SRI LANKA
Imagine long sandy palm tree fringed beaches, slow moving elephants and colourfully dressed women, picking tea while sharing everyday gossip; Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is just how you imagined. From its ancient name, Serendib, comes the word serendipity, meaning ‘happy & unexpected discovery’ and there’s no better way to describe this beautiful nation. Friendly people, cultural delights and fascinating temples, not forgetting amazing wildlife. Why not combine your trip with a holiday extension to the Maldives at one of our stunning island escapes?
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KANDY
Kandy is the former capital of Sri Lanka and a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the centre of the country, surrounded by mountains, the city is home to a number of sacred tourist hotspots, including the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanic Gardens. This is without a doubt, Sri Lanka’s second city and the island’s undisputed historical and cultural capital.
KANDALAMA
Located within Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kandalama is a village with 2 stunning UNESCO world heritage sites close by. Dambulla cave temple and Sigiriya rock fortress are 2 of the nation’s key tourist ‘must see’ locations and often included as part of any island tour schedule.
NUWARA ELIYA
The 19th century colonial hill station of Nuwara Eliya was once a favourite retreat of the British colonialists, who were drawn by the cool climate and stunning green landscape. Fondly dubbed as ‘Little England’, the town offers many reminders of the British colonial period, including country clubs, tea plantations, a golf course and horse racing track.
NEGOMBO
Known as one of Sri Lanka’s first beach resorts, Negombo is located on the west coast, to the north of the capital Colombo. This popular historic town is famed for its Dutch and Portuguese colonial influences including churches, temples, fish market and beautiful stretch of sandy beach. Often the starting or ending part of a visit to this stunning island nation.
BERUWALA & KALUTARA
Beruwala is a town in Kalutara District in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. Located on the south-west coast and 60 km south of Colombo. Close by, Kalutara lies just 15 km north of Beruwala at the mouth of the Kalu River and has become one of the most popular resorts in Sri Lanka.
AHUNGALLA
A small coastal town, located in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It is approximately 77 km south of Colombo and nearby popular tourist attractions, such as, the port city of Galle, the village of Kosgoda which is famed for is turtle hatchery and the mangroves of the Madu River.
PASSIKUDAH
Passikudah is a small coastal village situated about 35 km from Batticaloa on Sri Lanka’s lesser well known east coast. The bay of Passikudah is renowned for its clear and shallow waters, which is protected by a reef that is perfect for snorkelling.
