Sri Lanka adventure holiday

Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
Sri Lanka adventure holiday
This jam-packed two week holiday explores the best Sri Lanka has to offer, from ancient sites to beaches to tea plantations
Negombo Anuradhapura Polonnaruwa Dambulla Kandy Bandarawela Udeweriya Mirissa Galle Colombo
Price
£1895£1467To£2370excluding flights
Duration
15 Days
Type
Small group
Reviews
4
CO2
437.1kg
More info
Single supplement £470.
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Up to £620 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec, 02 Jan, 04 Jan, 07 Jan, 23 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 01 Feb, 04 Feb, 06 Feb, 08 Feb, 09 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 21 Feb, 27 Feb,...
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Description of Sri Lanka adventure holiday

This adventure holiday takes you to the Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka, a country with a centuries’ old history and culture, which punches well above its weight when it comes to both natural and man-made beauty.

Over the space of two weeks you’ll take in the country’s top highlights. History buffs will be delighted by the beautifully-preserved Polonnaruwa ruins, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, seaside Galle Fort and the dramatic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, as well as the old colonial mansions that dot the country’s tea plantations.

Nature lovers are well catered for too. As well as trekking through the highlands of Hill Country and staying in a local guesthouse, you’ll spend time at the beachside retreat of Mirissa, where there’s ample time for swimming in the clear waters and biking around the surrounding countryside.

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Price information

£1895£1467To£2370excluding flights
Single supplement £470.
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Sri Lanka wildlife
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Sri Lanka has peacocks, leopards and elephants, but it has something even bigger, too: the blue whale.
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For whether you are travelling by train, wildlife watching in rainforests, or just blissing out at the beach.

Holiday information

Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.

Reviews

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Reviewed on 08 Jan 2025 by

Excellent. Cham the group leader whose knowledge of history, culture and wildlife is amazing. It really does cover the ‘best of Sri Lanka’. It’s a busy trip with little downtime but plenty of options if you don’t want to take part in everything. Read full review

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2023 by

It was excellent. Our guide was so knowledgeable and tapped us into the local community. The excursions were a great mix of activities where you could really see and understand how the local people live. Read full review

Reviewed on 05 Mar 2022 by

5* holiday it will live very long in the memory - I’ve never taken so many pics and I will cherish looking back at them in the future Read full review

Reviewed on 01 Apr 2019 by

Circle Sri Lanka was a fabulous experience....the sights sounds tastes experiences made for an incredible adventure. What has stayed with me and what I think about now is the beautiful food and flavours that Sri Lanka had to offer.....a party in my mouth every time ...how delightful. Read full review

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.

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The very ethos of our style of travel is responsible; small groups on fully escorted tours, experiencing the very best of a region, a culture and a landscape, with a friendly local hand guiding the way. Our itineraries are designed to give our travellers real life experiences without compromising the part of the world through which we are journeying, this is our commitment as a global tour operator.

We visit the UNESCO World Heritage ancient city of Anuradhapura, starting our guided bicycle tour at the spiritually important sacred old Bo Tree, a spiritual reminder of the beginnings of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and the inspiration for Anuradhapura's great buildings. The Bo tree was grown from a cutting of the original tree in Bodhgaya under which Buddha gained enlightenment.

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The tropical island of Sri Lanka is compact enough to allow us to put together all the major highlights in just 15 days and still allow plenty of time for relaxation and for you to do your own exploring. The itinerary, and out travel style, provides a culturally relevant opportunity to see some amazing sights and to mix with some of the friendliest people we know in the whole of Asia. . We learn about the country's culture and history in the magnificent ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa and in the Tooth Temple situated in the heart of Kandy with its scenic lakeside setting. We visit historically important sites, observe local economic ventures, and see traditional crafts such as batik making. Our knowledgeable leaders will assist you to discover and appreciate cultural differences, to tread lightly and responsibly.

In Kandy we visit the octagonal Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) and may experience the drumming and chanting rituals of the white-clad pilgrims who come to worship at Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist site. In the highlands of Bandawarela we have a lesson on Sri Lankan food and a cooking demonstration. This is yet another opportunity to "hang out" with the local people, learning about their culture, and having a laugh together.

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