Spectacular Sri Lanka tour with temples, safari & beach
- Round trip
- 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 nights
- Sri Lanka
- total price from £ 2,898.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Seek out Sri Lanka's rich culture and natural wonders, with a Jeep safari and serene beach stay - includes transport, excursions and half board
Immerse yourself in the colourful, vibrant world of Sri Lanka, where you'll find centuries-old sacred marvels, ancient art and underground cave networks, alongside lush forests, magnificent wildlife and picture-perfect beaches. Enjoy included excursions to gems including the Dambulla Cave Temple, a Jeep safari through Yala National Park, a visit to a tea plantation and more. Finish off your trip in style with blissful beachside relaxation next to the idyllic Indian Ocean, where sun-kissed beaches and watercolour sunsets await.
Included
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10 or 12 nights in Sri Lanka
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Half board exc. drinks
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Hiriwadunna village tour with cookery demonstration
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Dambulla Cave tour
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Ayurvedic village & Kandy city tour
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Kandy evening cultural performance
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Temple of the Tooth & Udawattakele forest tour
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Tea plantation & factory visit
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Train ride
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Tuk-tuk ride to Lipton’s Seat
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Elephant Transit Home visit
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Galle Fort tour
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Return flight from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted to Colombo
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All transfers
Day 1-2: Habarana
Welcome to Sri Lanka - you'll be greeted by your representative on arrival before making the four-hour journey to your hotel to relax (and trust us when we say it's worth the drive). The next morning gives you your first taste of Sri Lankan life, with a scenic catamaran ride across the lake to a vi…
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Day 3-4: Kandy
Your next stop is Kandy - on the way, you'll have the chance to explore the Dambulla Cave Temple - a network of caves housing ancient Buddhist statues and paintings, before visiting a local Ayurvedic village, where you can learn more about the country's many spices and herbs. Nature lovers can also…
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Day 5: Haputhale
Discover a different view of Sri Lanka with an enchanting steam train ride across the scenic hills on your way to Haputhale, where you can get a closer look at one of Sri Lanka's most famous exports - the renowned Ceylon Tea. You'll learn the secrets of what goes into the perfect brew, at every sta…
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Day 6: Yala National Park
An early morning start is well worth it as a tuk-tuk will be taking you to Lipton's Seat - one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the region. Afterwards, take a trip to the wild side of Sri Lanka with a Jeep safari around Yala National Park - home to elephants, deer, water buffalo, leopards and …
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Day 7-10: Beruwala
It's time to soak up the sun on one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful beaches as you head to your last stop, Beruwala. Along the way, you'll get to fall in love with orphaned and abandoned elephants being cared for at the Elephant Transit Home, where they're nurtured until they're able to live independ…
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Day 1-2: Habarana
Welcome to Sri Lanka - you'll be greeted by your representative on arrival before making the four-hour journey to your hotel to relax (and trust us when we say it's worth the drive). The next morning gives you your first taste of Sri Lankan life, with a scenic catamaran ride across the lake to a vi…
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Day 3-4: Kandy
Your next stop is Kandy - on the way, you'll have the chance to explore the Dambulla Cave Temple - a network of caves housing ancient Buddhist statues and paintings, before visiting a local Ayurvedic village, where you can learn more about the country's many spices and herbs. Nature lovers can also…
Read more
Day 5: Haputhale
Discover a different view of Sri Lanka with an enchanting steam train ride across the scenic hills on your way to Haputhale, where you can get a closer look at one of Sri Lanka's most famous exports - the renowned Ceylon Tea. You'll learn the secrets of what goes into the perfect brew, at every sta…
Read more
Day 6: Yala National Park
An early morning start is well worth it as a tuk-tuk will be taking you to Lipton's Seat - one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the region. Afterwards, take a trip to the wild side of Sri Lanka with a Jeep safari around Yala National Park - home to elephants, deer, water buffalo, leopards and …
Read more
Day 7-12: Beruwala
It's time to soak up the sun on one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful beaches as you head to your last stop, Beruwala. Along the way, you'll get to fall in love with orphaned and abandoned elephants being cared for at the Elephant Transit Home, where they're nurtured until they're able to live independ…
Read moreExcursions (included)
Hiriwadunna Village Trek & cooking class (day 2)
Take a scenic catamaran ride to a traditional village to get a glimpse of local life, before trying your hand at cooking some Sri Lankan cuisine.
Dambulla Cave Temple & Ayurvedic village visit (day 3)
Explore the renowned Dambulla Cave Temple before learning more about Ayurvedic spices in a local village.
The Temple of the Tooth, Udawattakele forest & Kandy city tour (day 4)
Visit one of the holiest places for Buddhists, the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple. Afterwards take a forest walking tour before a shopping visit to Kandy city.
Tea Plantation and Tea Factory (day 5)
Learn the secrets of Ceylon tea, and how you get from plant to cup.
Jeep safari in Yala National Park (day 6)
Head up to the Lipton's Seat viewpoint before a Jeep safari to see the wildlife of the national park.
Galle Fort & Elephant Transit Home visit (day 7)
Fall in love with orphaned elephants cared for in this sanctuary, and visit the historic Galle Fort for a glimpse into the past.
Optional excursions that can be added in the booking process:
Sigiriya (Lion's Rock) visit (day 2)
One of the sevens World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace complex.
Royal Botanical Gardens visit (day 3)
Explore the beautiful botanical gardens, home to over 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees, across nearly 150 acres.
Excluded
- Video and camera permits.
- Refreshments
- Lunch during the tour and dinner on last day
- Tips and other personal expenses
- Early checking in & late checkout (on availability)
- Supplements (Christmas & New Year)
- Supplement during Kandy Perahera festival in August ($60 per person)
- Visa fees
Payment
If you book this deal before 35 days of your departure, you can choose to pay in parts. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price plus the booking fee and travel and/or cancellation insurance (when applicable). You will find the payment amounts and deadlines to pay every installment at the last step of the booking process.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel. Please be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Occupancy | Maximum 2 people per room |
| Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process. |
| Infant cots | Infant cots are available upon request. |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
| Travel documents | You will receive your travel documents 5 days prior to departure at the latest |
| Good to know | Please note that Poya days are a Buddhist holiday observed monthly on the full moon, and resorts may not serve alcohol on these days. |
| Visa | British Citizens need a visa for travel in Sri Lanka. Apply for a short stay visa online, or apply for a tourist visa upon arrival. Please note, visa application upon arrival could be a lengthy process. For more information, visit the official gov.uk website. |
| Passport | Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in Sri Lanka. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website. |
| Travel schedule | The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances. |
| Quality standards | Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe. |
| Train transfer | Train rides are subject to availability, and in the event of train cancellation, the train journey will be replaced with a transfer. |
| Extra flight nights | Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit |
| Similar accommodation | In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure. |