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Unmissable Sri Lanka Experiences
Sri Lanka
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Tea picking in Nuwara Eliya: Wandering through the lush plantations and picking your own tea leaves in“ Little England” is a delightful experience.
Soaring over the Cultural Triangle: A hot air ballon flight is one of the most unique ways to explore Sri Lanka. In this region, you can spy ancient ruins, forests, picturesque villages and iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Watching the island’ s wildlife: Yala and Wilpattu are top havens for leopards, Udawalawe is a prime elephant site and at Gal Oya, boat safaris take you in search of swimming elephants. The annual Elephant Gathering in Minneriya National Park( August- September) is also truly mesmerising.
Wandering Galle’ s back always: We love strolling the cobbled streets checking out the charming boutique shops, cafés and craft stores or watching the sunset from Galle Fort’ s ramparts. Ask us about our Galle Fort Cooking Classes.
Hopping on the Blue Train: One of the world’ s most beautiful train journeys takes you from Kandy to Ella( or Nuwara Eliya). Travel through verdant forests, tea plantations, rolling hills and scenic villages. Be sure to keep watch for the iconic Nine Arches Bridge!
Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to Colombo take around 11 hours.
Beach hotels
1 Trinco Blu by Cinnamon 2 Uga Jungle Beach
3 Uga Bay and Sun Siyam Pasikudah
4 Royal Palms Beach Hotel & Avani Kalutara
5 NH Bentota Ceysands, Taj Bentota, Thaala Bentota, Cinnamon Bentota & Jetwing Saman Villas
6 Jetwing Beach & Sentido Heritance Negombo
7 The Fortress Resort & Spa 8 Jetwing Lighthouse 9 Anantara Peace Haven 10 Shangri-La’ s Hambantota 11 Kumu Beach
Mannar •
Chilaw •
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Negombo •
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Wilpattu National Park
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4 Kalutara •
Bentota • 5
SRI LANKA
Minneriya •
• Adams Peak
• Anuradhapura
Habarana •
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• Passikudah
• Sigiriya
• Kalkudah
• Polonnaruwa
Dambulla •
Kandy •
Nuwara Eliya • Hatton •
Udawalawe National Park •
• Sinharaja Rainforest
• Knuckles Mountain
• Kuchchaveli 1
• Ella
• Trincomalee
• Yala National Park
Ahu Bay • 11
10 Balapitya • 8 9 • Hambantota
Galle • 7
• Tangalle
Indian Ocean Weligama • • Mirissa
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• Gal Oya National Park
Arugam Bay •
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36
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31
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East Coast
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Kandy
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21
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Nuwara Eliya
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Yala NP
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Sigiriya
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Unmissable Sri Lanka Experiences
Get more out of your stay. Prices are per person
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Wildlife & Rainforest Discoveries from £ 69
Options include a jeep safari in Minneriya National Park, where elephants abound( from £ 69); cruising in search of whales and dolphins in Mirissa, one of the best places to witness blue and sperm whales as well as spinner dolphins( from £ 79); or, staying overnight in Sinharaja rainforest, home to numerous endemic species( from £ 429).
Candid Kandy from £ 75
Stroll Kandy’ s timeless streets in the company of a local resident host. Discover its nooks and crannies, learn the history of heritage buildings and sample culinary delights from a few iconic eateries.
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Colombo City Sights from £ 79
Check out Colombo’ s evolving skyline during a 3 hour cruise, available from £ 79. Or, embark on a guided foodie walk for the chance to try authentic street food and gain an insight into the country’ s history( please ask for prices).
Galle Walking Tour from £ 79
Join a resident local host to discover Galle Fort, an historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument now recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Hot Air Balloon Ride from £ 249
Just before dawn, rise gently through the morning mist on a hot air ballon for an unforgettable one hour journey. Experience panoramic views of the island’ s most iconic heritage sites— Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and the jungleshrouded ruins of Polonnaruwa.
visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 444