Explore trails to elaborate destinations, as you hike across plains and mountains. Enjoy this exciting activity during the dry season, ranging from December to April. Explore points of interest such as Knuckles Mountain Range, and Adam’s Peak, or trek through Hortain Plains National Park and reach the famous World’s End. Explore the Sinharaja Rainforest and come across various wildlife.

Explore some of the major cities or learn about the quaint villages scattered around Sri Lanka. Cities such as Colombo, the commercial capital of the country, or Kandy, situated centrally, are rich with culture and history. Galle in the south or Jaffna in the north, both filled with a wealth of knowledge. Nuwara Eliya is a cool climate city known for housing the tea plantations housing the finest tea Sri Lanka has to offer. Visit Dambana Indigenous Village or the Vedda Village offers a unique experience to visitors as they will get to meet and interact with Neolithic Ancestors of Sri Lanka See Meemure, one of Sri Lanka’s most isolated villages and learn about the diverse lifestyles of the locals.

This form of relaxation is offered at multiple places in Sri Lanka, whether it’s eastward at Arugam Bay, or southwest at Hikkaduwa, where you can relax by the sea. Or enjoy the scenery of Ella while you experience the tranquillity of yoga and meditation. Explore the beauty of Sigiriya and enjoy time in relaxation.

Explore the grandeur of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and discover the ancient stories of the time-worn kingdoms of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura. Find yourself amazed at the lost ruins of forts from a not-so-distant past when you visit Jaffna Fort and Galle Fort, or be in awe of the intricacy of the Dambulla Cave Temple with its significant preservations.

Sri Lanka is home to numerous museums that present various aspects of the nation. To learn more about Sri Lanka’s past visit the National Museum of Sri Lanka in Colombo. To discover more about the military and to be in awe of all the aircraft and their histories visit the Sri Lanka Air Force Museum in Colombo. Savour the expertly planned trip to the Ceylon Tea Museum to learn more about its history. One of Sri Lanka’s oldest surviving Dutch structures, the Galle National Museum features traditional masks and wood carvings. The Archeological Museum which is located in the centre of Jaffna is well-known for its extensive collection of ancient religious artefacts and antiques. Discover the pioneering artist Lionel Wendt at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. This gallery made in honour of its namesake houses the various art pieces that were created during the 1930s. Explore these testaments of time as you savour its timeless beauty.

Sri Lanka celebrates some festivals all year long. January marks the beginning of the year and the Kelaniya Temple hosts the Duruthu Perahera. One of the most significant celebrations takes place in April when Sri Lankans celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year’s and welcome the new year. In anticipation of the Vesak Festival, the locals build dansals, a location where food and beverages will be distributed and attractions that tell the tale of Lord Buddha as May approaches. This is celebrated throughout the country. During July and August, the Esala Perahera is held in Kandy. This is a vibrant event that many people travel to Kandy to witness for themselves. While this takes place in Kandy, the Nallur Festival commences in the Northern City of Jaffna. In October and November, the Deepavali Festival is celebrated, mainly in Colombo and Jaffna.

Enjoy the luxury of spa treatments and various therapies at locations such as Galle, Bentota, Colombo and Ella. Energise and revitalise by treating yourself to these comforts.

Visit the beaches in the southwest from November to April to get the best experience. Beaches at prime locations such as Mirissa, Unawatuna and Tangalle fall into this criteria. Nilaveli Beach and Arugam Bay are best visited from May to September.

Explore a vast array of cuisine through the street food tours of Colombo. For a more traditional experience, visit Kandy and sample Kandyan Delicacies. Savour salty and tangy flavours by visiting Galle for fresh seafood. Travel up north and get to know the unique Northern Sri Lankan Flavours in Jaffna. Freshly caught seafood is a speciality in the Negombo Region. Have a chance to catch these for yourself.

Take an excursion through wildlife parks and catch a glimpse of the unique wilderness. From February to June, most parks are in the ideal state to be visited as it is the dry season. Visit Yala National Park and get a glimpse of the wildlife that lives amongst one another. Enter Minneriya National Park and come across herds of elephants grazing along the plains and a magnitude of bird species. Udawalawe National Park and Wilpattu National Park provide their own unique experiences.

An enjoyable way to get up close and personal with marine life that lives beneath the surface of the ocean is to go snorkelling. A variety of marine sanctuaries exist in Sri Lanka that safeguard both the coral reefs that support marine life itself. From November to April, snorkelling is available for the southwest coast, while May to September is best for the east coast. Locations like Hikkaduwa, Batticaloa and Pigeon Island in Trincomalee offer these kinds of opportunities. Besides them, Weligama is also regarded as a good place to dive.

This year-round adventure is a thrilling aspect of travelling to Sri Lanka. Commit to reeling down a zipline at locations like Ella Adventure Park and Kitulgala Forest Reserve where you can experience this adrenaline-pumping activity in confidence.

The wind is at its calmest from November to April, thus making it the best time to take a scenic adventure near the clouds as you Hot Air Balloon. Take on this challenge at Dambulla or Sigiriya and soar high up in the air and take in the breathtaking views under the sun. See the tree canopies spanning off into the distance and rivers flowing in this scenic adventure.