European and Worldwide Holidays 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

108 To book call us FREE on 0800 408 0559 S R I L A N K A Colombo Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Its streets are alive with colourful markets, temples and mosques. Negombo Just north of Colombo, this one time fishing village on a lagoon, has developed into a lively resort. Hikkaduwa This small town on the south coast is a perfect getaway and is famous for its white sandy beach. Kalutara South of Colombo, Kalutara is a popular resort offering a palm-fringed beach, beautiful scenery and interesting sights. Beruwala With its fine beach, Beruwala is a favourite destination for visitors. Bentota Bentota is attractively situated between the sea and Benthara River. Koggala Located on the South Coast boasting beautiful beaches and restaurants providing excellent views of the bay. FLYING TIME 10½ to 16½ hrs LANGUAGE Sinhalese, Tamil & English TIME ZONE GMT +5½ hrs ELECTRICITY 220 Volt PRIVATE TRANSFERS from £59 pp VISA Required VISAS - e-TOURIST VISA (eTV) is available through The Travel Visa Company - call 01270 250 590 and quote ‘Mercury Holidays’. Located off the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka’s charm and vibrant culture will seduce any traveller. The island boasts endless golden beaches, timeless ruins, colourful cuisine and a stunning array of native wildlife. Complete your holiday with a visit to meet the island’s elephants. SRI LANKA Sigiriya Dating back to the 5th century, this beautiful citadel rises 200m from the jungle. Kandy Discover the history and culture of this city, home to the Temple of the Tooth. Galle Visit the charming Dutch colonial port city of Galle and its 52-hectare fort. RESORTS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW CURRENCY Sri Lankan Rupees Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec °C 31 31 32 32 31 30 30 30 30 30 30 30  62 69 130 253 382 186 125 114 236 369 310 168 °C - Average high temperature   - Average monthly rainfall (mm) NEGOMBO COLOMBO HIKKADUWA KALUTARA KOGGALA BERUWALA BENTOTA SRI LANKA INDIAN OCEAN BAY OF BENGAL  KANDY YALA NATIONAL PARK SIGIRIYA GALLE OUR CHARITY - THEIR FUTURE TODAY We are proud to sponsor Their Future Today, this UK charity works tirelessly to improve the lives and education of Sri Lanka's forgotten children. Please visit: theirfuturetoday.com HIGHLIGHTS Fishermen on the stilts , Sri Lanka FLIGHT GUIDE Prices are based on selected flights from Heathrow. For all flight information including regional flights, please refer to page 6-7. OPTIONAL STOPOVERS Stopover in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Oman, Mumbai or Istanbul for 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast from £99 Subject to availability. Please ask for further details. CULTURAL ADD-ONS from £299 See page 115 for details Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka