Sri Lanka - Tour and Beach Holiday

Guaranteed departures: 17.11. - 25.11.2026.; 20.2. - 28.2.2027.

Airline taxes included in the price! First Minute discount 60 € for reservations made up to 60 days before departure or until capacity is filled at the first minute price.

1. ZAGREB – ISTANBUL - COLOMBO

Meeting of passengers with the tour leader at Zagreb Airport two hours before the scheduled departure. Check-in for the flight to Istanbul at 09:25 on flight TK1054 (Turkish Airlines). Arrival in Istanbul is scheduled at 13:45 local time, and the onward flight to Colombo departs at 21:10 on flight TK1130 (Turkish Airlines). Overnight flight with meals served on board.

2. COLOMBO – PINNAWALA – DAMBULLA

Arrival in Colombo at 07:45 local time. After landing and completing border formalities, we drive to the Pinnawala elephant sanctuary, which was founded in 1975 to care for abandoned and injured elephants. Since then the orphanage has grown into a large family and today numbers more than 40 elephants, including calves brought from various parts of the country as well as those born within the captive breeding program. We continue to the Dambulla cave temples, also on the UNESCO World Heritage list. There are about 80 cave temples in Dambulla, five of which are large and interconnected in the so-called "Golden Temple". In total there are 153 Buddha statues in the temples, three statues of kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. Two of these are Hindu gods (Vishnu and Ganesha) dating from the 12th century. Wall paintings covering an area of 2,100 m2 depict the life of the Buddha, including the Buddha's temptation by the demon Mara, as well as the first sermon of the Buddha. Upon arrival check-in and accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

3. DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA – MATALE – KANDY

Breakfast. We depart for Sigiriya, one of the most impressive geological formations on the island and also one of the most important archaeological sites protected by UNESCO. We will climb to the rock fortress built in the 5th century by King Kassapa, which served as the royal citadel for more than 18 years. The unusually beautiful citadel called Lion Rock rises almost 200 meters above the dense jungle. The Lion's paw picturesquely guards the steps to the palace on the summit. We continue to Kandy. On the way we will stop in Matale. Visit to a Spice Garden, where various types of spices are cultivated and processed. We will also visit a local workshop where we will have the opportunity to see how batik fabric is made (Batik is made by drawing or stamping wax onto fabric). We continue to Kandy. Visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is considered the most valuable relic in Sri Lanka. The city of Kandy is one of the holiest places for Buddhists in Sri Lanka, which is why its monuments were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. We recommend you bring white clothing for entering the temple, as well as clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight. Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Departure to the former capital of Ceylon, the city of Kandy. On the way we will visit the Spice Garden, where various types of spices are grown and processed. Arrival in Kandy, accommodation at the hotel. Kandy is the last royal capital of Sri Lanka, where the Sinhalese king Sri Wickram Rajasinghe ruled before the British took power in 1815. Visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, which is considered the most valuable relic in Sri Lanka. The city of Kandy is one of the holiest places for Buddhists in Sri Lanka, which is why its monuments were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. We recommend you bring white clothing for entering the temple, as well as clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Check-in at the hotel in Kandy. Dinner and overnight.

4. KANDY – PERADENIYA – TEA PLANTATIONS – NUWARA ELIYA

Breakfast and drive to Peradeniya, where the Botanical Garden built for the recreation of the Sinhala king is located. The Botanical Garden is known for its collection of various species of orchids, spices and medicinal plants, flowers, palms and other trees (it has more than 4,000 species of plants and trees). En route we will visit a tea plantation and hear how tea was first planted in 1824 precisely in the Peradeniya botanical garden, having been brought from China. Exports began in 1873 to London. Continue driving to Nuwara Eliya through beautiful landscapes, green valleys and plateaus. This is the region of the best Ceylon tea, also called Little England, located at an altitude above 1,800 meters. The town of Nuwara Eliya was very popular during British rule, whose influence is still felt today. Accommodation at the hotel, then dinner and overnight.

5. NUWARA ELIYA – SCENIC TRAIN RIDE TO ELLA – YALA NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. We will board the train and enjoy enchanting landscapes and stunning views of Sri Lanka on one of the most scenic train rides in the world (panoramic ride duration approx. 3 hours). Upon arrival in Ella, we continue by bus to Yala National Park. Yala National Park, also known as Ruhuna, is located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka near the town of Tissamaharama. It is the most visited park in Sri Lanka and the best place to see large island mammals. Herds of elephants are a common sight here, and with some luck you may also encounter a large leopard. Deer, wild boar, buffalo, bear, monkeys, squirrels, peacocks, crocodiles and over 450 bird species, 26 of which are endemic, and 250 species of butterflies are just some of the inhabitants. The fascinating tropical vegetation that in places joins into dense rainforest has created an ideal habitat for a rare animal kingdom, and the entire national park is further adorned by a coastal section where long sandy beaches surrounded by gently rounded hills give the impression of another, unreal world. After the park visit we proceed to a hotel near the national park. Check-in and accommodation. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

6. YALA – GALLE – KALUTARA

Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. Drive to a beach hotel where we will rest after this tour. We will stop in Galle, the most historically interesting city in Sri Lanka, which was once the main port on the island. The city was the center of Dutch colonial power in the Indian Ocean in the 17th century, and the magnificent Galle Fort (spanning more than 50 hectares) testifies to this fact. Galle is one of the best-preserved colonial-era cities in Southeast Asia and is on the list of protected world heritage sites. The Dutch Museum and the Dutch Church are two of the most famous tourist attractions in Galle. The city is also known for lacemaking and ebony carving. Arrival to the Kalutara area. Dinner and overnight at a hotel on the ocean coast.

7. KALUTARA

Breakfast. A day to rest on the sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean or by the hotel pool or for independent exploration of the surroundings. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.

8. KALUTARA – COLOMBO

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and departure to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Upon arrival we will go to Pettah, the most famous bazaar. We will also visit a Hindu and a Buddhist temple. Tour of the Dutch church Wolfendhal, the Hulftsdorp Law Courts, through the residential area Cinnamon Gardens and finish at Independence Square. After the tour transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

9. COLOMBO – ISTANBUL – ZAGREB

In the early morning transfer to Colombo Airport. Upon arrival, check-in for the flight to Istanbul at 9:15 on flight TK1131 (Turkish Airlines). Arrival in Istanbul at 15:45 local time, and the onward flight to Zagreb at 19:00 on flight TK1055 (Turkish Airlines). Estimated arrival in Zagreb is 19:10 Croatian time.

The price includes

• air transport in economy class according to the program
• airline taxes
• includes 1 piece of checked baggage per person (each suitcase up to 23 kg) + 1 piece of hand luggage (up to 8 kg, dimensions 55x40x23 cm)
• 7 nights in Sri Lanka in 4* hotels with half board (breakfast and dinner)
• all transfers and transportation according to the program
• meals according to the program
• entrance fees for sites visited (Sigiriya, Pinnawala elephant park, Dambulla, Kandy temple, Peradeniya garden)
• entrance fee and jeep drive in Yala National Park
• tickets for the panoramic train Nuwara Eliya – Ella
• local guide in English
• tour leader in Croatian
• deposit and travel agency organizational costs.

The price does not include

• single room supplement 380 €
• visa for Sri Lanka
• tips for local guides and drivers (50 USD - payment on site to the tour leader)
• optional activities, meals and services other than those listed
• travel insurance and personal expenses.

Visa for Sri Lanka

Notes and useful information

Official name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Geographical location: South Asia, Indian Ocean
Area: 65,610 km2
Population: about 20,200,000 million
Capital: Colombo, 752,993 inhabitants
Language: Sinhala and Tamil, English is also spoken
Religion: Buddhists 70%, Hindus 15%, Christians and Muslims 7%
Time difference: +3.5 hours summer / +4.5 hours winter
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), 1 USD = approx. 330.67 LKR; 1 EUR = approx. 366 LKR
Shopping: batik, tea, spices, handicrafts, furniture, silver, etc. Shops are open from 8 to 17 Monday to Friday.
Clothing and footwear: lightweight cotton clothing and a light sweater or jacket for cooler mornings and evenings. In the rainy season an umbrella or raincoat, comfortable footwear.
Food and drink: besides international cuisine the main dish is rice with curry. As for drinks, tea is popular and Sri Lanka is famous for it, as well as very good local beer, and a distilled extract of the coconut flower is known among alcoholic beverages.
Electricity voltage: 230V/240V (adapter needed)
Vaccinations: not required
Visa: required
Mobile networks: A1, T-Mobile and Telemach partners
Country calling code: +94
Useful website: www.srilankatourism.org
Climate: Tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C. In higher areas the temperature can drop to a pleasant 16 degrees. Clear and sunny weather is not uncommon even during the monsoon period. The southwest monsoon brings the rainy season from May to July to the western, southern and central parts of Sri Lanka. The northeast monsoon brings the rainy season to the northern and eastern parts in December and January.

For citizens of the Republic of Croatia the competent diplomatic mission is the Embassy of Croatia in Colombo.
A.E.C Building, 2nd Floor, 140/A, Vouxhall Street, Colombo 2 SRI LANKA
Tilak de Zoysa, honorary consul
00 94 11 25 28 95 73
Consulate office hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 - 17:00

Single room supplement 380 €

Tips for local guides and drivers (50 USD - payment on site to the tour leader)

Visa for Sri Lanka:

Citizens of the Republic of Croatia require a visa to enter Sri Lanka, i.e. an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The visa fee is 50 USD and the application is submitted online before departure. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel, and the visa is approved within 24 hours of application. For children up to 12 years the visa is free. All necessary information regarding the visa will be provided by the tour operator. The application link is: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

Agency assistance for obtaining the visa is available for a fee of 15 € per person.

Discounts: 10% for children aged 2-12 on an extra bed with 2 adults

Minimum number of registered passengers 15

Proposed hotels in Sri Lanka:

Departure 17.11. - 25.11.2026.

Dambulla: Occidental Paradise 4* or similar.

Kandy: Kandy Myst by Cinnamon 4* or similar.

Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Red 4* or similar.

Yala: Elephant Reach Hotel 4* or similar.

Kalutara: Tangerine Beach Hotel 4* or similar.

Colombo:Fairway Colombo 4* or similar.

Departure 20.2. - 28.2.2027.

Dambulla: Occidental Paradise 4* or similar.

Kandy: Hotel Topaz 4* or similar.

Nuwara Eliya: Araliya Red 4* or similar.

Yala: Elephant Reach Hotel 4* or similar.

Kalutara: Tangerine Beach Hotel 4* or similar.

Colombo:Fairway Colombo 4* or similar.

Important notes

- Hotel classification in Sri Lanka corresponds to the official hotel classification in the destination country and may differ from European standards.

- Please check travel safety information for specific countries with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs or on their website:  www.mvep.hr

- The tour operator reserves the right to change the tour program and flight departure times (when required by circumstances during travel), but guarantees that the program will be carried out in full. Due to long distances covered by bus during the tour, minor deviations in the order of services may occur; the agency reserves the right to change the itinerary order depending on the opening hours of visited sites.

- In the event of changes in the prices of the calculation elements exceeding 1.5%, the tour operator reserves the right to change the price of the arrangement.

- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after entry into the country. When booking the trip it is mandatory to provide a copy of the passport to the sales office. The traveler is solely responsible for travel documents (passport, airline ticket).

USEFUL INFORMATION - SRI LANKA
Official name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Geographical location: South Asia, Indian Ocean
Area: 65,610 km2
Population: about 20,200,000 million
Capital: Colombo, 752,993 inhabitants
Language: Sinhala and Tamil, English is also spoken
Religion: Buddhists 70%, Hindus 15%, Christians and Muslims 7%
Time difference: +3.5 hours summer / +4.5 hours winter
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), 1 USD = approx. 330.67 LKR; 1 EUR = approx. 366 LKR
Shopping: batik, tea, spices, handicrafts, furniture, silver, etc. Shops are open from 8 to 17 Monday to Friday.
Clothing and footwear: lightweight cotton clothing and a light sweater or jacket for cooler mornings and evenings. In the rainy season an umbrella or raincoat, comfortable footwear.
Food and drink: besides international cuisine the main dish is rice with curry. As for drinks, tea is popular and Sri Lanka is famous for it, as well as very good local beer, and a distilled extract of the coconut flower is known among alcoholic beverages.
Electricity voltage: 230V/240V (adapter needed)
Vaccinations: not required
Visa: required
Mobile networks: A1, T-Mobile and Telemach partners
Country calling code: +94
Useful website: www.srilankatourism.org
Climate: Tropical climate with an average temperature of 27°C. In higher areas the temperature can drop to a pleasant 16 degrees. Clear and sunny weather is not uncommon even during the monsoon period. The southwest monsoon brings the rainy season from May to July to the western, southern and central parts of Sri Lanka. The northeast monsoon brings the rainy season to the northern and eastern parts in December and January.

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Republic of India
(Covers Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka)

• City: New Delhi
• Petar Ljubičić, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador
• Phone: 0091 11 4166 3101, 4166 3102
• Address: A-15 West End, New Delhi 110021, INDIA
• Email: croemb.new-delhi@mvep.hr

The price includes:

• air transport in economy class according to the program
• airline taxes
• includes 1 piece of checked baggage per person (each suitcase up to 23 kg) + 1 piece of hand luggage (up to 8 kg, dimensions 55x40x23 cm)
• 7 nights in Sri Lanka in 4* hotels with half board (breakfast and dinner)
• all transfers and transportation according to the program
• meals according to the program
• entrance fees for sites visited (Sigiriya, Pinnawala elephant park, Dambulla, Kandy temple, Peradeniya garden)
• entrance fee and jeep drive in Yala National Park
• tickets for the panoramic train Nuwara Eliya – Ella
• local guide in English
• tour leader in Croatian
• deposit and travel agency organizational costs.