Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

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SRI LANKA HIGHLIGHTS & TAJ EXOTICA

Featuring: Colombo, Kandalama, Dambulla, Kandy, Bandarawela, Bentota

Explore the main natural, cultural and historical sights of Sri Lanka followed by a short break at the beach staying at the 5* Taj Exotica Resort.

Day 1 - Colombo

Depart Heathrow on Sri Lankan Airlines non-stop, non-smoking flight to Colombo.

Day 2 - Kandalama

Arrive Colombo and transfer to the Kandalama Hotel. Check in for 3 nights.

Accommodation options: The Heritance - Ahungalle

Day 3 - Kandalama

Visit Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka. See the sacred Bo Tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Also visit Mihintale where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka.

Accommodation options: The Heritance - Ahungalle

Day 4 - Kandalama

Visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Accommodation options: The Heritance - Ahungalle

Day 5 - Dambulla

Climb up to Dambulla Rock Temple. Depart for Kandy. Arrive at Kandy and check-in at the Earls Regency Hotel for 1 night on a bed

Accommodation options: Earls Regency

Day 5 - Kandy

Enjoy a city tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. Drive to Nuwara Eliya, en route visiting a tea plantation. Check-in at the Tea Factory for your 2-night stay.

Accommodation options: The Tea Factory

Day 7 - Kandy

Visit Horton Plains, located 7,000ft above sea level. Enjoy the view at Worlds End. Rest of day at leisure.

Accommodation options: The Tea Factory

Day 8 - Bandarawela

Depart through scenic countryside to Bandarawela and the delightful Kirchyan Bungalow for 1 night.

Accommodation options: Kirchyan Bungalow

Day 9 - Bentota

Transfer to Taj Exotica Resort, Bentota Beach. Check in for 3 nights in a Standard Room on a bed and breakfast basis.

Accommodation options: Taj Exotica

Day 10 - Bentota

At leisure. The Taj Exotica, right on the beach at Bentota is an attractive deluxe hotel with traditional wooden decor and a relaxed oriental style. The pool has beautiful views along the coast and the gardens lead right down to the beach.

Accommodation options: Taj Exotica

Day 11 - Bentota

At leisure

Accommodation options: Taj Exotica

Day 12 - Colombo

Transfer to Sri Lankan Airlines flight direct to Heathrow arriving same day.

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