A Taste of Sri Lanka

Savour the highlights of the enigmatic island nation of Sri Lanka on this ideal five night introductory tour. Journey to Sri Lanka's ancient capital Anuradhapura. Visit the historic Dambulla Caves and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya, relax in the picturesque colonial town of Nuwara Eliya and enjoy a safari at Udawalawe National Park.

Guide

A Taste of Sri Lanka is accompanied by a local tour guide (7 passengers and above) or driver-guide from Day 2 to Day 8. On the extension, assistance will be available from our local representatives.

MEAL PLAN
Prices include full breakfast from Day 3 to Day 7, and lunch on Day 5 to Day 7.
ACCOMMODATION
In 3 star hotels throughout.

TOUR INCLUDES
Transport in air-conditioned vehicles throughout.

GROUP SIZE
Maximum group size is 14 passengers.
MINIMUM NUMBERS
This tour is subject to minimum numbers.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO COLOMBO
Fly SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow, arriving the next morning.

DAY 2 - COLOMBO TO ANURADHAPURA
Transfer to Anuradhapura and stay a night at the Heritage Anuradhapura.

DAY 3 - ANURADHAPURA TO SIGIRIYA
After breakfast explore Sri Lanka's ancient capital, Anuradhapura and visit the immense Buddha shrines before departing for Sigiriya in the afternoon where you will stay in the Sigiriya Hotel in a Standard room for two nights.

DAY 4 - SIGIRIYA
Enjoy a morning at leisure and enjoy optional visits to the 2,000 year old cave temple complex of Dambulla, Polonnaruwa the 12th Century Sinhalese capital and the spectacular rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sigiriya to marvel at the beautiful water gardens, frescoes and ancient graffiti. The more adventurous can also climb the 1,200 steps to the very top where the spectacular views more than make up for the effort required to get there.

DAY 5 - SIGIRIYA TO NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, travel to Nuwara Eliya, a picturesque, colonial town set amongst the island’s central highlands and renowned as a centre for the production of Sri Lankan tea. En route, stop at the historic city of Kandy and enjoy a brief city tour, a visit to a tea plantation and tea factory with the opportunity for a tasting session and a visit to the famed Temple of the Tooth, which houses Buddha’s tooth relic. Stay a night at the St Andrews hotel in a Standard room.

DAY 6 - NUWARA ELIYA TO EMBILIPITIYA
This morning proceed to Udawalawe and enjoy a traditional Sri Lanka curry lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon enjoy a jeep safari at the Udawalawe National Park, which is famed for its herds of elephants. Spend a night at the Centuria hotel in a Standard room.

DAY 7 - EMBILIPITIYA TO COLOMBO TO LONDON
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for your beach stay or transfer to the airport for your return flight to Heathrow with SriLankan Airlines.

BENTOTA BEACH REF IO0557

Finish your trip with a few days relaxing at Bentota.

DAY 7
Transfer to Bentota for four nights at Club Bentota in a Standard room.

DAY 11
Transfer back to Colombo for your SriLankan Airlines flight to Heathrow, arriving later the same day.

MALDIVES FROM  IO0558

Extend your tour with a stay at Bentota before flying to the Maldives and the natural island of Biyadhoo.

DAY 7
Transfer to Club Bentota for a four night stay in a Standard room.

DAY 11
Fly to Malé and transfer by boat (approx. 45 minutes) to Biyadhoo in a Standard room for five nights or more, or the island of your choice at the appropriate cost.

DAY 16
Transfer to Malé to connect with SriLankan Airlines flight to Heathrow direct or via Colombo, arriving later the same day.