It’s Official ! Sri Lanka ranked top country for travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet

Almost 10 years after the end of its civil war. Sri Lanka has been named the best country in the world to visit in 2019 by Lonely Planet. Better transport links, new hotels and a growing number of activities were cited as the reason the south-Asian island was chosen for the top spot in the guidebook publisher ’s annual Best in Travel awards.

“Already notable to intrepid travellers for its mix of religions and cultures, its timeless temples, its rich and accessible wildlife, its growing surf scene and its people who defy all odds by their welcome and friendliness after decades of civil conflict, this is a country revived,” says Lonely Planet author Ethan Gelber in the Best in Travel 2019 book.

Our Tours

A selection of 1 day, 2 day , 3 day… up to 10 day tours are available. They can be specifically tailored to your requirements.

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Some prefer to do coastal routes to enjoy the different beaches – Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle and Unawatatuna on the west and Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Arugam Bay on the east. The latter selection being the favourite for water sports enthusiasts.Some guests prefer to do a cultural route including Kandy, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, whilst others like to mix adventure with white water river rafting, walking up Adams’s Peak and visits to National Parks (Minneriya, Wilpattu, Udawalee, Yala to name a few).

Of course some like a complete mix, including Jaffna, to have an all round Sri Lankan experience.

Check out our TOURS page above to see if one fits your requirements. But if you prefer, a tour can be tailored to your needs. No problem. Just CONTACT US

We only use experienced professional drivers who are approved by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and the NTDA National Tourist Drivers Association.

Unmissable experiences

“Unmissable experiences” include wildlife, such as the 300-strong elephant gathering at Minneriya national park, thousand-year old Buddhist monuments, and hiking and train travel through the Hill Country’s tea plantations.

Tourist visits to Sri Lanka have increased dramatically since the end of the 26-year conflict. From 447,890 in 2009 to an all time high of 2.1 million last year. A figure the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority hopes to double by 2020. Renovations made to the rail system have opened up Jaffna and much of the north for the first time since 1990. An area that was previously considered too dangerous for tourists. The scenic rail routes in Sri Lanka are now widely thought to be some of the best in the world. Motorways have also been built as far south as Matara. And the number of domestic flight routes has increased in recent year. For instance, from the capital Colombo, on the west coast, to Batticaloa, on the opposite side of the island, in 45 minutes.

There has also been a huge investment in new visitor accommodation. From homestays to high-end eco retreats. Such as the Wild Coast Lodge’s cocoon-like buildings in Yala national park. Major international hotel chains, including Shangri-La, Mövenpick, Sheraton, and Grand Hyatt, are all opening new properties.

Sri Lanka’s surf scene has been steadily growing. As more of the coast has become accessible. Tour operators are now offering jungle hiking, alongside yoga breaks with traditional Ayurveda treatments. There are also plenty of free attractions. Including colourful puja rituals on the clifftop of Koneswaram Kovil in Trincomalee in the north east. Colombo’s main market of Pettah; and the fortified walls surrounding the colonial old town of Galle in the south.