Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

14 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Sri Lanka, India & Central Asia Our tour allows you to experience the beautiful interior of Sri Lanka, exploring the delights of Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock and the colonial cities of Kandy and Galle. Visit ancient temples of past civilisations, wonder at the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, meet the elephants at the Pinnawala Orphanage and take a safari through Yala National Park. Jewels of Sri Lanka Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 ‹ UK TO COLOMBO: Depart London on your overnight flight to Colombo. DAY 2 & 3 ‹ SIGIRIYA & DAMBULLA: Explore the breathtaking Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rising 200 metres above the jungle. Often called the ‘Lion Rock,’ this ancient citadel showcases remarkable frescoes and stunning views. Continue to the historic city of Polonnaruwa, a former royal capital dating back over a millennium. Discover the well-preserved ruins of the Royal Palace and admire the intricate stone-carved Buddha statues at the Gal Vihara. The following morning, visit the Dambulla Rock Temple, home to more than 2,000 square metres of painted walls and ceilings, before travelling onward to Kandy. DAY 4 & 5 ‹ KANDY: En route to UNESCO- listed Kandy, visit a fragrant spice garden before experiencing the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist shrine. In the evening, enjoy a vibrant cultural show featuring traditional dance and elaborate costumes. The next day, wander through the lush Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, home to over 4,000 species of plants and orchids. A visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage offers the chance to observe rescued elephants being fed and bathed. Later, explore Kandy’s bustling Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Sri Lankan Airlines from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 4 H Occidental Paradise Dambulla, 4 H Radisson Hotel Kandy, 4 H The Chaarya Resort and Spa by Chandrika, 4 H Mount Lavinia Hotel 11 EXCURSIONS MEALS 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches 7 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Yala Kandy Dambulla Pinnawala Colombo Mount Lavinia Nuwara Eliya Galle Lead-in price based on 21 May 2026 and 20 May 2027 . NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £399 9 Days Escorted Tour from £1,799 Private tour an extra £38pp per day Solo Group from only £2,099 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN £2,199 £2,199 FEB £2,199 £2,199 MAR £2,199 £2,199 APR £2,099 £2,099 MAY £1,799 £1,799 JUN £1,999 £1,999 JUL £2,699 £2,699 AUG £2,499 £2,499 SEP £2,099 £2,099 £2,099 OCT £2,099 £2,099 £2,099 NOV £1,999 £2,099 £2,099 DEC