Travel Delights in Sri Lanka

With Sri Lanka gearing up to reopen her doors once more and welcome travelers from all over the world from the 1st August 2020, we understand that many of you have questions about the local guidelines and safety measures in place to safeguard travelers. To give you an easy reference, we've compiled a list which you can access: click here

In Season Now:
Destinations Ideal for Longer Stays

Local travel guidelines require tourists to stay in Sri Lanka for a minimum of five nights - luckily, many parts of Sri Lanka feature year round great weather, with plenty of things to do. For short trips, we recommend a night in Colombo before heading in to the cultural triangle, Kandy and the south coast. For longer trips, the island's East Coast and Arugam Bay have plenty of interesting things to see and do, and can be combined with the Cultural Triangle and tea country. With plenty of sunshine from now through to the end of September, Trincomalee and Passikudah offer some pristine, wide open beach fronts to soak up some sun, enjoy sail trips, snorkeling and the early risers can view a spectacular sunrise over the Indian Ocean. Arugam Bay, located south of Passikudah offers some of the best surfing possibilities in the island. These destinations are also in close proximity to Kumana and Gal Oya National Parks (Wild Life and Nature Reserves), which are now open to tourists.

4th Century Art & Culture near Tangalle

Mulkirigala is a stunning temple complex located approximately 30 to 40 minutes drive interior from Tangalle. Located on top of a small hill, the location offers stunning views of the southern landscape below. Mulkirigala is believed to have been constructed by King Saddhatissa in the third century, and received royal patronage by numerous successive kings. A large collection of paintings and sculptures belonging to the Kandyan Era can be seen in the caves and image houses in the temple premises.

Muthurajawela Wetlands: A Nature Friendly Offbeat Experience

Translating to "Swamp of Royal Treasure" Muthurajawela Wetlands is just that, a hidden gem in the southern region of the Negombo lagoon, and just 30 km north of Colombo. The marsh is believed to have originated about 7,000 years ago and is notable for its unique and highly diverse ecosystem, listed as one of 12 priority wetlands in Sri Lanka which supports 192 distinct species of flora and 209 distinct species of fauna, including Slender Loris, as well as another 102 species of birds.

For latest Covid-19 updates in Sri Lanka visit Sri Lanka Health Bureau website. For specific questions, reach out to your travel consultant. 

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