The tear drop shaped island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean just off the southern tip of India. With its golden sandy beaches, azure blue waters and warm tropical climate, Sri Lanka is a year-round destination for holidaymakers seeking sun, sand and sea.
The island has a rich cultural heritage that dates back over 2,000 years which is linked to the origins of Buddhism in the country with magnificently constructed stupas and the ruins of ancient kingdoms. Controlled from the 16th century onwards by the Portuguese, Dutch and finally the British prior to gaining full independence in 1948, the influences of colonial powers remain visible in architecture and a number of forts across the country.
Sri Lanka is recognised as a global biodiversity hotspot with a rich variety of endemic flora and fauna, and incredibly for a small island, can boast of large iconic animals such as the Asian Elephant, Leopard and the largest animal to have inhabited our planet, the Blue Whale. From palm fringed beaches to scrub jungles and numerous man-made lakes in the lowlands to tropical rainforests, cloud forests and highlands laden with waterfalls at its centre, this resplendent isle is abundant in natural beauty.
– Climb the famous Sigiriya rock fortress
– Park drives at Yala National Park
– Tea experience tour in Hatton
– A visit to ancient city of Polonnaruwa
– Explore the Cave temples in Dambulla
– Beach stay on Sri Lanka’s south coast
Half Board = Room, breakfast and dinner.
All Inclusive = Inclusive of all meals, drinks, and activities
(please check itinerary for specific details per property).
Arrival at CMB International Airport in the morning
Transfer to Water Garden Sigiriya for Check-in
In late afternoon visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress with sunset views
Overnight at Water Garden Sigiriya – 2 nights
Superior Deluxe Villa with Plunge Pool – Half Board
After breakfast excursion to the ancient City of Polonnaruwa
In the afternoon visit Minneriya or Hurulu National Park
(Depends on the elephant movement between parks on that particular day)
Overnight at Water Garden Sigiriya
Superior Deluxe Villa with Plunge Pool – Half Board
After breakfast visit rock temples of Dambulla
Afterwards proceed directly for Ceylon Tea Trails (no stop in Kandy)
Overnight at Ceylon Tea Trails – 2 Nights
Summerville Bungalow – All Inclusive
