Sun and Beach

Sri Lanka is a year-round destination, but it's influenced by two opposing monsoons that affect the weather, ocean currents and when and where you should visit . Generally speaking, the southwest coast is best between November and April, and the east from May to September. These are the best beaches in Sri Lanka.

With nearly 1600 km of of palm fringed Coastline baked to perfection surrounding the country Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for beach bums worldwide. May it be windsurfing, kayaking, yachting, water skiing, scuba diving or jut lazing around for the perfect tan, Sri Lanka offers it all.

The two monsoon winds providing rain to the two corners of the country at various periods, makes Sri Lanka’s beach holiday a year round prospect. The north east winds make the south western coast sunny and the sea calm from November to March. The South West winds make the East Coast waters quiet with the constant sun shine happily in agreement. The best of the Southern beaches include Tangalla, Beruwala, Mirissa, Bentota and Unawatuna with varying options including chic boutique hotels, glowing coral reefs, gentle sandbars and undiscovered corners of paradise. Although Sri Lanka’s southern beaches has been long discovered by the international traveller the east coast is yet to be fully discovered. The most known among the Eastern beaches is the Arugam Bay, the high church of surfing enthusiasts’ in the region. Once a mere rumour, Uppuveli beach is also open to the sun seekers after a three decade long civil war.

Sri Lankan Heritage

Sri Lanka's cultural depth is recognized by UNESCO, which has declared six archaeological World Heritage Sites in the country:

In Sri Lanka, you can discover rich and enormous cultural heritage.

ADVENTURE & SPORTS

When people think of Sri Lanka, beaches, temples, and historical monuments are what comes to the mind. However, you can also plan for Sri Lanka adventure holidays by including these best adventure places to visit in Sri Lanka in your itinerary.
In Sri Lanka, you can get experience in water base, air base, earth base and many kinds of activities. Water Sports / Hiking and Treaking / Hot air Ballooing / Camping / Cycling / Rock Climbing

WILD LIFE & NATURE

Sri Lanka is one of the most bio-diverse islands in the world and one of the best countries in Asia to spot elusive animals such as elephants and leopards, making it a haven for wildlife lovers. There are numerous reserves and national parks that provide some incredibly memorable safari experiences.

Closely following the Buddhist tradition of conservation that dates back over 2,000 years, Sri Lanka features no fewer than nine national parks and seven bird sanctuaries. Among the 12, 259 endangered species listed by the World Conservation Union, 43 can be found in the island’s national parks. Sri Lanka though small in size is one of the few places on earth where the world’s largest land and sea mammals can be seen in a day. Home to the inimitable Asian Elephant, Sri Lanka’s southern Ocean waters are the playground to the giants of the sea- the docile Blue Whales.

AYURVEDA & WELLNESS

Visitors to wellness establishments in Sri Lanka are focused on treatment for weight loss, stress relief, detoxing to get away from their busy and stressful life styles in their countries. Most tourists like to experience the powers of meditation and yoga to maintain a perfect mental health and a healthy lifestyle.

Wellness tourism is a fast growing sector of the global tourism industry, with increasingly more visitors looking for wellness experiences to add to their travel itineraries. Wellness does not only include Ayurvedic treatments or spa therapies, but also wholesome food experiences, yoga, meditation, spiritual rejuvenation and a host of other health and wellbeing related activities.

Here in Sri Lanka, wellness tourism takes on a whole new meaning because of the island’s historic connection to Ayurveda. Visitors who come to Sri Lanka are keen to experience Ayurvedic treatments, go on retreats to remote locations, rest and relax during their time here.

HOME STAY

Homestay An alternative tourism where tourists will stay with the host's family in the same house and will experience the everyday way of life of the family and the local community.

When you stay in a homestay you experience something that you won’t in other forms of accommodation, not only do you meet the local people…you get to live with them too. It’s a way to live a destination, not just visit it.

Benefits of Homestay Tour

• Meet local people
• Value for money
• Moving to a new city
• Share a meal with local
• A real home away from home
• Learn their language