Taste of Sri Lanka Special Offer

7 nights / 8 days

Special Offer

Starting from USD 2143 per person

Snapshot

Discover Sri Lanka’s awe-inspiring tea hills, diverse wildlife, vibrant history and tropical beaches on this eight-day tour of southern Sri Lanka. Begin in Bentota with two days of relaxation and / or water-sports on beautiful tropical beaches. Afterwards, wind along the coast to Yala, perhaps stopping off at 17C Galle Fort along the way. During your stay in Yala, go on jeep drives through the national park to spot leopards, sloth bears and a variety of other animals. From here, wind into the island’s central tea hills for two days of luxury living, glorious views and walking opportunities. End with a final night at an idyllic boutique hotel with excellent food that is conveniently close to Sri Lanka’s main airport.

To ensure total flexibility, no activities have been included in the cost of this special offer. Your travel consultant can help you to organise any activities you wish to pre-confirm before your arrival in Sri Lanka.

Package includes

Accommodation in a shared double / twin room on a BB basis in Level 1 ‘Safe and Secure’ hotels
Thotolagala is on an all-inclusive basis
English-speaking chauffeur-guide and vehicle for the duration of the tour (including leisure days)
Both airport transfers
Customer Care for the duration of your tour
Covid-19 insurance and healthcare package including two PCR tests per client and health & safety equipment

Terms & Conditions

Valid until 31st December 2024
Price shown is based on two people sharing and may be subject to change
There may be additional charges required relating to coronavirus H&S protocols
See our Booking Conditions for more details

Day 1 & 2 Bentota, West Coast

Your first two nights will be spent in a beach hotel in Bentota, a quiet coastal town with broad sandy beaches under two hours from Sri Lanka’s main international airport. This idyllic tropical setting offers the chance for surfing, jet-skiing, sailing and safe swimming if you are feeling active – otherwise, just enjoy the glorious sunsets!

Accommodation: Villa Bentota by KK Collection

Day 3 & 4 Tissamaharama, Tissa & Kataragama

Wind along the coastline (or save time and take the highway) to Yala National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular parks which boasts the highest density of leopards of anywhere in the world. You can also spot elephants, sloth bears, deer, buffalo, wild boar, crocodiles and a wide variety of birds here – just to name a few! Head out on twice daily jeep drives through the park and enjoy the beautiful scenery whilst you look out for the diverse wildlife.

Accommodation: Ceylon Wild Safaris

Recommended Activities: Yala National Park

Day 5 & 6 Haputale, Hill Country

Drive north into the island’s glorious tea country to spend two days in a luxurious colonial tea bungalow. Experience sensational scenery and take the chance to talk along quiet trails through the surrounding tea estates.

Accommodation: Nine Skies

Day 7 Kotugoda, North-West

Travel back to where you started to spend a final night in a tranquil boutique hotel which is conveniently close to Bandaranaike International Airport. Relax by the pool in the well-tended gardens, take afternoon tea at 3:30pm and indulge in a delicious evening meal on their open-air veranda.

Accommodation: The Wallawwa

Day 8 Airport

Today, your chauffeur-guide will pick you up and take you to the airport in time to catch your flight home.

Villa Bentota by KK Collection

Bentota, West Coast

Villa Bentota by KK Collection is one of hottest west coast beach properties. This chic colonial-period villa is set amidst extensive tropical gardens with the Indian Ocean a brief stroll away and is ideal for a romantic holiday. Now under the excellent management of the KK Collection.

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Ceylon Wild Safaris

Yala National Park, Yala

Ceylon Wild Safaris offers six comfortable tents hidden away in the buffer zone jungles of the Yala National Park about 40 minutes from the Katagamuwa entrance. A fully solar-power property with individual plunge pools.

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Nine Skies

Demodara, Hill Country

Nine Skies is an upmarket bungalow, full of warmth and comfort, in the chilly climes of Ella. It is a great option for couples and families alike.

4.7

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The Wallawwa

Kotugoda, North-West

Nestled amongst acres of beautifully manicured gardens, this colonial manor house, or Wallawwa, is now a luxurious boutique hotel. This old and new concept provides guests with unrivalled setting and style just 15 minutes from the airport. 18 bedrooms, Asian fusion cuisine, Z spa and The Wallawwa’s swimming pool – all set amongst one of the finest private gardens in Sri Lanka.

4.5

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Independent

Yala National Park

Yala National Park, Yala

Yala National Park is one of the largest and certainly the most popular national park in Sri Lanka, and has the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world. Hidden away in the far south-east of the country, it comprises five separate blocks covering 141sqkm.