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Sunrise over forested ridges and valleys in Sri Lanka’s hill country

Visit Sri Lanka.

Our home is an island of ancient cities, misty tea country, waterfalls and festivals, all within a day of Colombo. If you visit our team, stay a little longer.

Ancient cities.

More than two thousand years of kingdoms, stupas and fortresses, many of them protected as World Heritage.

  • Aerial view of Sigiriya rock with palace ruins on its summit and mist over the forest

    Sigiriya

    A fifth-century palace on top of a 180-metre rock, rising from the forest of the Cultural Triangle.

    About 4 hours from Colombo

  • The white Ruwanweli Maha Seya stupa lit at night and reflected in still water, framed by bare branches

    Ruwanweli Maha Seya

    The great white stupa of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital, lit at night across the reservoir.

    About 4½ hours from Colombo

Hill country.

Cool air, tea estates, pine forests and waterfalls, a short drive or a scenic train ride from the coast.

  • A red bus on a wet road through tall trees in the mist

    Welimada

    Misty forest roads in the Uva highlands.

    Uva Province

  • Golden morning mist over layered, tree-covered hills and tea fields

    Talawakelle

    Morning mist lifting off the hills of Talawakelle, in the heart of Ceylon tea country.

    Central Province

Living culture.

Festivals and faith, celebrated in the streets and temples.

  • Elephants in illuminated robes and drummers in the Kandy Esala Perahera at night

    Kandy Esala Perahera

    Each July or August, decorated elephants, drummers and dancers parade through Kandy in honour of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

    About 3 hours from Colombo

  • The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, with Buddhist flags and visitors in front of it

    Sri Dalada Maligawa

    The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, a World Heritage site and the home of the Esala Perahera.

    About 3 hours from Colombo

Plan your visit.

A SriLankan Airlines plane in flight against a deep blue sky

  • When to go

    Sri Lanka is a year-round destination. The west and south coasts are best from December to April, the east coast from April to September, and the hill country is cool all year.

  • Getting here

    Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) has direct flights from the Gulf, Europe and Asia. Most visitors apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation before they fly.

  • Visiting our team

    Clients who visit our Colombo office are welcome to extend their stay. Tell us your dates and we will suggest a route that fits around the work.

Plan a visit to our teamSri Lanka Tourism’s official guide

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