Sri Lanka Holidays


srilanka map

Best time to be there

During our winter months, when the humidity is lower and the temperature more comfortable for sightseeing and exploration. However, the monsoon season of May to September should not be discounted for travel as the whole of Sri Lanka is bursting into lush greenery due to the rainfall showing you a side of this island not everyone sees.

Fly to

Colombo (Sri Lankan Airlines daily)

flying time

10 hours non-stop

time difference

GMT +6 hours

Visas

Required for British Nationals from 1st January 2012.

Health Requirements

Yellow fever if arriving from endemic area



Build your own brochure
Build your own brochure
Discover more...



A&K Magazine
Magazine cover

Sundowner 2012

Click to download




Itineraries

Buddha Polonnaruwa

Classic Sri Lanka

• Climb Sigiriya Rock, a UNESCO world heritage site • Experience a stay in a colonial-style tea planters bungalow • Explore Galle Fort Read more ...


The-Tea-Factory5_Sri-Lanka_2

Temples, Tea & Tropical Beaches

• Visit the Temple of the Tooth & colourful markets in Kandy • Travel by train through the scenic tea plantations • Enjoy the palm-fringed golden beaches around Wadduwa Read more ...


Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Sri Lanka & The Maldives

• Climb Sigiriya Rock, a UNESCO world heritage site • Experience a stay in a colonial-style tea planters bungalow • Enjoy five nights on a Maldivian island Read more ...



Call 0845 485 1641
to speak to a consultant

Buddha, Polonnaruwa   CLASSIC SRI LANKA    
   15 DAYS FROM £2,795

    * Climb Sigiriya Rock, a UNESCO world heritage site
    * Go leopard spotting in Yala National Park
    * Explore the Galle Fort

 

Tea Factory, Sri Lanka   HIGHLIGHTS OF SRI LANKA
   10 DAYS FROM £2,380

    * Visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
    * Travel by train through the tea plantations
    * Enjoy the palm-fringed beaches of Wadduwa

 

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy   SRI LANKA & THE MALDIVES
   16 DAYS FROM £3,450

    * Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Polonnaruwa
    * Experience a stay in a luxury tea planters's bungalow
    * Spend five nights on a Maldivian island

___________________________________________________

 

The island of Sri Lanka is shaped like an enormous teardrop falling from the southern tip of India, separated by a series of stepping-stone coral islets. Formerly known as Ceylon and as Serendib, the lovely island of Sri Lanka has known Portuguese, Dutch and English colonisation and today still displays a fascinating blend of local and old colonial cultures in a landscape of upland tea plantations, jungles and a coastline of palm-fringed beaches.

Sri Lanka holidays with Abercrombie & Kent can take in all the sights and sounds of this remarkable country, as well as some of its finest hotels and will effortlessly combine history with relaxation.

For an inspiring holiday to Sri Lanka visit Nuwara Eliya, the heart of Sri Lanka's tea plantations. The town was created by the British during colonial times and as a result, the homes in the area are very English in style, with manicured lawns and Georgian architecture.

For a more relaxing stay why not allow your Sri Lanka holiday take you to the coast, Tangalle, known best for its beaches offers charms of its own - with long, often deserted beaches shaded by coconut palms.  Alternatively why not combine your Sri Lanka holiday with the coral atolls of the Maldives just a short flight away.

Visit the city of colourful history, Galle, its Dutch atmosphere is very much alive and its most popular attraction is the magnificent Dutch fort, branded a World Heritage site by UNESCO a certain recommendation for any holiday to Sri Lanka. A more cultural offering would be a visit to Kandy, the last Royal capital of Sri Lanka, is situated amongst wooded hills on the shores of a lake and, due to its rambling colonial buildings and temples.

Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and is the largest city in this country.  Located on the west coast of the island it is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and ruins. Just 40 miles from Colombo lies Bentota which has some of the finest beaches on the Indian Ocean coastline on one side and a large river on the other. Naturally there are many watersports available from jet skiing to more relaxing river cruises.

It is the land of smiles and hospitality - the natural friendliness of the Sri Lankans is yet another aspect that makes Sri Lanka holidays so special.

Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, our 14 day Sri Lanka holidays will cost from £2,975 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.

Highlights of Sri Lanka

8 night tour of Sri Lanka - Save up to 20%
Enjoy an 8 night tour of Sri Lanka, including 3 nights and Vil Uyana, 2 nights at Theva Residence and 3 nights at Saman Villas, for £1,650 per person. This includes international flights and sightseeing in Sigiriya and Kandy. Valid for bookings made before 31st August, for travel before 15th December 2013. You can also enjoy a 20% discount on Club Class flights with BA. Terms and conditions apply.

SPEAK TO A TRAVEL CONSULTANT ON 0845 485 1816
   

Suggested Sri Lanka Accommodation Offers


Call 0845 485 1641
to speak to a consultant

Travel Search
Travel Destinations

Guest Testimonial

Cairo guiding was world class and exceeded our expectations which were high!

- PK, Hampshire


British Travel Awards Winner

British Travel Awards Winner

British Travel Awards Winner

We are delighted to have won Best Worldwide Luxury Tour Operator and Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Tour Operator at the British Travel Awards 2012.



A&K Philanthropy

Lizard Island

Lizard Island Research Station

On the Great Barrier Reef is a world-leading facility for coral reef research and study of the potential harmful impact of global warming.


Newsletter Sign-Up

Select your home region - UK

Mon-Sat 9am-8pm & Sun 12pm - 6pm 0845 485 1518
Privacy Policy & Cookies

A&K Portfolio Destinations Travel Inspiration Villas Special Offers Events Stores About us Contact us
Sri Lanka Holidays

Share: