Sri Lanka in the Summer
This fantastic trip takes advantage of Sri Lanka’s two weather patterns and is best enjoyed during the UK summer months. While most of Asia is experiencing the wet season in summer, this part of Sri Lanka is enjoying the sunshine, and so can you.
📍 Wilpattu National Park > East Coast Sri Lanka > Cultural Triangle > Negombo
Why we love it
“This trip offers everything from tracking wildlife through remote national parks to learning about ancient Buddhist sites, finishing off with a chill out on white sandy beaches. You’ll begin your trip in the wilds of Wilpattu on the northwest coast. Here, you’ll (fingers crossed) enjoy some leopard sightings before driving into the Cultural Triangle in the North, where ancient sites and temples, and the mind-blowing rock fortress of Sigiriya awaits. Finish your trip by enjoying a cocktail beside the calm seas of the east coast and look out for whales. Summertime bliss.”
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Transfer from your port of entry to Wilpattu National Park included.
Destination
01 Dec - 03 Dec
Wilpattu National Park
This wild, sprawling national park on the West Coast is the perfect place to escape the crowds and have Sri Lanka's wildlife all to yourself. With less promise of spotting the elusive leopard, it's a great option for wildlife lovers who enjoy the overall wildlife experience. There are several camps to choose from and two nights is usually perfect.
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Leopard Trails Wilpattu
Classic Tent
£470 per night
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Destination
03 Dec - 07 Dec
East Coast Sri Lanka
Seafood curries and white sandy beaches characterise this stretch of coastline. The perfect spot to end a trip or add whenever you want some relaxation, we've selected a range of hotels for you to choose from. It's best visited from May to September, and if included at the end of an itinerary we will include a domestic flight back to Colombo.
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Destination
07 Dec - 10 Dec
Cultural Triangle
As the name suggests, you will find many of the ancient cultural highlights of the island in this area, including Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Dambulla Caves, and Anuradhapura. There are some excellent hotels to enjoy and all sorts of activities, from hiking to spotting elephants in national parks. If you are into your history and culture, it's not to be missed.
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Wild Grass Nature Resort
Deluxe Villa
£231 per night
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Destination
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Negombo
Although there are some good beaches and great hotels in the area, Negombo is often used as an entry or exit point due to its proximity to the airport. It's also a good option if you prefer to have a more leisurely start or end to your itinerary.
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Transfer from Negombo to the airport included.
10 NIGHT TRIP
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Total price of trip
£6,309
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