Destinations and experiences
The journeys, wild places and seasons that make a Sri Lanka trip. Use them to decide what you want, then let a local fit them together.
Beaches & surf
All year, on the right coast
Sri Lanka beaches by season
Which Sri Lanka beaches are in season when. South and west coast in winter, east coast in summer, and the best beach for families, surfers and couples.
Read guide →November to April (south), May to September (east)
Surfing in Sri Lanka
Where to surf in Sri Lanka by season: Weligama and Hiriketiya on the south coast, Arugam Bay on the east. Lessons, boards and tips.
Read guide →Culture
Journeys
Nature
January to April
Pekoe Trail hiking
Hiking the Pekoe Trail, a long-distance walking route through Sri Lanka's tea country. Stages, best time, how to plan sections and where to stay.
Read guide →January to April
Tea country
A guide to Sri Lanka's tea country around Nuwara Eliya, Hatton, Haputale and Ella. Factory visits, estate bungalows and the best viewpoints.
Read guide →Wildlife
Varies by park
Safaris in Yala, Udawalawe and Minneriya
Which Sri Lanka safari park to choose: Yala for leopards, Udawalawe for elephants, Minneriya for the elephant gathering. Seasons, tips and ethics.
Read guide →November to April (Mirissa), May to October (Trincomalee)
Whale watching in Sri Lanka
Where and when to see blue whales in Sri Lanka. Mirissa in winter, Trincomalee in summer, and how to choose a responsible tour.
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