« Endless beaches, timeless ruins, welcoming people, oodles of elephants, rolling surf, cheap prices, fun trains, famous tea and flavourful food make Sri Lanka irresistible. »

Ryan Ver Berkmoes.

Lonely Planet Writer

Getting you to the heart of a place

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Amazing experiences

Inspirational images, highlights. City walks and the best of local knowledge.

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Plan the perfect trip

Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.

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Get off the beaten track

Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.

Special features

- Eat & drink like a local

- National parks & safaris

- Sri Lankan tea

- Ancient cities colour feature