Sri Lanka and South Africa linked by rare, luxury cruise tour in March 2025
Save A$1370 per person
All-inclusive onboard package – Book by November 30, 2024
The pristine beaches, storied ruins, welcoming people, wild elephants, famous tea and spicy food of Sri Lanka will be showcased in a new and rare cruise, tour and stay package linking Sri Lanka with South Africa and just released by Australian small ship cruise specialist, Cruise Traveller, in conjunction with luxury brand, Ponant.
A saving of A$1370 per person is available for bookings made by November 30, 2024.
Perfect for intrepid, seasoned travellers seeking new places to explore, the new, month-long ‘Sri Lankan Serenity and Sailing the Indian Ocean’ package in March, 2025, features a 13-night, in-depth land tour of Sri Lanka and a 16-night voyage from Sri Lanka to South Africa aboard Ponant’s 184-guest exploration ship, Le Laperouse, a sleek and stylish vessel offering a refined and intimate, yacht-like elegance, fine dining restaurants, plush lounges, theatre, pool, an expert team of naturalists and personalised service. All staterooms feature a private balcony or terrace.
The 30-night adventure begins on March 11, 2025, with a 13-night, round-island, small group land tour of Sri Lanka starting and finishing in Colombo and including 13 breakfasts and four dinners. The tour will take guests on a culturally immersive exploration of Sri Lanka including a jeep safari through Yala National Park – home to elephants and leopards, lush jungles, thundering waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations, chalk-white beaches lined with palm trees, sacred temples, traditional villages and aromatic spice markets.
After the comprehensive tour, guests will board Le Laperouse for a 16-night journey across the Indian Ocean to the famous blue lagoons of The Seychelles and the breathtaking scenery and wildlife of Madagascar.
The voyage includes 13 days at sea, allowing plenty of time to enjoy relaxed days sailing, premium dining, personal service and an open bar across the ship.
Adding to the luxury indulgence are complimentary tours ashore. The voyage ends in Cape Town where guests will spend the final night of their holiday in a hotel.
Including onboard beverages and excursions, the 30-night ‘Sri Lankan Serenity and Sailing the Indian Ocean’ package from March 11, 2025, is available from A$12,655 per person, twin-share, in a Deluxe Balcony stateroom -a saving of A$1370 per person. Book by November 30, 2024.