Escorted Tours 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

30 SRI LANKA MEAL PLAN: All meals included ACCOMMODATION Colombo 1 night 4 ★ Mount Lavinia Hotel Sinharaja 2 nights 4 ★ Rain Forest Eco Lodge Nuwara Eliya 1 night 4 ★ Araliya Green Hills Passikudah 2 nights 4 ★ Amethyst Resort Waikkal 1 night 4 ★ Suriya Resort SRI LANKA BEACH STAY 4 nights 3.5 ★ All- Inclusive from £269 or 4 nights 4 ★ All-Inclusive from £319 or 4 nights 5 ★ All-Inclusive from £429 MALDIVES BEACH STAY 4 nights 4 ★ All-Inclusive from £729 or 7 nights 4 ★ All- Inclusive from £1,099 HIGHLIGHTS OF KERALA 5 nights B&B from £549 KERALA BEACH STAY 4 nights 5 ★ Full Board from £359 Visit our website to learn more about our extensions. EXTEND YOUR TOUR DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES 2022 DEPARTURES AT 2021 PRICES CONTACT US FOR DATES • Prices based on flights from London Heathrow to Sri Lanka with Sri Lankan Airlines • Regional departures available • A single supplement starts from just £319 DAY 1: UK TO COLOMBO Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Colombo Airport. DAY 2: MOUNT LAVINIA D On arrival, you will be transferred to the Mount Lavinia hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner. DAY 3: MOUNT LAVINIA TO SINHARAJA B/L/D Depart the capital to travel down to the south of the island to visit the colonial town of Galle. During a guided city tour, explore Galle Fort, a walled town built by the Dutch in the 18th century. After lunch, travel to Sinharaja Forest Reserve, where you will spend the next two nights at the award-winning Rainforest Eco Lodge. DAY 4: SINHARAJA B/L/D Enjoy an early morning walk around the forest on a bird and butterfly trail, discovering many species of flora and fauna endemic to the forest. After a well- deserved breakfast, there will be further opportunity to explore this rainforest, a recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walk. DAY 5: SINHARAJA TO NUWARA ELIYA B/L/D Today your group will leave the tropical lowlands of Sinharaja and travel up into Sri Lanka’s mountainous interior to Nuwara Eliya, the 'city of light'. En route visit the inspirational Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, which is a rehabilitation project for injured elephants nursed back to health so that they can be released back into their natural environment. On arrival in Nuwara Eliya enjoy a visit to a tea estate and factory nestled up in the hills to see the entire manufacturing process. DAY 6: NUWARA ELIYA TO PASSIKUDAH B/L/D This morning enjoy a tour of Nuwara Eliya passing British red post boxes, pretty Victoria Park, the 18 hole golf course and the pink bricked Victorian post office. The group will then travel to Passikudah via the small village of Mahiyangana. On arrival in Passikudah check into your hotel for your next two nights. The largely undiscovered east of the island boasts the best beaches in Sri Lanka, with pristine white sands and turquoise shallow waters. DAY 7: PASSIKUDAH B/L/D Enjoy a full-day at leisure relaxing on the beautiful Passikudah beach. Dive and snorkelling enthusiasts may choose to explore the healthy coral gardens teeming with colourful fish whilst others may take this opportunity to recharge their batteries. DAY 8: SIGIRIYA TO WAIKKAL B/L/D Depart early this morning to visit the stunning Sigiriya Rock fortress, a world heritage site dating back to the 5th century. Climb up steps carved into the rock face to the summit or enjoy the spectacular views of ancient citadel and jungle from the lily-pad-covered moats that surround the rock. Journey to Innamaluwa where you will visit a spice garden and enjoy a relaxing foot massage. After, proceed to Waikkal for your overnight stay, stopping in Dambulla for lunch on the way. DAY 9: WAIKKAL TO THE UK B Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK or continue on your chosen extension. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner FOR YOU TO KNOW: A visa and travel insurance are required when travelling to Sri Lanka and must be obtained before travel. Tips: We recommend you allow approximately £45pp for the duration of your tour. Optional excursions are at an additional cost. 9 days from £1,249pp Traditional fisherman in Sri Lanka SECRETS OF SRI LANKA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✔ Tour the landmarks of Galle ✔ Guided walk along the nature trails of Sinharaja Rainforest ✔ Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home ✔ Tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya and a tour of the town ✔ Unwind on the beautiful beaches of the east in Passikudah ✔ Explore the Sigiriya Rock Fortress ✔ Stay at the Mount Lavinia Hotel Delve into this country’s fascinating history with stays in ex-colonial residences and tours of World Heritage Sites Galle and Sigiriya Rock. Discover pristine beaches on Sri Lanka's east coast. < < Coach • 1 1 • • • 1 2 Sinharaja Colombo airport Galle Mount Lavinia Colombo     2 •    Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Passikudah Sigiriya Waikkal • Udawalawe  Dambulla 1 Number of nights 19 Jan 21 £1,699 23 Feb 21 £1,699 30 Mar 21 £1,699 27 Apr 21 £1,649 11 May 21 £1,399 25 May 21 £1,249 22 Jun 21 £1,399 31 Aug 21 £1,599 14 Sep 21 £1,569 12 Oct 21 £1,569 09 Nov 21 £1,649 23 Nov 21 £1,649 PACE: UPGRADE TO A PRIVATE TOUR FROM £99 PER PERSON To book or for further information visit your local travel agent or call us FREE on 0800 408 0556