Worldwide Holidays 2024 - 2025

Negombo Negombo is a historically interesting place and the strip of land to the south of the lagoonmake for good birdwatching. Koggala Koggala offers long stretches of beautiful sandy beaches. Little beach restaurants offer fresh seafood and excellent views overlooking the bay. Marawila Marawila is ideal for those looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle found in some of the larger resorts. Ahungalla This quiet resort offers plenty of attractions including the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and the opportunity for whale watching. Kalutara Kalutara is a popular resort offering a palm-fringed beach, beautiful scenery and interesting sights. Induruwa Induruwa offers a chance to experience local life in a scenic village and pristine, uncrowded beaches. Hikkaduwa A small town on the south coast, north-west of Galle, Hikkaduwa is famous for its white sandy beach, magnificent corals and marine life. Beruwala Beruwala is famous for having the oldest mosque on the island. Wadduwa The golden sand and clear Indian Ocean waters beckons sun seekers. What’s included ✔ Return flights from London. Regional flights available at a supplement ✔ Hand-picked accommodation ✔ Meal plan as specified ✔ Expert representative service in resort What you need to know Currency: Sri Lankan Rupees Visa: Required - e-TOURIST VISA (eTV) is available through The Travel Visa Company - call 01270 250 590 and quote ‘Mercury Holidays’. Flight Guide: Prices are based on flights from London. See page 101 for regional flight options Flight Time: 10½-16½ hours Language: Sinhalese, Tamil and English Time zone: GMT +5 hours Resort transfers: Standard transfers start from £25 per person or book a private transfer from £37 per person < Sri Lanka Located off the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka’s warm 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 trip to a traditional Ayurveda spa or a visit to meet the island’s elephants. Koggala Beach Optional Stopover Add an extra touch to your holiday with an exciting stopover in Dubai , Abu Dhabi , Doha or Istanbul for 2 nights on Bed & Breakfast from £99 . Subject to availability. See page 100 for stopover details. Cultural Add-Ons Elevate your Sri Lanka holiday with an incredible add-on. Choose from a Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari from £329 , a Sri Lanka mini tour from £369 , or a Maldives add-on from £589 . Please see pages 62-63 for further details. NEWMulti-Centre Holidays Discover more of the world and combine more than one destination in a single trip. Our pre-packaged Multi-Centre holidays to Sri Lanka offer a range of perfect itineraries. See pages 64-65 for our Multi-Centre holidays. Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari Sri Lanka Negombo Colombo Hikkaduwa Kalutara Beruwala Induruwa Sri Lanka Indian Ocean Bay of Bengal  Kandy Yala National Park Sigiriya Wadduwa Ahungalla Marawila Galle Koggala Hundreds of Worldwide Holidays are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk 54