Two Resorts
Best for
Couples, Honeymooners
Duration
6N/7D
Season
December–March
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Beach, Islands
A Tibro Journey
Six nights split between two Anantara resorts. The wild south coast at Tangalle, then the calmer water at Kalutara nearer Colombo, with the time given over to the sea and the spa.
Serene Sri Lanka Anantara is a 6N/7D beach & islands journey through Sri Lanka. Highlights include Tangalle beach retreat, Anantara Kalutara stay, Half-board with private transfers.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Tangalle beach retreat
Tangalle beach retreat
No. 02
Anantara Kalutara stay
Anantara Kalutara stay
No. 03
Half-board with private transfers
Half-board with private transfers
No. 01
Tangalle beach retreat
Tangalle beach retreat
No. 02
Anantara Kalutara stay
Anantara Kalutara stay
No. 03
Half-board with private transfers
Half-board with private transfers
Day by Day
6N/7D, in order
Day 1
Arrive Colombo - Tangalle
Arrive at Colombo Airport and proceed to Tangalle. Check in to your resort and relax at your own pace. Savor a delightful lunch at the resort. Unwind with an overnight stay at Anantara Tangalle. Tangalle is a large town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. It is one of the largest towns in southern province. It is located 195 km south of Colombo and 35 km east of Matara. It has a mild climate, in comparison to the rest of the district, and sandy beaches.
Day 2
Anantara Tangalle
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the resort. Spend your day at leisure, indulging in the resort’s world-class amenities. Take a refreshing dip in the infinity pool, unwind with a spa treatment, or stroll along the pristine beach. For adventure seekers, explore water sports, cycling trails, or a yoga session by the ocean. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the resort before continuing your relaxation. End the day with a peaceful overnight stay at Anantara Tangalle.
Day 3
Anantara Tangalle
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the resort. Spend your day relaxing and enjoying the resort’s luxurious amenities. Unwind on the pristine Tangalle Beach, soak up the sun, or take a leisurely stroll along the shore. Savor a scrumptious lunch at the resort before continuing your day of relaxation. Retreat for a peaceful overnight stay at Anantara Tangalle.
Day 4
Anantara Tangalle to Anantara Kalutara
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the resort. Check out from Anantara Tangalle and embark on a scenic transfer to Anantara Kalutara. Upon arrival, check in and settle into your luxurious surroundings. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the resort before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Unwinding by the pool, exploring the serene beach, or indulging in a relaxing spa treatment. Conclude your day with a restful overnight stay at Anantara Kalutara. The Kalutara Bodhiya is a sacred Buddhist site that's home to one of the oldest bodhi trees in Sri Lanka. It was planted as a sapling from the main Bodhi tree in India, where the Buddha attained Enlightenment, that was brought down to the island by an Indian Emperor's daughter.
Day 5
Anantara Kalutara
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the resort. Spend the day at leisure, making the most of Anantara Kalutara’s exceptional amenities. Take a refreshing dip in the pool, pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment, or unwind on the tranquil beach. For adventure seekers, try water sports, a river safari, or a cycling tour through the scenic surroundings. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the resort before continuing your relaxation. End the day with a comfortable overnight stay at Anantara Kalutara.
Day 6
Anantara Kalutara
Start your day with a scrumptious breakfast at the resort. Spend the day at leisure, enjoying Anantara Kalutara’s amenities or exploring the city. Relax by the pool, indulge in a spa session, or take a peaceful walk along the beach. For a cultural experience, visit the iconic Kalutara Bodhiya, explore Richmond Castle, or stroll through the local markets. Nature lovers can enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Kalu River or discover the lush mangrove forests nearby. Savor a delicious lunch at the resort before continuing your day of relaxation or exploration. Unwind with an overnight stay at Anantara Kalutara.
Day 7
Departure
As all good things come to an end, you will be safely driven to the airport for your flight back home having sweet memories of the tour. ***END OF TOUR*** HOTELS PACKAGE COST - IN USD ANANTARA TANGALLE – PREMIER BEACH ACCESS ROOM ANANTARA KALUTARA – PREMIER GARDEN VIEW
Where You'll Stay
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Tangalle
Anantara Tangalle
Kalutara
Anantara Kalutara
Tangalle
Anantara Tangalle
Kalutara
Anantara Kalutara
Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
Two monsoons, two coasts
Sri Lanka runs two opposite monsoons on one small island. The south-west coast and the hill country are dry December to March; the east coast around Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is dry May to September, when the south-west is wet. There is almost always a dry coast. You just have to be on the right one for the month.
The hill-country train
The Kandy-to-Ella line through the tea estates is one of the great slow train rides anywhere. Book a second-class reserved seat in advance, not first class, because the windows and doors open and everyone hangs out for the Nine Arch Bridge. The blue trains are the old ones and the better ride.
Climb Sigiriya at opening
Sigiriya, the rock fortress in the cultural triangle, bakes by mid-morning and the stairs back up out of the frescoes gallery bottleneck with tour groups. Be at the gate when it opens at seven; you climb in the cool, beat the heat and the crowds, and have the lion's-paw summit nearly to yourself.
- №1
Two monsoons, two coasts
Sri Lanka runs two opposite monsoons on one small island. The south-west coast and the hill country are dry December to March; the east coast around Trincomalee and Arugam Bay is dry May to September, when the south-west is wet. There is almost always a dry coast. You just have to be on the right one for the month.
- №2
The hill-country train
The Kandy-to-Ella line through the tea estates is one of the great slow train rides anywhere. Book a second-class reserved seat in advance, not first class, because the windows and doors open and everyone hangs out for the Nine Arch Bridge. The blue trains are the old ones and the better ride.
- №3
Climb Sigiriya at opening
Sigiriya, the rock fortress in the cultural triangle, bakes by mid-morning and the stairs back up out of the frescoes gallery bottleneck with tour groups. Be at the gate when it opens at seven; you climb in the cool, beat the heat and the crowds, and have the lion's-paw summit nearly to yourself.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Accommodation on basis at resorts mentioned above HB Basis
- Airport transfers in van on private basis
- Interhotel transfers in van on private basis
- All transfers on private basis
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
- 5% / 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS)
- PCR Tests, if necessary, for the required destination
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
The headline season for the classic south-west-and-hill-country route is December to March, when Colombo, the Galle coast, Kandy and the tea highlands are at their driest and the seas are calm for the beaches. May to September swings the rain to the south-west and dries out the east coast instead. The window for Trincomalee and the surf at Arugam Bay. April and October-November are the inter-monsoon months, hot and prone to afternoon storms anywhere.
Your Memoir
Here's how you'll remember it.
Vol. 7, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.
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