• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included

Spectacular Sri Lanka tour with temples, safari & beach

  • Round trip
  • 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 nights
  • Sri Lanka
price from £ 1,519.00 per person
  • total price from £ 3,038.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults
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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
  • 10 or 12 nights in Sri Lanka

  • Half-board basis (excluding drinks)

  • Hiriwadunna village tour with catamaran ride and cooking demonstration

  • Dambulla rock cave temple & Hindu temple

  • Temple of Tooth visit

  • Walking tour of Udawattakele Forest Reserve

  • Tea plantation visit

  • Scenic train ride (subject to availability)

  • Jeep safari in Yala National Park

  • Tuk-tuk ride to Lipton's Seat

  • Elephant Transit Home visit

  • Galle city tour

  • Return flight from Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, London Stansted to Colombo

  • All transfers included

Day 1: Negombo

After taking in this enchanting island from above, you'll touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport, where you'll be greeted by a representative on arrival before being whisked away to Negombo, a historic city on Sri Lanka's west coast. Check into your hotel to relax and refuel after your tr…

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Day 2-3: Habarana

Say goodbye to Negombo as you transfer to Habarana, where you'll get an immersive taste of Sri Lankan life. Start with a scenic catamaran ride across the lake, after which you'll cast anchor in a nearby village, where you'll experience local culture and take part in a cookery class. Return to your …

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Day 4-5: Kandy

Your next stop is Kandy, and 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 a…

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Day 6: Haputhale

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Day 7: Yala National Park

The early morning start will be well worth it as your ride a tuk-tuk up to Lipton's Seat, one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the region. Afterwards, see the wilder side of Sri Lanka with a Jeep safari around Yala National Park, home to elephants, deer, water buffalo, leopards and more.

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Day 8-10: 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: Negombo

After taking in this enchanting island from above, you'll touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport, where you'll be greeted by a representative on arrival before being whisked away to Negombo, a historic city on Sri Lanka's west coast. Check into your hotel to relax and refuel after your tr…

Read more
Club Hotel Dolphin  or similar

Day 2-3: Habarana

Say goodbye to Negombo as you transfer to Habarana, where you'll get an immersive taste of Sri Lankan life. Start with a scenic catamaran ride across the lake, after which you'll cast anchor in a nearby village, where you'll experience local culture and take part in a cookery class. Return to your …

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Day 4-5: Kandy

Your next stop is Kandy, and 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 a…

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Earl's Regent Hotel  or similar

Day 6: Haputhale

Discover a different view of Sri Lanka with an enchanting steam train ride across the hills on your way to Haputhale, where you'll 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 stage from …

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Day 7: Yala National Park

The early morning start will be well worth it as your ride a tuk-tuk up to Lipton's Seat, one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the region. Afterwards, see the wilder side of Sri Lanka with a Jeep safari around Yala National Park, home to elephants, deer, water buffalo, leopards and more.

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Day 8-12: Beruwala

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Excursions

Day 3: Hiriwadunna Village Trek & cooking class

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.

Day 4: Dambulla Cave Temple & Ayurvedic village visit

Explore the renowned Dambulla Cave Temple before learning more about Ayurvedic spices in a local village.

Day 5: Temple of Tooth, Udawattakele forest & Kandy city tour

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.

Day 6: Tea plantation visit

Learn the secrets of Ceylon tea, and how you get from plant to cup.

Day 7: Jeep safari in Yala National Park

Head up to the Lipton's Seat viewpoint before a Jeep safari to see the wildlife of the national park.

Day 8: Galle Fort & Elephant Transit Home visit

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:

Day 2: Habarana Jeep Safari

Kick-start your Sri Lanka adventure with a thrilling Jeep Safari in one of Habarana's national parks, known as some of the best places for elephant-spotting on the island. Keeping an eye on the elephants' movements, your experienced guide will choose which park to visit, to maximise your chances of seeing these majestic giants in their natural habitat.

Day 3: Sigiriya (Lion's Rock) visit

One of the sevens World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress and palace complex.

Day 4: Royal Botanical Gardens visit

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.

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Excluded
  • Video and camera permits
  • Refreshments
  • Lunch throughout and dinner on final day
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Early check-in and late check-out (subject to 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.

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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.

Secret Escapes Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under number 07026107, registered office 120 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD, United Kingdom.© Secret Escapes 2021

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.