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Sri Lanka Travel Guide

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5 reasons to travel to Sri Lanka

Whether you love wide open spaces or are looking for an authentic experience, you are bound to find what you are looking for. Culture, history, nature and humanity are the ingredients of a trip to Sri Lanka.

  • 1.
    Go adventuring
  • 2.
    Go meet the locals
  • 3.
    Explore new tastes
  • 4.
    Go back in time
  • 5.
    Explore magnificent countryside
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Travel ideas

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Individual Tour of the North 
Approx. 14 days From £1,720
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Romantic Getaway - Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Approx. 16 days From £1,900
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National Parks and Ancient Cities
Approx. 13 days From £1,560
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In-Depth Discovery For Families With Teenagers
Approx. 18 days From £1,480
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Classic - Golden Triangle, Rafting Adventure and Beach
Approx. 16 days From £1,440
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The Wildlife of the South
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Places of interest

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Adam’s Peak

A pilgrimage place for four religions, this sacred mountain reveals all of its splendour...
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Romain Beuvart

Anuradhapura

In the countryside, around 200 kilometres north of Colombo, Anuradhapura was the...
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Emeline Mainy

Haputale

Haputale is a charming and picturesque little village which will enchant you. It's...
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Kataragama
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Mihintale
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Peradeniya
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Is this the destination for you?

If you're planning to travel in Sri Lanka, take a little time to read the following advice.

You should go if

  • You're looking for an authentic experience and contact with the locals
  • You need space and imposing landscapes
  • You're looking for a budget destination
  • You want to explore a thousand-year old culture
  • You like meeting people and sharing
  • You're looking for deserted beaches
  • You want to escape from everything that's familiar

You shouldn't go if

  • You don't like spicy food
  • You need peace and quiet
  • You don't like taking things slowly
  • You don't like having to face poverty
  • You hate insects

Culture and Discovery

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Sri Lanka’s Natural Paradise
Fans of the outdoors and of walking will be enchanted by Sri Lanka which has one of the biggest diversities in the world in terms of preserved natural spaces. From the to...
Paul Engel 3 April 2018
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Nwwan Liyanage

Ella’s Tea Plantations
Ella is one of the most charming mountain stopovers in Sri Lanka. Not so much the village itself as its surroundings. Ella has one main road where you find most of the vi...
Paul Engel 7 March 2018
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Sigiriya’s Lion Rock
Whether you are passionate about history or nature you can't help but be charmed by Sigiriya and its surroundings. You'll climb back into time and history as you climb th...
Paul Engel 7 March 2018
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Golden Sand Paradise: Uppuveli and Nilaveli
A lots less busy than the beaches in the south, the east coast of Sri Lanka guarantees you a stay off the beaten path. Long beaches that are almost empty most of the year...
Paul Engel 23 January 2018
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Modern Wonder of the World: Galle Fort
if you're interested in the history of Sri-Lanka you mustn't miss the old city of Galle. The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is definitely the most beautiful leg...
Paul Engel 22 January 2018
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Paul Engel

Get a taste of the buzz of the Pettah bazaar in Colombo
The narrow streets of the Pettah neighbourhood offer travellers an authentic experience in the heart of the oldest part of the capital. Every crossroads and each facade h...
Paul Engel 10 September 2015
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