BeachMauritius Beach Week
- 5★ beach hotel at Flic en Flac
- Direct flights from London Gatwick
- Return airport transfers
From£1,249per person · 2 sharing
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Mauritius & Sri Lanka · Holidays from the UK
Mauritius & Sri Lanka holidays from the UK
Lagoon beaches in Mauritius, or ancient sites, tea country and the south coast in Sri Lanka. A UK consultant arranges your flights, hotels and transfers as one ATOL protected holiday.
Packages from £999 per person, with return flights, hotel and transfers
Direct flights
From London Gatwick to Mauritius and London Heathrow to Colombo.
Warm in winter
Around 29–30°C on the coast from November to April.
Beach or touring
A week by the sea, or a Sri Lanka tour with a private driver.
ATOL protected
Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416.
Mauritius & Sri Lanka holiday packages
Mauritius & Sri Lanka holiday packages
Flights, hotel and transfers in one price. Every package can be changed: more nights, a different hotel or another UK airport.
3 packages · guide prices per person
Beach
BeachSri Lanka South Coast Week
- 5★ beach hotel near Galle
- Direct flights from London Heathrow
- Return airport transfers
From£999per person · 2 sharing
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TourSri Lanka Culture & Coast
- 5★ hotels along the route
- Direct flights from London Heathrow
- Private car and driver
From£1,649per person · 2 sharing
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Overview
Mauritius & Sri Lanka holiday guide for UK travellers
Mauritius and Sri Lanka are long-haul, but both have direct flights from London of around 11 to 12 hours, and both are warm on the coast through the UK winter. Mauritius is an island of lagoon beaches inside a coral reef. Sri Lanka adds sightseeing: the rock fortress at Sigiriya, temples, tea estates and the hill country railway, with beaches on the south and west coasts.
In Mauritius, the west coast around Flic en Flac and Le Morne has calm water and sunsets, the north around Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches has more restaurants and boat trips, and Belle Mare on the east coast has a long beach and larger resorts. Most hotels are on or close to the beach, and half board is the usual choice.
In Sri Lanka, the south and south-west coasts are the main beach areas from December to April. Many travellers start with a tour of the Cultural Triangle and the hill country with a driver, then finish with a few nights by the sea near Galle or Mirissa. Check the entry requirements for both countries before you travel.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Mauritius and Sri Lanka
Six areas to choose from, three in each country. Transfer times are approximate and depend on your hotel.
Flic en Flac & Le Morne
Couples · Sunsets · Calm lagoon
Long sandy beaches on the sheltered west coast, with sunsets over the sea and Le Morne Brabant at the south-west tip of the island.
Nearest airport: Mauritius airport, approx. 1 hr to 1 hr 15 mins
Packages from £1,249 pp
Grand Baie & Trou aux Biches
Families · Restaurants · Boat trips
Calm, shallow beaches in the north-west, restaurants and shops at Grand Baie, and catamaran trips to the islands off the north coast.
Nearest airport: Mauritius airport, approx. 1 hr 15 mins
Belle Mare
Long beach · Resorts · Île aux Cerfs
A long white beach on the east coast with larger resort hotels, and boat trips to Île aux Cerfs from Trou d’Eau Douce nearby.
Nearest airport: Mauritius airport, approx. 45 mins to 1 hr
Bentota & Beruwala
Families · Beach resorts · River trips
Wide sandy beaches on the south-west coast, boat trips on the Bentota river, and a mosque on the headland at Beruwala, a town with a large Muslim community.
Nearest airport: Colombo airport, approx. 2 hrs
Galle, Unawatuna & Mirissa
Couples · Galle Fort · Whale watching
Galle’s walled old town, the sheltered bay at Unawatuna and the beaches around Weligama and Mirissa, where whale-watching boats leave in the winter months.
Nearest airport: Colombo airport, approx. 2 hrs 30 mins to 3 hrs
Packages from £999 pp
Cultural Triangle & hills
Touring · Temples · Tea estates
Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy in the centre of the island, then the cooler tea country around Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Usually visited on a tour with a driver.
Nearest airport: Colombo airport, approx. 4 hrs to Sigiriya
Packages from £1,649 pp
Things to see
Places to see in Mauritius and Sri Lanka
A few of the sights to plan your trip around. We can suggest hotels close to the ones you most want to see.
Weather
Mauritius & Sri Lanka weather by month
Average daytime highs in Mauritius and at Galle on Sri Lanka’s south coast, with the sea temperature in Mauritius. Hover over or tap a month for the figures.
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| Month | Mauritius (Port Louis) | Sea in Mauritius | Galle, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 25°C | 24°C | 29°C |
| Aug | 25°C | 23°C | 29°C |
| Sep | 26°C | 23°C | 29°C |
| Oct | 27°C | 24°C | 29°C |
| Nov | 29°C | 25°C | 29°C |
| Dec | 29°C | 27°C | 29°C |
| Jan | 30°C | 28°C | 29°C |
| Feb | 30°C | 28°C | 30°C |
| Mar | 30°C | 28°C | 31°C |
| Apr | 29°C | 27°C | 31°C |
| May | 27°C | 26°C | 30°C |
| Jun | 25°C | 25°C | 29°C |
Long-term averages from weather2travel.com. Actual weather varies year to year.
November to April
Mauritius averages 29–30°C, with the sea at 25–28°C. January to March are the wettest months, and the cyclone season runs from about November to April.
Sri Lanka’s south coast
Galle is around 29–31°C all year. December to April is the main beach season on the south and west coasts, with the least rain from January to March.
May to October
Mauritius is cooler and drier, at around 25–27°C. The south-west monsoon brings more rain to Sri Lanka’s south coast, while the east coast has its dry season.
A beach in Mauritius
Halal holidays
Halal holidays in Mauritius and Sri Lanka
Around 18% of people in Mauritius are Muslim, and about 10% in Sri Lanka, so halal food and mosques are easy to find in many places. Facilities vary by hotel, so we check halal meals and prayer facilities with your hotel before you book.
- Halal food in MauritiusWidely available, with halal meat served at many hotels and restaurants
- MosquesAcross Mauritius, including the Jummah Mosque in Port Louis, and in Colombo and Beruwala
- Checked with your hotelWe confirm halal meals, prayer space and the qibla direction before you book
- Halal food in Sri LankaEasy to find in Colombo and Muslim areas; many hotels can arrange halal meals
- Private driverOn the Sri Lanka tour, ask your driver to plan stops for prayers and halal meals
- Family roomsFamily rooms and interconnecting rooms at many beach hotels, on request
Mauritius & Sri Lanka holiday FAQs
Questions about Mauritius & Sri Lanka holidays
Quick answers for UK travellers. For anything else, our UK team is happy to help.
020 7871 4545How long is the flight to Mauritius or Sri Lanka from the UK?
Direct flights from London Gatwick to Mauritius take approx. 12 hours, with Air Mauritius or British Airways. SriLankan Airlines flies direct from London Heathrow to Colombo in approx. 11 hours. From other UK airports you fly with one stop, usually in the Middle East.
When is the best time to visit Mauritius and Sri Lanka?
November to April suits both for a beach holiday. Mauritius is warmest then, at around 29–30°C, though January to March bring more rain. Sri Lanka’s south and west coasts are at their driest from December to April.
What is the time difference with the UK?
Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 3 hours ahead in summer. Sri Lanka is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead in winter and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead in summer.
Should I choose Mauritius or Sri Lanka?
Choose Mauritius for a week on a lagoon beach with calm water and a short transfer. Choose Sri Lanka if you’d like sightseeing too, with temples, tea country and the hill country train, followed by a few nights on the south coast.
Is halal food available in Mauritius and Sri Lanka?
Yes, in many places. Around 18% of people in Mauritius are Muslim, and halal food is widely available. About 10% of people in Sri Lanka are Muslim, and halal food is easy to find in Colombo and Muslim areas. Facilities vary by hotel, so we confirm halal meals with your hotel before you book.
Are Mauritius and Sri Lanka holiday packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416, and you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate when you pay.
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