Fairways of the Island: A Golfer's Sri Lanka
Nine days of golf in Colombo, Kandy and the hill country, with the island's best sights in between.
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Route: Sri Lanka
- Travel style: Golf
- Best time: December to March
- Page last updated: 14 October 2026
Overview
Sri Lanka has a golfing history that goes back to the 19th century, and a small number of courses in very different settings: a city club in Colombo, a resort course near Kandy and a hill-country course in Nuwara Eliya, among tea estates at nearly two thousand metres.
Tee times are requested in advance and depend on each club's rules and availability. Non-golfing companions have plenty to do, including Sigiriya, Kandy and a Yala safari. Tell us your handicap, your group size and how many rounds you want.
Price
Price: on request. Request a quotation with your dates, group size and preferences.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrival and Negombo
Meet your driver-guide at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your hotel to rest after the flight.
Places: Negombo
Day 2: Day 2: Colombo golf
Drive to Colombo for a round at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, one of Asia's oldest clubs, set in the middle of the city. Companions can explore the colonial Fort district and shops.
Places: Colombo
Day 3: Day 3: Colombo to Kandy
Drive up to Kandy, stopping at a spice garden or craft stop on the way. In the evening visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic for the puja ceremony.
Places: Kandy
Day 4: Day 4: Kandy golf
Play a round at Victoria Golf and Country Resort, a resort course in the hills east of Kandy, or explore Kandy and Peradeniya's botanic gardens if you prefer.
Places: Kandy
Day 5: Day 5: Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
Climb through tea country past waterfalls to Nuwara Eliya, a cool hill town with colonial-era streets and clubs.
Places: Nuwara Eliya
Day 6: Day 6: Nuwara Eliya golf
Play a round at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club in fresh mountain air. Non-golfers can visit tea estates, Victoria Park and Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Places: Nuwara Eliya, Hakgala
Day 7: Day 7: Nuwara Eliya to Yala
Descend through Ella and Wellawaya to Yala. Take an afternoon jeep safari in the national park.
Places: Ella, Yala
Day 8: Day 8: Yala to Colombo
Take a morning game drive, then drive along the southern expressway to Colombo for your last evening.
Places: Yala, Colombo
Day 9: Day 9: Departure
Transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport for your departure flight.
Places: Colombo, Airport
Package Inclusions
- Accommodation at selected hotels on the specified meal plan
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- English-speaking chauffeur / guide
- Meet & greet assistance at the airport
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All transfers and transportation mentioned in the itinerary
- Highway tolls, parking fees and driver-related expenses
- Fuel charges
- Government taxes and service charges applicable to included services
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during transfers and sightseeing
- All services specifically mentioned under the package inclusions
- 24/7 assistance from our local team during the tour
Package Excludes
- International Air Tickets
- Sri Lanka Visa / ETA Fees
- Entrance Fees to Attractions
- Optional Excursions & Activities
- Lunches, Beverages & Personal Meals
- Personal Expenses (shopping, laundry, telephone, minibar, tips, etc.)
- Airport / Hotel Porterage
- Travel Insurance
- Camera & Video Charges / Permits, where applicable
- Alcoholic Beverages & Other Drinks
- Early Check-in / Late Check-out, unless specifically mentioned
- Expenses arising from delays, natural disasters, closures, disturbances, or circumstances beyond our control
- Chauffeur-Guide Tips / Gratuities
- Any Services Not Mentioned in the Package Inclusions
General Booking Conditions
These conditions apply to every booking made through Figo Holidays. They cover booking and confirmation, prices and inclusions, payment terms, amendments to bookings, cancellation by the client, cancellation or changes by Figo Holidays and more.
Experiences
- A round at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, among the oldest clubs in Asia
- A round at Victoria Golf and Country Resort near Kandy, requested in advance
- A round at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club in the cool hill country
- The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy
- Tea estates and waterfalls on the road to the hills
- A jeep safari in Yala National Park
Plan this trip
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