Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Holidays 2022/23

Sitting less than 40 miles off the coast of southern India, the teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka combines tropical paradise with South Asian culture. Visit Buddhist ruins, sandy beaches and forests teeming with wildlife. At Yala National Park see elephants in their natural habitat, spot leopards in the forest and even crocodiles splashing about in lagoons. Waterfalls and golden beaches add to the ambience of this tropical island, but cosmopolitan cities bring the country to life.

Walk to the summit of Sigiriya, a magnificent 5th-century rock fortress that was never conquered, for spectacular views of the central plains. Get up close and personal to over 70 elephants in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, all either rescued or born in captivity. And for a more unusual memento of your visit, why not treat yourself to a pack of writing paper made from fibre-rich elephant dung!

The landscape is incredibly diverse, from the highlands dotted with tea plantations to pristine beaches where you can witness fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Galle retains much evidence of its Dutch colonial heritage, while the lively coastal resort of Negombo is the perfect location for a relaxing few days by the sea. Kandy, the capital of the lush highland region, is home to the Temple of the Tooth, which holds a tooth of the Lord Buddha and so is considered one of Sri Lanka’s holiest shrines.

The cuisine has a strong Asian flavour but with unexpected twists. Don’t confuse rice and curry, for example, with curry and rice. The former is a Sri Lankan speciality consisting of a huge bowl of rice with an assortment of interesting side dishes, while the latter is a curry with an accompaniment of rice that is associated, of course, with the Indian mainland. And no visit to Sri Lanka is complete without a short trip on a tuk-tuk, best described as a motorised rickshaw, and an Ayurvedic massage, a soothing and incredibly relaxing ancient massage technique involving scented oils, which will be especially welcome after a heart-stopping tuk-tuk ride.

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupees

Visas: 30 Day Tourist Visa

Wendy Wu Highlights of Sri Lanka

From stunning scenery to amazing architecture, Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise island steeped in history and culture. Marvel at magnificent temples, see the UNESCO world heritage listed rock fortress at Sigiriya, discover the fascinating caves at Dambulla and explore the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. Also search for the wilderness at Sinharaja Forest Reserve and see the elephants at Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Cox and Kings Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island

Formerly the island of Ceylon, Sri Lanka has an abundance of natural treasures, historic towns and archaeological ruins for you to discover. The fabulous tour will take you on an exotic journey to the lesser-known sites in Northern, southern and central Sri Lanka.

Luxury Gold Classical Sri Lanka

Discover the history, cultural highlights and scenic beauty of this tear-shaped island. Including visits to the local markets and the archaeological marvel of Polonnaruwa.

Abercrombie & Kent Sri Lanka: Secrets of the Spice Island

Discover the spectacular 3000 years old cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, while at the same time marvelling at the country’s majestic scenery, peaceful rural surroundings and abundant wildlife.

APT Splendours Of Sri Lanka

Take in the natural wonders of Sri Lanka in style during this extraordinary 15 Day tour, taking you to such places as Kandy, Colombo, Nuwara Eliya and Ahungalla as well as Horton Plains and Yala national parks.

Cox and Kings Splendours of Sri Lanka Solo Tour

This outstanding introductory tour to Sri Lanka combines the cultural triangle’s ancient cities with scenic hill country, man-made marvels and abundant wildlife. Explore Kandy, the last Sinhalese city to fall to the British, and search for leopards and sloth bears in Wilpattu National Park.

Cox and Kings Sri Lanka: The Enchanted Island

Formerly the island of Ceylon, Sri Lanka has an abundance of natural treasures, historic towns and archaeological ruins for you to discover. The fabulous tour will take you on an exotic journey to the lesser-known sites in Northern, southern and central Sri Lanka.

Exodus Cycle the Backroads of Sri Lanka

This trip covers a substantial part of the island, taking in as much as possible of the scenic and cultural variety that Sri Lanka has to offer.