Kandy to Ella: Sri Lanka’s Iconic Hill Country Train Journey
Booking seats, what to expect on board, and how to build the Kandy to Ella train into the rest of your Sri Lanka itinerary.
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Sri Lanka Honeymoon Guide: Best Destinations and Experiences for Couples
A well-paced route, where to stay for the romance factor, and how to build a Sri Lanka honeymoon around what you both actually want.
Best Beaches in Sri Lanka: A Coast-by-Coast Guide
South coast or east coast? Here’s how to pick the right stretch of Sri Lankan beach for your dates, from Mirissa’s whale watching to Arugam Bay’s surf.
Sri Lanka Wildlife Safari Guide: Yala, Udawalawe and Beyond
Yala, Udawalawe or Minneriya: how to pick the right national park, the best months to visit, and how to actually see leopards and elephants rather than an empty jeep track.
Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle: Complete Guide to Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa in one trip β how to plan the route, what each site actually offers, and how many days to give it.
Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: A Season-by-Season Guide
Sri Lanka has two dry seasons, not one. Our month-by-month guide breaks down exactly when to visit the beaches, hill country, east coast and Cultural Triangle.