Why travel to Sri Lanka?

There is so much to do in Sri Lanka; it’s hard to decide what type of holiday to enjoy. The island is ideal for those who love the beach life, with plenty of water sports, especially surfing, and welcoming seaside resorts. Sri Lanka is also an excellent destination for art and culture, with many exciting attractions just waiting to be discovered, including ancient ruins and enchanting temples. You can go on safari to see wild animals in their natural habitat, visit the ruins of the country’s 2,000-year-old capital, Anuradhapura, and see how Ceylon tea is grown.  

Explore Sri Lanka’s fascinating cities like Colombo and the mountain resort of Kandy, step back in time to the Colonial area in Hill Country, sunbathe on white-sand beaches in Trincomalee and Waskaduwa and experience the country’s cultural heritage in a choice of World Heritage Sites.  

Things to do in Sri Lanka 

• Go surfing at Hikkaduwa on the island’s south coast.  
• Explore some of the island’s traditional produce markets and sample some of their wares.  
• Climb Sigiriya Rock, with its fortress at the top.  
• Hike through a tea plantation in Hill Country.  
• Visit Sri Lanka’s most sacred site, Adam’s Peak believed to be the site where Adam stepped foot on earth for the first time.  
• View leopards on safari in Yara National Park.  
• See the well-preserved ancient ruins at Anuradhapura.  
• Explore the Royal Palace in Kandy.  
• Discover the magic of bustling Colombo.  
• Spend time soaking up the sun in one of the country’s most popular beach resorts, Bentota.  

Sri Lanka will charm you, delight you and beg you to return. This enchanting country offers all sorts of experiences for every type of traveller. Let Thompsons Holidays Sri Lanka packages take you there, on an adventure of a lifetime.