We Love —
- Experience a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Sri Lanka when you book this incredible offer.
- Enjoy a spectacular tour of Sri Lanka's highlights, including Sigiriya's Lion Rock, Kandy's Temple of the Tooth and Matale.
- You will then enjoy a peaceful stay in total beach bliss on the West Coast of Sri Lanka at the Palms Hotel 4*!
Your Destination —
This is a culturally rich and environmentally diverse country, with 9 World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC), 86 species of mammals (including elephant and leopard) and more than 400 bird species (including 26 endemics). It also boasts a colourful array of flowering plants and trees, a Hill Country famous for tea, 14 National Parks out of 100 areas protected by the government, and an Indian Ocean coastline, complete with palm-fringed and sandy tropical beaches.
Our Offers —
7 Nights
6-night Sri Lanka Tour in 4* Hotels
1-night stay at The Palms Hotel 4* on the West Coast
9 Nights
6-night Sri Lanka Tour in 4* Hotels
3-night stay at The Palms Hotel 4* on the West Coast
12 Nights
5-night Sri Lanka Tour in 4* Hotels
7-night stay at The Palms Hotel 4* on the West Coast
Your Itinerary In Brief —
7 Nights
Day 1: Colombo - Negombo
Day 2: Negombo - Kandy
Day 3: Kandy
Day 4: Kandy - Dambulla
Day 5: Dambulla
Day 6: Dambulla - West Coast
Day 7: West Coast
Day 8: West Coast - Departure
9 or 12 Nights
Day 1: Colombo - Negombo
Day 2: Negombo - Kandy
Day 3: Kandy
Day 4: Kandy - Dambulla
Day 5: Dambulla
Day 6: Dambulla - West Coast
Day 7: West Coast
Day 8 - 9 or 11: West Coast
Day 10 or 12: West Coast - Departure
Your Itinerary —
During their tour, our members will follow the itinerary as seen below. Depending on the season, certain visits may be replaced. Our members can add a supplement for a 6-day English speaking guide during their tour at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Upon arrival at Colombo Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to Negombo. Here, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 2: Negombo - Pinnawala - Kandy
Leave the coast towards Kandy after breakfast. Enjoy the landscapes as you drive, rich in lush vegetation. Make sure you keep your eyes peeled while driving as Sri Lanka's roads are full of surprises! On the way, you will have a stop at Pinnawala to see the Elephant Orphanage. Transfer to Kandy after lunch for the visit of the Batik Factory and the Gem Museum. You will then wander around the local market and finish your days sightseeing with the famous Kandy Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. At the end of the day, you will attend a traditional Sri Lankan dancing show. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Nuwara Eliya to visit a plantation of tea and the factory. Enjoy this moment to discover the highest city of Sri Lanka, known for her British influence and her tea cultivation. After returning to Kandy you will have free time for a lovely promenade around the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Kandy - Matale - Dambulla
After breakfast, head for Matale to explore the spice gardens where you can discover various aroma herbs and spices used in Sri Lankan cuisine as well as in home-made medicines! Then, take pleasure in a moment of relaxation during a special head and shoulder massage and enjoy your lunch. Your day will continue with a visit of the Dambulla Cave Temple, known for its magnificent carved rock images. Admire this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site with its truly unique paintings then enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Dambulla.
Indulge in breakfast at the hotel before going to Sigiriya to visit the famous Lion Rock Fortress. After climbing to the top of the fortress, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the forests and nearby villages as well as explore the ruins left from the period of Sigiriya’s glory.
Discover the Sri Lankan countryside in the afternoon with a visit to a local village and a tuk-tuk ride! Make the most of this time sharing the everyday day life with Sri Lankan townsfolk and taste some typical Sri Lankan dishes.
The Minneriya National Park, located between Habarana et Polonnaruwa, extends on 8890 hectares and boasts a very rich variety of fauna and flora with over 100 species of animals some of which are elephants and leopards. During the dry season the reservoir, which was constructed in the 3rd century, becomes the ideal spot to observe the wildlife in its natural habitat. End the day with a safari in a 4x4 to observe the wild elephants in a reservation in the region. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Dambulla - West Coast
Breakfast at the hotel and then leave towards the West Coast beaches and enjoy the day at leisure. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 7: West Coast
Enjoy this relaxed and sun-drenched location and take advantage of the beauty of the beaches! Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 8: Departure
Enjoy a last breakfast and then transfer to the airport for your return flight
For stays of 9 or 12 nights
Day 8 - 9 or 11: West Coast
Relax and unwind by the beach or explore the local area at your own leisure.
Day 10 or 12: Departure
Enjoy a last breakfast and then transfer to the airport of Male by speed boat for your return flight
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following accommodation with this offer.
Sri Lanka Tour Hotels 4*
In Sri Lanka, our members will stay in the following hotels on a Full Board Dining Basis (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
If the following hotels are not available, guests will be accommodated in hotels of a similar standard and geographic location.
Kandy: Topaz or Thilanka Hotel 4* or similar
Dambulla: Sun Green or Fresco Water Villa 4* or similar
Sleeps up to
Your Beach Hotel —
During your Beach stay, you will stay at The Palms Hotel 4* in a Standard Room, on a Half Board Basis (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
The Palms Hotel 4*
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.
Your Journey to Sri Lanka —
Flights: You may choose from Economy 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: Transfers are included throughout this offer. These transfers include transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles with an English speaking driver.