Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, ruins of Polonnaruwa, and cave temples of Dambulla.
SigiriyaRuinsUNESCO
Explore Cultural TriangleDestination guide
Sri Lanka
Pearl of the Indian Ocean
AyurvedaWildlifeBeachesRuins
About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka — ancient ruins and wild safaris
A country small enough to cross in a day yet rich enough to fill a month — ancient rock fortresses, Kandyan dancers, tea estates at 4,000 feet, leopards at Yala and beaches off the southern coast.
Start planning your Sri Lanka journey“Sri Lanka is a beautiful, tropical island. It's got everything from beaches to tea plantations.”Duran Duran
VIP ArrivalsFast track airport arrivals
Private SafarisWhale watching & safaris privately guided
Boutique StaysHistoric colonial mansions and eco-lodges
Curated TastingsAuthentic local Arrack tastings
Explore by region
4 distinct regions
Sri Lanka's regions are each a world unto themselves — distinct landscapes and cultural rhythms. We design journeys that go deep into one, or weave several together.
Hill Country
Tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya and Hatton, misty hills, and train journeys.
Tea TrailsScenic TrainHiking
Explore Hill CountrySouthern Coast
Galle Fort heritage walk, whale watching in Mirissa, and sandy shores.
BeachesGalle FortWhales
Explore Southern CoastYala National Park
Scrub forests on the ocean edge, home to the highest density of leopards.
LeopardsSafarisWild Coast
Explore Yala National ParkHighlights
Plan my journeyPlaces that stay with you
Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya Lion Rock
Climbing the historic 600-foot fortress rock at golden hour.
Southern Coast
Galle Fort
17th-century colonial fortress streets, architecture, and ocean views.
Hill Country
Tea Trails train
The scenic train ride climbing through tea estates to Hatton.
Southern Coast
Yala safaris
Tracking leopards, elephants, and sloth bears with expert naturalists.
When to visit
Best time to travel to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has two monsoons affecting opposite sides of the island. The best time for the west and south coasts is December to March, while the east coast is best from May to September.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak season
Good season
Not recommended
Season guide
South & West SeasonDec – Mar
Dry and sunny on beaches and in hill country, perfect for Galle and Yala.
East Coast SeasonMay – Sep
Best weather for east coast beaches (Trincomalee/Arugam Bay).
Sri Lanka journeys
All itinerariesOur Sri Lanka itineraries
Ready to explore Sri Lanka?
Tell us what moves you — wildlife, culture, wellness, history or all of the above — and we'll design your private Sri Lanka journey around it.