Inspire Brochure 2024 - 2025

22 | Mercury Holidays To order our Escorted Tours Brochure or to book, call us on 0800 093 6811 17-Day Escorted Tour Colombo, 2 nights Dambulla, 3 nights Passikudah, 2 nights Kandy, 2 nights Nuwara Eliya, 1 night Udawalawe, 1 night Kataragama, 2 nights Mirissa, 2 nights Grand Tour of Sri Lanka E N C O U N T E R W I L D L I F E & C U LT U R E O N A from £2,299 J ourney to the heart of this captivating island, boasting an incredible variety of highlights. Travel past ancient civilisations and sacred pilgrimage sites, spot wildlife in Udawalawe and discover the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka's hill country. The tour starts in the Island’s capital of Colombo where remnants of it’s colonial history remain in the shaded boulevards, and tumbledown cafés. Travel to Dambulla, and visit the impressive caves of Dambulla Rock Temple. Journey north to the sleepy village of Mihintale, then to Anuradhapura, the spiritual heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. Undoubtedly a highlight of the tour, explore the awe-inspiring Sigiriya Rock Fortress. In Kandy discover one the country’s most revered relics, the sacred Temple of Tooth then ascend into the misty hills to experience glorious colours at Peradeniya’s botanical gardens. Sri Lanka’s cultural attractions are matched by its natural splendour. Tour the verdant tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, spot leopards and elephants in Yala National Park and enjoy an idyllic retreat on the beaches of Mirissa. Includes: • Return flights from Heathrow to Sri Lanka • 4 H accommodation • 44 meals • 16 excursions • Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging ANURADHAPURA