Golfing in Sri Lanka
It comes as no surprise that the island paradise of Sri Lanka makes the perfect destination for a golf vacation. Enjoy a game of golf in a truly unique and exotic setting - such as the Victoria Golf C
It comes as no surprise that the island paradise of Sri Lanka makes the perfect destination for a golf vacation. Enjoy a game of golf in a truly unique and exotic setting - such as the Victoria Golf Club. This wonderful club is rated among the 100 most beautiful golf courses in the world by Golf Digest. As well as playing golf and staying in some of the island's most lovely accommodation, Sri Lanka will mesmerise you with her stunning hills and valleys, tropical rain forests, tea plantations, ancient cities, pristine remote villages and gorgeous, tropical beaches. . .
A laid back game of golf is truly a sport of skill, patience and above all, class. The game of golf was rumoured to have been played in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), by the occupying Dutch, as far back as 1656. However, the history books tell us that the game of golf was established by the British somewhere in 1860.
The Royal Colombo Golf Course
Located in the heart of the city, the Royal Colombo Golf Club has played a prominent part in the development of the game in Sri Lanka. Brilliantly landscaped, the course is immaculately maintained and the clubhouse offers a taste of colonial Ceylon. The course designer is unknown - founded in 1879, it is the oldest club in the country. The course length is 6560 Yds - Par 71. The club is easily accessible as it is a mere 20 minutes drive from all first-class hotels in the city. Caddies are available. The Golf course is flat with broad fairways featuring many water hazards. At the 6th, you may encounter the Kelani Valley train which runs across the fairway. Whilst the course is within the city limits, it remains amazingly calm and tranquil. This is a superb old Colonial British Club and well worth a visit!
The Victoria Golf Course
Nestled in the hills, the Victoria offers wonderful views of the tea country. It is a Par 73 and is 6945 Yds in length and is about 30 minutes from Kandy. You will save money at this course with the Open Fairways Golfer's Passport. Caddies and Ball Spotters are available for hire and are probably advisable as the course is a tight, challenging, hilly course with the scenic surroundings of the Knuckles Range on the shores of the Victoria Reservoir. This is one of Asia’s finest and most interesting Golf Courses with a 18 hole Championship layout. Designed by Donald Steel in 1999, the course is described as amongst the 100 most beautiful courses in the world.
The Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
At 6200 feet above sea level, this course offers wonderful views of the tea country. Located 112 miles from Colombo, at the base of Mount Pidurutalagala, it is 6037 Yds in length and a Par 71. Save money at this course with the Open Fairways Golfer's Passport. It is 2360 Yds above sea level and is a tight, challenging hilly course with scenic surroundings, tight fairways, dense rough and water which comes into play on 6 holes. It is recommended to play it in the dry season and to hire a caddy. This is one of Asia’s finest Golf Courses.
A laid back game of golf is truly a sport of skill, patience and above all, class. The game of golf was rumoured to have been played in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon), by the occupying Dutch, as far back as 1656. However, the history books tell us that the game of golf was established by the British somewhere in 1860.
The Royal Colombo Golf Course
Located in the heart of the city, the Royal Colombo Golf Club has played a prominent part in the development of the game in Sri Lanka. Brilliantly landscaped, the course is immaculately maintained and the clubhouse offers a taste of colonial Ceylon. The course designer is unknown - founded in 1879, it is the oldest club in the country. The course length is 6560 Yds - Par 71. The club is easily accessible as it is a mere 20 minutes drive from all first-class hotels in the city. Caddies are available. The Golf course is flat with broad fairways featuring many water hazards. At the 6th, you may encounter the Kelani Valley train which runs across the fairway. Whilst the course is within the city limits, it remains amazingly calm and tranquil. This is a superb old Colonial British Club and well worth a visit!
The Victoria Golf Course
Nestled in the hills, the Victoria offers wonderful views of the tea country. It is a Par 73 and is 6945 Yds in length and is about 30 minutes from Kandy. You will save money at this course with the Open Fairways Golfer's Passport. Caddies and Ball Spotters are available for hire and are probably advisable as the course is a tight, challenging, hilly course with the scenic surroundings of the Knuckles Range on the shores of the Victoria Reservoir. This is one of Asia’s finest and most interesting Golf Courses with a 18 hole Championship layout. Designed by Donald Steel in 1999, the course is described as amongst the 100 most beautiful courses in the world.
The Nuwara Eliya Golf Course
At 6200 feet above sea level, this course offers wonderful views of the tea country. Located 112 miles from Colombo, at the base of Mount Pidurutalagala, it is 6037 Yds in length and a Par 71. Save money at this course with the Open Fairways Golfer's Passport. It is 2360 Yds above sea level and is a tight, challenging hilly course with scenic surroundings, tight fairways, dense rough and water which comes into play on 6 holes. It is recommended to play it in the dry season and to hire a caddy. This is one of Asia’s finest Golf Courses.
Price
From: GBP1245 per person (7 Nights)
Price Includes
- 7 Luxury Accommodation
- Breakfast and Dinner excluding drinks
- Entrance Fees to the tourist attractions as per itinerary
- Other local services and assistance
- Transfers to and from Airport
- Transfers to and from Golf Courses
- Golf Equipment and Shoes Tips Personal expenses Lunches and drinks Any treatments at various Hotels Flights to and from Colombo Prices are Per PERSON and do NOT include Flights
Days 1 - 2 Colombo
Even the most demanding travellers will find their needs met by The Park Street Hotel in Colombo. The 10 poolside, designer bedrooms are contemporary in style and jazz is often played in the leafy garden where Western cuisine is served along with spicy Sri Lankan sambals and creamy curries. Poolside dining is also an option and Wi-Fi is available everywhere. After you first night, you leave at 7am for The Royal Colombo Golf Club for your first day of golf. Enjoy a full day before being taken back to your hotel. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Days 3 - 5 Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you will leave for Nuwara Eliya. On the way, you visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela and call in at a Tea Plantation and Factory before arriving at the Tea Factory Hotel. The accommodation at the Tea Factory embodies the unique experience of residing at a genuine tea factory. This one of a kind, themed hotel truly recreates the ambiance of a long gone Colonial era. The hotel has 57 luxurious colonial style rooms with breathtaking views of the surrounding tea plantations. The Nuwara Eliya Golf Course will treat you to 2 wonderful days of golf in the cooler hill temperatures. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Days 6 - 8 Kandy
After breakfast, you leave for the hill country capital of Kandy. En route, you visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening, you visit the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple and watch a Cultural Performance before retiring to the wonderful Kandy House just outside Kandy. The Kandy House is a unique, luxurious, boutique, Sri Lankan Manor House providing seclusion and serenity in a tropical garden setting close to Kandy. From here, you will enjoy a final day of golf at the Victoria Golf Course teeing off at 8.30am. After breakfast on your final day, you will be transported back to Airport for your flight home. Breakfast and Dinner included.
The Arrival and Departure Airport is Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo (CMB)
Even the most demanding travellers will find their needs met by The Park Street Hotel in Colombo. The 10 poolside, designer bedrooms are contemporary in style and jazz is often played in the leafy garden where Western cuisine is served along with spicy Sri Lankan sambals and creamy curries. Poolside dining is also an option and Wi-Fi is available everywhere. After you first night, you leave at 7am for The Royal Colombo Golf Club for your first day of golf. Enjoy a full day before being taken back to your hotel. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Days 3 - 5 Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast, you will leave for Nuwara Eliya. On the way, you visit the Elephant Orphanage at Pinnawela and call in at a Tea Plantation and Factory before arriving at the Tea Factory Hotel. The accommodation at the Tea Factory embodies the unique experience of residing at a genuine tea factory. This one of a kind, themed hotel truly recreates the ambiance of a long gone Colonial era. The hotel has 57 luxurious colonial style rooms with breathtaking views of the surrounding tea plantations. The Nuwara Eliya Golf Course will treat you to 2 wonderful days of golf in the cooler hill temperatures. Breakfast and Dinner included.
Days 6 - 8 Kandy
After breakfast, you leave for the hill country capital of Kandy. En route, you visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. In the evening, you visit the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple and watch a Cultural Performance before retiring to the wonderful Kandy House just outside Kandy. The Kandy House is a unique, luxurious, boutique, Sri Lankan Manor House providing seclusion and serenity in a tropical garden setting close to Kandy. From here, you will enjoy a final day of golf at the Victoria Golf Course teeing off at 8.30am. After breakfast on your final day, you will be transported back to Airport for your flight home. Breakfast and Dinner included.
The Arrival and Departure Airport is Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo (CMB)
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