09 Nov 2026
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£3,532pp
Flights from UK airports
Escorted tour
Sri Lanka: Temples, Safari & Beach with Flights – 17 Days
Ancient cities, the Ella train and Yala, then six nights on the beach, with flights.
17 days
From £3,532 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 17-day holiday combines a full tour of Sri Lanka with a long beach stay. Return flights are included, and a tour director escorts the group, which numbers between twelve and twenty-four. You stay fourteen nights in hotels on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, plus two nights in flight.
After a tour of Colombo and the Dambulla cave temples, you explore the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, with an optional climb of Sigiriya, then visit Matale for a cookery demonstration and Kandy for the Temple of the Tooth and the botanical gardens.
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From Nuwara Eliya you take the famous train to Ella, go on safari in Yala and visit the Elephant Transit Home and Galle, before six days at leisure on the beach at Beruwala.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits travellers who want a full tour followed by real beach time, with flights included.
Trip highlights
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Dambulla cave temples (Day 3)
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Polonnaruwa (Day 4)
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Kandy (Day 5)
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The train to Ella (Day 8)
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A Yala safari (Day 9)
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Beach days in Beruwala (Days 11–15)
Your route
14 stops from Colombo to Beruwala
- Colombo Days 1–2
- Dambulla Days 3–4
- Polonnaruwa Day 4
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress Day 4
- Matale Day 5
- Kandy Days 5–6
- Peradeniya Day 6
- Nuwara Eliya Day 7
- Ella Day 8
- Yala Days 8–9
- Udawalawe Day 10
- Galle Day 10
- Beruwala Days 10–15
- Beruwala Day 16
Why choose this tour
A full tour plus a long beach stay. Flights and half board included.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want tour and beach
- First-time visitors to Sri Lanka
- Wildlife lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
17 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Sri Lanka
Depart for Colombo.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Katunayake, Colombo Colombo
Arrive in Sri Lanka.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Colombo, Dambulla, Habarana Dambulla
Cave temples.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Polonnaruwa
An ancient city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Matale, Kandy Kandy
A cookery demonstration.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Peradeniya, Kandy Kandy
Botanical gardens.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya
Tea country.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Ella, Yala Yala
The train to Ella.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Yala National Park Yala
A game drive.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Elephant Transit Home, Galle, Beruwala Beruwala
Galle Fort.
- Hotel
- Beach hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Beruwala Beruwala
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Beach hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 12 · Beruwala Beruwala
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Beach hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 · Beruwala Beruwala
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Beach hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 14 · Beruwala Beruwala
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Beach hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 15 · Beruwala Beruwala
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Beach hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 16 · Colombo Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 17 · United Kingdom Arrive home
Land in the UK.
Where you stay
- Colombo (1 night) Hotel
- Habarana (2 nights) Hotel
- Kandy (2 nights) Hotel
- Nuwara Eliya (1 night) Hotel
- Yala (2 nights) Hotel
- Beruwala (6 nights) Beach hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights and transfers
- Accommodation 14 nights, dinner, bed and breakfast
- Meals 14 breakfasts and 14 dinners
- Air-conditioned coach travel
- Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and the Ella train
- Yala game drive and Elephant Transit Home
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 14 lunches
- Optional excursions, including Sigiriya
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want a short holiday
- You want to arrange your own flights
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 3–16 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2–15
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Sri Lanka
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Departures & prices
From £3,532 per person, including flights. 10 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
20 Sept 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,878pp
Flights from UK airports
04 Oct 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£3,851pp
Flights from UK airports
08 Nov 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£4,202pp
Flights from UK airports
24 Jan 2028
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Not sold tour only on this date
£4,184pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Mar 2028
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Not sold tour only on this date
£4,265pp
Flights from UK airports
24 Apr 2028
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Not sold tour only on this date
£3,905pp
Flights from UK airports
18 Sept 2028
Twin share
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Not sold tour only on this date
£3,905pp
Flights from UK airports
02 Oct 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,887pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Nov 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,256pp
Flights from UK airports
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from your chosen UK airport.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Yes, UK citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation, applied for online before travel.
Is Sigiriya included?
The climb is an optional extra on Day 4.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner daily.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group during the touring.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary