Sri Lanka Holidays

"Sri Lanka remains one of my favourite countries to travel to on holiday. This time we were lucky enough to spend a few days on the beach at Talpe near Unawatuna. Simple beach restaurants serving the freshest of seafood, sunsets to rival any I've seen in the world and beaches without a soul on them. Choosing simple accommodation, we had a deck right onto the beach and it was here I found myself watching the emerald ocean crash onto the beach only to be topped off only by a giant green turtle popping up out of the sea. It is sights like this that reminds me that the simple things in life are humbling and how fortunate we are to be able to experience such wonderful places." Sally Walters, General Manager East

Our Travel Expert, Sally, has visted Sri Lanka several times. Read an account of her experience in On Location.

Holiday in Sri Lanka and enjoy the perfect combination of culture and relaxation. A week spent travelling through the beautiful, green and varied interior can be capped with a few days of relaxation on the beach. Sri Lanka is much greener than India, there are less people and, being Buddhist, there is a different atmosphere.

Sri Lanka is an excellent family destination and any holiday in Sri Lanka can be adapted to balance the cultural element with beach depending on personal requirements. Don't forget the wildlife of the island, which is rich and varied.

Sri Lanka Offers

Amangalla & Amanwella
Special Offer

Steppes Travel are delighted that both Amangalla and Amanwella have re-introduced the "Visit Sri Lanka" offer. The rates have now been greatly reduced and offer a staggering reduction of a 50%.

Boutique Culture in Sri Lanka
Save upto £950 per person

Steppes Travel is delighted to present this classic 15 day tour, taking in the cultural and natural highlights and staying in carefully selected boutique hotels. Start your journey in Kotgoda, a pretty, rural village just outside Colombo. Spend the next few days relaxing after your flight or explore Colombo. Next stop is Sigiriya, stopping en route at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. A private guide will show you Sigiriya's famous rock fortress, the temples, palaces and bathing pools of Polonnaruwa. Day 7 takes you to the Hill Country enjoying stunning views and tranquillity. Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka's most important temple as well as the wonderful botanical gardens. Finish your journey on the West Coast, staying in the peaceful spot of Anilana Trapobana and relax for four days by the pool or on the beach.

This is a special offer with prices starting at £1,680 per person, including flights, for travel up to 30 June 2009.

>Sri Lanka Boutique Culture full itinerary

For further information please contact Sally on 01285 651010









Sri Lanka is the perfect place for dividing your time between relaxing at the beach and visiting its historical monuments many of which are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. Known as the Cultural Triangle they include the ancient capitals of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, with its sacred Bo Tree, and the 200m high Lion Rock of Sigiriya whose view from the top is a reward after the steep climb. Climb the many steps up to Dambulla Caves to see the intricate frescoes on the walls and ceilings all showing scenes from the Buddhas life and Sinhalese history. In all these places monks, dressed in their saffron coloured robes, add to the sense of calm and history, which one cannot help to feel and appreciate.








A Private Journey to Sri Lanka & the Maldives

Sri Lanka is perfect for a two-week holiday in itself, but with direct daily flights, it is easy to combine with the Maldives. Click here to download.