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With its vibrant orange sunsets, endless beaches, abundant wildlife, and spiced curries, tales of adventures in Sri Lanka will linger on your lips for years to come. From the golden beaches of Bentota and marvellous marine life in Mirissa to the colonial charm of Galle and the rocky ruins of Sigiriya, there's something for everyone. Whether you're after a romantic honeymoon or a backpacking escapade, for 3 days or two weeks , the Teardrop of India is warm and welcoming. Don't miss the budget-friendly safaris at Yala and Udawalawe, or the most scenic train ride of your life from Kandy to the lush green highlands of Ella!

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Sri Lanka's Rich Heritage, Tea Trails, Scenic train, Wildlife & Beaches W/Meals

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Sri Lanka Experience

Amazing tour - well organised, covered loads of sights and experiences.

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Sri Lanka One Life Adventures - 12 Days

The food and sights are amazing. The highlights have to include the turtle sanctuary and sunrise/set hike.

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Sri Lanka Express

Excellent guide, good hotels, good pace and good mix of activities

Best of Sri Lanka

Good group, passionate and informative guide who went out of his way to show us the country he loves

Sri Lanka Uncovered

I felt like the tour was a little be slow at the start. My favourite activities were the family cooking class, the dinner with the mother and daughter, lions rock and the safari.

Sri Lanka: Spice Gardens & Seasides

Quality tour that gives a real in depth experience of Sri lanks

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Lifetime Experience In Sri Lanka

The itinerary itself showed us not only the tourist spots, but all the culture in between.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Grand Tour Of Sri Lanka

The hotels exceeded our expectations. The views from Heaven's Edge in Ella were spectacular, particularly at sunrise.

Essential Sri Lanka

Everything was super organised and we felt we got to see so much of Sri Lanka in such a short space of time.

Discover Sri Lanka Beauty

Wonderful excursions, fabulous hotels and an unforgettable experience. We would highly recommend ASY Tours.

• Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

Splendour of Sri Lanka - ( 8 Days and 7 Nights tour in Sri Lanka )

The tour had a perfect pace and all the activities were fantastic. It's one of the best value tours I've ever experienced.

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Grand Tour Sri Lanka - All Inclusive

We would never have been able to see so much in such a short space of time.

Splendour Of Sri Lanka (7 Days) Free Upgrade to Private Tour Available

Everything was amazing!!! We did so many activities in one week and we had such a pleasant time.

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Amazing itinerary! Mean was great! Can’t wait to do another intro tour in the future.

Sameera was a brilliant tour guide and was very knowledgeable about all the different places we visited in Sri Lanka. I thought the tour was also very well organized and with lots of activities and a good balance of free time as well. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone else and I had an amazing time!

The tour was perfect for my needs. Day in Kandy a bit of a muddle and wash out. Hotel to far out of town and no choice for food but the hotel and whilst ok not great. Prefer to Sri Lankan food. Amba estate amazing. Hotel J in Negombo and Unawatuna little more than a hostel Didn’t like at all. Same group as Jetwing and they are nice hotels. Guide very knowledgable and friendly. Not great value for money would have been better without using hotel j

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Pristine rainforest. Ancient rock fortresses. Wildlife aplenty. And some of the most perfect beaches on the planet. There are so many reasons to visit Sri Lanka.

One day you could be hiking the Knuckles Mountain Range, high in Sri Lanka’s hill country; the next, travelling by train through tea plantations and into the mountains. And when you start each morning with curry, hoppers and a cup of the local tea , you   know   it’s going to be a good day. Climb Lion Rock, a dramatic carved-rock fortress in Sigiriya, and explore Jaffna in the island’s north, previously off-limits to travellers. The only struggle you’ll have in   Sri Lanka   is knowing where to start.

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Sri Lanka at a glance

Capital city.

Colombo (685,000)

21.8 million

Sinhalese, Tamil

(GMT+05:30) Sri Jayawardenepura

CALLING CODE

Electricity.

Type D (Old British 3-pin) Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)

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Best time to visit sri lanka.

Sri Lanka is blessed with a tropical climate, with temperatures remaining in the high 20s throughout most of the year. To soak up some sunshine, be sure to come during the dry seasons (June - August and December – March). The rest of the time it's the monsoon season, so expect rain during this time.

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Culture and customs

As an important stop on ancient trade routes, there’s a great mix of cultural influences present in modern-day Sri Lanka. The majority of Sri Lankans are Sinhalese Buddhists, followed by Tamils (who are mostly Hindu) and a small amount of Christians and Muslims. Various religious festivals and holy times are celebrated regularly in Sri Lanka, from large nationwide holidays to local village celebrations. As a fairly conservative nation, most locals dress modestly and displays of affection are not considered appropriate in public.

The British influence is still evident in Sri Lanka’s culture, cuisine and buildings. Drinking tea and playing cricket are the most obvious remnants of British colonial rule, although you’ll also find country cottages dotted throughout some rural regions with some serving traditional English fare like roast chicken and beef. Travellers will find that most Sri Lankans, despite having little, are quick to share their food and friendship. Known for being hospitable, generous and kind, when being offered tea or food in someone’s home, it is considered impolite to decline.

Eating and drinking

Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you're sampling street food, savouring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world.

Things to try in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan curries are among the hottest in the world, but don’t let that put you off. Fragrant, coconut-based curries packed with chilli, garlic, turmeric and coriander will give your tastebuds a treat.

Being an island, Sri Lanka has access to an amazing array of seafood. Feast on fresh crab, swordfish, lobster and squid - or choose a fiery seafood-based curry.

These egg-filled crepe-like wonders can usually be found at breakfast buffets. Usually made from rice flour and coconut milk batter, they are a Sri Lankan twist on the traditional pancake.

With miles of tea plantations, Sri Lankans have grown accustomed to drinking their popular home-grown cash crop. Tea is served with milk and sugar almost everywhere in Sri Lanka, mainly at breakfast and during the day.

Geography and environment

Situated in the Indian Ocean, the island of Sri Lanka lies just under the Indian subcontinent, to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal. Much of Sri Lanka receives a high level of rainfall during the monsoon season, with the dry northern areas being the exception. Due to the high level of rainfall, tropical evergreen forest proliferates around the country. Despite extensive land clearing for agriculture, there are still pockets of national parks and biosphere reserves around the country that hold much flora and fauna, including herds of wild elephants, deer and a wide range of birds. Sri Lanka’s remaining forests and protected areas are rich in biological diversity and remain popular with tourists looking for wildlife and adventure. 

Sri Lanka’s main cities are typically built up, busy and increasingly becoming more multicultural and cosmopolitan. In comparison to Sri Lanka’s fast-paced, city-dwelling residents, many Sri Lankans still live in villages with simple housing and work predominantly in the agriculture and fishing industries.

History and government

Early history.

Sri Lanka was occupied by hunter-gatherers for thousands of years before the arrival of Sinhalese tribal groups in the 6th century BC. Buddhism arrived on the island sometime during the 3rd century BC and as a result, the city of Anuradhapura became the capital and centre of Buddhism. This Buddhist Kingdom endured years of Tamil raids until Anuradhapura was abandoned in favour of Polonnaruwa in the south. By the 12th century, Tamil rulers had a permanent presence in the north, where Hinduism still flourishes today. 

The harbours of the south soon became important trading centres for Arab traders but by the 16th century a new wave of foreign influence began with the arrival of the Portuguese, then the Dutch. Sri Lanka’s wealth of cinnamon and geographic trading advantage appealed to the Portuguese, who slowly took over the island until the Dutch drove them out in the early 17th century. Remnants of this time can still be found in modern-day Sri Lanka, with colonial forts, cannons and other ruins dotted throughout the country, especially along the coast. By 1795, the British arrived and captured the island from the Dutch. Sugar, coffee, tea and rubber plantations were soon established by the British, along with Western schools, churches and colleges.

Recent history

Sri Lanka (Ceylon) was officially granted its independence in 1948 but continued to maintain relatively good relations with the British. By 1960, Ceylon had the world’s first female prime minister and in 1972, the name Ceylon was replaced with Sri Lanka, which had just become a republic (but remained a member of the Commonwealth). These changes in government and moves towards independence were largely Sinhalese-centric, which created some tension with parts of the Tamil population. 

From 1983 to 2009 Sri Lanka endured an intermittent civil war, which resulted in some displacement of people and human rights violations. More recently, parts of Sri Lanka were devastated by the 2004 tsunami, yet Sri Lanka has rebounded with an increasingly stable economy based on agriculture, tourism and telecommunications. With one of the best-performing stock exchanges in the world, Sri Lanka has emerged from conflict, natural disasters and colonisation to become a rising tourist and economic hotspot.

Top 10 spiritual spots in Sri Lanka

1. bodhi tree.

Located at the ancient site of Anuradhapura, this sacred fig tree is said to have grown from a sapling of the Bodhi Tree that Buddha was sitting under when he became enlightened. This holy spot has long been a pilgrimage site for Sri Lankans and is now becoming a place of spiritual interest for visitors too.

2. Dewatagaha Mosque

One of the oldest mosques in Sri Lanka, this prayer place for worshippers of Islam has stood in Colombo for hundreds of years. The striking domes and minarets stand out in the Colombo skyline and provide a spiritual epicentre for Sri Lanka’s Muslims.

3. Temple of the Tooth

This Buddhist temple, located in Kandy, is named for the holy relic (said to be Buddha’s tooth) that is housed inside. It's a World Heritage site that has survived bombings and the ravages of time - visit here to see worshippers deep in prayer under the elaborate golden roof.

4. Dambulla Cave Temple

This well-preserved series of cave temples is brimming with paintings and statues that date all the way back to the 1st century. With colourful depictions of Buddha, Sri Lankan kings and various Hindu gods and goddesses, this is one of the most elaborate cave complexes in Asia.

5. Adam’s Peak

Sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and Muslims, Adam’s Peak is arguably Sri Lanka’s most popular pilgrimage spot. Surrounded by wildlife reserves, the walking trail leading to the mountain is a stunning walk regardless of religious persuasion. Watching a stirring sunrise from the holy summit is nothing short of magnificent.

6. Polonnaruwa Ruins

These impressive ruins of an ancient kingdom are home to massive palaces, huge statues, imposing temples and an artificial lake. Although historically and culturally important, witnessing orange-robed monks praying at Gal Vihara (a Buddhist rock temple) is a spiritual moment you won’t soon forget.

7. Sigiriya (Lion’s Rock)

This magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site was once a mountain monastery many centuries ago. The rock inscriptions, paintings and ancient ‘graffiti’ show insight into the lives of the monks who lived within the caves and grottoes before King Kasyapa took to the throne and established a capital there.

8. Anuradhapura

The ancient ruins of Anuradhapura are a significant holy place for Sri Lanka Buddhists. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, there are many monasteries surrounding this area of supreme veneration.

9. Munneswaram Temple

This elaborate Hindu temple complex is known for its vibrant festivals in celebration of Navaratri and Sivaratri. During this time, the complex is filled with the buzz of devotees who come to attend daily pujas and bathe in the nearby holy river.

10. Mihintale

If you choose to climb the thousand or so steps to the top of Mihintale’s hill, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views and a deeper understanding of Buddhism, as this is the site where Buddhism is said to have originated in Sri Lanka.

Known for its fragrant spices, vibrant fabrics, stunning silver jewellery and one-of-a-kind antiques, it’s difficult to leave Sri Lanka without a backpack full of mementos. From far-flung rural marketplaces to the boutiques and galleries of Galle and Colombo, shopping in Sri Lanka has something for everyone at a relatively low cost. 

It's a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.

Things to buy in Sri Lanka

1. Handicrafts

Although available all over the country, Kandy is one of the best places to buy locally-made handicrafts. Choose from handmade brass and silver jewellery, vibrant fabric bags and scarves, and batik wall hangings.

Home to a multitude of plantations and spice gardens, it’s no wonder some of the world’s best spices come from Sri Lanka. Perhaps buy some saffron, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric and cardamom to take home a taste of Sri Lanka with you.

3. Gem stones

If you’re after a low-cost gemstone, Sri Lanka is a top place to pick up a stone at a great price. Birthstones are popular, as are girls' best friends – diamonds! As always, buy from a licensed gem store to guarantee authenticity.

Festivals and events

Vesak festival.

People all over Sri Lanka commemorate Buddha’s birthday by visiting temples, giving alms and singing devotional songs. Simple, luminous paper lanterns are hung outside homes and food is freely distributed to the public via roadside stalls.

Public holidays that may impact travel include:

Sri Lanka has many public holidays that change dates every year.

Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day

Tamil Thai Pongal Day

 National Day

Navam Full Moon Poya Day

Maha Shivaratri Day

Madin Full Moon Poya Day

Mar/Apr: Good Friday

Bak Full Moon Poya Day

Sinhala and Tamil New Year’s Eve

Sinhala and Tamil New Year’s Day

Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

Day after Vesak Full Moon Poya Day

Poson Full Moon Poya Day

Esala Full Moon Poya Day

Nikini Full Moon Poya Day

Binara Full Moon Poya Day

Adhi Vap Full Moon Poya Day

Vap Full Moon Poya Day

Il Full Moon Poya Day

Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day

Please note dates of  Sri Lanka's public holidays may vary.

Top places to visit in Sri Lanka

Discover Sri Lanka’s colonial past in the fort and lighthouse at Galle on our 14 day Premium Sri Lanka in Depth tour or on our 15 day Best of Sri Lanka adventure.

Catch sea breezes while strolling along the beach in Negombo on our 9 day Premium Sri Lanka tour.

Join pilgrims at Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth on our 8 day Simply Sri Lanka tour.

4. Unawatuna

Bliss out on the beach at beautiful Unawatuna on our 11 day Essential Sri Lanka tour.

Experience big city life, Sri Lankan style on our 8 day Classic Sri Lanka adventure.

6. Anuradhapura

Explore the extensive ancient ruins at Anuradhapura on our 12 day Sri Lanka Explorer tour.

7. Dambulla

Be astonished by the cave temples in Dambulla on our 14 day Cycle Sri Lanka tour or on our 12 day Sri Lanka Real Food Adventure.

8. Sigiriya

Climb Lion Rock for spectacular views on our 10 day Sri Lanka: Hike, Bike & Kayak adventure extravaganza.

9. Nuwara Eliya

Discover tea plantations in the hill country of Nuwara Eliya on our 18 day Premium India and Sri Lanka tour.

10. Udawalawe National Park

Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and encounter elephants at Udawalawe National Park on our 12 day Sri Lanka Family Holiday.

Similar destinations

We have a variety of similar destinations, trips and routes that you could consider! Tie another trip into your holiday, or, see how we can help you get from A to B. We have tours departing from a variety of locations around Sri Lanka. The options below may be of interest:

Tours from Negombo Tours to Colombo Negombo to Colombo

Further reading

Sri lanka travel faqs, do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Is it safe to visit Sri Lanka?

Usually, Sri Lanka is a safe country to visit, however, recent developments have seen the capital of Colombo and surrounding regions subject to often violent protests and civil unrest. While travel to Sri Lanka hasn't been banned for international travellers at this stage, it is advised to be alert and on guard when moving through the country and steer clear of any congregating crowds or potential demonstration areas. 

Intrepid is working with our team on the ground in Sri Lanka to closely monitor the situation for travellers currently on trips and those looking to depart in the future.

Do you need a visa for Sri Lanka?

All foreign nationals need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to visit Sri Lanka.

Is tipping customary in Sri Lanka?

Tipping is expected from tourists while travelling through Sri Lanka.

What is the internet access like in Sri Lanka?

Wi-fi is common in hotels, hostels, restaurants and cafes across the touristed areas of Sri Lanka. Travellers can also purchase a tourist SIM card for the duration of their Sri Lanka tour if they wish to stay connected.

Can I use my mobile phone while in Sri Lanka?

Mobile/cell phone reception in Sri Lanka is generally very good in cities and towns, though coverage may be patchy in rural areas. Travellers can either purchase a local SIM or use their own, but they must have activated global roaming before leaving their home country.

What are the toilets like in Sri Lanka?

Squat toilets are the most common toilets in Sri Lanka. Always carry your own toilet paper and soap as they are usually not provided. Flushable, Western-style toilets can be found in upmarket restaurants, newer hotels and in some tourist areas.

Can I drink the water in Sri Lanka?

We do not recommend drinking the water in Sri Lanka. Filtered water is a better option; try to use a refillable canteen or water bottle rather than buying bottled water. Remember to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit before eating.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Sri Lanka?

Credit cards are widely accepted in Sri Lanka, particularly Visa and Mastercard.

What is ATM access like in Sri Lanka?

There are ATMs located in most Sri Lankan towns and there should be no problem finding one in any of the cities.

What is the weather like in Sri Lanka?

Like anywhere, the weather in Sri Lanka will depend on where you are and what time of year you are travelling. This is especially true of Sri Lanka, which experiences two separate monsoon seasons.

Is Sri Lanka safe for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

While travelling through Sri Lanka as an LGBTQIA+ is not necessarily dangerous, same-sex sexual activity is still illegal, and we advise that travellers are discreet in public.

Is Sri Lanka accessible for travellers with disabilities?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Travellers with disabilities will likely find it difficult to travel around Sri Lanka. Public transport has not been adapted for those with mobility, visual or auditory limitations, and pavements and roads are often in poor condition. Accommodation, too, is unlikely to be accessible for those in wheelchairs, except perhaps in top-end hotels.

If you do live with a visual, hearing or other impairment, let your booking agent or group leader know early on so they’re aware and suitable arrangements can be made. As a general rule, knowing some common words in the local language, carrying a written itinerary with you and taking to the streets in a group, rather than solo, can help make your travel experience the best it can be.

What kind of transport will I use in Sri Lanka?

Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.

Hire a bike and pedal around ancient cities full of fascinating ruins for a fun and interactive way to learn about Sri Lanka’s deep history.

Experience some of the world's most beautiful train journeys in the hill country of Sri Lanka.

Tuk Tuks are the best and cheapest way to make your way around Sri Lanka's towns and cities.

Jump in a jeep for a wildlife safari in Sri Lanka's national parks.

What to wear in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is warm. Sri Lanka is very warm. Sri Lanka will have you sweating unless you’re up visiting the tea plantations in the hills, so light, breathable clothing is essential. Whatever you do, don’t wear any clothing depicting the Buddha – this can get you arrested, as can having a Buddha tattoo.

Does my trip to Sri Lanka support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveller. Trips to Sri Lanka directly support our foundation partner, Zero Plastic. 

Zero Plastic aims to reduce plastic waste in Sri Lankan communities through education and volunteer programs. Donations from our trips help them raise awareness for the impact of plastic on the environment and local wildlife and reduce plastic pollution at the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya (and surrounding communities).

Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

How do I stay safe and healthy while travelling?

Intrepid takes the health and safety of its travellers seriously and takes every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and enjoyable for everyone. We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure:

From Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to:  Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to:  UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to:  Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to:  US Department of State

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

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Walkers Tours has been the leader in the Sri Lankan tourism industry for over 54 years, organizing Sri Lanka tours for couples on holiday or honeymoon, for individual adventurers and nature lovers, as well as for special interest and incentives holiday groups and convention delegates.

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We took a 'Highlights of Sri Lanka' tour with Walkers (booked through Virgin Holidays). We can't rate this company highly enough. The main credit for this must go to our guide Lathif who's knowledge, professionalism and humour made our trip one to remember! He was extremely friendly and always on hand to answer any questions we had. He even went the extra mile to organise a very scenic train ride (which was not on our original itinerary, but was something we really wanted to do)

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Whether you need to switch up your activities, or add an extra night’s stay, we’re here to make sure your tour package is tailored to your needs and preferences.

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Roshell and his team made planning our dream vacation a breeze. The team was professional and efficient, and they helped us every step of the way. We can't wait to book our next tour with them!

As a solo traveler, I was a bit nervous about planning a trip to Sri Lanka on my own. But with the help of Roshell from Ceylon Experience, I had the trip of a lifetime. They helped me plan an itinerary that suited my interests and budget, and made all the arrangements for me. I felt completely safe and well-cared for throughout my journey. I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking to explore the beauty of Sri Lanka.

I recently took a trip to Sri Lanka with the Ceylon Experience and it was an absolute dream. From the moment I contacted them, the team was helpful and attentive, ensuring that every detail of my tour package was taken care of. The hotels and excursions they recommended were top-notch and I felt completely taken care of the entire time. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality travel experience.

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The main goal of a travel agent is to come up with a vacation that suits a traveler’s requirements. As professional travel consultants, Blue Lanka Tours builds relationships with our clients to understand their interests, lifestyles and dislikes. With this information, we come up with a suitable Sri Lanka tour package.

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Eliminate the stress and confusion of panning a holiday for you and your loved ones. Blue Lanka Tours will arrange everything for you from the time you pack your bags and step out of your home until your holiday to Sri Lanka is complete and you get back home to your routine. From hotel accommodations to air and ground transportation, car rentals and tour packages, Blue Lanka Tours covers it all. Not only will we arrange various modes of transport and types of accommodation for you but you will also have the advantage of early booking discounts, special fares, hotel deals and travel advisories. Our strong working relationship with travel suppliers island-wide and the latest computer reservations technology that we make use of in our offices allows us to provide our clients with the most up-to-date and best value information.

With the customer’s best interest in mind at all times, we have a strict code of ethics that we follow in providing travel consultation services. Hence you do not have to worry about trusting us with your Sri Lanka tour requirements. We have extensive knowledge in the tourism industry and are equipped with the necessary tools to provide the best quality of service to our clients. Our team of committed travel consultants will go the extra mile to meet your travel needs.

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In creating the best Sri Lanka tailor made holidays for you, we specialize in the following services:

Tour Packages

All our Sri Lanka tour packages are divided into three basic categories: interests, budget and comfort level. You may have a look at our website for details of day tour and round tour packages based on interests and select one from those. If none of the available packages appeal to you, we will be more than glad to provide a Sri Lanka tailor made holiday package for you by combining tourist attractions from a few different Sri Lanka day tour packages. As for budget and comfort packages, all of the Sri Lanka tour packages can be customized to suit your budget and comfort levels by making adjustments to hotel accommodation and transport standards. We believe that our service quality should not be compromised for anything and hence will guarantee a luxury holiday to Sri Lanka at extremely affordable rates.

Hotel Reservations and Bookings

Our long history in the tourism industry of Sri Lanka has allowed us to maintain friendly ties with many of the hotel chains all around the island. As a result, many of our partnering hotels offer the best accommodation deals to us and we pass on those cost savings to our clients. Therefore we can assure that even if you are traveling with a very limited budget, we can provide you the best accommodation for that price. Once you have confirmed your booking, we will immediately make reservations at the selected hotels to ensure that no confusion and discomfort arises at the time of your holiday to Sri Lanka.

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In providing an unmatched service to our customers, we arrange for top notch vehicle transportation for all our clients. Every group of travelers is given a private vehicle and a driver cum guide who will assist them in every way throughout their Sri Lanka tour. This driver will meet you at the airport and will be with you as your driver and guide until he has to drop you off for your departure from Sri Lanka. The vehicles we arrange for you are based on number of passengers, which allows us to make sure the vehicle is comfortable enough for you and your family to travel around Sri Lanka.

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Upon arrival in Sri Lanka, a representative of Blue Lanka Tours will meet you and present you with a hardcopy of the itinerary of your Sri Lanka Private Tour. We will be providing you with all the hotel details with their contactnumbers and the respective meal plan in each hotel. Also, we will also be providing you with the inclusions of the holiday package as well as the exclusions.

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Our team of friendly staff at Blue Lanka Tours is not just your travel agent but also your travel consultant. Instead of trying to sell our services, we have the customer’s best interest in mind and accordingly we advise the best holiday solutions to our clients. This unique approach as a business strategy has taken us to the top of the travel industry in Sri Lanka. We study travel patterns, understand the requirements of our customers and ensure that we provide them the best possible services throughout the day, anytime of the year. Providing the aforementioned services in a one-stop-shop package gives customers the convenience of a single point of contact for all their travel needs.

In providing transportation services to our customers for touring Sri Lanka, we ensure the highest level of luxury and comfort in all our vehicles. Furthermore, safety and security of our clients is our primary concern and hence we make sure every vehicle sent out by us for Sri Lanka tours is checked and serviced with the manufacturer’s norms to ensure excellent car condition. Our team of drivers also undergoes special training programs to offer a smooth and safe ride to all our clients.

Planning a holiday to Sri Lanka is made extremely simple with our destination management services. We have destination guides, program designs, logistics management, supplier management, and central accounting and payment facilities as a result of our island wide network with other travel suppliers in the tourism industry. Upon requests from our clients, we offer multilingual guides, tour escorts, special interest excursion guides, varied dining experiences and several other entertainment options for your Sri Lanka tailor made holidays.

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Sri Lankan Expeditions, we offer you tours in Sri Lanka with unique local experiences . Our type of Sri Lanka holidays are not just going from one hotel to another, and visiting one monument to another. Your Tour in Sri Lanka tailored by us is an experiential journey where you will be trying out various local food & drinks, meeting with indigenous tribes, meeting with interesting locals, going off the beaten to witness the lesser known attractions and staying in interesting small-scale accommodation options such as Tree Houses, Home Stays or in a stylish boutique hotels during your Sri Lanka holiday.

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We are locally owned, 100%. This ensures the monies you pay for your holidays stays in the country benefiting the local economy and community. Secondly, our costs are low compared to big off shore travel agents so that benefit is passed to our clients. So here is the guarantee, we offer the lowest possible prices for your in Sri Lanka . Best local travel secrets come only from the locals, making your Sri Lanka tour an experiential journey filled with authentic local experiences. We say “Strictly NO” to animal exploitation, you see wild animals only in the wild. Again, No visits to staged tourist excursions but you will take part in real experiences hosted by locals, so we support sustainable holidays. Thereby we ensure that your holiday in Sri Lanka is conducted in a responsible manner . Our Sri Lanka Tours are 100% tailor made and curated thoughtfully to fit to your requirement.

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Sandy beaches, great history, rich culture, plethora of birds and wildlife, towering mountains to conquer, delectable food and mist capped hill country with rolling Tea gardens, Sri Lanka has it all making it the Ultimate Adventure of Asia. Small and diverse, is Sri Lanka’s key for it’s popularity as a holiday destination. Following are the themes of our best recommended Sri Lanka tours and holidays itineraries designed by local destination specialists who are passionate explorers. If you are looking for a holiday in Sri Lanka covering most popular highlights tours in Sri Lanka , just a short holiday break , exiting family adventure tour in Sri Lanka , wildlife safari Tours , go on bird watching Tours , active adventure expedition , romantic honeymoon getaway or luxury holidays in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka got all covered along with Maldives , an ideal holiday extension for Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka holidays take on a slower pace. This is an island where time takes on a different meaning; it may take a little longer to get from A to B, but that only adds to its charm. It gives you more time to take in your surroundings and discover the country from a local’s perspective as your guide proudly regales you with tales of their homeland.

Whether you’re seeking a beach escape or a bespoke Sri Lanka adventure, talk to us and we'll help create the right Sri Lanka holiday for you.

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In a beautiful setting by a river on the edge of Kandy, this peaceful bolthole is a great base for exploring Sri Lanka’s second city.

A heritage-rich hotel in the hills of Nuwara Eliya that first opened in the late 19th century where you’re given a royal welcome.

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Slip away to this under-the-radar pocket of Kandy, surrounded by tropical gardens where birds and butterflies flutter in the trees.

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Sri Lanka & the Maldives

Bursting with diverse and unexpected treasures, Sri Lanka is a cultural lover's paradise. Perhaps being best known for the beach resorts that stretch its extensive coastline, Sri Lanka is home to relics of a colonial age. Rock temples, ruins of sacred cities and fortresses are all staggering sights for the visitor to behold. If that isn't quite enough to tempt you, Sri Lanka's naturally spectacular interior is home to the stunning tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya. In contrast, the bucket-list-topping atolls of the Maldives give you chance to completely switch off, toes-in-sand style.

Sri Lanka Wildlife & Beaches Suggested Itinerary

This trip follows a route that checks off a handful of incredible locations, has the ideal blend of Sri Lanka’s cultural highlights, opportunities to head out on wildlife-seeking safaris and time on powder sands.

Sri Lanka Family Suggested Itinerary

Balance downtime on honey-coloured beaches and splash time in swimming pools with exploring Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and natural bounty. A two-week trip gives you enough time to scour a couple of the best national parks for the nation’s wildlife, including leopards and elephants, and get young imaginations fired up on a visit to an intriguing cave complex. The friendly locals make families feel exceedingly welcome and comfortable while travelling, plus a car and driver for the second part of your holiday effortlessly takes you and the gang from place to place on this multi-stop adventure.

Boutique Sri Lanka Suggested Itinerary

Sri Lanka's breathtaking scenery and dreamy beaches set the stage for unforgettable adventures. This well-rounded itinerary whisks you between must-see sights in style with a private car and a knowledgeable local guide. We’ve included a few of our favourite boutique resorts and a bundle of incredible experiences, including the famed Sigiriya Rock climb and an elephant safari in Minneriya National Park.

Sri Lanka and Maldives Suggested Family Itinerary

Sri Lanka and the Maldives — an enchanting combo of nature's wonders and idyllic island retreats. This carefully crafted itinerary will whisk you around the highlights of Sri Lanka in the comfort of a private car, accompanied by an expert driver/guide. You’ll first head north to discover the ancient treasures and wildlife of the Cultural Triangle, where exciting days out could include a jeep safari in elephant-rich Minneriya National Park or enjoying the views from the top of Sigiriya Rock. Next, a stay in Kandy brings the chance to experience Buddhist culture at the famed Temple of the Tooth and marvel at exotic flora of every kind in the Royal Botanical Gardens. Finally, enjoy some beach downtime at the resort of your choice in the magnificent Maldives; we feature a handpicked selection of family focused islands where you can create incredible memories together.

Sri Lanka North to South Suggested Itinerary

When you have over two weeks to dedicate to a holiday to Sri Lanka, you can cover a lot of ground to explore the true diversity of this nation. This trip combines visits to the best historical and religious sites with opportunities to spot Sri Lankan elephants in the wild and indulge in some luxury beach resorts on different coasts. A driver accompanies you for most of the trip, making the journeys between destinations as easy as possible, although there’s a scenic train journey between Kandy and Ella and private transfers to make your holiday seamless.

East Coast Explorer Suggested Itinerary

Combining heritage landmarks of Sri Lanka with some of its finest beaches, this holiday ticks a lot of boxes. A driver will accompany you for most of the trip, taking you to visit the must-see places in the Cultural Triangle and making your journeys between locations as relaxing as possible.

Classic Sri Lanka - Suggested Car & Driver Itinerary

After a few days exploring Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, a driver will take you on a scenic journey south. You’ll stop overnight at lovely hotels in the Hill Country amid mist-clad scenery and historic tea plantations en route to Yala, where you’ll search for elephants. The trip finishes with a few blissful days on Sri Lanka’s sandy south coast.

Sri Lanka Wellness Suggested Itinerary

Check off must-see locations in Sri Lanka while dedicating plenty of time to relaxing. First, you’ll revel in the incredible surroundings at an award-winning eco-retreat, but there’s also lots to do in the area to set the scene and get to know Sri Lanka’s heritage. Day trips are made simple thanks to a private car and driver during your time in Sigiriya. As you ease further into your trip, slow the tempo as you experience the excellent hydrotherapy facilities at Santani Wellness Resort & Spa near Kandy before switching to the holistic mind, body, and soul approach at Glenross Living – both sensationally beautiful locations on your trip. A final stop at Haritha Villas + Spa near Hikkaduwa connects you with an Ayurvedic doctor to learn and benefit from this approach to well-being.

Ultimate Sri Lanka

This itinerary takes you from coast to coast with a private driver and private transfers, stopping at some of the nation’s most beautiful locations and staying in some of Sri Lanka’s finest accommodations as you go. You’ll experience the true diversity of the country, from the city of Colombo to the impeccable white sands of the east coast via ruins of ancient cities and the chance to spot leopards and elephants in Yala National Park.

Cultural Triangle & the Hill Country - Private Car & Driver

Explore the cultural heart of Sri Lanka and head up into the beautiful hill country. Perhaps climb the steps to the summit of Sigiriya Rock and view ancient rock paintings before heading down to the coast for seven nights on golden sands.

Cultural Triangle & the East Coast - Private Car & Driver

See two different sides of Sri Lanka – the Cultural Triangle with its epic heritage monuments and natural landmarks, and the shimmering east coast where there's little more to do than swim, snorkel and soak up the sun.

Hill Country, Yala & Beach - Private Car & Driver

This trio of Hill Country, national park and beach makes the perfect Sri Lankan getaway. Travel from jaw-dropping Kandy and Nuwara Eliya to leopard country before heading for some sun, sea and sand on the south coast.

Sail Lanka - Two-night/Three-day South Coast Sailing

Setting sail from Mirissa, you’ll head to Weligama Bay for snorkelling and paddleboarding before dropping anchor overnight. Jungle Beach awaits you the following day, and as you sail, you’ll look for breaching whales and dolphins, with another opportunity for water sports. There’s time to admire the beauty of Jungle Beach before the sun melts away and you have dinner with your fellow passengers onboard. A final day of sailing returns you to Mirissa.

Sail Lanka - One-night/Two-day South Coast Sailing

During your time in Sri Lanka, take two nights to embark on an unforgettable adventure from Mirissa to Weligama Bay, where you'll experience water activities such as snorkelling and paddleboarding directly from the yacht. Spend a night at anchor in the tranquil Weligama Bay before setting off to spot dolphins and whales off the coast of Dondra Bay. The next day, try more water activities and savour a delightful lunch on board. As the day draws to a close, disembark back in Mirissa with memories of an incredible voyage.

Sri Lanka's Highlights - Private Car & Driver

This 10-night car and driver trip packs in the very best of Sri Lanka: a buzzing city, a white-sand beach beach, iconic cultural sights and a wildlife-rich national park. Spend time travelling from the west to the east and down to the island's south-east corner where leopards roam in the jungle.

Anuradhapura Kingdom Ruins

Dating back as far as 377BC, this ancient kingdom is an essential stop on any tour of Sri Lanka. Established as the first capital city of the island by King Pandukabhaya, it survived 119 successive kings for over 1500 years before becoming one of the world’s most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Regarded as the cradle of Buddhism, the sacred site is home to a vast network of temples and monasteries which can be explored at leisure during this four-hour tour. Discover the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree which is said to have grown from a cutting from the tree in India under which Buddha attained enlightenment, marvel at the preservation of the Twin Ponds and soak up the impressive history at the onsite museum housed within one of the ancient monasteries which is filled with ornate trinkets dating back to the pre-Christian era.

• Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Sigiriya hotels

Good to know Legs and shoulders must be covered, and shoes will need to be removed when exploring the temples.

Polonnaruwa Kingdom Ruins

Brush off your explorer hat as you traverse the ancient second capital of the island and discover the monumental ruins of this glorious garden-city. Dating back to 1070 A.D, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is brimming with history and the on-site museum will soon have you up to speed. The ancient compact city is easy to navigate and filled with impressive architectural structures from the enormous Royal Palace that stands seven stories tall to more personal relics such as the King’s private swimming pool. During this five-hour tour you’ll have the opportunity to explore many of the city’s highlights including the beautiful white Kiri Vihara Dagoba which archaeologists found when clearing the area from jungle in perfect condition after 700 years. From evocative temples and shrines to the serene Sea Of Parakrama, this is one of the best -preserved sites in Sri Lanka and sure to create lasting memories for years to come.

• Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama, Passikudah and Trincomalee hotels

Sigiriya Rock Fortress (car & driver and stay-put excursion)

One of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks, Sigiriya Rock is a sight to behold, towering 200 metres above the surrounding jungle. Formed from magma of an extinct volcano, the fortress was created over 1500 years ago by King Kashyapa and is considered one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, discover the vast history of the plateau at the onsite museum before making the climb up the vertiginous staircases to the summit passing impressive frescoes and the famed Mirror Wall and colossal Lions Platform as you go. From the top, explore the ruins of the ancient civilisation through the remnants of the palace and vast gardens and soak up the panoramic vistas of the jungle covered central plains.

• Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandalama, Kandy and Trincomalee hotels • Available as a day trip for guests staying at hotels in Negombo

Good to know For the most pleasurable experience we recommend organising this excursion first thing in the morning or after 4pm to avoid the heat of the day. While suitable for all, the climb to the summit requires a good degree of physical fitness.

Dambulla Cave Temple

A fantastic stopping off point when travelling between Habarana or Kandalama and Kandy, the famous cave complexes of Dambulla are a haven for those interested in Sri Lanka’s rich history. Dating back to the first Century BC, this ancient cave temple has been a pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus for 22 centuries and is still a place of holy importance to this day. There are over 80 documented caves at the site, but with around an hour to explore, this excursion will guide you through the major highlights which are spread over just five of them. Adorned with statues of Gautama Buddha and ornate ceiling paintings, the iconic temple is brimming with artefacts depicting the island’s glorious past and is not to be missed.

• Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama, Kandy and Passikudah hotels • Available as a day trip for guests staying at hotels in Negombo

Kandy’s Highlights

Whether time is of the essence or you’re after an introduction to this vibrant city that’s brimming with history and culture, this half day excursion will ensure you don’t miss any of Kandy’s major attractions. Discover one of Buddhism’s most sacred shrines at the golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth, where the relic tooth of Buddha is housed and explore the spectacular Royal Palace complex – the perfect backdrop for some holiday snaps. Dating back to 1821, finish your trip with a meander through the delightful Royal Botanical Garden where you’ll find over 100 endemic plants before exploring the rest of the city at leisure or returning to your hotel to unwind.

• Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya and Kandy hotels • Available as a day trip for guests staying at hotels in Beruwela, Kalutara, Bentota & Negombo

Good to know This trip is suitable for all, but legs and shoulders must be covered, and shoes will need to be removed when entering the temple.

Udawalawe Jeep Safari & Elephant Transit Home

Founded in 1995, the Elephant Transit Home is a haven for orphaned or injured elephant calves who are rehabilitated back to full health before being returned to the wild. Great lengths are taken to minimize contact between the baby elephants, their caregivers and visitors but you can enjoy watching them stamp their feet impatiently as they wait for their food and relish in the fact that once old enough to survive alone, they’ll be free to roam the national park once more. After a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, hop into your private jeep and get ready to explore the Udawalawe National Park, a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of nearby Udawalawe Reservoir. Infamous for its large population of elephants, have your camera at the ready as you spot herds of these majestic creatures feeding, playing and bathing in waterholes as well as an abundance of other mammals, reptiles and birds.

• Duration: half day • Time: midday to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Udawalawe, Hambantota, Tangalle and Yala • Available for guests staying at hotels in Tangalle, Hambantota, Galle, Koggala and Weligama

Good to know This unforgettable trip is suitable for all ages.

Udawalawe 3-hour Jeep Safari

If you’ve already had the pleasure of exploring the Udawalawe National Park and would like some additional time observing the abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, this is the excursion for you. As you head back into the vast park it won’t be long before you stumble across a herd of elephants strolling alongside the track or water buffalo and deer congregating by a watering hole. Your knowledgeable driver will be on hand to point out the local flora and fauna from soaring eagles to prehistoric looking monitor lizards and will ensure you discover the best secluded spots.

• Duration: half day • Times 6am to 9am or 3pm to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Udawalawe, Galle, Hambantota, Tangalle and Yala

Good to know Suitable for all, if not staying in the vicinity of the national park we’d recommend an afternoon safari due to the early start of the morning excursion.

Yala Full Day Jeep Safari

Explore Sri Lanka’s most famous national park and experience the sanctuary’s rich wildlife from the comfort of your own private jeep on this epic full day excursion. As the sun begins to rise and the parks inhabitants begin to emerge from their slumber, your experienced guide will drive you through the grassy plains and light forest in search of elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys and more. With one of the highest densities of leopards in the world and a full day to explore, there’s a good chance you’ll catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures too. A haven for bird watchers, the park is brimming with both migratory and endemic bird species and dotted with important ancient ruins and temples dating back to the 5th century B.C.

• Duration: full day • Time: 6am to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year round except September – mid-October • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Yala

Good to know This experience is designed for those staying in close vicinity to the park due to the early start. Please note that during the height of the drought season between September and mid-October, the park will be closed.

Yala 3-hour Jeep Safari

If you’re short on time or simply want to add in a safari trip while staying in a resort along the serene southern coast, this three-hour excursion is just the ticket. With your own private guide, it won’t be long before you’re spotting herds of elephants walking across the grassy plains and buffaloes and deer cooling off by a watering hole. Spot monkeys playing in the treetops, crocodiles popping up for air and eagles soaring in the sky above – the park is teeming with life. With one of the highest densities of leopards in the world, Yala is a prime location to encounter these elusive creatures in their natural habitat and bird enthusiasts won’t be disappointed either with a huge collection of migratory and endemic species to spot.

• Duration: half day • Time: 6am to 9am or 3pm to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year round except September to mid-October • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Hambantota, Tangalle, Udawalawe and Yala • Available for guests staying at hotels in Yala, Udawalawe, Tangalle and Hambantota

Good to know If not staying in close vicinity to the national park, we’d recommend the afternoon excursion due to the early start of the morning option.

Wilpattu Jeep Safari full day

Much quieter than Sri Lanka’s other popular national parks, Wilpattu offers a genuine sense of wilderness with scientific research on the bio-diversity of the park still in its infancy. This ‘Land of Lakes’ is dotted with water-basins and hidden in the dense forests you’ll find an array of wildlife from sloth bears and spotted deer to elephants and crocodiles. Little is known of the large population of leopards who reside in the park, but next to Yala in the south. this is the second-best place to spot them in Sri Lanka. With an intimate knowledge of the area, your guide and driver will navigate the day based on their experience giving you the best chance to catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife in their natural habitat.

• Duration: full day • Time: 6am to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates between February and October • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Sigiriya

Wilpattu 3-hour Jeep Safari

• Duration: half day • Time: 6am to 9am or 3pm to 6pm • Daily departures • between February and October • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Sigiriya

Good to know Suitable for all, for those staying further afield and those who can’t commit to a day trip, we’d recommend an afternoon visit.

Bundala Bird Watching Safari

The first wetland to be declared as a RAMSAR site in Sri Lanka, Bundala National Park is a must do for bird enthusiasts. The UNESCO designated biosphere reserve hosts 197 species and is one of the best places to observe both migrant and resident birds which use the parks five shallow lagoons as feeding sites. Delight in the impressive bird song as your personal tracker guides you through the six different types of wetland where you’ll spot the likes of Black Headed Ibis, Painted Storks and Terns along with other small mammals, reptiles and butterflies from the comfort of your own private jeep.

• Duration: half day • Time: 5.30am to 9am or 2.30pm to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates between October and March • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Hambantota, Tangalle, Udawalawe and Yala • Available for guests staying at hotels in Tangalle and Hambantota

Good to know Due to the early start time of the morning excursion, we’d recommend an afternoon visit for those staying further afield.

Minneriya Jeep Safari

If observing elephants in their natural habitat is on your to do list while in Sri Lanka, Minneriya National Park should be top of your list. While elephants can be spotted all year round in huge numbers, during the dry season, between April and October, the park plays host to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world: The Great Elephant Gathering. As the Minneriya Tank dries up and gives way to a lush grass plain, 300 or more elephants gather in the late afternoon to feed offering visitors an unforgettable spectacle. Home to a host of other wildlife from two endemic monkey species to the Sri Lankan Sloth Bear, the endangered Grey Slender Loris and elusive Sri Lankan Leopard can also occasionally be spotted.

• Duration: half day • Time: 3pm to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Habarana, Kandalama and Kandy

Good to know Depending on the time of year, guests may be taken to the Hurulu Eco-park (Jan to May) or Kandulla National Park (Nov to Dec) as elephant migrations interchange between all three parks.

Whale Watching Cruise (car & driver excursion and stay put excursion)

Embark on this once in a lifetime trip in search of whales on this thrilling cruise across the Indian Ocean and discover the multitude of marine life off the coast of Sri Lanka. As your expert skipper and crew sail through areas frequented by whales, look out for sperm, killer, humpback and pilot whales in the tropical waters as well as acrobatic spinner dolphins racing alongside the boat. Home to the largest Blue Whale colony in the world, there’s a good chance you’ll spot these enormous mammals during your excursion offering some incredible photo opportunities and memories that will last a lifetime.

• Duration: half day • Time: 6.30am to 11.30am • Daily departure • Operates between October and March • Group experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Galle, Hambantota, Koggala, Mirissa & Tangalle • Available for guests staying at hotels in Galle, Koggala & Welogama.

Good to know A great experience for those looking to explore Sri Lanka’s marine life however as these are wild animals, sightings can’t be guaranteed.

Hot Air Balloon Flight

Embark on this unforgettable adventure activity and experience the serenity of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle from the sky. Revel at the views as the sun rises and you gently glide across dense forests, ancient ruins and grassy plains, witnessing the stunning landscapes from a whole new perspective. The perfect addition to any honeymoon or those celebrating a special occasion, after landing your flight will be toasted with a glass of champagne or juice.

• Duration: 1½ hours • Time: 5.30am to 7am • Daily departures • Operates between November and April • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Kandalama, Dambulla, Habarana and Sigiriya

Good to know Not suitable for those under 16 years of age, pregnant passengers or those with heart conditions.

Sri Lankan Cooking Class

There’s no better souvenir than mastering the art of Sri Lankan cooking, providing you with instant access to the island’s rich flavours once home. Since the Dutch, Portuguese and British settlers began trading spices they have become an important commodity in Sri Lankan cuisine and are the key to mastering the perfect dish. Your class will begin with a guided spice tour where you’ll discover the country’s rich herbal heritage, from harvesting and processing through to the health benefits of the most popular flavours. Set in a restaurant adjacent to a cinnamon plantation, you’ll get busy preparing a traditional Sri Lankan curry with a recipe that’s been inherited over generations before tucking into your own delicious creations over lunch.

• Duration: half day • Daily departures • year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Kandalama, Dambulla, Habarana and Kandy

Good to know This class is ideal for those travelling between Habarana or Kandalama and Kandy or vice versa due to its location between the two.

Ceylon Tea Picking Experience

The story of Ceylon tea begins over 200 years ago when Sri Lanka was still a British colony. With its alchemy of land, sun and rain the island provides the ideal climate for its cultivation. For those looking to delve deeper into the cultivation process and history of Sri Lanka’s greatest export, this immersive tea picking experience is not to be missed. A good cup of tea starts in the field and you’ll begin by observing the fine art of tea plucking before heading back inside and learning all about tea processing with a thorough factory visit. Much like wine, each batch of tea must be taste-tested, and you’ll get a quick masterclass on what to look for from your knowledgeable guide. After all that learning, end the day with a refreshing cup of Ceylon Tea straight from the plantation and a newfound appreciation for the hard work that goes into every cup.

• Duration: half day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience • Available for guests on a car and driver itinerary staying in Nuwara Eliya and Kandy

Good to know This is a great half day trip for those travelling between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy or vice versa, due to its location between the two.

Highlights of Colombo In A Day

Bustling Colombo is packed with unmissable sights and you’ll discover the most compelling of them on this private full-day visit. The well-thought-out itinerary includes a blend of historic sites and contemporary attractions, along with some that are both, such as the Dutch Hospital, the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area, which has been repurposed as a stylish shopping and dining destination. Other highlights include the Galle Face Promenade, which runs the length of the city’s celebrated seaside park; Sambodhi Chaithya, a Buddhist shrine that’s a fascinating example of 1950s architecture; and Nelum Pokuna Art Street, a colourful open-air market where local artists showcase and sell their work. Just behind Art Street is the National Museum, where you can feast your eyes on everything from the crown jewels of the last King of Kandy to vividly painted demon masks.

• Duration: full day • Daily departures • Operates year round • Private experience

The Art of Creating Sri Lankan Tea

As well as its aromatic spices, Sri Lanka is famed for its tea production. Since the first plantation was established in the 19th Century, millions of kilograms of tea have been exported around the globe, to countries including the UK, the UAE and Turkey. You’ll visit one of the oldest tea producers in the country and learn all about the creation of the famous Ceylon loose-leaf tea from the plant to the cup via the refining and blending processes. You’ll also learn about the subtle differences in flavour of teas grown at different altitudes and how teas are blended for the tastes of their ultimate destinations around the world.

• Duration: 1½ hours • Daily departures from Colombo and Negombo hotels • Operates year-round • Private experience

Hike Pidurangala Rock

Climbing Sigiriya Rock is a Sri Lanka rite of passage, however, as with scaling any iconic viewpoint – once you’ve reached the top, it’s not part of the landscape that you’re viewing. The almost-200-metre-high Pidurangala Rock lies just to the north of its more famous neighbour and has some pretty epic views from its summit (which, like Lion Rock, is reached by man-made paths and staircases). The best times to climb are sunrise and sunset when the shifting light casts dramatic shadows across the landscape, and – if you are lucky – creates dramatic skies of many colours.

Duration: half day • Daily departures from Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandalama, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla • Operates year-round • Private experience

Village Cooking Experience

The cuisine of Sri Lanka has been shaped over centuries, influenced by Arab traders and European settlers, and trying the spice-enriched specialities – whether from a high-end restaurant or a street hawker – is a staple experience during a visit to the island. To really enhance your time here, we recommend learning how to create a handful of dishes in a local village. You’ll buy your produce from a village vendor in the company of your host; they’ll show you the essential ingredients used in traditional cooking and select the freshest vegetables that will be used to create their culinary masterpieces. In a wattle-and-daub hut that’s surrounded by paddy fields, your host will whip up a range of flavourful and authentic curries that you’ll get to enjoy at the end of the morning.

• Duration 1½ hours • Time: 10am to 11.30am • Daily departures from Habarana, Sigiriya, Kandalama, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla • Operates year-round • Private experience

Learn the Art of Traditional Pottery & Pan Mat Making

Spend a few hours discovering the skill and beauty of a couple of the traditional crafts still practiced in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country: pottery and weaving. You’ll visit the workshop of a potter and learn about the age-old methods used to create stunning earthenware pieces as well as trying your hand on the potter’s wheel yourself. The focus then shifts to the intricate art of weaving pan reeds into vibrant and multi-use mats – a pan padura – which most families in Sri Lanka will own. Watch as dried-out reeds are transformed in front of your eyes and even have a go yourself.

• Duration: 3 to 4 hours • Daily departures from Kandy • Operates year-round • Private experience

The Art of Drumming

The traditional music and percussion instruments of Sri Lanka are the focus on this short but sweet experience from Kandy. Learn about the history and culture surrounding the Kandyan drum, their importance and use during festivals, rituals and at temples. There’ll be the chance to try out the skill for yourself under the guidance of an experienced drummer; this is a great experience to enjoy together as a family.

• Duration: 2 hours • Time: 9am to 11am or 3pm to 5pm • Daily departures from Kandy • Operates year-round • Private experience

Crab Curry Cooking Class

The shallow lagoons off the east coast of Sri Lanka are rich with edible crab species and a Sri Lankan crab curry is a regional speciality. During this half-day experience, you’ll visit a local guesthouse and discover how to make this flavourful dish – a skill that will allow you to bring the taste of Sri Lanka home with you.

• Daily departures from Passikudah • Operates year-round • Private experience

The Cinnamon Experience

Not far from the golden shores of Weligama is the hillside Top House, a working cinnamon plantation that’s been lovingly restored by its British owner. A combination of self-sustaining age-old techniques and modern technology is used to extract cinnamon leaf oil at the newly built distillery. During your private tour, you’ll explore the cinnamon nursery, the plantation itself, the peeling hut and the distillery, travelling on foot and by a tractor-hitched trailer, and learn about the processes involved in creating their artisan produce.

• Duration: half day • Start time: 9am • Departs Monday to Saturday from Galle, Weligama, Tangalle, Koggala • Operates year-round • Private experience

Good to know The plantation is closed on poya days.

Galle Fort Photography Experience

Join a private photography walk of Galle Fort with a local travel and lifestyle photographer with the chance to refine your camera skills and take some inspiring photographs. There is a lively art scene here, and visitors and keen shutterbugs are inspired by Galle Fort’s coastal location, creativity, and heritage architecture. Tour the cobbled streets through a lens and discover its majestic defences, once walked by merchants and traders, now fringed with characterful boutiques, galleries, and eateries. Over a memorable couple of hours, you’ll hone your photography skills with a guide who knows the fort and its stories.

• Duration: 2 hours • Time: 6am to 4pm or 8am to 6pm • Daily departures from Galle • Operates year-round • Private experience

Kandy Horse Riding

Take a horse-riding lesson in Kandy, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider. Ride one of Victoria Golf Club’s gentle, thoroughbred horses, ideal for both apprehensive beginners and experienced riders, promising to make riding in Sri Lanka an unforgettable and enjoyable experience. The Saddle Club offers lessons to children and adults and one-hour treks to appreciate the beauty of the scenery while enjoying some fresh mountain air.

• Duration: 1 hour • Daily departures from Kandy • Operates year-round • Private experience

Kumana National Park by Jeep

Join a half-day or full-day game drive to experience the spirit of Kumana National Park. Kumana National Park is a well-known eco-tourism attraction and bird sanctuary where many birds breed and roost. One of the most significant features of the park is the Kumana Villu, a 200-hectare natural swamp lake fed by the Kumbukkan Oya through a half-mile-long narrow channel.

• Daily departures from Passikudah or Trincomalee • Operates year-round • Private experience

Street Food of Negombo

Spend an evening feasting on the delicious street food of Sri Lanka. As one of the leading cultivators and exporters of spices worldwide, the Sinhalese use their seasonings with utmost care. It's known for the sweetest cinnamon, peppercorns, tamarind, cloves, nutmeg, mace, and more. It can be sampled in its street foods, including flavoursome masalas topped with decadent meat and slow-cooked vegetables. Snackable dishes are an integral part of Sri Lanka’s diverse cuisine, and you’ll have a chance to taste plenty of dishes as you venture around Negombo.

• Duration: evening • Daily departures from Negombo • Operates year-round • Private experience

Canoe Unawatuna Lagoon

Paddle through the mangrove forests of the Unawatuna Lagoon in a canoe. Your adventure begins with a safety introduction and life jackets. You’ll board a canoe and paddle through beautiful rivulets and mangrove forests. You can interact with the local people and watch them catch crabs as you go. An experienced professional guide will assist you throughout the trip, pointing out bird species flocking on the distant trees on a two-hour voyage.

• Daily departures from Galle • Operates year-round • Private experience

Colombo City Walk

Join a family-friendly tour to explore the Colombo neighbourhood of Pettah on foot in the company of a knowledgeable local guide. Your tour begins by exploring colourful and fragrant markets, including a floating market. You’ll have the chance to see a Dutch church dating to 1749, the Dutch Period Museum and the Red Mosque. Explore places rich in history and religion, such as the Gangaramaya Temple and the Colombo Museum.

• Duration: half day • Daily departures from Colombo and Negombo • Operates year-round • Private experience

Golf at the Royal Colombo Club

Play a round of golf at the Royal Colombo, a leading 140-year-old private members club in Sri Lanka. The club is a sanctuary in the heart of Colombo, sitting in contrast to its surroundings. After your round, the clubhouse provides an airy, relaxing atmosphere and a beautiful place for members and visitors to unwind.

• Duration: full day • Departs Monday to Friday from Colombo or Negombo • Operates year-round • Private experience

Kanneliya Rainforest Trek

Venture into the Kanneliya Rainforest on a private tour to explore its flora and fauna. While it’s known as one of South Asia's most floristically abundant areas, the Kanneliya Forest Reserve is also home to fascinating birdlife, including many endemics and an incredible diversity of mammals, butterflies, dragonflies, amphibians, and reptiles. During your tour, you’ll have the chance to see the Anagimale Falls, an ancient tangled giant creeper and the little waterfall of Narangas Ella. An impressive Nevada tree observation platform provides a great spot to look out over the Reserve.

• Duration: 3 hours • Daily departures from Galle or Koggala • Operates year-round • Private experience

Learn the Art of Lace Making

Watch a traditional Sri Lankan lacemaker at work on an insightful half-day experience. Sit down with a Beeralu lacemaker to observe how they create intricate art. A lace pattern is hand-drawn on graph paper, after which the design is marked with pins and wrapped around a lace pillow. Then, several lengths of thread are woven or braided with the help of wooden bobbins to create a finished piece of lace. Though this process requires more effort than machine-cut lace that can be produced in bulk and on demand, the authenticity and quality of Beeralu lace are unparalleled.

• Daily departures from Galle, Koggala, Tangalle or Weligama • Operates year-round • Private experience

Dinner Overlooking Negombo Lagoon

Dine on fresh seafood with a view over the Indian Ocean. Negombo Lagoon is an open-air dining space in the fishing village where you can choose from the freshest catch of the day from the seafood market and then ask the chefs to prepare it in a sauce or curry of your choice.

• Duration: evening • Start time: 6pm • Daily departures from Negombo • Operates year-round • Private experience

Surf’s Up at Weligama Bay

Negotiate the waves on a two-hour surf lesson. Weligama Bay is the centre of surf culture on the south coast of Sri Lanka and an ideal spot to learn, whether you’re a beginner or looking to finesse your skills. There are gentle beginner waves all day, every day, and all year round. For those who know the basics, there are unbroken waves to tackle, and expert surfers can finetune their paddle, stance, and style — or learn some new manoeuvres.

• Duration: 2 hours • Time: 11am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm • Daily departures from Galle, Weligama, Tangalle or Koggala • Operates year-round • Private experience

Explore Kandy by Classic Car

Take a ride around the historical and cultural Kandy in a classic car. This private tour takes you around the city, where colonial-era and local architecture sit side by side. Its landscapes and streets will enthral you, and there’s the chance to see the golden roof of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a sacred Buddhist shrine, and visit Kandy Lake, an artificial lake with a palm-dotted island at its centre.

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Udawaththakale Forest Trek

Hike through a historic forest reserve on a hill ridge in Kandy. Udawaththakale Forest is a vital bio reserve for Kandy. On a guided trek, you’ll see the forest's highlights, including the water pond, the Kodimale peak, the Senkanda Cave, and the Garrison cemetery. There are also several Buddhist temples and hermitages inside the forest reserve.

• Duration: 2 to 3 hours • Daily departures from Kandy • Operates year-round • Private experience

Highlights of Colombo by Classic Car

On a private tour, step back in time and observe Colombo’s historic buildings from the comfort of a classic car. Spend a couple of hours visiting architectural landmarks in Columbo. The colonial buildings in Fort are some of the city’s most recognisable structures, including the Dutch Hospital, once used as a health centre for the Dutch East India Company and later by seafarers. You can also visit the Old Colombo Lighthouse, an elegant Victorian tower.

• Duration: 2 hours • Time: 8.30am to 10.30am or 4pm to 6pm\ • Daily departures • Operates year-round • Private experience

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Hikkaduwa might be best known for its beach and surf culture, but it is also renowned for its delicious street food. Spend an evening on a gastronomic adventure, tasting these local street foods. There’s plenty of seafood to try alongside spicy and flavoursome roti, crispy pancakes known as hoppers, and traditional curry and rice. Watch as the vendors prepare the dishes as you listen to the sound of the waves.

• Duration: evening • Start time: 6pm • Daily departures from Galle or Hikkaduwa • Operates year-round • Private experience

Explore Galle by Classic Car

Join a resident in their beloved 1972 Volkswagen Beetle convertible for a two-hour tour of Galle. Galle is a melting pot of culture, cuisine, and craft recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your journey, you’ll witness Galle’s maritime history and Dutch-colonial influence with insight from your guide.

• Duration: 1½ or 2 hours • Time: 8.30am to 10am or 4pm to 6pm • Daily departures from Galle or Koggala • Operates year-round • Private experience

Mangrove Conservation Project Visit

Koggala Lagoon is in Sri Lanka’s southern province, where a wide range of wildlife live, and small villages dot the shoreline. It’s home to a large mangrove biome with eleven mangrove species and a high level of biodiversity. Many of the mangroves were destroyed yet vital habitat restoration has been underway since 2010, led by the Wildlife and Ocean Resource Conservation and supported by the DER Touristik Foundation, Kuoni’s parent company.

On this half-day experience, a private transfer will collect you from your hotel and take you to Koggala Lagoon. You’ll meet the team who’ll provide an overview of the conservation work and the mangrove ecosystem at Koggala, beginning with a look at the plant nursery. Mangroves are vital plants that grow in water, tolerating conditions that most plants can’t survive in, thanks to their ability to remove salt. Crucially, mangroves absorb twice as much carbon dioxide as tropical rainforests, helping maintain good water quality, filter pollutants, and protect shorelines from erosion.

After an introduction to the science behind the mangrove growing and planting techniques, you’ll board a boat to venture out onto the lagoon to study the mangroves, observing the local wildlife that live here, with birdlife soaring overhead, including herons and hawks. You’ll have the chance to plant seedling mangroves following a successful technique that other organisations involved in the restoration of mangrove swamps around the world have adopted.

• £10 of each excursion sale goes towards the conservation programme Duration: 3 hours (excluding transfer times) • Departs from Galle, Tangalle, Koggala, Bentota, Ahungalla and Hikkaduwa hotels (as private car & driver transfer) • Operates year round • You must wear clothes that cover your legs and shoulders • Shoes and sandals must be removed • We recommend booking the tour in the morning or the late afternoon to avoid the heat of the day

Scenic Train Journey - Nuwara Eliya to Ella

The rail journey between Nuwara Eliya (Nanu Oya station) and Ella is arguably the most beautiful stretch of the Kandy-to-Hill-Country journey. For a few hours, the iconic train winds its way up through tea plantations and fruit farms on the way into the beautiful town of Ella.

• Duration: half day • Time: 3.45pm to 6.30pm • Daily departures • Operates year-round • Group experience

Good to know The train journey is based on tickets in the first class, air-conditioned carriage. It includes guaranteed seats, lunch or high tea depending on journey time (after the rail journey), taxes and service charges.

Scenic Train Journey - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Depart from the hotel and transfer to the train station and board the train that will take you up towards Nuwara Eliya. As you ascend into the Hill Country, the train passes through rolling tea plantations and verdant forests and you’ll understand why this journey has been named as one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. Disembark at Nanu Oya station and transfer to your Nuwara Eliya hotel by road.

• Duration: half day • Time: 12.20pm to 4pm • Daily departures • Operates year-round • Group experience

Scenic Train Journey - Nuwara Eliya to Kandy

Depart from the hotel and transfer to the train station at Nanu Oya and board the train that will take you to Kandy. As you descend from the Hill Country, the train passes through rolling tea plantations and verdant forests and you’ll understand why this journey has been named as one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. Disembark in Kandy and transfer to your hotel.

• Duration: half day • Time: 1.40pm to 6pm • Daily departures • Operates year-round • Group experience

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Sinhalese. Tamil and English are also widely spoken, and newspapers are printed in all three languages.

Where is Sri Lanka? The tear drop-shaped island of Sri Lanka is located in the heart of the Indian Ocean and is separated from the south-east coast of India by the Gulf of Munnar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike International Airport is located just outside Colombo and close to the beach resort of Negombo. It can be reached from the UK by a direct flight. It’s also just an hour and a half by air from the Maldives’ capital, Male making a culture and beach combo holiday a breeze.

Independent touring No two holidays to Sri Lanka are the same. They can be culture focused, be all about spotting wildlife, getting out and getting active or a bit of all of the above. Our car and driver option is ideal if you’re looking to create your own itinerary, to see what you want to see, when you want to see it. It’s flexible, so though your driver/guide will pick you up each morning and follow your itinerary before dropping you off at your chosen accommodation, you can choose to amend your itinerary at any time, as long as you still make it to your next hotel.

Cinnamon Air If you’re looking for a luxurious experience, avoid the roads entirely and fly to your chosen destination. Cinnamon Air offers daily domestic flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to a selection of Sri Lanka’s most popular destinations. The flights have been synchronized to coincide with the arrival and departure schedules of international airlines. This means connecting your flights is easy and convenient with minimum time spent waiting around. You can of course add domestic flights at any point during your itinerary and there is even the possibility to charter flights to suit your own itinerary.

History & heritage Sri Lanka was once a country of successive kingdoms, from the Anuradhapura era (437 BC to 1017 AD) to the Kingdom of Kandy (1591 to 1815). The island’s central region is where you can discover the incredible ancient cities, citadels, sacred Buddhist temples and fortresses that make up the world-famous Cultural Triangle. The southern-most point of the triangle is the highlands city of Kandy, a city so rich in heritage it is known as Sri Lanka’s cultural capital. 

Wildlife From Wilpattu in the northwest and Minneriya in central Sri Lanka to world-famous Yala on the south-east coast, Sri Lanka’s National Parks are rich in flora and fauna, providing you with the opportunity to experience the island’s wild side. We love how close Minneriya is to the major sights of the Cultural Triangle – it means that you can get a good balance of heritage, history and nature in just one region. It is particularly known for the vast numbers of elephants that pass through the park as they make their way along the elephant corridor. If you are more of a big cat fan then head to southern Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park, which has the world’s highest concentrations of leopards.

Beaches It’s often Sri Lanka’s beaches that first spring to mind… this little island does have some magnificent stretches of golden sand. The south-west coast is especially popular, with resorts such as Negombo and Bentota providing an excellent choice of beautiful hotels from old colonial favourites to modern resorts with extensive facilities. The district of Trincomalee and the resort town of Passikudah on the east coast provide a quieter option, slightly off the tourist trail. The sloping beaches and largely sheltered bays make the east coast an excellent choice for families, while the handful of luxury properties makes it an unbeatable honeymoon setting.

Diving & snorkelling Sri Lanka’s 1000-mile coastline is dotted with fantastic dive sites, in particular a number of wrecks that are rich in marine life. The warm waters are inviting and the visibility ranges from 10 to 25 metres at its best. The island’s varied climate means the weather and sea conditions on one side of the island can often be very different from the other. The diving season on the south and west coast typically runs from November to April while on the east coast it’s from May to October.

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There isn't a city centre. Just a busy polluted main road.

Thanks. So, is there another beach town you can recommend? I was hoping for beachfront accommodation and being able to walk to restaurants and bars.

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