Golf Packages
Tour 01

Duration

15 days

Tour Type

Tour Experiences

Itinerary Plan

Upon a warm  welcome at the Bandaranaike International Airport  by our airport representative, you will be driven to Dambulla for the night . Dambulla is a historic city that twins with what is known as the world’s 8th wonder: Sigiriya Lion Rock.  Total travel time will be approximately 2 hrs. & 45 min.  covering 130km.  Climbing the Sigiriya lion rock and witnessing Dambulla cave temple can be done in the evening or next morning before leaving to Trincomalee.

Overnight stay Dambulla/Sigiriya/Habarana 

Upon breakfast at the hotel, the journey of 1 hr. & 53 min. Covering 106 KM starts to reach the eastern port city of Trincomalee where the eagle golf links is situated in. Post lunch is allocated for the first round of golfing, probably for the front nine. First day of playing golf culminates with dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay – Trincomalee

By now, having breakfast at the hotel should be treated a routine. You will  have the choice to continue and cover the inward nine of the Eagle golf  links course from morning. Afternoon can be utilized for sightseeing, recreational activities and spending time on the beach. Visits to Koneswaram temple, Kanniya hot springs, Marble or Arisimale beach are popular tourist activities in Trincomalee.

Overnight stay-  Trincomalee

Day 04 will commence with the journey to picturesque hill capital of the country: Kandy and  Victoria golf club & resort. The nearly 188 KM drive   usually takes 4 hours: visiting spice gardens, gem museums and silk shops en route is within the bounds of possibility. The second half of the day can be used for the city tour in historic Kandy city or teeing off at the course. 

A visit to the temple of tooth relic and nearby shrines during the scheduled daily rituals, witnessing evening cultural dances,  a couple of snapshots at the Arthur’s seat view point, a stroll around the ancient lake are considered “Must Do” touristic activities when you are in Kandy. If opted to play the game, this can be done the next day.

Overnight stay – Victoria Golf Resort / Chosen hotel

Upon having breakfast at the club house, be ready with your golf gear and set forth to play. You will enjoy the panoramic and beautiful landscape of the golf course which is in very much close proximity to the largest reservoir “Victoria” in the country. It was named in honor of Her Majesty Queen Victoria; Empress of the British empire.

Overnight stay - Victoria Golf Resort / Chosen hotel

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the next stop Nuwara Eliya which is a hill station popularly known as “Little England”.  This is where the 19th Century Golf course is located in. It is one of the oldest golf clubs in Sri Lanka and offers 18 holes. 

The experiences during the journey to Nuwara Eliya includes water falls, tea estates, factories and several ancient shrines as well as temples. Total journey is nearly 110 KM for 2 and ½ hours. 

 First round of golf can be started in the afternoon session while the overnight stay in one of the villas / rooms of the club is preferred by most of the golfers.

Overnight stay – Nuwara Eliya golf club / Chosen hotel

Being in the highest golf course in the country, you will experience morning mist and ample cool breeze. Full day is allocated to enjoy playing golf up to back nine.

Overnight stay – Nuwara Eliya golf club / Chosen hotel 

After breakfast, a 4 hour & 30 minute journey is set to take our guests down to one of the world famous sanctuaries, namely Yala which houses several number of endemic wildlife, especially the leopards and elephants. Hence, a wildlife safari is a must.  The journey is via  one of the smallest touristic towns in the world viz “Ella” but its popularity is much bigger than its size. A walk to the old nine arch bridge, a hike to the little Adam’s peak or Ella Rock and  engaging in much adventurous “Flying Ravana “zip line are among the valued experiences that can be gained in Ella. The Safari to the wild in Yala can either be done in the evening or early morning the next day.

Overnight stay -  Yala / Tissmaharamaya

The 9th Day will mark check in at the hotel in Hambantota and start playing golf under the tropical sun. This is an international 18 hole golf course inside a world class resort: Shangri la – Hambantota

Overnight stay - Hambantota

The second day at the resort is to continue playing and winding down.

Overnight stay - Hambantota

We will take you along the southern coastal belt passing several coastal towns and cities. Visiting the old Dutch fort in Galle and getting the palm read by a soothsayer or seeing  many centuries old architecture of the fort, early morning adventurous whale watching expedition, a snapshot with stilt fishermen are some of the experiences in Galle which are known to be popular among tourists.

Overnight stay – Galle

Bentota has many things to offer. It is just 70 KM away from Galle towards Colombo. On the way to Bentota, viewing coral reefs in Hikkaduwa, visiting a turtle hatchery, a boat ride in the Madu river through the mangroves and witnessing Geoffrey Bawa’s  Lunuganga cinnamon estate & bungalow are recommended. 

It should be mentioned that Bentota is reputed for water sports in the river and almost all the hotels in the area entertain the guests with live music and encourage reveling!

Overnight stay- Bentota

The 13th day of the tour is allocated for Capital Colombo where the Royal Colombo Golf Club is Situated in. It is the oldest golf club Sri Lanka being built in 1880 and is the home to the governing body of the Sri Lanka Golf Union. 

After a 1 hr. & 45 min. drive, teeing off in the evening session is recommended. Most golfers remain at the club in the evening for imbibing and enjoying evening music at the club house. Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo offers many options for evening entertainment and nightlife. 

Overnight stay – Colombo

Upon having breakfast at the hotel, comes the final day of “golfing“ in Sri Lanka , just a day before the departure. Playing whole day or a half and exploring local market can be done today. Colombo has many souvenir stores from where you can buy gifts for your loved ones.

Enjoy the last night of your tour with a scrumptious dinner preferably at a leading authentic seafood restaurant.

Overnight stay – Colombo

You are going back home and we believe that you will return to explore the splendors of beautiful Sri Lanka.