Sri Lanka holidays
Special holiday offer to Sri Lanka:
10 day Sri Lanka Insights and Heritage Tour from £1075
3* Sri Lanka packages from £775
The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as its rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination.
Mount Lavinia in Colombo is a great place to be. The beach and the friendly people always draw visitors there and keep them for awhile. Unlike the South of the island, Mt.Lavinia is only abut 20 minutes away from the city and entertains a good deal of nightlife.
Sigiriya, located 100 miles northeast of Colombo, is a very important Buddhist site in Sri Lanka. The remains of the ancient fortress and city date back to 477 AD. Legend has it, King Kasyapa built it in order to protect against attacks from his brother, whom he had stolen the throne from. The only way into the city is through the giant lion's jaws. The site is also famous for its 5th century frescos.
Adam's Peak is considered a place of worship and pilgrimage by many religions. The 7,297 foot peak, also known as Sri Pada, is home to a foot imprint on a rock at its summit. Located 75 miles outside of Colombo, Kandy is a small, tranquil town that holds the sacred tooth of Buddha, a sacred relic of the Buddhist faith. According to the legend, the tooth was stolen from the Buddha on his funeral pyre and was smuggled into Sri Lanka hidden in the hair of a princess in the 4th century. The Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth, is a main attraction for pilgrimages.
Bentota is a Sri Lankan coastal city famous for golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the southern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province. The town is a popular tourist attraction and also a favourite destination for watersports. It is especially famous among the foreign tourists.
Sri Lanka Travellers Tips:
FLYING TIME: From UK approx 12 hrs
TIME: GMT +5.5 hrs
HEALTH: Some vaccinations recommended, please consult your local GP
VISAS: 30 days Tourist Visa given on entry for UK passport holders
CURRENCY: Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs)
SEASONS: Best time to visit is November to April
ELECTRICITY: 230/240 volts. Bring stabilizer if travelling with laptop computer
Please call us on 0844 472 3210 to find out about our holidays to Sri Lanka.
