Holidays to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka holidays boast paradise beaches fringed with palms, incredible wildlife (how do elephants, macaques and blue whales sound?), and plenty of cultural sites to explore, from Buddhist temples to tea plantations.

Epic beaches

White sands, azure waters and swaying palm trees, Sri Lanka’s beaches are off-the-scale beautiful. Perfect for romantic beach escapes, wet ‘n’ wild watersports, or drying off after a morning spent surfing – when it comes to the coast, a Sri Lanka holiday has it all. Whether you’re kicking back on the palm-fringed sands of Bentota or swimming or surfing with wild turtles in Hikkaduwa Beach, you’re guaranteed a sensational trip.

Safari so goody

Who doesn’t want to embrace their wild side on holiday? An Insta-friendly alternative to safaris in Africa and India, Sri Lanka’s jungles and hills are brimming with awe-inspiring native animals. The Sri Lankan ‘Big Five’ is made up of elephants, leopards, sloth bears, blue whales and sperm whales.

Let’s get spicy

Sri Lankan food is something special to write home about. Snack on street food, like hoppers coconut pancakes and stir-fry kottu roti curry in a Colombo market, or feast on fresh seafood curries cooked right on the beach. If you like your food spicy, a Sri Lanka holiday is a winner.

Adventure time

The kind of place Indiana Jones would go on his holibobs, Sri Lanka is loaded with adventure. Explore ancient fortresses carved out of rock and vast Buddhist temples, including Kandy’s famous Temple of the Tooth. Visit the country’s breathtaking sacred cities, from Kandy in the heart of the country to temple-hotspot Anuradhapura.

Tea and trekking

If you like trekking, you’ll love a Sri Lanka holiday. Explore lush rainforests, climb misty mountains and visit old tea plantations by taking the old fashioned train inland for a next level Sri Lankan adventure. There are plenty of routes to suit casual hikers as well as seasoned trekkers.