The Royal Fairways & Hill Country tour is a 5-day, 4-night itinerary taking golfers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) near Negombo to the mountain contours of Kandy. Centered on the Donald Steel–designed Victoria Golf Resort in Digana—consistently ranked among the most scenic courses in Asia—this tour pairs daily tee times with caddie services, cultural exploration, and luxury leisure.
Main Golf Venue: Victoria Golf Resort (Par 73, 6,933 yards) surrounded by the Victoria Reservoir and Knuckles Mountain Range.
Golf Services Included: Advance tee time reservations, professional caddies, bag storage, motorized buggies, and equipment rentals.
Non-Golf Activities: Temple of the Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya, Victoria Reservoir water sports, and Ceylon tea factory tours.
Travel Style: Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle with dedicated chauffeur-guide.
Pick-up: Meet your private chauffeur at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) or your hotel in Negombo.
Scenic Drive: Travel approximately 3.5 hours into the central hills, passing lush tropical landscapes and paddy fields.
Check-in & Warm-up: Settle into your golf chalet or highland villa in Digana.
Late Afternoon Golf Activity: Head to the driving range to warm up, test equipment, and practice on the putting greens.
Evening: Dinner at the clubhouse overlooking the course greens.
Golf Session: Tee off for your first 18-hole round. Navigate the course's rolling fairways, Mara trees, and elevated tee shots with full caddie and buggy support.
Lunch: Relax and recount your round over lunch at the clubhouse.
Cultural Tour: Drive into Kandy city center to explore Kandy Lake and visit the iconic Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa).
Evening: Attend an optional Kandyan traditional dance performance before returning to Digana.
Lunch & Rest: Relax by the pool or enjoy local dining.
Reservoir Experience: Take a peaceful boat tour or go kayaking on the Victoria Reservoir bordering the course.
Morning Choice:
Option A: Play an early 9-hole casual round.
Option B: Take a guided morning walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
Tea Country Tour: Visit the Loolkandura Tea Estate—the historic birthplace of Ceylon tea—to tour the estate grounds and enjoy fresh high-country tea.
Sunset Leisure: Enjoy horseback riding along scenic trails or play a round of floodlit tennis
Return Journey: Transfer back toward Negombo or the airport.
En-Route Stop: Optional stop at a local spice garden in Matale along the way.
Drop-off: Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) or your Negombo beach hotel for departure.
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