Worldwide Escorted Tours 2025 - 2027

16 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Sri Lanka, India & Central Asia Sri Lanka’s diverse landscapes are home to incredible wildlife. Visit Yala for leopards, trek Udawattakele to find hidden forest monasteries, and spot rare birds in Sinharaja Rainforest. Sri Lanka’s Parks and Wildlife Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 & 2 ‹ UK TO WATTALA: Depart on your overnight flight to Colombo. Enjoy time at leisure in Wattala. DAY 3 & 4 ‹ WILPATTU: Embark on an exhilarating safari at Wilpattu National Park, one of the country’s oldest and largest parks renowned for its wildlife, including elusive Sri Lankan leopards. Look out for elephants, bears and a range of bird species like storks and kingfishers. DAY 5 & 6 ‹ KANDY: Stop at Dambulla Rock Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for is impressive cave temples. Visit Matale to explore the spice gardens and sample local cuisine before a short tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site Kandy, culminating with the Temple of the Tooth, one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist sites. Head to Udawattakele Nature Reserve for an invigorating forest trek. DAY 7 & 8 ‹ NUWARA ELIYA: Tour a tea plantation, learning about the production process and enjoying the verdant landscapes. Trek the evergreen forests of Horton Plains, a trail offering stunning vistas and the chance to spot various wildlife in its natural habitat. DAY 9 & 10 ‹ YALA: Travel to Lunugamawehera National Park for a Jeep safari, spotting elephants, water buffalo, and wild boar. Travel on to Yala National Park, renowned for having the highest density of leopards in the world. DAY 11 ‹ UDAWALAWE: Witness feeding time at the Elephant Transit Home and learn about efforts to protect and care for these gentle giants. In Udawalawe National Park, encounter elephants, water buffalo, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat. DAY 12 & 13 ‹ SINHARAJA: Visit the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja’s Rainforest to explore its vibrant nature trails and delve into the heart of this unique ecosystem. DAY 14 & 15 ‹ MIRISSA: Enjoy time at leisure in the beachfront coastal town of Mirissa or take an optional whale watching excursion. Transfer to Wattala. DAY 16 ‹ RETURN TO THE UK: Transfer to the airport for your flight home. FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE Leopard, Udawalawe National Park Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With Sri Lankan Airlines from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 4 H Pegasus Reef Hotel, Big Game Camp Wilpattu, 3 H Hotel Tree of Life, 3 H Mirage Kings Cottage, 4 H Tamarind Lake, 3 H Centauria Hotel, 4 H Rainforest Ecolodge, 4 H Mandara Resort, 4 H Pegasus Reef Hotel 11 EXCURSIONS MEALS 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches 14 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Yala Colombo Wilpattu Wattala Nuwara Eliya Udawalawe Sinharaja Kandy Mirissa Lead-in price based on 02 Jun 2026 and 27 Apr 2027 . Extend your tour Colombo City Stay 2 nights, 4  Bed & Breakfast from £199 Sri Lanka Beach Stay 4 nights, 4  All-Inclusive from £315 or 5  All-Inclusive from £375 Highlights of Kerala 4 nights, Bed & Breakfast from £439 Maldives Beach Stay 4 nights, 4  All-Inclusive from £845 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £739 16 Days Escorted Tour from £2,599 Private tour an extra £22pp per day MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN £3,299 £2,999 FEB £3,099 £3,099 MAR APR £2,599 MAY JUN £2,599 £2,699 JUL AUG £3,299 SEP £2,699 £2,799 £2,799 OCT £2,799 £2,899 £2,899 NOV £2,999 £2,999 DEC