"The booking engine enables them to include elements of wild life or shopping or adventure sports, according to their specific needs."

Ground transfers, car hire, expeditions, travel insurance and concert tickets will available in the future, the airline said.

SriLankan Airlines regional manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Saminda Perera said in statement that holiday packages on offer will be expanded.

The first holiday package purchased online on January 02 had involved a family of four who had travelled to Singapore and back.