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| Duración | Destino | Salida |
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| 8 días y 7 noches | Sri Lanka (Kalutara District, Tangalle) | Sri Lanka (Colombo) |
Day 1:
Arrival in Sri Lanka | Coastal Welcome in Kalutara
Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, guests are warmly welcomed by their dedicated chauffeur guide and escorted along the scenic southwest coastline to Kalutara. The drive introduces the first impressions of Sri Lanka—palm-fringed beaches, roadside markets, temples, and fishing villages.
On arrival, check-in at the resort and enjoy a carefully prepared welcome experience that reflects Sri Lanka’s spice-route heritage and coastal flavours. The remainder of the afternoon is reserved for relaxation after long-haul travel, allowing guests to unwind by the pool, river terrace, or beachfront.
In the evening, a signature dining experience is offered, showcasing a refined interpretation of Sri Lankan and Indian Ocean cuisine, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
Day 2:
Kalutara Cultural Encounters & Coastal Life
After breakfast, guests embark on a guided tuk-tuk cultural journey through Kalutara. This experience is designed to feel personal and authentic, led by local drivers who know the region intimately.
The excursion includes visits to a historic temple, a traditional fishing harbour, and small village communities where daily life continues unchanged by tourism. Guests experience Sri Lanka not as observers, but as welcomed participants in its rhythm.
The afternoon is kept flexible for leisure. Guests may choose to return to the resort for spa treatments, relax on the beach, or explore optional water activities available nearby.
As the sun begins to set, a riverside sundowner experience offers panoramic views of the Kalu Ganga estuary. Dinner follows at the resort in a relaxed, elegant setting.
Day 3:
Culture, Wellness & Community Connection
The morning begins with a deeper cultural immersion depending on seasonality. This may include temple rituals, local market visits, or participation in traditional cultural activities that reflect Sri Lanka’s living heritage.
Guests also have the opportunity to engage in responsible tourism initiatives linked to the resort’s community programmes, offering insight into how hospitality can positively contribute to local livelihoods and animal welfare efforts.
The afternoon remains at leisure, ideal for enjoying the resort’s architectural spaces, spa facilities, or simply relaxing between river and ocean landscapes.
Dinner is served at the resort, with a focus on fresh local ingredients and coastal flavours.
Accommodation
Anantara Kalutara Resort – Kalutara
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 4:
Journey to Tangalle | Spice Route to the Deep South
After breakfast, guests check out and begin their journey south along one of Sri Lanka’s most scenic coastal routes.
A curated stop is included at a traditional spice garden, where guests discover the origins of cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves—ingredients that once defined Sri Lanka’s global identity as a spice trading hub.
The journey continues through changing coastal landscapes until reaching Tangalle, where the scenery becomes more dramatic and untouched.
On arrival at the clifftop resort, guests check in and enjoy leisure time. The evening is best spent watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean, accompanied by a peaceful oceanfront dinner.
Accommodation
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort – Tangalle (Evening)
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 5:
Turtle Conservation & Oceanfront Serenity
Early morning brings one of Tangalle’s most meaningful experiences—a guided turtle conservation walk along the beach. Guests learn about nesting behaviour, hatchling protection, and the ongoing efforts to safeguard endangered marine life.
The rest of the day is intentionally unstructured, allowing guests to enjoy the resort at their own pace.
Options include spa treatments, beachfront relaxation, reading by the cliffs, or curated wellness activities.
In the evening, a private or oceanfront dining experience is arranged, offering a barefoot, intimate connection with the Indian Ocean setting.
Accommodation
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort – Tangalle
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 6:
Marine Conservation & Mangrove Ecosystems
This day is dedicated to Sri Lanka’s fragile coastal ecosystems. Guests participate in a guided marine conservation experience that introduces coral restoration efforts and seagrass ecosystem protection programmes conducted in collaboration with local scientific partners.
The experience continues with an eco-interpretation journey through mangrove habitats, where guests learn about biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and coastal resilience.
The afternoon is left for relaxation or optional wellness activities. As the day ends, a sunset yoga or meditation session enhances the connection between wellbeing and nature, followed by dinner at the resort.
Accommodation
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort – Tangalle
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day 7:
Harvest, Surf & Southern Living
The morning begins with a visit to the resort’s working rice paddies, where guests learn about traditional farming methods, indigenous rice varieties, and sustainable agriculture practices.
Guests then have the option to enjoy surfing experiences or lagoon-based water activities with professional instruction, suitable for both beginners and experienced travelers.
In the afternoon, a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking experience introduces local spices, techniques, and recipes that guests can recreate at home.
The journey concludes with a farewell clifftop dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean—an atmospheric final evening celebrating the essence of slow travel.
Day 8:
Departure from Sri Lanka
After breakfast, guests check out and proceed to Bandaranaike International Airport via the southern expressway.
INCLUSIONS
• Accommodation as per the above itinerary for 07 Nights in luxury Anantara properties.
• Accommodation is based on Single, Double or Triple Room.
Meal plan as mentioned throughout the itinerary (HB – Half Board basis: Breakfast & Dinner daily).
• Air-conditioned private vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide throughout the tour.
• Airport transfers and all ground transportation as per the itinerary.
• All sightseeing transfers and excursions mentioned in the programme.
• Entrance fees and guided experiences to the following activities (as per itinerary flow):
o Kalutara Tuk-Tuk Cultural Experience (local temple, fishing harbour & village life exploration)
o Spice Garden Visit en route to Tangalle (traditional cinnamon, pepper & clove experience)
o Turtle Conservation Beach Walk – Tangalle (guided eco experience)
o Marine Conservation Awareness Experience (coral restoration & seagrass ecosystem introduction)
o Mangrove Eco-Interpretation Experience (guided eco boat / nature walk depending on availability)
o Rice Paddy & Agricultural Experience at resort farm
o Sri Lankan Cooking Experience with resort chefs
o Sunset Yoga / Wellness Sessions (as per schedule & availability)
• Two (02) 500ml bottles of mineral water per person per day during transfers and excursions.
• Chauffeur accommodation, meals, and allowances.
• All applicable government taxes and service charges at the time of quotation.
• International airfare and visa fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels unless specifically mentioned.
• Lunches throughout the itinerary (unless separately included as part of optional resort experiences).
• Optional excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Spa treatments, wellness therapies, and premium resort activities unless stated as included.
• Camera/video permits where applicable for protected sites or special experiences.
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, beverages, and room service.
• Tips and gratuities for chauffeur guide, hotel staff, and service personnel.
• Any increase in government taxes, fuel charges, or entrance fees imposed after quotation.
• Any services not specifically mentioned under “Inclusions”.
| Día | Pernoctacion | Informaciónes adicionales |
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| 1 | Kalutara District |
Colombo - Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo Colombo Kalutara District Anantara Kalutara |
| 2 | Kalutara District |
Kalutara District Anantara Kalutara |
| 3 | Kalutara District |
Kalutara District Anantara Kalutara |
| 4 | Tangalle |
Tangalle Anantara Peace Haven |
| 5 | Tangalle |
Tangalle Anantara Peace Haven |
| 6 | Tangalle |
Tangalle Anantara Peace Haven |
| 7 | Tangalle |
Tangalle Anantara Peace Haven |
| 8 |
Colombo - Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Colombo Colombo |
| Lugar | 08 Days - 07 Nights Tour |
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| Kalutara District | Anantara Kalutara Resort |
| Tangalle | Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort |
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