Archives: Destinations

Best Jan–Apr

Ella

Uva Province

Hikes, tea estates and cool mountain air.

Best Jan–Apr

Uva Province

Sri Lanka

Misty highlands, waterfalls and the hiking hub of Ella.

Best Jan–Apr

Kandy

Central Province

Temples, gardens and a lakeside old town.

Best Jan–Apr

Central Province

Sri Lanka

Hill country of tea estates, botanical gardens and the sacred city of Kandy.

Best Dec–Apr

Mirissa

Southern Province

Whale watching, surf and slow beach days.

Best Dec–Apr

Galle

Southern Province

Fort walls, cafes and sunsets on the south-west coast.

Best Dec–Apr

Southern Province

Sri Lanka

Palm-lined beaches, a Dutch-era fort and whale watching along the south coast.

Best Dec–Apr

Colombo

Western Province

Markets, temples and seaside street food in the capital.

Best Dec–Apr

Western Province

Sri Lanka

The commercial heart of Sri Lanka, home to Colombo and the main international airport.

Best Dec–Apr

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Beaches, tea hills, temples and wildlife on one compact island.