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

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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.

Accommodation


Leopard Trails Wilpattu

Fri, 1st Dec 13:00:00
Sun, 3rd Dec 10:00:00

Classic Tent

£470 per night

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Leopard Trails Wilpattu

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The Ibis Wilpattu

from £105 p/p

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Wilpattu Safari Camp

from £386 p/p

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Experiences in Wilpattu National Park

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Morning Game Drive

£0 p/p

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Afternoon Game Drive

£74 p/p

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Transfer to East Coast Sri Lanka included.

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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Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

Sun, 3rd Dec 15:00
Thu, 7th Dec 11:00

Beach Chalet

£105 per night

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Amaya Beach

from £48 p/p

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Jungle Beach

from £144 p/p

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Karpaha Sands

from £165 p/p

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Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

from £79 p/p

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Uga Bay

from £129 p/p

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Experiences in East Coast Sri Lanka

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Snorkeling at Pigeon Island

£61 p/p

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Half Day Deep Sea Fishing, Trincomalee

£459 p/p

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Full Day Deep Sea Fishing, Trincomalee

£555 p/p

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Enjoy the beach

£0 p/p

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Transfer to Cultural Triangle included.

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.

Accommodation


Wild Grass Nature Resort

Thu, 7th Dec 15:00
Sun, 10th Dec 11:00

Deluxe Villa

£231 per night

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Aliya Resort & Spa

from £97 p/p

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Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana

from £114 p/p

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Heritance Kandalama

from £197 p/p

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Jetwing Vil Uyana

from £330 p/p

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Ulagalla

from £400 p/p

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Wild Grass Nature Resort

from £231 p/p

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Experiences in Cultural Triangle

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Visit to Sigiriya Rock Fortress

£41 p/p

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Dambulla Cave Temple

£41 p/p

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Half day to Polonnaruwa

£41 p/p

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Elephant Game Drive

£54 p/p

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Visit to local village with lunch

£41 p/p

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Hot Air Balloon Ride

£204 p/p

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Cycle through UNESCO Anuradhapura

£81 p/p

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Discover Ritigala Monastery

£48 p/p

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Transfer to Negombo included.

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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The Notary's House

Sun, 10th Dec 15:00
Mon, 11th Dec 11:00

Deluxe Room

£103 per night

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Jetwing Beach

from £135 p/p

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The Notary's House

from £90 p/p

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The Wallawwa

from £162 p/p

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Villa Hundira

from £74 p/p

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Day trip to Colombo

£45 p/p

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Transfer from Negombo to the airport included.

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£6,309

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Epic destinations

We recommend 2 days

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.


Added to this trip
We recommend 4 days

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.


Added to this trip
We recommend 3 days

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.


Added to this trip
We recommend 1 days

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.


Added to this trip
We recommend 3 days

North West Sri Lanka

A remote area of jungle, wildlife, and unique properties - North West Sri Lanka is perfect for getting off the beaten track. Our favorite hotel here is the eco property The Mud House, a brilliant place to escape everyday life and get off the grid. We recommend two or three nights to really settle into the area.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

Kandy

Home to the 'Temple of the Tooth', Kandy is a bustling city surrounded by misty hills in the center of the island. A convenient place to stop for a night or two, there are some great boutique hotel and local experiences to enjoy. We recommend sightseeing with your chauffeur guide (included) and sampling the local delicacies on a food tour.


Available on request
We recommend 3 days

Tea Country & Ella

Home to Sri Lanka's most famous export - tea. The rolling tea fields are simply stunning and in our opinion, not to be missed. Best visited by a wonderful train ride that winds its way through the hills, it's a great place to spend two or three nights wandering the plantations and soaking up the area's beautiful scenery.


Available on request
We recommend 4 days

The Maldives

A country of unparalleled natural beauty, island escapes doesn't get much better than this. Days here are spent diving or snorkelling, wondering perfect white sandy beaches, and switching off from the world.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

Galle

A Unesco World Heritage Site, this beautiful colonial town is a lovely stop for anyone visiting Sri Lanka's South Coast. Walk the ramparts at sunset, shop in one of the many boutiques, and enjoy a cocktail in one of the stylish bars and restaurants. There are some lovely boutique hotels to enjoy and plenty of activities to keep you busy for a few nights.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

Yala National Park

The best place in Sri Lanka for leopard sightings, Yala is the most popular national park in the country - with a wide selection of hotels and a huge area to be explored on your game drives. Here you can also regularly see elephants, sloth bears, and a huge variety of birdlife. We recommend two nights and to visit Yala between the hills and the South Coast.


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We recommend 2 days

Colombo

The bustling capital of Sri Lanka has a bustling food scene, scenic old town, and is the most cosmopolitan city in Sri Lanka. A few nights here works well pre or post-flight, and we can book you in one of the great restaurants during your time in the city.


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We recommend 3 days

Gal Oya National Park

Remote, untouched wilderness with some fantastic scenery to explore. Here you can expect to see few other tourists as you go boating on the lake, walk through remote villages, and try to spot Elephants swimming between the islands. There's one place to stay here, Gal Oya Lodge, best included between the hills and South coast.


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We recommend 1 days

Return to 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.


Available on request
We recommend 2 days

North Kandy

Home to the 'Temple of the Tooth', Kandy is a bustling city surrounded by misty hills in the center of the island. A convenient place to stop for a night or two, there are some great boutique hotel and local experiences to enjoy. We recommend sightseeing with your chauffeur guide (included) and sampling the local delicacies on a food tour.


Available on request
We recommend 5 days

Sri Lanka's South Coast

With stunning beaches, awesome surfing, whale watching and some of the best hotels in the country, it's easy to see why this is the most popular stretch of coast on the island.


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