The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - Travel
PRIVATE TOUR IN SRI LANKA
The best value of the Indian Ocean islands, Sri Lanka also has the richest and most varied culture.
Hayes & Jarvis has a 10-night itinerary that combines a seven-night Classic Ceylon Private Tour, exploring Sri Lanka’s rich culture with three nights at the five-star Shangri La Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa. Situated on the southern coast, the hotel overlooks a long stretch of yellow sandy beach.
From £2,039 departing Jan 12 2019. Hayes and Jarvis (hayesandjarvis.co.uk).
How hot? 87F (31C) spectacular landscape of glacial lakes and mountain passes where temperatures peak at 77F (25C) in the (southern hemisphere) summer, though it can sometimes be cooler on higher ground. Ride World Wide is offering an Andean Cordillera trek using packhorses to carry luggage across the mountain range, staying in campsites and simple farmsteads with four to eight hours’ riding per day on locally bred horses.
From about £1,900 (depending on the US dollar exchange rate), including full board and guiding but excluding transfers and flights. Departs Jan 21 and Feb 18, 2019. Ride World Wide (rideworldwide.com). How hot? 77F (25C) 110yd (100m) from the sea. Includes car hire. Sunvil (sunvil.co.uk).
How hot? 60F (16C)