Sri Lankan Rendezvous

Escape away from all the urban distractions and chaos to the calm respite of ’s hills, then on to the Nuwara Eliya tea estates and finally summertime on the beach. Despite the program being designed with abundance of leisure time, it does not compensate on your experience of Ceylon nor on the quality of your accommodation.

Day 1 Airport - Kandy: About 5 Hours Drive Kandy House

Having arrived in you will be greeted by both our Jetwing representative and your chauffeur guide at the airport itself. Take a leisurely drive to the . Relish the scenic journey as you pass the paddy fields of the low country towards the city of Kandy. Along the way you will be passing sites of interest such as the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - depending on your flight timing you are welcome to drop by and visit these places.

Once in Kandy find yourself surrounded by rolling green forests and listen for the trickle of rivers. At the comforts of the cozy private home of Kandy House, relax and recover from any jet lag. You will find that each of the rooms and suites are individually designed and this is why each is anointed a different name. Some even feature a private garden where you and your partner can enjoy tea or breakfast together.

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Spend a lazy day at The Kandy House which was built by the final chief minister of the Kandyan Kingdom, Ratwatte Adigar, in 1804. In fact, he had committed an act of defiance as he dared to build himself a palatial villa using roof tiles which at that time were decreed only for use on royal residences. As of recent times, Geoffrey Bawa’s protégé Channa Daswatte was engaged on a similar mission of daring: to retain all the charisma of this captivating house while bringing it up to the standard of luxury befitting 21st century guests. The resulting restoration is your residence, The Kandy House.

Do steal some time in the day to stroll through the over 60 hectares Royal Peradeniya Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of Kandy city. Prior to the arrival of the British in Sri Lanka his was a royal park and it is today the largest botanical garden in the nation. There is a fine collection of orchids and a stately avenue of royal palms that were planted in 1905. If you would like your chauffeur guide we will help you organize a surprise picnic lunch or tea at the gardens.

Day 3 Kandy: About 1.5 Hours Drive Kandy House

Jetwing Travels | [email protected] | page 2 www.jetwingtravels.com Take a short drive to the city centre of spiritual Kandy, surrounded by greenery and the great Mahaweli River. Kandy is also well known as the centre of Buddhism. Set out in the afternoon to a meditation and yoga centre for a private session practicing various asana. Next, become acquainted with the city of Kandy, paying your respects to the Relic, which houses Sri Lanka’s most sacred relic, a tooth of the Lord Buddha. The Temple itself dates from the 16th century and is entered via 2 doors showing mythical beasts. To step up the tempo, attend a dance performance featuring traditional dances from the different regions of Sri Lanka.

Day 4 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya: About 3.5 Hours Drive Jetwing Warwick Gardens

Take a scenic three hours drive to Nuwara Eliya, specifically the Warwick Estate. During the drive, relish the endless views of tea carpeted valleys, processing factories belching out fragrant aromas and the bright flash of female "tea pluckers" in their pimento, fuchsia and cerise saris picking their way through the plantations. Break your journey at a local tea factory for a tour and a cup of freshly brewed Ceylon tea. Continue on your route and follow the trail until you will arrive at a cozy colonial bungalow restored from the time of the Raj. You will be greeted by your personal butler Robert who will attend to you throughout your stay as well as the chef with whom you can plan your dining options.

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As the daylight touches the tea bushes, you will come to realize that you are in the midst of a 6 acre working tea plantation in the mountains of Ambewela. We invite you to explore this century old Nuwara Eliya bungalow that has been brought back to life. Spend a lazy day at this home away from home and feel free to dine outdoors in the open air. Enjoy a morning head massage or a cool walk through the fruit orchard, pick your own vegetables or perhaps enjoy a fresh garden salad.

For lunch we recommend you drop into the Nuwara Eliya town at the colonial member’s only Hill Club, which adhere to a strict formal dress code. If you wish to play an evening game at the town’s 18-hole golf course or taking a stroll to admire the English styled country homes with well manicured gardens.

Having worked up an appetite, taste a mouth watering mountain barbequeback at Warwick Gardens.

Day 6 Nuwara Eliya – Horton Plains – Nuwara Eliya: About 3 Hours Drive Jetwing Warwick Gardens

For some breathtaking vista set out first thing in the morning before the mist covers to the nearby National Park of Horton Plains. Formerly the hunting grounds of the British Raj, Horton Plains forms an undulating plateau over 2,000 metres high and it is a beautiful area of grasslands, interspersed with patches of forest. One of Horton Plain’s most panoramic views is over a spectacular escarpment known as World's End, which drops a sheer 1,219 metres. Another attraction is the graceful Baker’s waterfall which resembles white sari drapes falling off from the mountains. Return to Warwick Gardens for a late lunch and spend the evening relaxing.

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One of Sri Lanka’s charm is that how in a short time you will pass from the hills to the meandering rivers, past the farms, then to idyllic coast of Wadduwa. Here you will be staying at boutique property The Reef. Set amidst a large coconut grove with incredible views of the Indian Ocean find your find your very own and exceptionally specious suite.

Day 8 Wadduwa: At leisure The Reef

Marvel at the raw beauty of Sri Lanka’s coast, spending the day carefree. As you step out on the sands don’t be surprised if your footprints are one of the few as the beach is fairly privately. In this way, The Reef give you are your lover seclusion and privacy. Even an evening walk through pass the pond is quite enchanting.

Day 9 Wadduwa: At leisure The Reef

Blissfully watch the clouds float past as you dream away, spend an idyllic day watching the crested waves as they bounce off the sun-kissed sands.

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If you wish to step out, the country home of a renowned architect – Geoffrey Bawa is nearby and well worth a visit for an alfresco lunch. Other local attractions are the serene Bentota river boat ride or for the more adventurous - the thrill of water sports.

Day 11 Wadduwa/Airport: 2.5 Hours Drive

As all good things must come to an end, your chauffeur guide with comfortable take you back to the international airport for a safe journey home.

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Terms & Conditions

Your Holiday includes:

- Per person cost of twin-sharing accommodation - Transport by private air-conditioned car or van and services of English speaking chauffeur guide for the entire duration - Local government taxes & service charges - Meals: Breakfast & Hill Club Luncheonon day 5 - Entrances: Royal Botanical Gardens of Peredeniya, Kandy Tooth Relic Temple, Cultural dance - Hike to Horton Plains National Park (1 trip including entrances and van hire)

Your Holiday excludes:

- Visas - Travel Insurance - Optional tours & activities - Flights - Airport taxes - Activities & highlights - Camera & Video permits at cultural sights - All expenses of personal nature - Tips and portage - Spa and Wellness treatment

Reservation, Cancellation Policy & Notes:

- All reservations subject to availability at time of booking - Quote is subject to availability of rooms, tax increases, price fluctuations and any peak season supplements. - The cost is based on cash basis. For any other method of settlement whether it be cheques, drafts, credit cards or debit cards we will entail a service charge. - For cancellations within 30 days before the date of arrival 100% of the holiday program will be charged - For further details about the cancellation policy please refer www.jetwingtravels.com - The standard check in time in Sri Lanka is 14:00 hours and standard check out time is 11:00 hours - All drive times are approximate and are subject to change

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