Essential Sri Lanka

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the stilt fishermen of Weligma Bay  
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For many, a solid stretch of beach time is just as essential an ingredient of a great holiday as taking in the key highlights of their destination. Our range of Essential itineraries across Asia aims to deliver just that. Explore Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle, immerse yourself in the markets and temples of Kandy, climb up into the cool climate of the Tea Country and spot for wildlife in the world famous Yala National Park.

All this and we haven't even reached the infectious city of Galle, with its ancient Colonial-era fort, nor the beaches of Sri Lanka's stunning west coast.

As with all our holidays, we have created lots of free time for you to enjoy as you please. If you would prefer a more ‘complete’ travel programme, we will be happy to oblige. We can also tailor this holiday to meet your exact needs - your holiday, your way.

Selective Asia in Sri Lanka: Unlike many of the other destinations we operate in within Asia, your Selective Asia guide will also act as your driver, as this is standard practise in Sri Lanka. If you would rather have a separate guide and driver for your tours we will happily arrange this for you.

Day 1

arrive Colombo, Cultural Triangle


Day 2

Cultural Triangle Tour: Sigiriya Rock, Polonnaruwa


Day 3

Cultural Triangle Tour: Anuradhapura, Mihintale


Day 4

Dambulla, Kandy, Temple of the Tooth Relic


Day 5

Kandy, City Tour, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens


Day 6

Kandy, Tea Country Train, Nuwara Eliya


Day 7

Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park


Day 8

Yala National Park, Galle


Day 9

Galle, Fort Tour


Day 10

Galle, West Coast Beach Resort


Day 11

West Coast Beach Resort


Day 12

West Coast Beach Resort


Day 13

West Coast Beach Resort


Day 14

West Coast Beach Resort, depart Colombo


 

Interested?

Please give one of our Asia experts a call on +44 (0)1273 670 001 or click below to make an enquiry


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Nick - Selective Asia consultant

Proud to be supporting the Leopard Guardian Project at Yala National Park - read more



Martin - Selective Asia consultant

'If a long beach break is a priority but you still want to see plenty of Sri Lanka's highlights then this could be the trip for you.'

Martin - Sri Lanka tailor-made specialist