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Day 01 |
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Arrival at the International Airport, we are warm and hospitable welcome awaits you. |
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Private transfer to Mount Lavinia, a beach resort approximately 20 mins from the Commercial Capital - Colombo. |
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Check in at the Mt.Lavinia Hotel - A legacy of Sri Lanka 's Colonial Heritage. It stands as a monument to the forbidden love of a Governor General and a local mestizo dancer who cast a spell on his heart. |
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Time stands still in the corridors of this grand old building that whisper legends of love and adventure. Step back in time to experience old Ceylon and enjoy grandeur and mystery, her intoxicating beaches and most of all the enchantment of her people at this premier heritage hotel. |
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Overnight : Mount Lavinia Hotel |
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Day 02 |
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After breakfast, enjoy the sand and sea at the Mount Lavinia private beach. |
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Late morning : Introduction to Sri Lankan Cuisine by Chef Dr. T. Publis Silva The most well known Chef for Sri Lankan cuisine today, joined the Mount Lavinia Hotel in 1957 and was promoted to the post of cook in 1960 after an extensive training in all the sections. Dr. Publis Silva has been the cook for the late Sir Oliver Goonatileke, the then Ex-Governor General of Ceylon , and the late Sir John Kotalawala, one time Prime Minister of Ceylon. |
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After the preparation, sit down with the chef to enjoy the efforts of your culinary labour. |
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Evening : City Tour of Colombo. |
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Overnight : Mount Lavinia Hotel |
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Day 03 |
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After an early breakfast, drive up to Kandy, en route optional stop in Pinnawela to see the Elephant Orphanage. |
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Arrive and check in at the Kandy House, a 200 year old manor house built around a cool courtyard and its garden a manicured jungle. |
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Evening : Visit the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic, a Gem Lapidary. |
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Late Evening : Witness a Cultural Dance Performance. |
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Dinner : Earls Regency |
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Overnight : The Kandy House |
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Day 04 |
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Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Matale - "Home of Spice Gardens" |
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10:00 am - 17:00 pm: Village Cuisine with Ena De Silva Taste of authentic Sri Lankan cooking, hosted by the hugely knowledgeable Ena De Silva at the Aluvihare Kitchens located at the Matale Heritage Centre. |
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The course lasts a day and as well as giving you an experience of savouring a feast of 25 Kandyan dishes. |
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Return to Kandy for a quite and relaxing evening. |
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Overnight : The Kandy House |
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Day 05 |
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Amidst the greenery and cascading waterfalls enjoy a scenic drive to Hatton and check in at the Tea Trails Bungalow - 4 classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj. These historic houses have been restored by Dilmah Tea with the co-operation of Bogawantalawa Tea Estates, to offer guests the unique experience of life on a working tea estate. |
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Arrive in time for a fabulously aromatic, authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry for lunch -- a definite harbinger of the afternoon siesta. |
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Traditional English afternoon tea is an intrinsic part of plantation life, a much-appreciated ritual served on the bungalow lawns by immaculately sarong clad "apoos." High Tea comes replete with a traditional tea service, dainty cucumber sandwiches, scones, fresh cream and strawberry jam. |
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Overnight : Tea Trails Bungalow |
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Day 06 |
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The day at Tea Trails starts with that wonderful colonial institution, Bed Tea. Served by your butler as part of a gentle wake-up call, this must be the most civilized way to start the day. An early morning walk followed by an English breakfast-with-everything is a must at least once during your sojourn at Tea Trails. A perfectly brewed cup of tea accompanies eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, marmalade, butter, toast, freshly squeezed juice. and anything else you may care to add. |
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After breakfast, drive to Seeduwa and check in at the hotel. |
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Overnight : Airport Garden Hotel |
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Day 07 |
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Departure transfer to the Airport |
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