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- Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Sri Lanka, where natural beauty, wildlife and culture overflows like its lush greenery. Keep an eye out for lazy leopards and herds of elephants!
- This amazing experience gives you the chance to discover everything Sri Lanka has to offer in 8 nights. Choose to extend your trip with 3 or 5 nights at the marvellous Coco Royal Beach 4*.
- This offer also comes with the option to add a 3-night stopover in the incredible city of Dubai - soak up the sun and sophisticated vibes from the Grand Hyatt Dubai 5*!
- This offer has been selected as one of our very best 2018 sellers in celebration of the end of the year! Each has been hand-picked for its superb offering.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Best of 2018 —
Your Destination —
This is an environmentally diverse country, with nine World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC), 86 species of mammals (including elephants and leopards), more than 400 bird species, a colorful array of flowering plants and trees, a Hill Country famous for tea, 14 National Parks and an Indian Ocean coastline boasting palm-fringed and sandy tropical beaches.
Our Optional Offers —
Without Dubai
8 Nights
8-night Sri Lanka Tour
11 Nights
8-night Sri Lanka Tour + 3-night beach extension at the Coco Royal Beach 4*
13 Nights
8-night Sri Lanka Tour + 5-night beach extension at the Coco Royal Beach 4*
With Dubai
11 Nights
3-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Dubai 5* + 8-night Sri Lanka Tour
14 Nights
3-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Dubai 5* + 8-night Sri Lanka Tour + 3-night beach extension at the Coco Royal Beach 4*
16 Nights
3-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Dubai 5* + 8-night Sri Lanka Tour + 5-night beach extension at the Coco Royal Beach 4*
Your Optional Itineraries In Brief —
Sri Lanka Tour with or without 3 or 5-night extension:
Day 1: Airport - Hendala
Day 2: Hendala – Negombo – Sigiriya
Day 3: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Day 4: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Matale – Kandy
Day 5: Kandy
Day 6: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Haputale
Day 7: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala
Day 8, 11 or 13: Yala – Kalutara
Day 9, 12 or 14: Kalutara - Ahangama - Airport
Dubai stopover & Sri Lanka Tour with or without 3 or 5-night extension
Day 1: Arrival in Dubai
Day 2: Dubai
Day 3: Dubai
Day 4: Airport - Hendala
Day 5: Hendala – Negombo – Sigiriya
Day 6: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya
Day 7: Sigiriya – Dambulla – Matale – Kandy
Day 8: Kandy
Day 9: Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Haputale
Day 10: Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala
Day 11, 14 or 16: Yala – Kalutara
Day 12, 15 or 17: Kalutara - Ahangama - Airport
Your Itinerary —
During their stay, our members will follow the itinerary as seen below.
Please Note: Guests opting to stay over New Year's Eve (31st December) or over the festival of Perahara (18-28 of July 2019) will have an additional supplement added to the cost of their holiday, payable for a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner and for the peak Perahara time.
Upon arrival in Colombo, you will be welcomed with flower necklaces by a representative, before leaving for your hotel in Hendala. Enjoy a welcome drink and lunch.
Dinner and overnight at the Covanro Hotel.
Following breakfast, depart for the fishing village of Negombo. Continue to Sigiriya with lunch en route. On your arrival, you will climb the famous "The Lion Rock", which was founded in the fifth century. This monolithic rock is surrounded by a forest and a staircase located between the feet of the lion and leads to the ruins of the fortress from where it is possible to admire the world-famous frescoes of "Demoiselles de Sigiriya", an unforgettable moment of your trip.
Dinner and overnight at the Saunter Paradise Hotel.
Free morning. In the afternoon, you will visit the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which was the capital of Ceylon from the 7th to the 14th century. You will discover prestigious sites such as the Citadel located on the edge of the artificial lake Parakrama Samudraya, and the Royal Palace of King Parakrama Bahu.
Dinner and overnight at the Saunter Paradise Hotel.
Today you set out to discover the UNESCO site, the Golden Temple of Dambulla, and the Spice Garden where you can enjoy a massage and enjoy a spice tea. Listed by UNESCO since 1991, the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a rock monastery and geographical centre of the island where there are caves turned into troglodyte temple adorned with sumptuous rock paintings. Enjoy lunch and departure for Kandy, where you will attend a traditional dance show.
Dinner and overnight at Topaz Hotel.
Breakfast and departure to visit the temple of Dent and the botanical garden of Peradeniya, one of the most beautiful in the world with tropical plants, orchids, pink and blue lotus, around an artificial lake. Lunch, and visit Kandy's beautiful colonial town in a lush valley.
Dinner and overnight at the Topaz Hotel.
After your breakfast, you leave for the charming colonial town of Nuwara Eliya. At an altitude of 1,884 meters, you will admire the British character of the houses and the most beautiful gardens of Sri Lanka. Lunch and departure for Nanu Oya station where an extraordinary trip by local train to Huaputale awaits you.
Dinner and overnight at the Olympuz Plaza.
After breakfast, you leave to discover Sri Lanka's largest national park, Yala. You'll live a breathtaking 4x4 safari in search of leopards, elephants, crocodiles, monkeys.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel Chandrika.
Breakfast and departure to visit the city of Galle. 4th city of the country by the number of its inhabitants (80000 people) it is also one of the most endearing in its history. The old town corresponds at the old fort that the Portuguese began to erect from 1589 and that the Dutch finished when they settled there from 1640. Lunch and departure for Kalutara where you will relax on the beach.
Dinner and overnight at Coco Royal Beach for 1, 3 or 5 nights.
Day 9, 12 or 14: Kalutara - Departure
Enjoy a last morning in Sri Lanka before heading home.
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Your Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following accommodation with this offer.
Please Note: Depending on the chosen itinerary, guests may stay 1, 4 or 6 nights at the Coco Royal Beach 4*. If the following hotels are not available, guests will be accommodated at hotels of a similar standard and geographic location.
Sri Lanka Tour Hotels
During the tour, guests will be accommodated in Standard Rooms on a Full Board Dining Basis (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
2-night stay at the Saunter Paradise Hotel 4*
2-night stay at the Topaz Hotel 4*
1-night stay at the Olympuz Plaza 3*
1-night stay at the Hotel Chandrika 4*
1-night stay at the Coco Royal Beach 4*
Sleeps up to
Coco Royal Beach 4* - Beach Extension Hotel
At the Coco Royal Beach 4*, guests will enjoy a Standard Room and a Half Board Dining Basis (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Other amenities consist of a large outdoor pool surrounded by sun-loungers, as well as a spa, a gym, and badminton and beach volleyball courts.
Sleeps up to
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Optional Dubai Stopover —
You may choose to add a 3-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Dubai 5* in a Grand Downtown View Room on a Bed and Breakfast Board Basis.
Just for you:
- 20% discount on food & beverages in Wox, iZ, The Collective & Panini
- Daily complimentary shuttle bus to Dubai Parks & Resorts, Kite Beach and shopping malls
- Guaranteed early check-in (not valid during peak season
- Free WiFi
Please Note: A compulsory New Year food and beverage supplement will be added to the cost of your booking, should you stay on the 31st December (includes dinner, unlimited beverages (premium brands), a themed party, entertainment displays and a New Year countdown)
Situated near the bustling Sheikh Zayed Road, the Grand Hyatt Dubai 5* is set on landscaped gardens with outdoor and indoor pools, and boasts 12 dining and entertainment venues, as well as an award-winning spa. Enjoy sunbathing in the extensive pool area, make use of the indoor pool, or work out in the state-of-the-art fitness centre. From the moment you enter the Grand Hyatt's atrium, you will be greeted by total opulence, featuring a tropical indoor garden with streams and bridges.
Stunning views of Dubai's skyline welcome you to each Grand Downtown View Room, offering contemporary decor and classical Arabian touches.
Sleeps up to
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally.
Your Excursions —
Optional Excursions
You may choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process.
Get more of a feel for this enigmatic city when you opt to take a trip up Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building where the city views are impressive from every angle. Feel on top of the world as you drink in breathtaking views of the sparkling city below.
Venture into Dubai’s magical dune and desert landscape in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve where there is an enticing sense of adventure - wide open spaces, indigenous wildlife and endless vistas. This safari includes dune bashing, sand surfing, a welcome drink, aromatic sheesha, BBQ dinner (vegetarian items included), dance shows and much more. From 15:00 to 21:00, this is an amazing opportunity to see the gorgeous swathes of endless sand Dubai is known for.
Man-made wonders, impressive architecture and a glimpse of historic Dubai are the highlights of this half-day afternoon tour. Drive onto The Palm Jumeirah and enjoy a photographic stop outside Atlantis The Palm before continuing to Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab (photo stop outside). Then it’s on towards old Dubai and past Jumeirah Mosque for a visit to the Dubai Museum in the 18th century Al Fahidi Fort. Wander along Dubai Creek and cross this historic waterway in a traditional abra boat to explore the Gold Souk and Spice Souk on the other side.
Our members can choose to add 1-day access to 2 parks of your choice at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee. Treat yourself to a thrilling holiday at the region's largest integrated theme park, with three distinct theme parks and one water park, there's lots to entertain! So experience the best-in-branded entertainment from three of the largest and most successful motion picture studios at Motiongate, immerse yourself in the colourful world of Bollywood at Bollywood Parks & build your way through non-stop interactive fun at Legoland. Dubai Parks & Resort is a world of fun and adventure in the heart of the Middle East!
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Return transfers are included throughout this offer. These will be in air-conditioned vehicles in Sri Lanka and will be private when opting to add Dubai.