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Entrance to the Lion Rock in SigiriyaSigiriya Rock FortressEssential Sri LankaBeach at NegomboTemple in Kandy

Highlights

  • Excellent historic and cultural tour
  • Magnificent ancient architecture
  • Gorgeous golden beaches
  • Elephant orphanage visit

Essential Sri Lanka tour Rates

Prices from £1,759 to £2,429 per person. Includes:

Emirates Economy Class flights, six nights as specified in the itinerary above with breakfast daily and all private car transfers with a personal English-speaking chauffeur guide and applicable entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary. Based on travel 1 January to 31 December.

Flight upgrades from (one way, per person):

Business Class £929, First Class £1,385

Meal supplements per person per night:

Half board from £20

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Essential Sri Lanka tour

Discover Sri Lanka’s natural and cultural treasures

A wonderful insight into Sri Lanka, this privately guided eight day tour takes you right to the cultural heart of the island. This journey is perfect for first time visitors and for those wishing to get a fascinating taste of what this teardrop island has to offer.

Days 1 & 2: Fly UK to Colombo and transfer to Jetwing Beach, Negombo for one night. 
Day 3: Journey by car to legendary Sigiriya via Pinnawela where you will visit the famous elephant orphanage. In the afternoon visit the Dambulla Cave Temples. Stay at the luxurious Jetwing Vil Uyana hotel for three nights.
Day 4: Explore the spectacular Sigiriya 5th century rock fortress, Lion Rock. In the afternoon visit the ancient Ayukna Buddha statue. 
Day 5: Head to the ancient town of Polonnaruwa and later that day enjoy a jeep elephant safari at Minneriya National Park.
Day 6: Drive to Kandy. Set in beautiful hill country, this fascinating city contains the extraordinary Buddhist Temple of the Tooth Relic. Visit the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens and enjoy an evening cultural show before staying overnight at Earl’s Regency.
Day 7: Return to the golden sands of Negombo via Kithulgala, location for the film ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’. Stay the night at The Beach, Negombo.
Day 8: Transfer to Colombo airport for your flight home to the UK.