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Imagine the lushest, most idyllic island possible and chances are it won't be as wonderful as Sri Lanka, lying off the southern tip of India. The beautiful beaches are a magnet, but you must explore some of the island's 7 World Heritage Sites, including ancient cities and virgin rainforest. Get active river-rafting or mountain-biking the national trails, and relax with soothing Ayurvedic spa treatments.

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On the beautiful island of Sri Lanka, holidays have so much to offer, from exploring the lush jungles and sampling the delicious Sri Lankan cuisine, to simply unwinding on the miles of palm fringed glittering gold sand beaches. Nestled at the southern most tip of India, holidays in Sri Lanka offer a great range of things to see and do. You can visit the vibrant capital city of Colombo, the city of Kandy rich with history and home to temples such as the Dalada Maligawa and explore the UNESCO world heritage site of Dambulla with its magnificent temple carved out of the rock.

Our Holiday to Sri Lanka are a wildlife lovers' paradise as you can meet the elephants in the national parks and the elephant orphanage in Pinnawela, go bird watching in the rainforest of Sinharaja, and maybe see a few monkeys too!

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BeachesBeaches

Many of our hotels are on the island's beautiful beaches. At Mount Lavinia, just 12km from Colombo, relax and enjoy the sea, joining the locals playing cricket and surfing on Sundays. The typical fishing town of Negombo, set amid lush coconut groves, has great, spicy seafood. And south of Colombo, Beruwela marks the beginning of a glorious 130km stretch of beaches, with great bathing in the bay year round.

CultureCulture

Sri Lanka's tally of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites is truly impressive, spanning the country's rich history from 380BC to the Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial eras. It's a treasure trove of both natural and man-made wonders, including ancient and sacred cities, colonial strongholds, cave temples and virgin forests. The sacred city of Anuradhapura once had 9-storey palaces and dagobas (domes). Marvel at its ruins, glimpsing beautiful statues. Explore the cave temples of Dambulla, and the magnificent temples and palaces of the royal city of Kandy.

NatureNature

The largest elephant population is found in Uda Walawe. At the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage you can feed the babies - great fun. Sinharaja is Sri Lanka's last remaining virgin rainforest with amazing birdwatching. Yala National Park is the country's premier wildlife reserve and is said to have the world's highest concentration of leopard. Other animals include elephant, sloth bear and crocodile. See exotic fish while snorkelling or diving, visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens and check out the island's highest waterfall at Bambarakande.

Weddings and HoneymoonsWeddings and Honeymoons

This exotic island is a haven for romance. Take your vows on a perfect beach, in a flower-filled garden, or in the jungle amid the ruins of an ancient kingdom, accompanied by dancers, drummers and traditional singers. Spend your honeymoon relaxing on the beach, enjoying Ayurvedic spa treatments and touring the hill stations, tea plantations and rainforests. Take the most romantic, sea view rooms, or private villas.

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Flight Details - Sri Lankan Airlines' flights to Colombo depart daily from London Heathrow. Emirates flights depart daily (with a change of aircraft in Dubai) from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.

Flying Time - Approx 10 hours 35 min to Colombo.

Time Difference - GMT +6 hours

Flight Upgrades - Business Class available from £725 supplement per person each way.

Currency - Sri Lanka Rupee (SLR)

Visa Requirements - British Citizens do not require a visa.

Language - Official language is Sinhala, English widely spoken.

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