Price: From £1715/person
SRI LANKAN EXPRESS
Day 1: Arrive at Colombo & Transfer to Wilpattu
Arrive at Colombo’s International Airport where you will meet your driver-guide who will greet you and take you to your first destination, to Wilpattu. We will break-up the drive by visiting one of the oldest Hindu temples in the country and a Tamil village with a prawn farm. Then continue onwards to Wilpattu, on arrival check in to your hotel and relax until dinner.
Overnight in Wilpattu.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2: Wilpattu National Park & Visit Anuradhapura
Wake up early and enjoy a 4×4 game drive at Wilpattu National park. Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park where you will have a great chance spotting some Asiatic Leopards. Return back to the resort by 10:30 am. In the afternoon you will have the chance to discover the ancient town of Anuradhapura on an optional activity.
Overnight in Wilpattu.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Wilpattu National Park
Today you will have the chance to observe more wildlife as you will be heading out for a full day safari drive. As the park is vast, it is worth to spend the whole day there. Lunch will be served during the excursion.
Overnight in Wilpattu.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Travel to Dambulla
Breakfast at the lodge, then check out and drive to the heart fo the Cultural triangle, to Dambulla. Visit a local school en-route and interact with the local children. Check in to your accommodation an relax in the afternoon.
Overnight in Dambulla.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Visit Sigiriya
Start today with an early breakfast and discover Rock Fortress of Sigiriya which was built in the fifth century. You will be able to climb to the top with your private guide who will explain the history and myths of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
After the visit of the fortress, you will have lunch at the local farmer’s house. The owner Sampath will welcome you with a warm smile to his humble abode. The dining area is set with amazing views to the surrounding rice paddies and the mountain range. Enjoy one of the best rice and curries from the region, which are served in traditional clay pots.
Overnight in Dambulla.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Explore Polonnaruwa & Game Drive in Minneriya
After breakfast, your driver will take you to the second ancient capital of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Discover the rich history of this ancient city, explore the archaeological site on a bicycle with your guide. Visit Minneriya National Park In the afternoon on a 4×4 Game drive. Explore the park with a naturalist guide who will help to spot the local wildlife, including the Asian elephant, sambar, and sloth bear.
Overnight in Dambulla.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Kandy
Breakfast in the hotel, then check out, and your driver will take you to Kandy. You have the opportunity to stop at Matale en-route and discover a private spice garden. Sri Lanka is famous for its excellent cuisine and exotic spices. This program will provide a great introduction to the details. Learn about clove, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace and pepper, and many other favourites such as cocoa and vanilla. After the visit of the spice garden, you continue towards Kandy. After check in to your hotel, you will have the chance to discover the town on a guided walking tour.
Overnight in Kandy.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Explore Kandy
Today is a day for your leisure. You can either enjoy the town by yourself and discover its gardens and temples, or choose between the following Optional Activities:
Optional Excursions:
Visiting Lankathilake Temple & Private Dancing School
Or,
Cooking Class in Gannoruwa
Overnight in Kandy.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9: Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out from the resort and drive back to Colombo Airport.
Meals included: Breakfast
Wilpattu
Leopard Trails Wilpattu (Luxury)
The lodge is a complex of beautifully designed, comfortable deluxe tents outside of Wilpattu National Park. A perfect place to relax and to start exploring the National Park and its inhabitants. It is also famous for its excellent cuisine.
Mahoora Tented Camp (Premium)
Mahoora offers full-board, comfortable tented camps on an 8-acre private wildlife sanctuary, near Wilpattu. Enjoy great meals, bespoke safaris and a unique location, only 7lm away from the National Park.
Dambulla / Sigiriya
Water Garden Sigiriya (Luxury)
Water Garden Sigirya is a 33-acre property which offers 30 luxury villas near Sigiriya. The villas spread around some beautifully designed waterways, lush gardens and water streams. The hotel creates a great mix between nature and historic surroundings.
Kambukgaha Villa Hotel (Premium)
One of the nicest hotels in Sigiriya. It is a peaceful, rustic hideaway in rural Sri Lanka, surrounded by rice fields where wild animals roam. Enjoy one of its comfortable rooms, bungalows or villas while exploring Sigiriya and/or Minneriya.
Kandy
Kings Pavilion Kandy (Luxury)
This excellent 5-star hotel has spacious rooms, a beautiful garden surrounded by trees and has fantastic views of the hills of Kandy. It has been decorated meticulously in a rustic luxury way.
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy (Premium)
A 4-star hotel that is situated close to the centre of Kandy. The hotel lays next to the longest river of Sri Lanka, the Mahaveli Ganga. Relax by the outstading outdoor pool and enjoy the views of the lush, green landscape and the river.
Prices & Inclusions
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Luxury |
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Travel Period |
Holiday Price |
Single Supplement |
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15th January 2023 – 30th April 2023 |
£3765/person | £1865/person |
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01st May – 14th July 2023 |
£2855/person | £1330/person |
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15th July – 31st August 2023 |
£3675/person | £1840/person |
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1st September 2023 – 19th December 2023 |
£2925/person | £1350/person |
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Premium |
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Travel Period |
Holiday Price |
Single Supplement |
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15th January 2023 – 30th April 2023 |
£2075/person | £925/person |
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01st May – 34th July 2023 |
£1715/person | £680/person |
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15th July – 31st August 2023 |
£1785/person | £745/person |
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1st September 2023 – 19th December 2023 |
£1725/person | £695/person |
- Inclusions
- 8 night accommodation on a double/twin share basis
- 3 nights Half Board
- 3 nights All Inclusive (luxury) or Full Board (premium)
- 2 nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis
- Activities as per the itinerary
- Experience driver guide throughout the holiday
- Entrance fees as per the program
Exclusions
- International Flights
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Drinks
- Tips
- Visa Fees
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Sri Lanka, previously known as Ceylon, is an island country south of the Indian Subcontinent. The Island is in the India Ocean, and it offers a wide range of cultural landmarks, outstanding cuisine, lush tea plantations, exciting national parks and beautiful golden sand beaches. This relatively small country has 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Island’s tropical climate makes it a year-round destination.
It is one of the best places to observe Sri Lankan Elephants and the Sri Lankan leopards in the wild and its Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a birding hotspot. The South Coast is the best place to watch whales between November and April.
Sri Lanka offers a great variety of cultural and natural sights, wildlife watching and some excellent spots for relaxation at the end of your holiday.
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