Kuwait Airways introduces amazing holiday packages to explore Kuwait

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, whose presence in Sri Lanka spans over four decades, has this week achieved yet another milestone and added a new chapter to its long history in the country when Kuwait Airways Colombo introduced “Kuwait Holidays”.

The newest product from Kuwait’s flagship airline, Kuwait Holidays aims to provide Sri Lankans with the finest travel experience to some of the most beautiful locations in Kuwait, established with the aim of being a “One Stop” travel solution combining both hotel and flight to offer a service from visa to airport to hotel all in one. Having partnered with premier hotels in the area, Kuwait Holidays offers packages starting from two nights to five nights at hotels including Radisson Blu Kuwait, Sheraton Kuwait, Hilton Kuwait, Marriott Kuwait City and the Oasis Hotel. Packages start from Rs. 74,500 (3 star), Rs. 77,600 (4 star) and Rs. 90,200 (5 star) per person for a two-night holiday.

From its beginnings as an 18th century Bedouin trading post, in time and with accumulated wealth, the small fort that grew to become Kuwait city is now a modern metropolis mingling skyscrapers, apartment buildings, and mosques. The practical translation of Kuwait’s consistent march of progress is the Arabian Gulf Road, the jewel in Kuwait’s crown of tourist attractions. Kuwait’s rich culture and history is manifested throughout many landmarks. Today Kuwait is known as a shoppers’ paradise, showcasing the some of the world’s best malls such as the Marina Mall, Souk Sharq and the 360 Mall. Marvels of engineering dot the landscape none more imposing than the Kuwait Towers. The massive water towers have now become a symbol of modern Kuwait.  

Among the many amazing destinations within Kuwait, the Sheikh Abdulla Al Salem Cultural Centre is an architectural wonder and designed on a 13-hectare site, housing museums, fine arts centres, theatres, and public spaces that include outdoor exhibits, as well as cafes and restaurants. A short distance away, in the Ras Salmiya area visitors are treated to a truly amazing testament to Kuwaiti innovation. The Aqua Park, spread over a sprawling 60,000 square metres along the Arabian Gulf Road, is a popular summer hotspot. The park also features a race track and paint ball arena, making it one of the best family oriented destinations in Kuwait. The main area of the park known as the Oasis of Adventure contains 14 different slides, two large, medium and small pools and thrilling water rides. The Aloha lagoon features a large family pool with Jacuzzi, waterfalls and even a water cafeteria!  

All Kuwait Holidays packages will all be serviced by the world’s youngest fleet which includes the airlines flagship Airbus A330 aircraft operating out of Colombo which is indeed good news for travellers. Kuwait Airways in Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Sudesh Rupasinghe said, “The Kuwait Airways holidays packages, combined with the new A330 aircraft operating in and out of Colombo have enabled the airline to offer a vastly improved and superior quality product. This coupled with access to the best tourist destinations in Kuwait make it an a truly one of a kind product offered to the market on one of the best First and Business class cabins available today.” The inclusion of a generous baggage allowance of 46 kg in Economy Class and 64 kg in Business Class makes it an irresistible deal for seasoned shoppers. 

The packages offered by Holidays also propose an innovative approach for leisure travellers out of Sri Lanka, even those travelling to European or Mediterranean destinations now have the option of spending a few nights in Kuwait included in their itineraries. Kuwait Airways is the only airline to offer a consistent First and Business Class operation, flatbed and Wi-Fi on all flights from Colombo, further complimented by the luxurious First-Class cabins on the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operating out of Kuwait which includes 80 degrees pitched, full flat beds, private suites, and full aisle access and connect to all major hubs in Europe, USA and the Middle East with convenient connections. All while ensuring passengers to these destinations also enjoy premium lounge facilities and Oasis Club frequent flier benefits as well.