23 Oct 2026
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£4,290pp
Flights from UK airports
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Escorted tour
Highlights of Sri Lanka with Flights – 16 Days
Sigiriya, Kandy, tea country, Yala safaris and Galle, with UK flights and all meals included.
16 days
From £4,290 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 16-day escorted tour is a complete journey around Sri Lanka, from the ancient cities of the Cultural Triangle and the tea-clad hills to leopard country and the colonial south coast, with return flights from the UK and all meals included. Groups have between 12 and 28 travellers aged 12 and over, with an expert tour guide throughout. You stay fourteen nights in comfortable three- and four-star hotels, among them the beachfront Jetwing Sea in Negombo, the Jetwing Lakeside in Dambulla, the historic Jetwing St Andrew's in Nuwara Eliya and Cinnamon Wild in Yala, after an overnight flight out from the UK.
From Negombo you head to the Cultural Triangle for three nights, climbing Sigiriya, the Lion Rock fortress built by a fifth-century king, and exploring the ruined royal cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites with great stupas and sacred Buddhist sites.
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Travelling to Kandy, you visit the Dambulla Rock Temple, with its caves full of Buddha statues, and a spice garden, then explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and the Temple of the Tooth. A train through some of the world's most beautiful tea country brings you to Nuwara Eliya, a colonial hill station, where you visit a tea plantation and factory.
In Yala National Park you take morning and evening jeep safaris in search of leopards, elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles. On the way to Galle you stop at the Hummanaya blowhole, then explore the UNESCO-listed Dutch Fort and lighthouse. A visit to the Kosgoda turtle hatchery leads on to Colombo, where a city tour takes in the Fort district and colonial landmarks before you fly home.
The physical rating is medium, with an early climb up Sigiriya and long days on safari. This tour suits travellers who want to see all of Sri Lanka in comfort, with flights, meals and guiding included. Return flights from the UK and all meals are included, so there is very little to arrange. Departures run in the drier months for the best weather. Pack modest clothing for temple visits, where shoulders and knees should be covered.
Trip highlights
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Sigiriya's Lion Rock (Day 3)
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Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura (Days 4–5)
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The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy (Day 7)
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The train to Nuwara Eliya (Day 8)
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Jeep safaris in Yala (Day 11)
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Galle's Dutch Fort (Day 13)
Your route
12 stops from Negombo to Colombo
- Negombo Days 1–2
- Sigiriya Days 3–5
- Polonnaruwa Day 4
- Anuradhapura Day 5
- Dambulla Rock Temple Day 6
- Kandy Days 6–7
- Nuwara Eliya Days 8–9
- Udawalawe Day 10
- Yala National Park Days 10–11
- Galle Days 12–13
- Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Day 14
- Colombo Days 14–16
Why choose this tour
All of Sri Lanka's highlights, with UK flights and all meals included. Comfortable hotels and two safaris in leopard country.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- First-time visitors to Sri Lanka
- Couples and families with older children
- Wildlife and culture lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
16 days from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Day 1 · UK Fly to Colombo
Fly overnight to Sri Lanka.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Negombo Negombo
Meet your guide and relax by the sea.
- Hotel
- Jetwing Sea
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Sigiriya, Dambulla Sigiriya
Explore the Lion Rock fortress.
- Hotel
- Jetwing Lakeside
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa
The former royal capital.
- Hotel
- Jetwing Lakeside
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Anuradhapura Anuradhapura
A great sacred city.
- Hotel
- Jetwing Lakeside
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Dambulla Rock Temple, Kandy Kandy
Cave temples and a spice garden.
- Hotel
- Earls Regent
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Peradeniya, Temple of the Tooth Kandy
Gardens and the sacred temple.
- Hotel
- Earls Regent
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya
A train through tea country.
- Hotel
- Jetwing St Andrew's
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya
A tea plantation and factory.
- Hotel
- Jetwing St Andrew's
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Yala National Park Yala
Drive to leopard country.
- Hotel
- Cinnamon Wild
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Yala National Park Yala
Morning and evening jeep safaris.
- Hotel
- Cinnamon Wild
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Hummanaya, Galle Galle
A blowhole on the way to the coast.
- Hotel
- Hikka Tranz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Galle Fort Galle
The Dutch Fort and lighthouse.
- Hotel
- Hikka Tranz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 · Kosgoda, Colombo Colombo
A turtle hatchery on the way.
- Hotel
- Cinnamon Lakeside
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15 · Colombo Colombo
A city tour of the capital.
- Hotel
- Cinnamon Lakeside
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 16 · Colombo Fly home
Fly back to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Negombo (1 night) Jetwing Sea
- Dambulla (3 nights) Jetwing Lakeside
- Kandy (2 nights) Earls Regent
- Nuwara Eliya (2 nights) Jetwing St Andrew's
- Yala (2 nights) Cinnamon Wild
- Galle (2 nights) Hikka Tranz
- Colombo (2 nights) Cinnamon Lakeside
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with taxes
- Accommodation 14 nights in three- and four-star hotels
- Meals 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 15 dinners, including all meals from arrival to departure
- Private transport and the train to Nuwara Eliya
- Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Dambulla
- Kandy's botanical gardens and Temple of the Tooth
- Yala jeep safaris and a tea plantation visit
- Galle Fort, a turtle hatchery and a Colombo city tour
- Expert tour guide throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 1 lunch
- Sri Lanka electronic travel authorisation
- Drinks
- 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 independent time
- You want a beach holiday
- You are on a tight budget
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 3–16 · Lunch: Days 3–15 · Dinner: Days 1–15
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Sri Lanka
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Departures & prices
From £4,290 per person, including flights. 23 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £5,550.
Flights from UK airports.
19 Feb 2027
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£4,990pp
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Single from £6,480
19 Mar 2027
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£4,990pp
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02 Apr 2027
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£4,590pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,080
09 Apr 2027
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Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,080
15 Oct 2027
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£4,590pp
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Single from £5,980
22 Oct 2027
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05 Nov 2027
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12 Nov 2027
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19 Nov 2027
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14 Jan 2028
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£4,790pp
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04 Feb 2028
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18 Feb 2028
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03 Mar 2028
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10 Mar 2028
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17 Mar 2028
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31 Mar 2028
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07 Apr 2028
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13 Oct 2028
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Single from £6,380
20 Oct 2028
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03 Nov 2028
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10 Nov 2028
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£5,890pp
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17 Nov 2028
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£4,790pp
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Single from £6,480
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 the UK are included.
Are meals included?
Yes, all meals from arrival to departure.
Will I see leopards?
Yala has one of the highest leopard densities in the world, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors need an electronic travel authorisation for Sri Lanka, applied for online.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12.
How many people travel together?
Between 12 and 28 travellers, with an expert tour guide.
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