Golfer’s Paradise Tour

Overview

Combine your passion for golf with Sri Lankan adventure. Play three rounds at the country’s premier courses while experiencing elephants, colonial hill stations, and pristine beaches in this perfect golf getaway.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Capital Arrival – Colombo

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to Colombo. Check into hotel near Royal Colombo Golf Club. Optional evening city tour includes Galle Face Green and colonial architecture. Rest before tomorrow’s round.

Highlights:
• Settle into comfortable Colombo accommodation
• Optional guided city orientation tour
• Visit historic Royal Colombo Golf Club grounds
• Sunset at oceanfront Galle Face promenade

Day 2: First Round – Royal Colombo Golf Club

Play 18 holes at prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club, established 1879. One of Asia’s finest courses with tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering. Club facilities include excellent practice areas and clubhouse amenities. Afternoon at leisure.

Highlights:
• Championship 18-hole course designed for all skill levels
• Historic clubhouse with dining facilities
• Professional caddies knowledgeable about course strategy
• Post-round refreshments with fellow golfers

Day 3: Elephants & Culture – Colombo to Kandy

Travel to Kandy visiting Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage en route. Watch elephants bathing in river and feeding. Arrive Kandy for tuk-tuk city tour including Temple of the Tooth. Evening cultural performance showcases traditional dance and drumming.

Highlights:
• Up-close elephant encounters and photography
• Tuk-tuk exploration of Kandy’s cultural sites
• Visit Buddhism’s most sacred relic temple
• Traditional Kandyan dance performance

Day 4: Second Round – Victoria Golf & Country Resort

Morning golf at Victoria Golf & Country Resort in Kandy’s stunning highlands. Course designed by Donald Steel wraps around Victoria Reservoir with mountain backdrops. Challenging layout rewards strategic play. Afternoon relaxation or optional sightseeing.

Highlights:
• Spectacular mountain and water views from every hole
• Championship course in pristine condition
• Modern clubhouse with restaurant overlooking course
• Perfect highland climate for comfortable golf

Day 5: Tea Country Journey – Train to Nuwara Eliya

Experience Sri Lanka’s famous scenic train journey to Nuwara Eliya. Watch tea plantations, waterfalls, and mountain vistas unfold. City tour includes colonial architecture and tea plantation visit. Learn tea production from bush to cup.

Highlights:
• World-renowned mountain railway experience
• Cascading tea estates covering hillsides
• Visit working tea factory and processing center
• “Little England” colonial town exploration

Day 6: Third Round – Nuwara Eliya Golf Club

Play 18 holes at historic Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, established 1889. One of world’s most scenic courses at 6,000 feet elevation. Cool climate and pristine conditions. Fairways wind through eucalyptus groves with mountain views.

Highlights:
• Play Asia’s most picturesque highland golf course
• Historic clubhouse preserving colonial character
• Excellent course conditions year-round
• Post-round high tea at clubhouse

Day 7: Coastal Transfer – Nuwara Eliya to South Coast

Journey to southern beaches stopping at UNESCO-listed Galle Fort. Walk ancient ramparts and explore cobblestone lanes. Continue to Weligama observing traditional stilt fishermen. Check into beachfront resort.

Highlights:
• Explore 400-year-old Dutch fortifications
• Photograph iconic stilt fishing culture
• Arrive at luxurious beach accommodation

Day 8: Beach Leisure – Southern Coast

Day dedicated to beach relaxation and water activities. Swim, snorkel, surf, or simply lounge by the pool. Optional water sports include jet skiing, diving, and boat trips. Sunset cocktails overlooking Indian Ocean.

Highlights:
• Full day beach and pool relaxation
• Choice of exciting water sports activities
• Fresh seafood barbecue options
• Spectacular ocean sunset views

Day 9: Departure – Memories & Handicaps

Transfer to airport reflecting on golf achievements and Sri Lankan adventures. Depart with course scorecards and unforgettable memories.