Golfing in Sri Lanka 15 Days

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Transfer to Sigiriya

Visit an ancient place Sigiriya

Climb the citadel of Sigiriya which was built in 5th century. Sigiriya is treated as one of the most remarkable creations in the world, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). Path through the gardens along Stone stairways come to the Lion Gate. Only the rock carving and the brick structure is evident today of the lion’s mouth through which millions of people have walked to admire the beauty of this magnificent citadel.

The landscaped gardens around Sigiriya consist or water gardens, boulder gardens and terraced gardens. The usual approach to the rock is through the western (and most elaborate) gate.

Transfer to Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is the most celebrated of Sri Lanka’s ancient ruined cities. The city’s greatest treasures are its dagabas constructed of small sun-dried bricks and hemispherical in shape. The most notable of these dagabas are the Ruvanveli which dates back to the 2nd Century BC and is 3 00ft in diameter, the Jetawanarama is 370ft and the Thuparama which enshrines the collarbone of the Buddha. The city’s most renowned relic is the sacred Bo-Tree which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and is the oldest historic tree in the world.

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The Eagles' Heritage Golf Club is the newest and the only golf course in the Ancient Kingdom of Anuradhapura. It is located approximately 5 km away from the city of Anuradhapura, within the Sri Lanka Air Force Base. This serene 9 hole course offers an 18 hole experience with different angles of tee, and promises a challenging, enjoyable and unique round of golf for a par of 70, comprising nearly six kilometers of picturesque, undulating lush Bermuda grass fairways and Tifdwarf greens replete with tall magnificent trees.

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Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka.

Witness a cultural show in the evening. (Kandyan dance)

Kandyan dance encompasses various dance forms native to the area called Kandy of the central hills region in Sri Lanka. But today it has been widespread to other parts of the country. The dancers wear an elaborate costume including a headdress. The dancer's chest is only covered by a decorative beaded net. This costume is known as the “Ves” costume. The headdress incorporates a metallic front which makes the dancer look taller than he is. The complete costume also includes anklets that produce a metallic rattle each.

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Round of Golf at the Victoria Golf Club.

Victoria Golf Club: Hidden away from the whirlwind of city life, Victoria Golf and Country Resort is the perfect destination to unwind, kick back and enjoy a game of golf. Ranked among the “100 Most Beautiful Golf Courses in the World”, Victoria is home to a world class golf course, designed by the award winning Donald Steele & Co in 1997.

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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha.

Visit Ramboda Falls is 109m high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945m above sea level.
Highlights: Visit tea factory & tea plantation, Sightseeing – Scenic mountains, lake and waterfalls, Queen Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Tea Factory & Tea Plantation

Sri Lankan Tea - Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. More were introduced from Assam in 1839. In 1867, a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings on 8 hectares of forest land, in the Loolkandura Estate. In 1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23lbs being shipped to London. Tea will grow only on rolling terrain and is classified be elevation into low grown, medium, grown, high grown into 3 main groups.

Dinner & Overnight Stay at Nuwara Eliya

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Round 02 of Golf at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Nuwara Eliya Golf Club: The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, founded in 1889, is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia and probably the world. It is an institution, rich in tradition, history and carries an ambience unparalleled in this country. Founded, primarily for their rest and recreation, by the British planters who opened up the land for tea in the Nuwara Eliya district, to this day it caters to some of the customs and traditions of the country’s colonial past. The 18-hole course, 6075 yards long, is a testing par 71 and is made up of long, narrow fairways, bordered by rows of towering eucalyptus trees and elegant cypresses, held together by dense acacia shrubbery. The service at the club is designed to care for the family whilst the serious players compete out on the park.
City Tour Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.

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Rawana Waterfall

The Ravana Ella or the Ravana falls is on of the widest falls in Sri Lanka and is one of the most popular attractions. It is connected to the Hindu epic, Ramayana, a historic tale that covers over India and Sri Lanka. The falls is said to have been named after the famous king, King Ravana. The story goes that King Ravana kidnapped Princess Sita from India and hid her in the caves behind the waterfall. It is also said the Sita bathed in a pool of water that was collected with the water that fell from the fall. The caves behind the fall are known as the Ravana Ella Caves.

Ella is only a small village located high in the mountains. Most visitors to Ella only spend a couple of days there. But if you are willing to travel out of town, you can find plenty of things to do to keep you occupied.

Transfer to Hambantota Shangri-La hotel via Ella

Overlooking the pristine southern coast of beautiful Sri Lanka, Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort & Spa is located along the ancient Spice Route in a city steeped in rich history. Hambantota is known for its natural beauty and wildlife, and allows visitors to explore Asia’s most fascinating nature sanctuaries, including the Yala, Udawalawe, Lunugamvehera and Bundala National Parks. The luxury resort spans 58.8 hectares, making it the largest resort in Sri Lanka, and boasts 300 spacious rooms, including 21 suites, all surrounded by stunning tropical gardens. It is home to an 18-hole golf course, an expansive spa and an artisan village that celebrates local arts and crafts.

Dinner & Overnight stay in Hambantota

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Enjoy a round of Golf in the 18 hole Golf Course at the hotel

Shangri – La’s Golf Course : Sri Lanka's premier 18-hole* golf course is set amid a vast coconut palm plantation within the resort, offering spectacular views and distinctive challenges for both casual and seasoned players. The beautifully landscaped par-70 course takes you on a memorable golf experience through three landscaped zones, each with its own unique character: 

The Coconut Plantation, offering lush fairways and challenging bunkers  

The Dune Area, with its subtle elevation changes gives you breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean  

The Sapphire Mine, showcasing generous greens with an abundance of water features 

Leisure at the hotel premises

Dinner & Overnight stay in Hambantota

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Stick Fishing

Transfer to Galle

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District
Dutch Fort: Portuguese built the first fort to withstand attack from the Sri Lankan kingdoms to the north. The Dutch entrance to the fort with it VOC with 1669 carved in the inner archway is still in use.

Dutch Museum: For a peep into life in the days of the Dutch East India Company, look into this small museum at 31 Leynbaan Street.

Dinner & Overnight stay in Galle

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Turtle Hatchery

This is good location to learn about sea turtles. This volunteer project protects rare sea turtles and gives an opportunity for the travelers to experience these nice sea creatures.

Enrute visit

The town of Ambalangoda along the south coast road is the home of devil dancing and mask making .Visit mask museum & factory. Also visits Moonstone mine. Moonstones are beautiful stones which are white and give a blue shimmer when watched from an angle.

Madu Ganga Boat Safari

Here in Balapitiya lies Madu Ganga, the beautiful river that nestles alongside Whispering Waters. Madu Ganga is considered as Sri Lanka's second largest wetland consisting of 32 islands including two main islands providing shelter to 215 families.

Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo

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Play a round of Golf at Royal Golf Club, Colombo

Royal Colombo Golf Course: Surrounded by the suburbs and commercial buildings, the Royal Colombo Golf Club is a reserve located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. In divergence to its backdrop, it is a delicate and serene environment to ease off. This countryside environment is set within a 96 acre land. Founded over 130 years ago The Royal Golf Club, Colombo is the second oldest outside of United Kingdom. A walk through the Club House will take you down the elegant history of this Golf Course.

Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo