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Sri Lanka holidays

This teardrop-shaped island packs lots into its modest dimensions, from beaches and tea plantations to culture and wildlife. Its staggering beauty and welcoming people are sure to tug at your heartstrings and may even bring a tear to your own eye.

The pace of life is slow which adds to the island’s charm and yes, getting from A to B may take a while, but as you’re on holiday what’s the rush?

As far as beaches go, Sri Lanka boasts undeveloped shores and romantic hideaways as well as fun sociable hubs, family-friendly sands, endless watersports and surfing hotspots.

Heritage also reigns supreme, with dozens of impressive cities, including the buzzing capital Colombo where soaring skyscrapers loom over British and Cutch colonial architecture. The...

Gorgeous beaches & growing surf scene
Treasure trove of culture
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National parks & safari experiences
Warm, smiling people
Colonial-era tea plantations

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Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Best time to go

The monsoon winds bring rain to the country at different times, making Sri Lanka’s beaches a year round prospect. The south western coast is sunny and the sea calm from November to March, while the east coast is best from April to October.

Visas

A visa may be required.

Travel Information

Colombo is approximately 11 hours (non-stop flights) from the UK.

Local currency

Sri Lankan rupee. Travellers cheques are not accepted.

Regions & National Parks in Sri Lanka

Our recommendations for the best places to visit in Sri Lanka.

South West Coast Beaches

This scenic coastline shows Sri Lanka at its most developed with the established resort of Bentota along with the bustling town of Kalutara, both of which are dotted with wonderful hotels and dining options, while those who enjoy a more serene pace of life, should look no further than the small resort of Ahungalla.

Colombo

More often than not Sri Lanka's capital is considered as nothing more than a transit point, however those that do allow a day or so to explore Colombo will be pleasantly surprised to find a dynamic city that pulses with life whilst preserving an old world charm – indeed many of the boutique colonial homes have been restored as hotels.

Gal Oya National Park

Avoid the crowds and experience some of the best Sri Lankan wildlife at Gal Oya National Park, the most untouched of all the country's national parks.

Boutique hotels in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a burgeoning number of chic boutique hotels which are full of character and distinguish themselves from larger chains by offering guests ultra-personalised service, home comforts, upscale design and decor, delicious food and a genuine feel for the destination.

Nuwara Eliya & Ella

Inland from Colombo rise the verdant highlands of Sri Lanka's mist-shrouded Hill Country with its lush green tea plantations, scenic mountains, rolling hills and cascading waterfalls.

Galle, Koggala, Mirissa & South Coast Beaches

This glorious coast encapsulates Sri Lanka with its sleepy villages sheltering under countless palms, a wonderfully unhurried pace of life, colonial townscapes and local life that revolves around coconut farming, rice cultivation and fishing, particularly stilt-fishing.

Sinharaja, Minneriya & Wilpattu

Sri Lanka is justly proud of its natural bounty and the country has a long and illustrious history for nature conservation, with many of today's 22 national parks and reserves dating back to colonial times and earlier.

East Coast Beaches

The relatively undiscovered east coast is home to some of the best beaches in Sri Lanka, so now is definitely the time to visit before the inevitable development.

Negombo & Chilaw

Sri Lanka's west coast includes the island's most established beach resort, Negombo, where there's always plenty to do, as well as lesser known Chilaw for those seeking a more relaxing place to enjoy time beside the sea.

The Cultural Triangle

The dry, flat area northeast of the Hill Country is known as the Cultural Triangle and is a treasure trove of famous archaeological sites and ancient monuments.

Udawalawe

Udawalawe National Park sits in the southern shadows of Sri Lanka's Central Highlands and is largely comprised of grasslands and bush forest.

Unmissable Experiences

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Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari

Wilpattu is one of the largest national parks in Sri Lanka and widely regarded as one of the best places to spot leopard in its natural habitat. The park is comprised of lakes called ‘Villu’ surrounded by grassy plains set within scrub jungle and along with leopard is home to elephant, sloth bear, deer and water buffalo. Available from Chilaw (approx 2 hours drive). Also available from Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandalama and Ulagalla.

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£129

Colombo evening walking tour

A wonderfully personalised walking tour through the city of Colombo with guide Mark Forbes or one of his trusted friends. Witness some of the amazing architecture the Dutch and English left behind, walk along the old colonial streets, seek out former mansions and pass several notable landmarks. Available from Colombo.

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£45

Udawalawe National Park

Early morning departure from Hambantota or Tangalle to Udawalawe National Park (approx 1½ hours drive). On arrival embark on a game drive by jeep, watching for elephants, deer, macaques, water buffalo and more. After lunch (included) proceed to the Elephant Transit Home (supported by the Born Free Foundation) to see orphaned elephants being bottle fed. Also available from Bentota, Kalutara and Galle.

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£149

Minneriya National Park game drive

Minneriya National Park may be relatively small but is home to a range of wildlife including deer, monkeys and hundreds of birds. It’s also a superb place to observe herds of elephants bathing or grazing on the grasses, partiuclarly during the dry months (Jul-Oct) for the ‘gathering’ when they migrate here in search of water and fresh grass. Available from Chilaw (approx 2 hours drive). Also available from Habarana, Sigiriya and Kandalama.

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£49

Whale watching

A half day excursion during which yoy may spot blue Whales, sperm whales, dwarf sperm whales, spinner dolphins, striped dolphins or Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Available along the south west coast from Nov-Mar while the east coast off Trincomalee is preferable from Mar-Apr. Dolphins can be seen until October.

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£149

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