Ultimate Sri Lankan tour with an all-inclusive beach stay

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure to the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, with stops in Dambulla, Kandy and an all-inclusive stay on the beach – includes all travel and select meals throughout

Day 1: UK – Bandaranaike International Airport - Dambulla

Touch down into Bandaranaike International Airport today and hop aboard your transfer to Dambulla, famous for being the home of the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Upon arrival, check-in to the beautiful Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (Meals: half-board basis)

Day 2: Dambulla – Sigiriya Rock – Minneriya National Park – Dambulla

Rising dramatically from the central plains of Sri Lanka, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya is one of the country’s most enigmatic attractions. You’ll get to explore this 600-foot-high rock fortress on a guided tour, then will head to Minneriya National Park for an evening game drive. This is one of the best places in the whole of Asia to spot wild elephants, and during the dry season, there can be over 350 indivduals surrounding the central Minneriya Tank. Other species to spot here include water buffalo, sambar deer and peacocks. (Meals: half-board basis)

Day 3: Dambulla – Dambulla Dedicated Economical Centre – Dambulla Cave Temples – Dambulla

After an early morning breakfast, visit the Dambulla Dedicated Economical Centre, a wholesale market selling large quantities of vegetables, fruits, fresh fish and more. Afterwards, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, then pay a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of a complex of caves, decked out in some of the country’s most evocative art. (Meals: half-board basis)

Day 4: Dambulla – Matale - Kandy

After a leisurely breakfast, head towards the city of Kandy, stopping along the way at Matale Spice Gardens for a guided tour. Upon arrival in Kandy, enjoy a visit to the Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist shrine showcasing the tooth of the Buddha. Then, check-in to the Hotel Topaz. (Meals: half-board basis)

Day 5: Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion to Nuwara Eliya, the famous Hill country town which was the favourite Summer retreat of the British. It’s known for its tea plantations, and you’ll get the chance to see how tea is picked, rolled, withered and processed with a visit to a local tea factory. You’ll then drive the three-and-a-half-hour journey back to Kandy, admiring the beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as you drive. (Meals: half-board basis)

Day 6: Kandy - Kalutara

After a leisurely morning, check-out from your hotel and journey to the coast for your all-inclusive beach stay in Kalutara, a fishing village located around 40 kilometres south of Colombo. Check-in to the Mermaid Hotel and Club and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (Meals: all-inclusive basis)

Day 7: Kalutara

Spend the day at leisure and make the most of beach lounging. Top up the tan by the beach or the pool, wind down with a massage or eat and drink to your heart’s content. If you’re looking to do something out of the resort, enjoy a bird watching trip down the Madu Ganga river or pay a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Project, a dedicated conservation project designed to help the resident species of turtles in Sri Lanka. (Meals: all-inclusive basis)

Days 8-10: Kalutara

Spend the next three days at leisure, enjoying plenty of R&R and getting the chance to really wind down and relax. (Meals: all-inclusive basis)

Day 11: Kalutara – Bandaranaike International Airport – UK

Drive the two hours or so back to the airport, and check-in to your flight back to the UK.