There's far more to Sri Lanka than beautiful beaches. Save turtles, learn to cook a curry and perhaps come face-to-face with a leopard in Asia’s diverse and beguiling nation
1: Meet Sri Lanka’s elusive leopards
Leopard in Sri Lankan National Park (Dreamstime)
Come face-to-face with one of Asia’s most beguiling creatures on this intensive leopard safari in Yala National Park with Wildlife Trails.
With five half-day jeep safaris and one full day drive, everything about this safari is designed to maximise your chances of quality leopard encounters. The park is also home to a substantial elephant population, as well as spotted deer, sambar, wild buffalo, sloth bear, jackal, mongoose and crocodiles, so keep your camera ready for Sri Lanka’s premier wildlife experience.
Who: Wildlife Trails
When: Flexible dates throughout 2017
How long: 5 days
How much: From £840 (exc. flights)
2: Eat your way around Sri Lanka
Milk rice for sale in Sri Lanka (Dreamstime)
Leave moderation at home and indulge yourself on this gourmet adventure in Sri Lanka with Intrepid.
From super fresh seafood straight from the Negombo seafood market to fiery curries cooked in local homes, your tastebuds will experience every flavour this beautiful island has to offer.
Shopping trips to local markets reveal the colourful spices and exotic vegetables on offer. You’ll also take lessons in Tamil, Sinhalese and Bergher cooking so you can reproduce these treats for friends and family back home.
Who: Intrepid
When: Regular departures throughout 2017
How long: 12 days
How much: From £1194 (exc. flights)
3: Do your bit to save Sri Lanka’s sea turtles
Sea Turtle At Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project (Dreamstime)
Help monitor sea turtle activity and preserve the local nesting sites in the Kosgoda region of Sri Lanka on this conservation holiday with The Great Projects.
For two weeks, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of Sri Lanka. You’ll play a vital role in the hatchery program, where eggs are collected and hatched safely away from predators, before being released into the sea.
Thanks to you, the number of hatchlings reaching the sea will be maximised and their chances of surviving the critical stages of their early life will be greatly enhanced.
Who: The Great Projects
When: Departures every Sunday
How long: 14 days
How much: From £545 (exc. flights)
4: Sri Lanka’s most luxurious body and soul retreat
Vrikshasana tree pose by the sea in Sri Lanka (Dreamstime)
Recharge your batteries, get in touch with nature and revel in luxury on this sumptuous surfing and yoga retreat with Exsus Travel.
Combining total relaxation with the impeccable service offered by Aman retreats, you’ll spend the first half of your trip at Amangalla, near Galle, and the second at the south coast beach hideaway of Amanwella. There's also the opportunity to enjoy holistic wellbeing treatments at the Samadhi Centre in Kandy.
Who: Exsus Travel
When: Flexible dates throughout 2017
How long: 8 nights
How much: From £3,390 (inc. flights)
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