Beaches

Two monsoons hit opposite coasts, so a beach is in season every month. December to April belongs to the south and west: Mirissa, Tangalle, Galle. May to September belongs to the east: Trincomalee, Pasikudah, Arugam Bay.

10 days

First time in Sri Lanka

The Classic Island Loop

Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Galle

Best: Dec–Apr

from$1,390 pp

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8 days

Following the wild

Leopards, Elephants & Whales

Negombo → Sigiriya → Udawalawe → Yala → Mirissa

Best: Feb–Apr (Minneriya herds Jul–Oct)

from$1,290 pp

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9 days

Romantic serendipity

Hills to the Sea

Kandy → Ella → Tangalle → Mirissa → Galle

Best: Dec–Apr

from$1,890 pp

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8 days

Everlasting summer

East Coast Summer

Negombo → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Trincomalee → Pasikudah → Arugam Bay

Best: May–Sep

from$1,080 pp

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7 days

Rest & restore

Ayurveda & the Slow Coast

Bentota → Galle

Best: Nov–Apr

from$1,250 pp

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9 days

Family fun

Family Island Adventure

Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → Udawalawe → Hikkaduwa

Best: Dec–Apr · Jul–Aug

from$1,190 pp

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