Sri Lanka Luxury Holidays

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Sri Lanka is the 'teardrop' of the Indian Ocean, a country of rich colour, breathtaking beauty and delightful contrasts. A superb touring destination, as within a relatively short time you can travel from sweeping beaches to fascinating ancient cities, or from a tropical safari park to the cooler climes of a tea plantation.

The entire island is home to an abundance of exotic birds and wildlife including elephants and leopards. The cuisine is delicious and the locals are friendly with an easy smile, meaning that wherever you are, you're made to feel very welcome.

Information
Time difference: GMT +5 hours 30 minutes
Flight duration: 10 hours 45 minutes (direct)
Currency: Sri Lanka Rupee
Capital: Colombo

Flights
Sri Lankan Airlines flies direct from London Heathrow. emirates flies from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle via dubai. Qatar Airways flies from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester via doha.

Climate
A typically tropical climate with no marked seasons. The weather on the plains and the coastal areas is hot with average temperature of 27°C but in the hills around 20°C. The wet season is from May to July the western, southern and central regions, while in the eastern region it is december and January.

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Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka

  1. Amangalla

    Amangalla lies within Galle Fort's historic ramparts, an ideal base for the exploration of the Fort and town of Galle and to discover...

  2. Amanwella

    The lovely Amanwella is situated near Wella Wathuara village amidst a mature coconut grove fronting a beautiful crescent-shaped beach fla...

  3. Ceylon Tea Trails

    In an elevation of 4,000 feet above sea level, it is a collection of 4 classic colonial bungalows built for British tea estate managers i...

  4. The Fortress

    The Fortress, located on Sri Lanka's southern coast, is creating a new benchmark of quality and luxury for the island. Per Aquum, the co...

  5. Vil Uyana

    A ‘back to nature’ retreat in a man-made private nature reserve, tranquility is guaranteed here alongside wonderful service, great food, ...

  6. Vivanta by Taj

    Taj is a name the discerning traveller has come to trust. Whether you're holidaying with your loved one or family, you'll find the wo...

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