Sri Lanka
Psssttt…. Sri Lanka is calling, and you should visit!
Carly and Steffi think Sri Lanka should be your must-visit destination of 2024 / 2025
Sri Lanka is a dream to visit, with multiple stops over a couple of weeks, chauffeured in a comfy private vehicle.
Move a little or a lot – you can set your own pace. Sri Lanka touring is suitable for everyone including couples seeking luxury and families looking for something more adventurous than a resort holiday.
Sri Lanka has some kind of magic about it that’s hard to define.
There are only 2 months a year that we don’t recommend visiting (holidays interrupted by persistent monsoons aren’t our thing… ) – but the rest of the year it’s sunny somewhere all the time.
NEW Sri Lanka itineraries for 2024-2025
Suitable for couples and families alike, there really is something for everyone in Sri Lanka.
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This 2 week loop is ideal for much of the year, particularly from November to May. Take in the highlights on a round-robin route.
Cultural Triangle → Kandy → Scenic Train → Hill Country → Safari → Beach → Galle
Recommended trip: 14 nights
All the classic highlights with a step up in luxury. Sri Lanka really knows how to do a boutique hotel – expect top notch service, tasteful rooms and the most scenic views.
Cultural Triangle → Kandy → Scenic Train → Hill Country → Safari → Beach → Galle
Recommended trip: 14 nights
Sample Sri Lanka’s beauty and variety with reduced drive times and plenty of leisure time on the beaches.
Tea Country → West Coast Beaches → Galle → South Coast Beaches
Recommended trip: 10 nights
From May to September, follow the sun (and the whales!) to the quieter east coast beaches, with cultural or active stops on the way
Cultural Triangle → Safari → Beach → Tea Country → Kandy
Recommended trip: 10 nights
Drops the drive times and amount of hotel moves right down, but without compromising on animal encounters – from giant elephants to baby turtles.
West Coast → Safari → South Coast
Recommended trip: 10 nights
Wide, sandy beaches offering snorkelling, whale-watching and water sports.
Ancient temples and historic ruins.
Lush hill country traversed by the famous scenic train.
Mouthwatering local food and smiling locals keen to welcome you to the country.
In usual Fleewinter style, we recommend avoiding the bigger hotels. Stay in carefully renovated planters mansions set in acres of tea fields, quirky lodges in the protected national parks (the ideal base for a leopard safari) or a fully serviced beachfront villa – with your own chef.
With 2 weeks, you really can fit in all the key highlights, driving a well thought out loop, and still have time to relax.
Being chauffeured around by a private local english speaking driver means you are in control of your own trip. Stop when you want a break, spot a photo opportunity or a tasty street food stall… or an elephant chooses that moment to wander across the road.
Get an early start to the best hiking spot and reach the summit for sunrise, or choose to just lie-in and have breakfast by the hotel pool with a good book before heading to the local market.
Remember, at Fleewinter the itineraries you see are just samples. Your dedicated country expert will work with you to build a fully personalised holiday for your group size, budget, and preferences.
Get in touch with Carly and Steffi to chat about exploring Sri Lanka in 2024 – just email srilanka@fleewinter.com to begin working on a fully personalised tour.
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Top Travel Tip
“Either country is amazing standalone – but Sri Lanka and the Maldives are such an addictive pairing. 10 days exploring the highlights of Sri Lanka hits culture, wildlife, breathtaking scenery and incredible food at a good pace, and then you can wind down with a few nights of luxury on the most perfect beaches in the world” – Carly, Asia Specialist
