Jan 17 2008
“Hop On, Hop Off”
Tour Sri Lanka in style by helicopter! Avoid tedious road travel with an entirely helicopter based itinerary.
- Start with a day in Colombo, staying at a small “boutique” property.
- Helicopter 40 minutes to Tea Trails, in the central highlands. Spend 4 or 5 days at Tea Trails.
- From Tea Trails, take a helicopter half day tour of the famed Cultural Triangle, visiting the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a World Heritage site, and fly over the Polonaruwa monuments.
- Fly from Tea Trails to Galle 30 minutes and stay at one of three amazing hotels.
- Fly back to Colombo at the end of a blissfully relaxing, stress free holiday.
11 nights US$ 12000 per couple
- 1 night in Colombo at The Park Street Hotel or similar
- 5 nights at Tea Trails
- 5 nights in Galle at The Fortress, Amangalla or The Dutch House.
10 nights US$ 11,500 per couple
- 1 night in Colombo
- 4 or 5 nights at Tea Trails
- 4 or 5 nights in Galle.
Four former colonial tea planters’ bungalows set among lush Ceylon tea estates, infused with a new and decidedly gourmet vibe. Each villa, built between 1890 and 1939, offers a taste of colonial living thanks to butlers, authentic period furnishings and updated variations on British cuisine. Castlereagh and Summerville bungalows have lakefront positions, while Norwood has the best pool, with panoramic views. Tientsin is the most traditional colonial. Scenic walking trails link the properties, offering views in all directions. Take the included Tea Experience tour with the resident tea planter and learn all about the wonders of Camellia Sinensis. Since opening in 2005, Tea Trails has garnered praise from around the world as the best boutique experience in Sri Lanka. Tea Trails has been selected for the coveted Conde Nast Traveler Hot List and Luxury Travel Magazine’s list of Top 10 Hotels in the World for Tea Lovers.
The schedule will be based on a series of 26 flights between March 2 and 30th April 2008, all with the first night in Colombo.
Package price includes:
- Meeting on arrival & assistance at Colombo airport
- Arrival transfer from airport to Colombo hotel, using an air-conditioned vehicle.
- 1 night accommodation in Colombo inclusive of breakfast (Deluxe Room at The Park Street Hotel or similar)
- Internal transfer from Colombo to the Domestic Airport in Ratmalana, using an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Helicopter service from Ratmanala to Tea Trails with Deccan Aviation using a 4 passenger Bell 206 B3 Jet Ranger helicopter http://www.deccanhelicopters.com/ Baggage allowance inflight – 15 Kg per person. Additional luggage will travel by road, included in the price.
- Transportation from the helipad in Hatton to Tea Trails and return.
- Accommodation at Tea Trails in a Garden Suite on Full Board Plus basis
- A half day heli-excursion to visit Sigiriya in the Cultural Triangle and fly over Polonnaruwa. A guided visit to Sigiriya, inclusive of entrance fees and transportation, using an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Transportation from Tea Trails to the helipad in Hatton and return on the day of the excursion.
- Transportation from the helipad in Galle/Koggala to your chosen property in Galle and return.
- Hotel in Galle on room only basis (Suite at The Dutch House, Chamber at Amangalla or Ocean Room at The Fortress)
- Transportation of luggage throughout.
The Fortress, a beautiful luxury hotel tucked away in the quiet fishing village of Weligama is offering a absolutely fabulous offer this year. Aptly titled “Discover Ceylon” and “Double Your Pleasure” these packages offers free nights for all bookings with a minimum of 2 or 3 nights depending on the time of year. The details of this amazing offer are given below.