Travel to Sri Lanka
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From Kandy’s misty hills to the beaches of Mirissa and ancient cities like Anuradhapura, local experts plan your Sri Lanka trip for real adventure, rich culture, and stress-free travel. A trip to Sri Lanka blends ancient cities, hill country train rides, and quiet beaches with spiced curries and tuk-tuk buzz. You’ll hit highlights like Colombo, the coastal capital, Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth, and Sigiriya, where you can climb a fortress perched on a 200m rock.
But Sri Lanka doesn’t stop there. Go beyond the usual to Jaffna, explore the wild trails of the Knuckles Mountain Range, or surf the laid-back waves in Arugam Bay. With Rough Guides’ tailor-made travel in Sri Lanka, local experts build every trip around your style.
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Things to know before your Sri Lanka trip
What does a trip to Sri Lanka look like?−
It usually starts in Colombo, then winds through the Cultural Triangle, think Sigiriya’s rock fortress and Kandy’s sacred shrines. You’ll ride the train through tea country to Ella, where cloud forests meet waterfalls. But the best Sri Lanka trip also ventures north to Jaffna, where Tamil culture adds another layer.
You might hike the Knuckles Mountains, watch wild elephants near Minneriya, or slow down in Arugam Bay. Every Sri Lanka itinerary is custom, so you’ll see what matters most to you, with expert insight to skip the crowds.