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Exploring Sri Lanka

Holidays & Prices

Sri Lanka is an intoxicating country that will call you back again and again. It has it all – rich culture, epic scenery, varied wildlife and endless sandy beaches.

Time seems to stand still in the rural areas, while the pace of life is faster in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. You can soak up ancient and colonial history,  experience sacred religion sites, challenge yourself with treks and thrilling cycle rides. You can find a secluded beach and enjoy the sunshine, somewhere on the island, year-round.

Just ask our Sri Lanka specialists for their advice by calling 0207 112 0019 or emailing srilanka@fleewinter.com

Browse these sample itineraries for some inspiration on how you could spend your time exploring Sri Lanka on a private tour. Your specialist will work with you to plan a completely personalised, perfect holiday.

Classic Highlights Tours

Classic Highlights Tour of Sri Lanka

14 nights - £3,465pp

A carefully crafted loop of the island, introducing you to all the key highlights in just 2 weeks.

Cultural Triangle - Kandy - Scenic train- Ella - Yala National Park - South Coast Beaches - Galle
Culture & Coast

10 nights - £2,790pp

10 nights in 3 idyllic hotels in the south and west of Sri Lanka.

This tour is ideal for those looking to experience a taste of Sri Lanka with plenty of beach time and without too much driving.

Hill country - Bentota - Galle - Thalpe
Luxury Highlights Tour of Sri Lanka

14 nights - £7,485pp

A carefully crafted loop of the island, introducing you to all the key highlights in just 2 weeks, staying in luxury hotels throughout

Cultural Triangle - Kandy - Scenic train- Ella - Yala National Park - South Coast Beaches - Galle
Classic Summer Highlights Tour of Sri Lanka

10 nights from £1,950pp

Follow the sun and visit all the best locations to see May to September. Including cultural highlights, the wide east coast beaches, the hill country and Kandy city.

Cultural Triangle - Safari - Beach - Knuckles - Kandy

Special Interest Tours

Sailing Sri Lanka

6 nights from £1,100pp

Sailing in Sri Lanka is a year round affair thanks to different coasts experiencing sunny, dry weather and calm waters at different times of the year.

Whether you’re looking for just one cabin or to charter the entire yacht (or catamaran) what better way to see the beautiful bays, fishing villages, towns and archipelagos.
Sri Lanka First Class

10 nights from £2,500pp

Experience high end luxury hotels, fantastic private dining experiences, spa treatments and get a good taste of Sri Lanka on this relaxed pace tour. Travel by domestic flights and chauffeur driven vehicles.

Wilpattu National Park Safari - Cultural Triangle - Galle - South Coast
East Coast Summer Sun (Apr - Sep)

10 nights from £1,400pp

While rain falls on the west coast at this time, the less visited east coast experiences blue skies and calm seas.

Minneriya National Park Safari - Cultural Triangle - Passekudah - Knuckles Mountain Range - Kandy -
Hill Country Hiking

10 nights from £1920pp

Hike, glamp and safari in this action packed week ending with blissful beach days

Hill Country - Udawalawe - Thalpe
Sri-mply the Best!

7 nights from £3,350pp

For when time is short and only the best will do. Stay at award-winning resorts, travel by seaplane, enjoy a private whale watching tour and more.

Tea Trails - Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Cape Weligama
Luxury Wellness & Beach Break

13 nights from £3,400pp

Take life at a gentle pace, and focus on wellness and balance in a rural oasis. For the last few days, head to the beach for a blissful stay near the historic fort city of Galle.

This itinerary features luxurious hotels with lots of character and local influences, and a truly outstanding 7 day residential wellness package.
Family Wildlife Tour of Sri Lanka

10 nights from £1,990pp

Sri Lanka is a perfect island for parents seeking a little adventure with their children.

Visit lush tea country, striking beaches with safe snorkelling bays and historic towns - all with only short drives between them.

Gin Oya - Wilpattu National Park Safari - South Coast - Galle - Koggala Lake
Train Tour of Sri Lanka

10 nights from £1,750pp

Step back in time and explore Sri Lanka by train - with the added bonus of your luggage being transported ahead of you by car, that also acts as your back up should there be delays. Perfect!

Colombo - Gampola - Kandy - Banderawela - Ella - Galle - Bentota
Toddler's Tour of Sri Lanka

10 nights from £1,200pp

Enjoy Sri Lanka with your toddler(s) with this carefully crafted itinerary that minimises travel time while still ensuring the whole family gets a taste of the highlights of Sri Lanka.

Colombo - Kegalle - Kandy - Bentota
Romantic Sri Lanka

9 nights from £2,200pp

We've chosen adult-oriented hotels, and a slow pace focused on relaxing time together and including pampering packages and special experiences.

Kandy - Bentota - Tangalle
Active in Sri Lanka

10 nights from £1,500pp

Sri Lanka is ideal for anyone keen on outdoor pursuits. This holiday itinerary includes white water rafting and canyoning, an overnight hike to the top of Adam’s Peak, time to explore paddy fields and tea plantations near Galle and finally a restful few days of yoga and surfing on the south coast.

Budget-beating Family Tour

14 nights from £1,100pp

Take advantage of the best family rooms in the country and head a little off the beaten track with this budget friendly itinerary.

Colombo - Kandy - Knuckles Mountain Range - Gal Oya National Park - Ella - Nuwara Eliya - South Coast
Elephants, Leopards & Whales

10 nights from £2,200pp

Well known for Asian elephants, Sri Lanka also has a large leopard population, blue whales and a huge endemic bird population.

Visit 3 key wildlife locations in Sri Lanka – Yala National Park, Uda Walauwe National Park and Mirissa - in this safari-focussed itinerary.
Family Experience & Adventure

14 nights from £2,300pp

Camp under the stars, interact with remote local communities, witness age old traditions such as the pilgrimage to Adam’s Peak, enjoy some thrilling adrenaline sports and spot wild animals in Wilpattu National park.

With a wonderful blend of back to basics accommodation and luxurious comfort, you will come back feeling rested while the children will have had a proper adventure.
Multi- Generational Family Tour

10 nights from £1,300pp

Travel with the extended family is a breeze with this Sri Lanka mini tour. Designed to be suitable for all ages from babies to grandparents, you'll stay in luxury accommodation, enjoy private transfers, and have the option to keep busy with activities or simply enjoy the beach. The perfect balance for all the family.

West Coast - South Coast Tour
Rustic Adventure Tour

10 nights from £1,800pp

Get off the beaten track and hike, kayak and cycle your way across Sri Lanka. Take a safari and camp under the stars.

Kitulgala - Kandy - Ella - Yala

Sri Lanka & Maldives

Summer Sun (Apr - Sep)

10 nights from £1,870pp

A taste of culture in Sri Lanka followed by three luxurious nights in the Maldives, taking advantage of low season prices

Minneriya National Park Safari - Cultural Triangle - Knuckles Mountain Range - Kandy - Maldives
Sri Lanka & Maldives Honeymoon Tour

14 days from £2,850pp

Enjoy adult oriented, luxury hotels throughout this 10 day tour of Sri Lanka, followed by a few days on a blissful Maldives island.

Kandy - Bentota - Tangalle - Maldives
Highlights Tour

14 nights from £2,750pp

Perfect for anyone wanting to combine the main cultural and scenic highlights of Sri Lanka with an indulgent stay on the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Colombo - Cultural Triangle - Kandy - Scenic Railway - Ella - Yala National Park Safari - Galle - Maldives
Family Tour of Sri Lanka & Maldives

14 days from £1,900pp

Our Family Tour of Sri Lanka & Maldives is carefully designed to ensure the whole family is able to get a good taste of the beauty and culture of Sri Lanka without ever having to spend longer than 2.5 hours in the car, and is then followed by 5 nights in a great family friendly resort in the Maldives where you can recharge before you head home.

Colombo - Kegalle - Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - Kandy - Bentota - Maldives
Couples Sun & Safari

10 days from £1,770pp

A week in paradise and a three-day adventure in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle and on safari. The perfect balance.
Family Sun & Safari

10 days from £1,360pp

A week in paradise and a three-day adventure in Sri Lanka's cultural triangle and on safari. The perfect balance.
Colombo
There is only one word to describe Colombo and that is hectic! It can be fun with a handful of good shops and restaurants to explore but we wouldn't overly recommend it as the first point of call for newcomers to Sri Lanka. It isn't a must see. More
Kandy
Kandy is 3 hours from Colombo and the religious heartland of Sri Lanka. It was made a world heritage site in 1988. The city's main attraction is the Temple of the Tooth, home to Sri Lanka 's most precious Buddhist relic which becomes the focus of a fortnight long festival known as the Perahera each July. Other points of interest include the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens and the Commonwealth Cemetery. More
Negombo
Originally a fishing town the long beaches of Negombo are nowadays dominated by tourists who like the short transfer times from Colombo International Airport. With a few good hotels, Negombo is a popular jumping off point for visitors but it is by far the most touristy town in Sri Lanka and so may not appeal to everyone. More
Bentota
Bentota is just 2 hours from the airport and as such has a good range of facilities such as watersports and local restaurants. There are a number of larger hotels along the main beach, but your likely to have the smaller beaches to yourself. The area is ideal for families with elephant rides on the beach, banana rides year round and Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery nearby. More
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is traditionally a surfer town and so has a number of laid back beachfront bars and restaurants, as well as two of the only discos on the island. We have a few accommodation options in Hikkaduwa and recommend it as a day trip from both Bentota and Galle for the glass bottom boat and chance to swim with turtles in the bay. More
Galle Fort
The Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its Dutch colonial past and makes a great day trip from a coastal villa. It has a real cosmopolitan feel due to boutique gift shops and hotel restaurants, mixed with Moorish, Portuguese, Dutch and British history. It is possible to stay in the fort and definitely fun for a few nights. It is approx 3 hours from the airport.
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak at 7500 ft high is the most famous physical feature in Sri Lanka and a place of pilgrimage. Sri Lankans come mainly in the month of April to pay their respects to the mountains deity Sumana, while foreigners come to admire the sunrise. The climb takes several hours and is done at night, therefore only suitable for the physically fit. More
Yala National Park
Yala National Park on the southeast tip of the island is the most well known of Sri Lanka 's 15 wildlife reserves. Yala is prime leopard spotting territory, especially in August when the area is at its driest, but it is also home to a healthy population of elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, wild boar, buffalo, jackal and an abundance of bird life. More
Ella
Ella has one of the best views in Sri Lanka - through the Ella Gap to the Kirinda Lighthouse on the coast 1000m below. Ella can be reached by road or rail, 7 hours from Colombo. Home to some lovely waterfalls, working tea estates and mini Adam's Peak you can happily spend a few nights in this charming little hill town. More
Kitugala
Home to the Kelani River, Kitugala is a pretty riverside village dedicated to white water rafting, canyoning and kayaking. More
Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka is a surf paradise, popular with backpackers during the months of April - September. Best avoided in the off season when most of the local businesses close down. More

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