“Thanks again for putting together a great itinerary for us. While Sri Lanka was on our radar it was not on our hot list but once we saw your first draft itinerary we immediately knew we had to go. ”
Tony & Juliet, travelled to Sri Lanka March 2018
Sri Lanka is a lush, tropical island paradise, known to Arab traders as Serendib - hence "serendipity", meaning discovery by happy accident - and famously described by Marco Polo as "undoubtedly the finest island of its size in the world".
Culturally rich and environmentally diverse, Sri Lanka boasts eight World Heritage Sites (the oldest dating back to the 3rd Century BC), 86 species of mammals (including elephants and leopards), more than 400 bird species (including 26 endemics), a colourful array of flowering plants and trees, a Hill Country famous for tea and trekking, 14 National Parks out of 100 areas protected by the government, and 1600 km of Indian Ocean coastline offering palm-fringed and sun-drenched tropical beaches.
Trip PlannerEach region of Sri Lanka has something unique to offer. Get a better understanding of this beautiful island paradise by exploring each region, and the major sites and cities within them.
Find out which activities each region has on offer, whether it's exploring ancient temples, spotting exotic wildlife or simply relaxing on a palm-fringed tropical beach.
Explore Sri LankaKoggala Lake
Contemporary in design and sustainable by nature, this unique luxury hotel on the shores of Koggala Lake is within easy reach of Galle and the attractive south coast beaches. Overlooking Sri Lanka’s largest natural lake, 11 suites spiral a 2.5-hectare hill of outstanding natural beauty.
More AccommodationThere is so much to do during your visit to Sri Lanka that it may be hard to know where to start. We have put together some taster itineraries for you to see the range of accommodation and activities available on the island. You may like to use them as a starting point to plan your very own trip, or we can do it all for you if you prefer - the choice is yours!
Posted by John on 11th June 2022
Good news. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka so we are able to offer holidays to Sri Lanka again for immediate departure. Please get back to us asap if you are still looking for that special holiday or honeymoon to Sri Lanka and/or Maldives this summer.
Read more »Posted by John on 9th March 2022
Like the rest of the world, Sri Lanka is currently suffering the effects of sky-high oil prices, supply chain issues and a prolonged break in tourism due to the pandemic but this doesn’t stop new travel initiatives from appearing on the island. These include a new luxury train service from Kandy to Ella (the most picturesque railway journey on the island), a projected cable car route through the breath-taking scenery of the Hill Country, and the opening of the Central Expressway between Colombo and Kandy in 2024.
Read more »Posted by John on 2nd March 2022
Yesterday, the Sri Lankan authorities removed the requirement of a pre-arrival COVID-19 negative test result, which should aid the recovery of the island’s beleaguered tourism industry. This comes hot on the heels of Emirates no longer requiring a PCR test for transiting passengers through Dubai. Both are indications that countries are beginning to relax their pandemic travel requirements to encourage more foreign travel.
Read more »“Thanks again for putting together a great itinerary for us. While Sri Lanka was on our radar it was not on our hot list but once we saw your first draft itinerary we immediately knew we had to go. ”
Tony & Juliet, travelled to Sri Lanka March 2018
“Really special trip - great balance of relaxing, exploring, history, religion, animals and beach! Just what we wanted. Thank you.”
Matthew & Heidi, travelled to Sri Lanka April/May 2015
“We had a wonderful visit and really did enjoy Sri Lanka and will certainly visit again in the future. All of the logistics were handled brilliantly.”
David & Wendy, travelled to Sri Lanka November/December 2018
“We are just incredibly pleased that we chose Sri Lanka and Tikalanka for our wedding holiday. THANK YOU TIKALANKA - keep doing what you do - it is superb.”
Gemma & Stephen, travelled to Sri Lanka January/February 2010
“Smooth organisation, good guide, good value for money.”
Sue & Janet, travelled to Sri Lanka December 2014/January 2015
“Overall this holiday was a very special fantastic experience due to the organisation and recommendation of Tikalanka. We would have no hesitation in recommending the company to our friends and family.”
Mike & Lorna, travelled to Sri Lanka in March 2018
“Your itinerary was perfect for what we asked for and provided us with lovely memories. We would definitely recommend Tikalanka to our friends.”
Lynn, Thomas, Jo & Roger,travelled to Sri Lanka in January 2019
“I would absolutely recommend Tikalanka to anyone travelling to Sri Lanka in the future.”
Jerrine & Fraser, travelled to Sri Lanka August 2017
“We really appreciated the detail in your planning that meant each accommodation was a different experience.”
Kath & Chris, travelled to Sri Lanka & Maldives November 2018
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