Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. The city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital, has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years.
Location:Located in the continent of Asia, Sri Lanka covers 64,630 square kilometers of land and 980 square kilometers of water, making it the 123rd largest nation in the world with a total area of 65,610 square kilometers.
How to get there:
Air – Sri Lanka is to fly into the island’s international airport at Katunayake, just north of Colombo.
Best Time to Visit: July – March
Ceylon Tea Trails
Ceylon Tea Trails comprises of five restored historic tea planter residences, called bungalows, perched at an altitude of 1250 meters in Sri Lanka’s panoramic Ceylon tea region.Follow the Tea Trail from one bungalow to the next, staying a night or two at each or just laze in one. This is the ideal setting for trekking and biking against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lakes, winding roads and waterfalls. If you prefer to unwind, observe life on a working tea estate while being pampered by your butler, enjoy a spa treatment, croquet on the lawn or sunbathe alongside the pool. Or explore the lush tea fields & visit a century old factory for a gentle education in the art of Ceylon Tea.
Accommodation:The 27 rooms & suites with period furnishings, gracious butler service, and gourmet cuisine create an ambiance that has made Tea Trails the gold standard for luxury in Sri Lanka. Each bungalow is unique and offers guests the non-hotel, private house ambiance that is the hallmark of the award-winning Tea Trails experience.
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort sits on a rocky outcrop on the southern coast of Sri Lanka near the old fort town of Tangalle. Golden-hued beach fringed by coconut palms overlooks the roaring Indian Ocean.Explore the island’s rainforests, pilgrimage sites and fishing ports. Dine cliffside, embark on surf adventures, or retreat to the sanctuary of Anantara Spa with award-winning Ayurvedic treatments.
Accommodation:– 152 rooms and pool villas
– Ayurvedic treatments at Anantara Spa
– Spectacular cliffside dining
– Access to historical, natural and cultural highlights
Wedding:Embark on a destination wedding of dreams at one of the most exclusive wedding venues in Sri Lanka.Exchange vows on a cliffside overlooking the Indian Ocean. Celebrate afterwards with banqueting under open skies or contemporary yet rustic domes. A beautiful coastal setting is your backdrop, to be enriched by details of your choice. Let our dedicated wedding planner conjure up your perfect day.
Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
A world of wonder Overlooking the pristine southern coast of Sri Lanka, Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is home to an 18-hole championship golf course, which is the only resort course in the country, an expansive spa featuring exceptional Ayurveda treatments, and a unique artisan village that showcases local arts and crafts. Located along the ancient Spice Route in close proximity to Asia’s
Accommodation:– 274 rooms, including 20 suites
– 4 restaurants and bars
– Sri Lanka’s only 18-hole golf resort course – The luxury resort spans 58 hectares, making it the largest resort in Sri Lanka, and boasts 274 spacious rooms, including 20 suites, all surrounded by stunning tropical gardens. The beachfront resort is an adventurer’s dream, with a mosaic of activities and unique curated expeditions to help you absorb the diversity of the island at its best.
Conferences:The resort is renowned for creating corporate gatherings, meetings and conferences for more than 1,500 guests. With distinguished Shangri-La service, our professional staff can help customise any event to your liking.
Santani Hotels
Named for the Sanskrit word meaning “in harmony with,” Santani realises the sincere belief that sustainable wellness begins by bringing oneself into balance with nature and by allowing ourselves to receive nurture from ourselves as well as from others.That harmony guides everything we do here. Within one of the world’s lushest environments, the holistic architecture treads as lightly as possible upon the land to let nature’s rhythms lull you back to life. Our wellness programmes in Ayurveda, detox, yoga and spa combine on site pampering and rejuvenation with enlightened learning for healthy living long after you leave these naturally rejuvenating surroundings placing us among the best luxury ayurveda resorts in Sri Lanka.On 19 hectares of pristine jungle, this luxury eco-friendly spa resort on a former tea estate is 28 km from Huluganga Falls and 32 km from Kandy Railway Station.
Accommodation:Sixteen stand-alone, single-bedrooms each extending to a balcony and approximately 500 square feet. These can accommodate two people only. Each stylish, elevated room faces into the surrounding jungle valley and the stunning mountains beyond.we have 4 Garden View Chalets that are designed for families with children (above 12) and hence located away from the main area of the resort.
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa. FEEL THE FRESH NEW TWIST. Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the South West coast, is riding on a fresh new wave. But, it remains one of the best resorts in Sri Lanka, blending with the Indian Ocean. The fun never stops here! There’s a new buzz too! Our renewed living spaces, fine restaurants, high energy bar and relaxing spa will make you go ‘Ah!’ The Chef remains eager to wow you with specially designed meals. Marvel at the high wood ceiling in the lobby of this 5-star hotel in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the views of the blue Indian Ocean. And accept humble greetings of ‘Ayubowan’, followed by sips of ‘Nelli’ (gooseberry nectar), passion fruit or Ceylon iced tea. And, this is just a small taste of everything Taj Bentota Resort & Spa has to offer! Soak in the space that reflects the spirit of Sri Lanka.
Accommodation:160 modern rooms, with private sit-outs that overlook lush gardens and the Indian Ocean. Colonial architecture with red tiled roofs and a terraced infinity pool – get all this and more at our 5-star hotel rooms at Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka. Enjoy the sand, surf and ocean breeze. Lush gardens. Swaying palms. And our stylish rooms rise to offer stunning ocean views. Explore an array of open spaces that are refreshing and breezy. Our rooms at Taj Bentota Resort & Spa are very modern.
Wedding:Max Capacity : 350
An open-air venue. This is an ideal location for cocktails, dinners, launch parties and social celebrations. Only at Vivanta Bentota.
