Experience the paradise island - 13 nights in Sri Lanka

Described as The Original Paradise, Sri Lanka is one of the largest islands in the Indian Ocean. Experience the miles of palm-shaded sandy beaches, warm seas, colourful coral reefs and calm lagoons. The smooth blend of history, culture, countryside and wildlife will dazzle and enchant the visitor. Hardly surprising that the word ‘serendipity’, the faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident, is often ascribed to this paradise island. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, once the capital of Sri Lanka, was instrumental in the revival of a cultural epoch for art, architecture and engineering.

The sacred city of Anuradhapura was founded in the 5th century BC, and in 247 BC Buddhism was introduced at the mountain monastery of Mihintale. Built in the 5th century AD, the rock fortress of Sigiriya contains celebrated frescoes and the remains of an enormous gallery, which once boasted five hundred portraits. Kandy, last capital of the Sinhala Kings, is a magnificent testament to the past. It is dominated by the Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, with views across Kandy Lake.

• Sandy beaches
• Warm seas
• Colourful coral reefs
• Dalada Maligawa: The temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Mihintale: Mountain Monastery
• Fascinating wildlife
• Rapid waterfalls
• Calm lagoons

Accommodation

2* Golden Star Beach Hotel - 13 nights - bed & breakfast

This is a small low-key beach hotel popular with many holidaymakers. The main attractions here are the beach and the pool along with the pool bar, which is conveniently located between the two.

Hotel facilities

• Pool
• Calypso band plays during dinner
• Twice a month there is a live band with dancing on the beach
• Daytime entertainment
• Carom or darts
• Artists and craftsmen displaying woodcarvings
• Jewellery shop
• Conference/ballroom

Room facilities

• 62 rooms
• Terrace or balcony (except for one wing)
• Air conditioning (90% rooms)

Flights

• Carrier - Qatar Airlines
• From - London Heathrow to Colombo (via Doha)
• Outbound - Thursdays from December 2 to December 16
  Departs 12.00 - arrives 08.00*(*next day)
• Inbound - After 13 nights
  Departs 09.20 - arrives 17.50

Please note: Flight times are correct at time of writing but may be subject to change at the discretion of the airline or tour operator.

Single supplement: No single travellers available.

Infants: Not available (adults and children sharing only)

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking with tasteforlife.co.uk.

Please note: For all credit card bookings a 1.5% charge will be incurred, with a maximum of £30 per booking. For debit card bookings there is no charge.

Price includes: Flights, local transfers and 13 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.