at the Galle Beach Hotel
Day 11
Galle / BIA Transfer / Departure
Enroute : If time permits prior to departure to the airport – feel free to collect souvenirs of your 'amazing' visit.
Enroute : If time permits prior to departure to the airport – feel free to collect souvenirs of your 'amazing' visit.
