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Sri Lanka - Pearl of the Indian Ocean with Beruwala Beach Extension

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sri Lanka, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, with a special extension to the serene Beruwala Beach. This tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the bustling streets of Colombo to the tranquil landscapes of Minneriya National Park, where elephants roam freely. Discover the ancient wonders of Sigiriya's Lion Rock and the historic city of Polonnaruwa. Delight in the aromatic Matale Spice Gardens and the lush tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. In Kandy, explore the revered Temple of the Tooth and enjoy a unique dining experience at Sthree Café. Relax on the golden sands of Beruwala, with opportunities to visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery and the historic port city of Galle. With a dedicated holiday director and no single supplement, this tour promises a seamless and enriching adventure in Sri Lanka.

Highlights
  • Tour of Colombo
  • Explore Minneriya National Park
  • Visit Sigiriya including the iconic Lion Rock
  • Walk through the ancient village of Hiriwaduna
  • Discover the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
  • Experience the aromatic Matale Spice Gardens
  • Tour Kandy including the Temple of the Tooth
  • Visit a tea plantation in Nuwara Eliya
  • Explore Galle and the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with return flights from London, overseas transfers, and other transportation including a scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya. Enjoy the convenience of an airport lounge in the UK and porterage services throughout your journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy 12 nights of half-board accommodation in luxurious 4 and 5-star hotels, plus an additional night in flight. Experience the comfort of Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo, Habarana Village in Habarana, Cinnamon Citadel in Kandy, The Blackpool in Nuwara Eliya, and Cinnamon Bey in Beruwala.
Optional excursions
Optional excursions such as visits to Anuradhapura and Dambulla cave temples are not included.
Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, spa treatments, and additional activities are not included.
Destinations
  • Asia
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • Sri Lanka
Tour Types
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Gardens & Nature Tours
  • Cultural
  • Beach Tours
  • Rail Tours
  • Sightseeing

Location: Colombo

Today fly to Colombo, arriving on day 2.

Location: Colombo

On arrival transfer to your hotel in Colombo where the rest of the day is at leisure. This evening join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant where you'll eat traditional Sri Lankan food from a menu that has been exclusively curated for Just You, served with local beer and wine.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel Colombo

Meals: Dinner

Location: Colombo, Habarana, Minneriya National Park

After breakfast, a short sightseeing tour will introduce you to the city's highlights. Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo is a bustling metropolis boasting an attractive blend of old and new. Grand colonial-era buildings and Buddhist temples rub shoulders with modern skyscrapers, fine restaurants and high-end boutiques. We will then head to Habarana. This afternoon, we will visit Minneriya National Park, which is home to sambar deer, leopards and elephants.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Habarana Village - Habarana

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Sigiriya, Hiriwaduna

Sigiriya is one of Sri Lanka's seven World Heritage Sites and is situated in the heart of the island's Cultural Triangle. This spectacular rock fortress Kerala which is home to water gardens, moats and the impressive Lion Rock - the entrance to the original fortress was through the mouth of a carved lion. All you'll see today are two huge paws but they are still an incredible sight. <br/>Later today we'll visit the ancient Hiriwaduna Buddhist Temple before crossing a jungle rivulet by catamaran to reach a farmer's 'wattle and daub' house.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Habarana Village - Habarana

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Habarana, Anuradhapura, Dambulla

Today is free for you to explore at your own pace. Alternatively, why not join our optional excursions? This morning, you could choose to visit UNESCO-listed Anuradhapura, the first capital and the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. This ancient buried city is full of stone carvings and sculptures, and a superb irrigation system of reservoirs and canals. Anuradhapura is also home to the oldest historically documented tree on earth - The Sri Maha Bodhi - which is over 2,200 years old and is respected by Buddhists all over the world. <br/>This afternoon you could take the optional excursion to Dambulla cave temples that contain more than 150 images of Buddha.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Habarana Village - Habarana

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is the second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s cities and you can discover more on this morning's included excursion here.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Habarana Village - Habarana

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Habarana, Matale Spice Gardens, Kandy

This morning we head to Kandy. The aromatic Matale Spice Gardens are our port of call en route to the city. Nutmeg, pepper, cloves and cinnamon, all of which are regularly used in Sri Lankan cuisine, grow here.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Kandy, Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

Kandy was the last royal capital of Sri Lanka and the Royal Botanical Gardens at nearby Peradeniya are a delight to explore. First planted for King Kirthi Sri Rajasingha (1747-1780), and covering some 150 hectares, you'll see towering trees, elegant lawns, flowering shrubs and exotic crops such as coffee, tea and nutmeg during our visit here. Highlights include a palm avenue planted by the British in 1905 and an enormous Java fig grown from a sapling brought over from the East Indies. <br/> <br/>Today, you will visit Sthree Café for lunch. The Sthree Café, supported by Planeterra, works with women in the local community to increase their income, strengthen their financial independence, and help them become economically empowered. The Sthree Café employs local women from WDC's Kandy forum as well as differently-abled persons, providing them with a fair wage and the skills and training needed to work in the service sector. The café serves fresh, locally sourced, seasonal vegetarian cuisine and provides a traditional Sri Lankan dining experience. <br/> <br/>You'll then tour Kandy, where highlights include the temple housing the famous Tooth Relic of Buddha and the Market Square. The Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic, commonly known as 'Sri Dalada Maligawa', is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists throughout the world. Built in the 16th century, this temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. Several buildings have been added to the temple complex by successive rulers, the latest being the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed. The Sri Dalada Maligawa is the most sacred temple in the whole of Sri Lanka, where thousands of people line up each day to get a glimpse of its majesty.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya, which we reach by a combination of train and road, is an area carpeted in lush green tea plantations and the home of the famous Ceylon tea.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Araliya Green Hills

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Beruwala

This morning we will visit a tea plantation. During a plantation visit we'll get to see how the leaves for England's favourite brew are picked by hand and taste a cup in its purest form. Later we will continue to Beruwala, where you can spend the next three days at leisure. Our hotel is located right on the beach and boasts an inviting pool and a rooftop spa. It's also close to the town, where there are plenty of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Galle, Kosgoda

A city tour of Galle today will introduce you to the port where the Portuguese first landed in Sri Lanka in 1505, while a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery allows you a privileged view of these endangered creatures.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Beruwala

Today is yours to spend as you like, you may choose to relax at your hotel or you could head out to explore a little town of Beruwala.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Beruwala

Today has been left free for you to spend at leisure. Perhaps spend some time relaxing on the beach or beside the hotel's pool, alternatively you may wish to book a treatment at the hotel spa. This evening we'll gather as a group to enjoy a special barbecue dinner.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Beruwala

Enjoy this beautiful area where you can discover more of the sights at your own pace. Beruwala boasts an array of fantastic destinations and is situated in an ideal location for the end of your holiday in Sri Lanka.

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Beruwala

Today is another day to relax in our beachside resort or explore the local town.

Accommodation Name: Cinnamon Bey Beruwala

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Colombo

Today we'll transfer to the airport for our return flight to the UK.

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Just You Holiday Director as your host
    -A dedicated Just You holiday director will accompany you throughout the trip.
  • Return flights from London
    -Return flights from London are included in the package.
  • Use of an airport lounge in the UK
    -Access to an airport lounge in the UK is included.
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
    -All overseas transfers, transportation, and porterage are included.
  • Scenic rail: Train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya
    -A scenic train journey from Kandy to Nanu Oya is included.
  • Tour of Colombo
    -A guided tour of Colombo is included.
  • Visit to Minneriya National Park
    -A visit to Minneriya National Park is included.
  • Visit to Sigiriya including Lion Rock
    -A visit to Sigiriya, including the famous Lion Rock, is included.
  • Walk at Hiriwaduna
    -A guided walk at Hiriwaduna is included.
  • Visit to Polonnaruwa
    -A visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is included.
  • Visit to Matale Spice Gardens
    -A visit to the aromatic Matale Spice Gardens is included.
  • Kandy Botanical Gardens
    -A visit to the Kandy Botanical Gardens is included.
  • Kandy tour including Temple of the Tooth
    -A tour of Kandy, including the Temple of the Tooth, is included.
  • Tea plantation visit
    -A visit to a tea plantation is included.
  • Tour of Galle & Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
    -A tour of Galle and a visit to the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery are included.
  • Farewell barbecue dinner in Beruwala
    -A farewell barbecue dinner in Beruwala is included.
  • Your own room guaranteed & no single supplement
    -You are guaranteed your own room with no single supplement.

Not Included
  • Optional excursions
    -Optional excursions such as visits to Anuradhapura and Dambulla cave temples are not included.
  • Personal expenses
    -Personal expenses such as shopping, spa treatments, and additional activities are not included.
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
During the leisure days in Beruwala, guests can relax at the beachside resort, explore the local town, enjoy the hotel's pool, or book a treatment at the hotel spa. There is also a special barbecue dinner in the garden on one of the evenings.
Visitors to the Kandy Botanical Gardens can expect to see towering trees, elegant lawns, flowering shrubs, and exotic crops such as coffee, tea, and nutmeg. Highlights include a palm avenue planted by the British in 1905 and an enormous Java fig grown from a sapling brought over from the East Indies.
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
During the tea plantation visit, guests will see how tea leaves are picked by hand and have the opportunity to taste a cup of tea in its purest form.
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
The Sthree Café, supported by Planeterra, works with women in the local community to increase their income and strengthen their financial independence. It employs local women and differently-abled persons, providing them with a fair wage and skills training. The café serves fresh, locally sourced, seasonal vegetarian cuisine and offers a traditional Sri Lankan dining experience.
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
The Temple of the Tooth, known as 'Sri Dalada Maligawa', is the most venerated place of worship for Buddhists worldwide. It houses the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, brought to Sri Lanka from the Kalinga province in ancient India in the 4th century AD. The temple complex has been expanded by successive rulers, with the latest addition being the Golden Canopy over the inner shrine where the Tooth Relic is placed.
Minneriya National Park is home to sambar deer, leopards, and elephants.
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
02-Oct-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4198.00
20-Nov-2025
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £3998.00
22-Jan-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4398.00
12-Mar-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4398.00
29-Oct-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4298.00
26-Nov-2026
for 0 Nights 		Single Flight Included £4398.00

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This tour is operated by Just You

16 days from £3998 pp inc.flights; Enquire
Start:Colombo, Sri Lanka
Finish:Colombo, Sri Lanka
Group size:15 - 27
Suitable for: 18-99
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: SLSRLA
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