Perfect for those on a first-time trip to Sri Lanka, The Introduction to Sri Lanka is a 4-night private taster tour taking in the key sights such as the World Heritage Site Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Caves, Kandy's magnificent temples and a tea plantation. The tour operates daily from Colombo and has optional excursions to Polonnaruwa and Minneriya (Jeep Safari) at an extra charge.
Nestled where the Indian Ocean meets the Kalu Ganga lagoon, Anantara Kalutara offers Geoffrey Bawa architecture, ocean-view rooms with balconies, an Ayurvedic spa, two pools, a yoga pavilion, diverse dining, and wellness-led watersports—a serene retreat for couples.
- The perfect introduction to Sri Lanka, combined with a beach stay in Sri Lanka!
- Private Introduction to Sri Lanka Tour
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Includes a 30% saving off the beach hotel rates and a free upgrade to half board!
- Visiit Dambulla Rock Caves
- See the Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha in Kandy
- Scenic drive passing waterfalls
- Visit a working Tea Plantation and a Spice Garden
- See Medieval Polonnaruwa with its temples, statues and tombs (extra charge)
- Optional train ride (extra charge)
- Flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin
- Beach hotel on half board (option to upgrade to all inclusive)
- Minneriya Jeep Safari - available to add on at a charge.
The price is based on 2 adults travelling on the 4-night private Introduction to Sri Lanka standard tour on a half-board basis (staying at Habarana, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya) followed by a 7-night stay in a Premier Garden View Room on a half-board basis at the Anantara Kalutara Resort in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Flights depart Manchester with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul) on 17 March 2026 for 11 nights (plus 1 night on the outbound flight). The price includes return private car airport transfers in Sri Lanka, an air-conditioned car for the tour with an English-speaking Chauffeur Guide, and excursions as per the itinerary. Also includes a 30% saving off the beach hotel rates and a free upgrade to half board!
Dublin from £2315 (with Qatar Airways via Doha). London Heathrow (direct with Sri Lanka Airlines) from £2439pp. Birmingham from £2429pp and Edinburgh from £2695pp with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). Newcastle from £2545pp and Glasgow from £2715pp with Emirates (via Dubai). Upgrade to a Deluxe Tour from +£55pp or a Deluxe Lagoon View Room from +£145pp, or a Deluxe Ocean View Room from +£329pp. All-inclusive upgrade at the beach from +£375pp.
Offer code: 1314805
