Day 1: Arrive Colombo and transfer to Haritha Villas & Spa
On arrival into Colombo Airport, meet your driver for the private transfer (approx. 2 hours) to the lovely Haritha Villas & Spa on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where you spend the next seven nights in a luxurious contemporary villa.
Haritha Villas & Spa
Haritha Villas & Spa sits in five acres of tropical gardens overlooking nearby paddy fields and with far reaching coastal views. The beaches of Hikkaduwa and Narigama are just 1 km away and accessed by tuk tuk from your villa. Haritha’s lush gardens are dotted with private terraces, where you may sit and enjoy the birdlife, tropical flowers, and the tranquil surroundings. This is a superb place to just unwind and perhaps join a yoga, meditation or fitness class. The jungle spa offers Ayurvedic massage and therapeutic treatments. Cooking classes (using fresh produce from the hotel’s own gardens) and tea tastings are also offered. Each contemporary villa comes with a dedicated butler.Haritha’s Villas are spacious and luxurious and come with a private terrace with saltwater plunge pool. There are 7 contemporary villas, all spaced well apart for privacy. Décor is stylish and modern and includes queen sized beds, separate seating area with comfy sofa, TV, minibar, espresso coffee machine, and iPad. Bathrooms have rainwater showers, bidet and hairdryer.
The restaurant at Haritha serves excellent cuisine, making the most of produce from its organic gardens. Fresh caught fish is a specialty. You can also choose to dine on the terrace of your villa. Your butler will arrange this for you.
Facilities at Haritha Villas include a wonderful spa, gym, jacuzzi and sauna.
Day 2-7: At leisure
The next 6 days are free for you to relax and enjoy the beach and the facilities at Haritha Villas.
Included in the cost of your stay is a couples spa treatment (1 hour), a cooking lesson with the Haritha head chef, and daily yoga or meditation classes.
If you prefer to be active and explore the area, there is much to see and do. The historic port of Galle is just 20 minutes away by taxi and can be explored independently or on a guided tour.
Activities available to book locally (at additional cost) include a cruise along the Madhu River, exploring its mangrove tunnels, surrounding wetlands and the lake temple of Kothduwa; seasonal whale watching cruises (November to April); visits to the turtle hatchery and conservation project at Telwatta; and excellent scuba diving and water sportd off the coast of Galle.
Day 8: International departure
Breakfast and check out. Your driver will transfer you to Colombo Airport for your international flight out.
Sri Lanka Winter Sun Special
7 nights at the Haritha Villas & Spa
Sri Lanka Winter Sun Special
Enjoy seven nights of 5* R&R at the recently opened Haritha Villas & Spa on Sri Lanka’s beautiful southern coastline. Save 40% on Haritha’s published rates when travelling this coming high season (Dec 2021 - Apr 2022, excluding Christmas and New Year)!
Outline Itinerary
Price guide
The price shown is per person and based on two travellers in double accommodation and travel during high season. Please see full itinerary for inclusions & exclusions. This is a private itinerary that can be tailored to your interests.
Pricing
8 days from £2785pp
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