Travel agents can experience the natural and cultural wonders of Sri Lanka on Pacific Holidays’ 10-day Sri Lanka FAM Sept. 5-14, 2017 with an optional Maldives or Dubai extension. With 826 miles of coastline, 15 national parks, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, and 25,000 bodies of water, Sri Lanka is brimming with opportunities for outdoor adventures whether your clients prefer lazing on the beach, safariing or both. And for culture buffs, there’s a total of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
On Pacific Holidays’ Sri Lanka FAM, agents will have the opportunity to visit an elephant orphanage at Pinnawala, climb the fifth century Rock Fortress of Sigiriya and see the Buddhist shrine Gal Viharaya and the Alahana Pirivena complex, in addition to sampling some of the country’s best fare, including cadjunuts (cashews) and king coconuts from a roadside stall and Ceylon tea at a tea factory and plantation. Rates start at $2,699 pp dbl including airfare from LAX or JFK; $2,899 per spouse/companion. For more information, visit pacificholidaysinc.com.