{"id":668,"date":"2025-08-16T16:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T16:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=668"},"modified":"2025-08-16T16:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T16:00:46","slug":"luxury-sri-lanka-by-seaplane","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_page","link":"https:\/\/saffrontravels.org\/wpwebsite\/portfolio_page\/luxury-sri-lanka-by-seaplane\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Sri Lanka by Seaplane"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Luxury Sri Lanka by Seaplane<\/h3>\n

Travel by seaplane staying in some of Sri Lanka\u2019s finest accommodation while exploring the scenic hill country, tropical beaches and the island\u2019s best known national park.<\/p>\n

14 Days & 12 Nights[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Day 1: Fly to Colombo <\/strong>(N)<\/p>\n

Day 2: Colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrival and transfer to Gampaha for an overnight stay at The Wallawwa<\/strong>, set in coconut and pineapple plantations. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 3: Hatton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the 30-minute seaplane ride from Colombo airport to Castlereagh reservoir for a 3-night stay in a luxurious lakeside villa at Ceylon Tea Trails<\/strong>. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Days 4-5: Hatton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Local experiences on offer include tea factory visits, walking, cycling or boating on the reservoir. Alternatively, sit back and admire the beautiful views from the pool while sipping a cocktail or indulging in afternoon tea. (B, L, D)<\/p>\n

Day 6: Koggala<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a 30-minute seaplane transfer to Koggala Lake on the south coast. Enjoy the aerial views of tea plantations, waterfalls, tropical rainforest and the stunning coastline. Take the short transfer to The Fortress<\/strong> Resort & Spa <\/strong>for a 3-night stay. (B)<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text css=””]Days 7-8: Koggala<\/strong><\/p>\n

Relax by the beach, enjoy a catamaran ride in search of blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins or explore historic Galle fort. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 9: Yala National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel by road to Yala National Park visiting the cave temples at Mulkirigala en route. Spend 2 nights at the beachside Chena Huts<\/strong> located on the edge of the national park.<\/p>\n

Days 10-11: Yala National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy two wildlife drives with a safari guide in search of elephants, leopards, birdlife and more.<\/p>\n

Day 12: Colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel to Dickwella for a seaplane transfer to Colombo and a 2-night stay at The<\/strong> Residence<\/strong>. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 13: Colombo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore Colombo on a fascinating walking tour. (B)<\/p>\n

Day 14: Fly home <\/strong>(B)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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