Top Cathay Holidays offers this September

Sri Lanka is home to a treasure trove of heritage sites, stunning landscapes and architectural marvels. Cathay members can now embark on an adventure to experience it all on two private guided tours. These multi-day itineraries offer incredible experiences that’ll allow you dive into the island nation’s best attractions and enjoy stays in its best hotels.

During the six-day-four-night Tour of Sri Lanka, you’ll begin each day with a breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a safari at the Minneriya National Forest, visiting Unesco Heritage Sites like the ancient Sigiriya rock fortress and the Old Town of Galle, and learning about tea production and wandering through bustling Colombo.

Alternatively, the nine-day-seven-night Geoffrey Bawa Tour of Sri Lanka will take guests into the visionary world of Sri Lanka’s most influential architect of the 20th century. In addition to visiting all the attractions of the shorter tour, you’ll stay in three Bawa-designed properties: Heritance Kandalama in the historic town of Dambulla, beachside resort Heritance Ahungalla and Jetwing Lighthouse in Galle, each a masterpiece showcasing Bawa’s iconic tropical modernist design philosophy.

Six-day-four-night Tour of Sri Lanka

Book the tour from 1 September to 24 November and travel between 8 October and 29 December to experience Sri Lanka’s sights and culture, and stay at four selected hotels: Regenta Arie Lagoon, Aliya Resort, Amaya Hills and Sheraton Turtle Beach.

Tours depart Hong Kong on Tuesday and return on Sunday. An English-speaking tour guide and transportation will be provided throughout the tour. Cathay Pacific's Cathay members will have access to free Wi-Fi during tour transportation, and will receive welcome fruit at each hotel and a hand-painted cushion as a souvenir.

Nine-day-seven-night Geoffrey Bawa Tour of Sri Lanka

Book the tour from 1 September to 19 November and travel between 3 October and  27 December to experience Sri Lanka’s sights and culture, while staying at six selected hotels, including three Bawa-designed properties. You’ll additionally have lunch at Lunuganga , Bawa’s famous country house, which boasts an impressive tropical garden.

Tours depart Hong Kong on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, and return on Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. An English-speaking tour guide, transportation and all the perks of the six-day-four-night tour are included in this package.