Asia

Sri Lanka

Beaches, tea plantations, and ancient temples

About

Discover Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island that concentrates landscapes and experiences that other countries struggle to combine. In two weeks, you can visit Sigiriya fortress perched on volcanic rock, go elephant safari at Minneriya, and drink the world's best tea in Nuwara Eliya's plantations.

Kandy is the cultural heart with the Temple of the Tooth. The southern coasts — Mirissa, Unawatuna, Arugam Bay — offer beaches, surfing, and whale watching.

Sri Lanka is compact, accessible, and offers exceptional value for money.

Quick facts

Region

Asia

Best time

Dec–March (west coast), Apr–Sept (east coast)

Language(s)

Sinhala, Tamil, English widely spoken

Currency

Roupie sri-lankaise (LKR)

Time zone

GMT+5:30 — 3.5h ahead of Tunisia

Visa

ETA required (online, simple)

FEIMA Package

Yes — tailored

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Images of Sri Lanka

Highlights

Not to be missed

Sigiriya

5th-century rock fortress, UNESCO-listed. The climb rewards with a 360° view over the jungle.

Yala Safari

World's highest density of wild leopards, plus elephants, crocodiles, and exotic birds.

Tea plantations

Nuwara Eliya and Ella: hills covered in green tea, saree-clad pickers, mountain trains at sunset.

Coast and whale watching

Mirissa: blue whales and dolphins from November to April. Asia's best whale watching.

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