1001 reasons to visit Sri Lanka

Published on 17 déc. 2024

1001 reasons to visit Sri Lanka

In the heart of the Indian Ocean, close to the Maldives, Sri Lanka and its 22 million inhabitants make many travelers dream! The landscape varies, from tropical forests to mountains and sandy beaches. Don’t waste any more time and embark on an exceptional tour in the south of the Asian continent, one of the most beautiful trips of your life! Organize your own tailor-made holiday in Sri Lanka with family or friends, our highly rated agencies will then take care of booking your vacation!

1: An authentic destination

Long shunned by tourists from around the world, Sri Lanka is welcoming more and more visitors throughout the year. This destination is particularly authentic in its way of life, its culture, and its landscapes! Total change of scenery and encounters with several unique crafts in the world will amaze you, especially thanks to the ancient, atypical traditions still preserved today by the Sri Lankans. In the heart of this mythical place, during your trip, many hotels with excellent reviews will charm you during your nights on site. Spa, white sandy beaches, swimming pool, or even breakfast and lunch included will only delight you! Indeed, thanks to our local agencies, you can enjoy different places to spend your nights in authentic and charming locations!

2: Breathtaking landscapes

During your stay, you will be able to see all kinds of sublime and different landscapes. Indeed, it is possible to go in just a few hours from the jungle and savannah to the national parks of Yala and Uda Walawe, for example. In Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, or Uppuveli, you will find beautiful white sandy beaches. They are among the most beautiful landscapes on the island. One of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka remains Adam’s Peak. The best is to see it at sunset, when the light plays on its surface, the spectacle is then indescribable! If you are passionate about the country’s culture and nature, family tours to admire the exceptional landscapes of this beautiful destination are perfect.

3: Extraordinary wildlife

In Sri Lanka, every sanctuary is an opportunity to get closer to the local fauna. It’s not just Africa that is famous for safaris. Indeed, this trip to Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to experience this superb excursion! Each reserve has its animal specialty: Udawalawe National Park offers the chance to admire a high concentration of elephants, Bundala National Park allows you to see many different and quite incredible bird species. Finally, Yala National Park is the place to see leopards! Accompanied by a guide during this excursion, your children will be amazed by the beauty of Sri Lanka’s nature.

4: The diversity of possible activities

There are many activities to do in Sri Lanka, each crazier than the last. Immersed in the heart of the Indian Ocean, close to the Maldives, this beautiful country offers you the choice to have fun at sea! On the program: scuba diving, surfing, swimming with whales and dolphins, and windsurfing. Other activities are of course available, such as hiking in nature, rafting and canyoning along the currents, safaris in national parks to observe animals, and much more… Walk in the heart of nature on the famous sites of the Cultural Triangle through encounters with wildlife, a ride on a small train, or even lunch with a local, the Nature & Discovery tour promises you a change of scenery, encounters, and colors! Also enjoy an individual tour in a private car with a driver-guide for more comfort and freedom.

5: An affordable trip for everyone

If you want to experience something out of the ordinary without breaking the bank, Sri Lanka is waiting for you! The relatively low cost of living allows for excursions, outings, and other leisure activities at quite low prices. It is indeed possible to book tours for families with children, couples, and seniors. Thus, during your vacation, you can discover, thanks to a guide for example (or a competent person), the nature and cultural richness of this beautiful country at a low price. Departing from Paris, you can reach Sri Lanka in Colombo by taking your flights for about 700 to 800 euros per person round trip, in 10 hours of flight. If you want to visit the cities of Ceylon, Kandy, Negombo, or Kalutara for example, local transportation is really very cheap!

Indeed, Sri Lanka offers you the chance to live the dream for all types of travelers. Beach, hotel, pool, landscapes, island… everything is gathered for an excellent holiday! Our platform thus offers you the opportunity to create your tailor-made trip. Indicate what type of tour you would like to do, where you would like to spend your nights on site, and when you would like to leave. Please note that our local partner agencies do not take care of your flights, but they will handle the rest (hotel, stay, guide and activities, local transportation, etc.). If you would like to send us your quote request now to plan your trip, just click here!

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