Christmas in Sri Lanka

Marvel at magnificent temples, see the World Heritage Rock Fortress at Sigiriya, search for elephants and other wild animals at Yala National Park, discover the fascinating caves at Dambulla and explore the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura.

Start your Christmas celebrations with a High Tea in a beautiful gardens of The Grand Hotel. Spend Christmas Day in Sri Lanka's gorgeous tea country, Nuwara Eliya, where you'll take part in an exclusive tea plantation experience wearing a traditional, handmade silk saree dress which you'll get to take home as a memento. After the experience enjoy a scrumptious Christmas Day lunch.

• Tea Plantation Experience, Spend Christmas morning at a beautiful tea plantation plucking the leaves and tasting the produce dressed in a handmade silk saree
• High Tea at the Grand Hotel, On Christmas afternoon, visit the iconic Grand Hotel to enjoy High Tea in their beautiful gardens
• Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Explore the UNESCO-listed historic ruins atop this 600ft rock and admire the fabulous views below
• Elephant Transit Home, Visit Udawalawe's elephant care centre and participate in curd making

• Kosgada Turtle Hatchery, Tour the wonderful conservation project at Kosgada, where a specialist turtle hatchery works tirelessly to protect Sri Lanka's native sea turtle species, and meet its residents.
• Yala National Park, Enjoy two opportunities to spot wildlife with a morning and afternoon safari in Yala National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for sloth bear, hyena and the elusive leopard!
• Visit Dambulla Cave Temple, Venture inside the Dambulla Cave Temple to explore the huge collection of Buddha statues, including the 14-metre long reclining Buddha. This is one of the most popular religious cultural sites in Sri Lanka.

• Colombo (1N)
• Dambulla (3N)
• Kandy (2N)
• Nuwara Eliya (2N)
• Yala National Park (2N)
• Hikkaduwa (3N)
• Colombo (2N)

• Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
• Customary tipping amount of approximately US$150pp (AU$230pp) is paid locally in Sri Lanka.
• Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
• Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
• Price subject to change.