Luxury Sri Lanka Holidays 2025/2026

Yes. Travellers holding a full British Citizen passport must apply for electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before departure. It is suggested to apply at least two weeks prior to your holiday to allow your application to be processed. 

Top spots in Sri Lanka include the national parks like Yala and Wilpattu for leopard and elephant safaris, the scenic Tea Country between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, ancient cities in the Cultural Triangle and the historic port city of Galle with its colonial charm. For pure relaxation, the beaches along the South Coast are popular for their pristine beaches and world-class spas.

There are many unique experiences you can add to your Sri Lanka holiday. Popular choices include wildlife safaris, guided hikes through tropical forests, water sports at beaches along the South Coast, visiting sacred Buddhist temples, and train rides through the Hill Country’s tea plantations.

To visit Sri Lanka for a comprehensive experience is usually two to three weeks. This time is generally enough to explore the highlights of the country, allowing you to enjoy a mix of cultural sites, beaches, and wildlife experiences.

On a safari in Sri Lanka, you can expect to see wildlife like leopards, wild elephants, deer, sloth bears, langur monkeys, water buffalo, and a variety of tropical birdlife.

Sri Lankan cuisine is known for flavourful curries, fresh seafood, coconut-rich dishes, spicy sambols, and local favourites like kottu roti.

The most convenient way to travel between destinations in Sri Lanka is by car. We connect Scott Dunn guests with private drivers to make travel simple and flexible to your interests.

You can also book train journeys, which are great for scenic routes, while tuk-tuks (compact vehicles that are a combination of a scooter and a rickshaw) are a fun way to explore towns and cities.

Absolutely! Families can enjoy kid-friendly safaris, biking together through villages, and beach time on the South Coast. Couples and honeymooners can mix culture and adventure with stays in colonial tea bungalows, ending with a beach escape or extra time in the Maldives for the private island experience.

Because Sri Lanka is a tropical destination, its weather can vary depending on where you are on the island. Travellers should be aware it has two monsoon seasons.

The southwest monsoon affects the south and west coasts from May to September, while the northeast monsoon brings rain to the Cultural Triangle and East Coast from October to January. August is sunny on the south coast, and summer is ideal for pairing the East Coast with the Cultural Triangle or an additional trip to the Maldives.