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Tailored Sri Lanka Holidays Just for You

The island nation of Sri Lanka sits in a pool of beautiful blue Indian Ocean waters. It is home to 1000’s of years of culture, visible in the immense Hindu statues, ancient Buddhist ruins and hordes of beautiful shrines that are await your exploration.

Seemingly endless beaches frame the shores of the entire island and come complete with welcoming turquoise waters and barely touched white sands like those found at Bentota and Galle beaches. In-land the beautiful Lake Kandy in the hill city of Kandy offers a more serene and tranquil option, where it’s possible to visit tea plantations in-between calming boat rides on the lake.

 

Sri Lanka - A quick view
Time Difference: GMT +5.30
Flight Time: 16 hours
Visa Required: Yes
Currency: LKR
Tel Code: +94
Population: 20.48 Million
Official Language: English, Sinhala, Tamil
Suggested Airlines: Jet Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines, Oman Air.

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Whether your tastes are with cultural exploration, history or flavourful cuisine - Sri Lanka has a little bit of everything to quench your indulgences. Even in the capital city Colombo you’ll find a fascinating contrast of pretty colonial buildings, vibrant markets and aweinspiring temples.

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Best Time to Travel to Sri Lanka

Honestly, you can visit Sri Lanka any time of year. The island stays warm and tropical, so there’s always something to see. But here’s the thing: two different monsoon seasons hit different parts of the country, so the weather changes depending on where you go. If you plan ahead, you’ll catch the best of everything—whether you’re chasing ancient ruins, hiking through misty hills, spotting wildlife, or just lazing on the beach.

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Tour Itinerary

Best Time: Dec–Apr south & west coasts / May–Sep east coast

Tailor-Made: 8–16 day cultural, wildlife & beach tours

Hotels: Luxury tea plantation bungalows, beachfront resorts

Flexible: Scenic highland train journeys, private chauffeured transfers, domestic flights

Extensions: Maldives & Seychelles

Amazing Places

Top Places: Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Ella, Yala National Park, Galle

Best Season: Year-round destination depending on region visited

Scenic Routes: Kandy to Ella scenic mountain railway & Southern Coastal Expressway

Highlights: Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Nine Arch Bridge, Yala leopard safaris

Extensions: Trincomalee, Mirissa & Bentota

Unique Activities

Best Activities: Yala & Udawalawe wildlife safaris, Ella mountain train rides, tea tasting in Nuwara Eliya, whale watching

Best Time: Dec–Apr for prime beach conditions and highland exploration

Stay Options: Restored colonial tea factory hotels, luxury eco-lodges, beachfront boutique resorts

Interests: UNESCO World Heritage, wildlife safaris, tea plantations, tropical beaches, Ayurveda wellness

Culture: Authentic Sri Lankan rice & curry tastings, Kandyan cultural dance performances, cinnamon plantation tours

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