All-inclusive Beach Holiday
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Located in a small coastal town in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, Ahungalla is close enough to the city of Galle to enjoy the historic sites and hustle & bustle of this picturesque city yet far enough away to experience the peaceful tranquillity and the local culture in this undeveloped coastal town. Of course, you have access to all the benefits that your luxury 5* all-inclusive hotel has to offer too!
Located on the magnificent sandy beach against a stunning backdrop, Hotel Riu Sri Lanka in Ahungalla is the perfect location from which to enjoy an authentic holiday in Sri Lanka. Your all-inclusive package comes with an extensive gastronomic offer to satisfy all palettes, the best daytime/evening entertainment and a host of other exclusive services including 3 swimming pools, a children’s pool with water slides, kids club, well equipped gym & fitness activities, steam room, whirlpool bath, luxury spa and beauty salon. Free sun lounges on the beach are reserved especially for hotel guests too.
This all-year round holiday to Sri Lanka is perfect whether you are looking for a unique family holiday, a couples break or travelling with a group of friends – there is literally something for everyone here!
Itinerary Highlights:
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- Staying at the 5* Hotel Riu Sri Lanka
- All-inclusive Beach / Pool relaxation
- Galle City Tour
- Visit to the Turtle Hatchery
- Additional optional tours by request
Day 1: International Flight
Day 2: Arrive and Refresh
Day 3: City Tour & Turtle Hatchery
Day 4 - 9: Sun, Sea, Sand
- A chauffeured drive inland to visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage (approx. 3.5-hour drive time, but with plenty of interesting and forever changing scenery on-route). Home to over 90 wild Asian elephants, this orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In addition to the visiting the orphanage, in Pinnawela you can enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the river whilst watching the elephants bathe, take ‘selfies’ close to these magnificent mammals and purchase traditional Sri Lankan souvenirs from the local market.
- Experience a local train journey (approx. 2-hour) to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka’s commercial capital and largest city. Places to visit could include Independence Square – to see the national monument Independence Memorial Hall, Seema Malaka – the floating temple in the middle of Beira Lake, Gangaramaya Temple – one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, Galle Face Green –an oceanfront urban park and great for people watching, The Red Mosque – one of the most unique looking mosques in Asia as well as enjoy the local markets, shops and restaurants.
- Humpback & Blue Whales and Dolphin watching boat tours (seasonal) – for a possibility of seeing the magnificent creatures out in the ocean.
- Mask Making Workshop is popular with youngsters, teens and adults alike. Masks are an important part of Sri Lankan culture and this 3-hour hands-on session teaches you the history and their various uses, before the host then assists you to design and carve your own Kolam Mask.
Day 10: Fly back home
- You will be travelling in a private airconditioned vehicle with your own chauffeur. This means that morning departure times are flexible each day, as is the amount of time you wish to spend at each site/activity. Your guide will advise on suitable travel times to avoid peak congestion and recommended the best time of day to ensure maximum enjoyment of the activity.
- All travel time to/from locations are quoted in the itinerary, but please understand that these are only approximate to give a general guide. You will discover that Sri Lankan roads (and their users) are quite unique and appear somewhat chaotic – and it’s not just pedestrians, cyclists, bikers, tuk-tuks, dogs, slow moving heavy goods and agricultural vehicles that cause congestion. Don’t be surprised if you see the occasional elephant, monkey, land-lizard or cattle strolling across the road too! Consequently, ‘we expect the unexpected’ and work on anticipate travel times based on 30-40 kms per hour.
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- Scheduled international flights from most of the major airports in the United Kingdom
- 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Riu
- All-inclusive meal plan
- Airport transfers in Sri Lanka (to / from the Hotel Riu)
- Sri Lanka ETA visa
- All applicable taxes with no hidden charges
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- Travel Insurance
- Any local activities / excursions
- All expenses of personal nature