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Vacation in Sri Lanka : Highlights & Travel Tips

Sri Lanka packs an impressive variety of experiences into a relatively small island, making it especially rewarding for travelers who want culture, nature, beaches, and wildlife in one trip. You can explore ancient cities and sacred temples, ride scenic trains through misty hill country, sip fresh Ceylon tea in the highlands, and unwind on golden beaches along the coast. The country’s warmth extends beyond its tropical climate: many visitors are drawn by the hospitality, flavorful cuisine, and the ease of combining very different regions in a single itinerary.

Key highlights include the Cultural Triangle, where places like Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Polonnaruwa showcase the island’s long history, as well as Kandy, home to the Temple of the Tooth. Nature lovers can head to Ella and Nuwara Eliya for cool mountain scenery, waterfalls, and tea plantations, while safari parks such as Yala and Udawalawe offer chances to spot elephants, leopards, and abundant birdlife. For practical travel, plan for varied weather across different parts of the island, book popular train routes and safaris in advance, dress modestly when visiting religious sites, and allow extra travel time since road and rail journeys can be slower than distances suggest.

Best time to travel Sri Lanka

The best time to visit Sri Lanka based on this popularity data is February, with September also standing out as a strong secondary option. February is the clear peak travel month, suggesting especially favorable conditions and broad traveler appeal, while September is another popular time for visitors looking for a lively but slightly less crowded experience.

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Back in Trincomalee

Four weeks ago we were in Trincomalee for the first time. Because we liked it here so much, we came back here again. We spend the days sleeping in, reading and swimming in the...

Train ride Kandy to Ella

Hellooooo We were really looking forward to the historic train ride from Kandy to Ella. Since we couldn't book a train ticket online anymore, we bought one an hour earlier...

Pradhanakarma

... or also called Vireka here, means elimination and nothing else than emptying oneself. 🚽🧻 I start my day as usual, but first I listen to the sounds from a nearby 🕌 on my...

Day 15

We celebrated the morning of our departure day in a very special way and took one last surf lesson. Arriving at Hiriketiya Beach after a 20-minute walk, there were no waves to...

22.03.2020, trapped indefinitely

This morning after breakfast, I unfortunately checked my emails and saw that my flight back to Germany was cancelled. Wow, it's a really shitty feeling!Now I'm stuck here...

20th March 2020, trip to Unawatuna

This morning I had toast with egg and jam for breakfast and the hosts here are really taking good care of me. There was a bowl of 7 toasts in front of me. Well, I don't usually...

Ella - Udawalawe (National Park)

Today we visited a guided tour of a tea plantation/factory. A must in Sri Lanka, known for its tea (Ceylon tea) and cinnamon! Even though we didn't understand everything, it was...

19.09. - Safari and many stairs

4:50 am! And that on vacation! Stephan reluctantly turned off the alarm and got up to get ready for the safari. I needed a few more minutes and watched as he gathered his things...

17.09. - Colombo to Galle

Our first breakfast on the island consisted of a fruit platter, toast with jam, and omelette. We had a light Sri Lankan breakfast with a French couple. Shortly after, our...

Negombo - Starting Over

By train we went back to Colombo from Kandy. The highly praised route, however, did not meet our expectations, but this could also be due to the many people who shared the train...

Polonnaruwa - Elephants in the Rain

After a very tiring and long bus ride (we started at negative speed and stopped every 100 meters it felt like), we arrived in Polonnaruwa in the evening. There we had a very...

Mirissa - chilling, swimming, eating

After a two-hour train and bus ride, we arrived in Mirissa in the early afternoon. Our hostel was located on a side street, about 300 meters from the sea, and was very cozy...

Pardies Nilaveli

A beautiful day with snorkeling and the metropolis of Trincomalee.

Welcome to Sri Lanka

I actually didn't intend to write a travel blog. But on the second day after our arrival, while lying on the beach in Negombo on the west coast of Sri Lanka, I realized...

Change of perspective

We've been in beautiful Sri Lanka for a week and so I (Feli) thought it was time to change our perspective. So I'll take over the blog entry and give you insights from my...

First working day

After we had yesterday off and were able to relax with a massage and by the pool, today we started seeing our first patients at the clinic. Fillings, root canals or just making...

Change of scenery

The first days pass by so quickly. And the first change of accommodation comes just as quickly. Time to say goodbye to the beach and embark on the journey to the jungle. But...

Beach tag in Mirissa

Hello, you rascals, After the recent stressful days, we treated ourselves to a calm day. Svend slept until 4:00 pm and tried to digest the curry incident, Matze was at the beach...

Ella Trips

Mealtime, The night was really bad, as Svend was snoring so much. Nevertheless, we got up at 4 o'clock to meet acquaintances from Dumballa. Together, we hiked up little Adam's...

Kandy

Hello you people, After a two hour taxi ride we arrived in Kandy. Kandy as a city is cute and has some cultural things to offer, especially the Temple of the Tooth. We watched a...

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapuna

Yala National Park - Sri Lanka

Wildlife adventure in Yala National Park

18.03.2020, next stop: Galle

This morning after breakfast, I rushed to Galle by bus. The bus ride only lasted about 45 minutes, so I arrived relatively quickly.That was also my goal, to check if my booked...

18.09. - from the fort to the treehouse

'Alllahh akkba...' lalala... wohhooo we almost stood up from the sung morning call in bed. We were abruptly awakened from sleep by the noise of the nearby Arabic girls' school....

Safari rally yes or no?😉

Unfortunately, no group was formed, so I had to take a private tour. The departure time was at 4:30. In fact, it ended up being 6:00 because the car was broken. When we finally...

Forget it

Time out. Just relax and do nothing. Where better to do that than in this hotel? View of the sunset from the rooftop bar For the last three days we just laid by the pool and...

Last day Sri Lanka

Hi, Today was the last day in Sri Lanka, flight is at 10:55 PM heading to Kuala Lumpur. We decided to spend the day on the beach with Sarah: reading, relaxing, and chatting. As...

Day 12

3:30 am: The alarm clock rings. We get ready with half-closed eyes, fill up our water bottles, and meet up with the other two ladies from our table at the agreed meeting point...

Day 11

Since there is no morning yoga on Sunday, we decided to explore the small island in front of our hotel. The path leads past small fishing boats over a narrow isthmus, where the...

Day 10

This morning we went back to Hiriketiya for surfing. But this time not on foot, but by car. It was pouring rain. However, when we arrived 10 minutes later, the rain clouds...