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Sri Lanka
National Parks, Botanical Gardens & Elephant Safari
February 2026
2026
Flights from the UK and all transport within the itinerary
Quality Accommodation of 4* and above
Experienced Tour Guide from the UK
All gratuities
The pear shaped island of Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise, situated in the Indian Ocean. South East of India it boasts palm fringed beaches, abundant wildlife, lush tea plantations and so much more. It is identified as one of the planets bio diversity hotspots. The country has a very high level of species unique to the area; 23% of the flowering plants and 16% of the mammals can only be found in Sri Lanka. Owing much to its colonial history, the country, formally known as Ceylon, gained independence from Great Britain in 1948 and became known as Sri Lanka in 1972.
What's Included
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Guided tour of Colombo
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Sigiriya, Lion Rock
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Minneriya National Park & jeep elephant safari
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Golden Rock Buda
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Guided tour of Kandy
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
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Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
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Cultural Show in Kandy
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Train journey from Peradeniya Junction to Nuwara Eliya
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Yala National Park & jeep wildlife safari
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Guided tour of Galle Fort area
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Madu River Safari
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Baggage handling
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Flights to and from the UK
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Airport and departure taxes
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Visa Application
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2 nights in Colombo 5* hotel
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3 nights in Dambulla 4* hotel
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3 nights in Kandy 4* hotel
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2 nights in Nuwara Eliya 4* hotel
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2 nights in Yala 4* hotel
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3 nights in Bentota 4*+ hotel
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Breakfast each day
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11 lunches
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15 evening dinners
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All agricultural visits
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All gratuities
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Modern touring coach
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Bay Farm Tours tour manager
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Local English speaking guide
This tour is departing in 2026 and we are still working on it. Register your interest for a full itinerary, and, as soon as it is ready, we will send it to you by email or post.
Then, if you want to book, just fill in the booking form and we will organise the rest.
We would love to hear from you so please do not hesitate!
Highlights
With a wealth of history, 7 UNESCO World Heritage sights plus temples, churches and 14 National Parks, there is certainly plenty to please everyone, whatever your interest. The bird life is astounding and a trip to Sri Lanka would not be complete without seeing elephants living in their natural habitat, add to this the array of flowers, trees and palm tree lined beaches and you have a holiday of a lifetime
Weather
Expect hot weather with balmy evenings
Currency
The currency in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee.
Pace
Grade C
All of our tours are graded A to D according to the pace of the tour, with A being the least active. To find out more, please click here.
Meals
Breakfast each day, 11 lunches and 15 evening dinners, many buffet style. Bottled or purified water with all meals
This tour is departing in 2026 and we are still working on it. Register your interest for a full itinerary, and, as soon as it is ready, we will send it to you by email or post.
Then, if you want to book, just fill in the booking form and we will organise the rest.
We would love to hear from you so please do not hesitate!
Agriculture
A visit to a tea plantation is a must in this country, where tea is such an important crop. Famous for good quality black and green tea, the tea industry is the main source of foreign exchange in the country. Approximately a million people are employed directly and indirectly in this sector of agriculture.
Rice, referred to as paddy, is the most important crop in the country; approximately 2.7 million tons are produced annually, supplying 95% of the domestic market. We will see evidence of rice production as we travel through the island.
Sightseeing
Not to be missed is the World Heritage site of ‘Lion Rock’ at Sigiriya. Set in gardens, the rock rises 200m out of the ground. It is an amazing sight and the summit of the rock, which covers 1.6 hectares, is thought to be the site chosen by King Kasyapa for his fortified capital, the remains of which can still be seen today.
We have just returned home from the holiday of a lifetime: New Zealand with Bay Farm Tours! There wasn't a single hiccup, the tours with Mattey, the hotels, food, weather, the group we were in. Everyone was so nice, and our Tour Manager was absolutely first class. He was always on hand making sure everything and everyone was happy. We would like to thank you all so much for a beautiful memorable holiday.
