Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “Undoubtedly the finest island of its size in the world”. Sri Lanka, the Isle of Serendipity is a tourist paradise, a tropical island of golden beaches and blue waters. Famed for the amazing diversity of its culture, the natural beauty of the landscape and a complex history dating back to 543 BC.

One can choose from a variety of activities from lazing on one of the beautiful beaches to diving in coral reefs, observing the wildlife, mountain hikes through tea estates or wandering through the ruins of ancient temples and palaces. Sri Lanka has something for everyone.

The Capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a metropolitan city which keeps
pace with modern developments while preserving the Old World
charms. Among the many places of interest in the City are the Fort, the Old Parliament House, Temples and Mosques. It is fast becoming the shopping centre of South Asia with highly competitive duty free prices. The Southern coastal belt is the most popular and comes alive mainly from October through April when the monsoon moves north east and the sea becomes calm with blue skies as it is the perfect place to spend the winter vacation. The main beach resorts are at Beruwala, Bentota, Galle and Hikkaduwa with stunning hotels each with exclusive beachfronts.

SRI LANKAN HIGHLIGHTS:

• Pinawela Elephant Orphange: Visit at feeding and bathing time


• 1,600 km of unspoilt golden beaches


• Yala: Largest National Park of the island, animals to spot include: Elephant, Leopard, Elk and the enigmatic Sloth bear


• Polonnaruwa: Medieval capital contains magnificent buildings that have survived intact throughout the ages


• Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Regarded as one of the wonders of the world


• Nuwara Eliya: Visit the Tea Plantations, sampling arguably the best Tea in the world


• Mihintale: Explore this city of caves, temples and ruins, where
  Buddhism first took hold on the island


• Awesome White Water Rafting


• Temple of the tooth: Housing the sacred tooth of Buddha


• Excellent surfing


• Fantastic Value for money