Solo Escorted Tours 2026-2027

26 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours India, Central Asia & Sri Lanka FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE 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 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 16 Jun 2026 . Sri Lanka's Parks and Wildlife 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. Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 & 2 - UK TO WATTALA: Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Colombo. Enjoy time at leisure in Wattala. DAY 3 & 4 - WILPATTU: Embark on a safari in 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. 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 tour of UNESCO-recognised 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 which offers stunning vistas and the opportunity to spot various animals in their natural habitat. DAY 9 & 10 - YALA: Travel to Lunugamawehera National Park for a Jeep safari, keeping an eye out for 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 bird species. DAY 12 & 13 - SINHARAJA: Visit Sinharaja Forest Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: 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. Travel to Wattala. If you’ve opted to extend your tour, transfer to your chosen hotel where your extension will begin. DAY 16 - WATTALLA TO THE UK: Transfer to the airport in Colombo for your flight home. Kandy Extend your tour Sri Lanka Beach Stay 5 days, 4  All-Inclusive from £729 or 5  Bed & Breakfast from £785 Highlights of Kerala 5 days, Bed & Breakfast from £715 Maldives Beach Stay 5 days, 4  All-Inclusive from £1,199 To travel with a mix of couples, friends, and solo travellers and benefit from a greater range of departure dates, join our Group Escorted Tour from £3,049pp JUN 2026 £3,199 SEP 2026 £3,399 NOV 2026 £3,499 FEB 2027 £4,049 JUN 2027 £3,449 SEP 2027 £3,599 NOV 2027 £3,549 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES FROM 16 Days Solo Escorted Tour from £3,199 Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage