Travel Tips
How to Book Sri Lanka Experiences the Right Way
A practical guide to booking tours and activities in Sri Lanka directly with local providers, so you pay less and get more authentic experiences.
Travel guides
Sri Lanka travel guides
Once the visa is sorted, this is where to go. Beaches, national parks, festivals and weather —10 guides covering the island
Travel Advisory
Why Sri Lanka's Heavy Rains Demand Extra Caution Right Now
Heavy rainfall is affecting Sri Lanka's hill country and Sabaragamuwa province. Here is what is happening, and how to stay safe while it lasts.
Destinations
Best Things to Do in Arugam Bay: Surf, Food and Wildlife
Arugam Bay is far more than a surf town. Here are the best breaks, beach cafes, lagoon safaris and national parks on Sri Lanka's southeast coast.
Destinations
5 Best Beaches in Trincomalee You Must Visit
A guide to Trincomalee's five best beaches, from the snorkelling at Nilaveli to the calm family water at Marble Beach and the sunsets at Dutch Bay.
Destinations
Everything You Need to Know About Pigeon Island National Park
How to visit Pigeon Island off Trincomalee: getting there, snorkelling with reef sharks, the best months to go, costs and the rules that protect the coral.
Destinations
How to Experience 7 Secret Hidden Places in Sri Lanka
Skip the crowded highlights. A slow-travel guide to Sri Lanka's quieter corners, from the Knuckles Range and Jaffna to Riverston, Hiriketiya and Belihuloya.
Wildlife
Whale Watching in Trincomalee: 7 Secrets You Need to Know in 2026
When to go, what you will see and how to pick a responsible operator for whale watching off Trincomalee, Sri Lanka's quieter east coast alternative to Mirissa.
Travel Tips
Sri Lanka Weather in August 2026: The Ultimate Sunshine Guide
August is a great month to visit Sri Lanka if you pick the right side of the island. Where the sun is, where the monsoon is, and what to plan around.
Culture
10 Best Secrets to Experience Kandy Esala Perahera 2026
The full 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera schedule, from the Kumbal processions to the final Randoli night and the dawn water-cutting ceremony, plus planning tips.
Travel Tips
Complete Guide to Sri Lankan Visa Requirements
Everything travellers need to know about Sri Lanka's e-visa: visa types, the official application site, requirements, extensions and exemptions.
About these guides. Conditions, prices and schedules change — check with local operators before you travel.