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Golf Tour – 7 Days / 6 Nights
Play Golf at sea level in the capital Colombo, at 1500 feet above sea level in the Kandy and at 6000 feet above sea level Nuwara Eliya.Three different experiences in one destination.
NOTE: This is an independent Golf Tour and can tailor to your specific needs.
| Period | Accomodation Type | single person traveling | Two persons traveling | Three persons traveling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.11.2009 - 30.04.2010 | First Class Hotels | USD 1,098.00 | USD 1,335.00 | USD 1,645.00 |
Cost includes:
Day 1: Airport – Colombo
Upon arrival immediate transfer to Colombo
Accomodation at the Ceylon Continental Hotel
Day 2: Colombo
Leave after breakfast for a round of golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Course.
The Royal Colombo Golf Course located at sea level and is 6431 yards long (par 71) This course looks simple at first but it’s many water hazards and well guarded bunkers will quickly change your opinion.
In the afternoon take a sightseeing tour of Colombo including a visit to the Commercial, Residential and Bazaar areas. The trade capital has long been the traditional gateway to the orient. Today, Colombo is a fascinating city with a happy blend of east & west, past & present with a charm of its own. The main seaport of Sri Lanka is in Colombo & adjoining it, is Pettah, which is the local bazaar & trading area. Other places of interest are the beautiful Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, the historical Wolfendhal church, the main residential area – cinnamon gardens and the BMICH -International Conference Hall and the commercial area – Fort.
Ceylon Continental Hotel
Day 3: Colombo – Kandy
Leave for the Hill Capital Kandy, visiting the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela en route to witness the bathing and bottle feeding of baby elephants.
Kandy – This lovely city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings retains an aura of grandeur, which time has not affected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its center, it is the site of the renowned “Temple of the Tooth” and the Royal Botanical gardens home to one of the best collections of Orchids. Kandy and its satellite villages are the center of the islands handicraft industry and its traditional dances are the most spectacular in the country.
In the afternoon take a sightseeing tour of Kandy including a visit to Arts and Craft Workshops, Batik manufacturers to see Sri Lanka girls and the time consuming home industry of hand made batiks and the historic Temple of the Tooth Relic. Also witness a Cultural Performance.
Accomodation at the Earl’s Regency Hotel.
Day 4: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya
Leave after breakfast for a round of Golf at The Victoria Golf Course 1500 feet above sea level this course has been skillfully designed through rolling mountain terrain and majestic forest landscape. The course is 6890 yards long (par 73)
Leave in the afternoon for Nuwara Eliya visiting the Royal Botanical Gardens in, Peradeniya and a Tea Plantation and Factory to watch the process of turning the raw green leaf into the familiar black / brown final product, en route.
Accomodation at the Grand Hotel
Day 5: Nuwara Eliya
Leave after breakfast for a round of Golf at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club located 6000 feet above sea level. This course with its long narrow fairways demands skillful ‘Position Play’. The course is 6075 yards long (par 71)
The afternoon will be at leisure to stroll around the little town of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is the heart of Sri Lankan hill country. It is the home of the famous Ceylon Tea and the rolling mountains are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. The salubrious climate, misty glens and the decidedly British character make Nuwara Eliya a must on any Sri Lankan travel itinerary.
Accomodation at the Grand Hotel
Day 6: Nuwara Eliya – Colombo
Leave for Colombo driving past the beautiful bridal waterfalls of ‘Devon’ and ‘St.Clare’. You will reach Colombo in the evening
Accomodation at the Ceylon Continental Hotel
Day 7: Colombo – Airport
Departure transfer to the airport
