Sri Lanka — Summer 2026

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The dry-season half of the island: Arugam Bay surf, the Kandy–Ella tea train, the Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa cultural triangle, and leopards at Yala and Wilpattu.

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Areas (85)

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay
Badulla, Sri Lanka
Colombo

Stays (71)

Beach View Hotel, Arugam Bay
Blue Breeze, Negombo
Camellia Hills
Ceylonima Homestay, Anuradhapura

Sights (50)

Main Point, Arugam Bay
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Peanut Farm, Arugam Bay
Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya

Food & drink (20)

Cafe Chill, Ella
Ceylon Curry Club, Colombo
Culture Colombo, Colombo
Devon Tea Rooms, Kandy

Getting around (13)

Kandy to Ella train, Sri Lanka
Ambewela station, Ambewela
Bandaranaike International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo

Things to do (2)

Meena Amma's Tea Experience, Ambewela
Pekoe Trail

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Sri Lanka travel - Lonely Planet | Asia

Explore Sri Lanka holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com

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Sri Lanka Surf Season Guide – When to go and Where to Surf?

Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Discover the best time to surf each coast, from Arugam to Weligama, with this guide to the Sri Lanka surf season.

thesurfatlas.com

Article

The Best Time to Surf in Arugam Bay: Seasonal Guide & Swell History

Planning a surf trip? Find out the absolute best time to surf in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, including wave sizes, weather patterns, and peak season crowds.

edgewaysurf.com

Article

East Coast Sri Lanka Surf Season is Here! Everything You Need To Know.

Ready for some right hand point break perfection at Arugam Bay? Sri Lanka East Coast surf season is here - here's everything you need to know!

stokedsurfadventures.com

Article

Kandy to Ella Train Guide 2026: Updated Timetables & Tip | The Common Wanderer

The Kandy to Ella train is running in 2026, but the route has changed. Updated timetable, current ticket prices, and tips from five visits to Sri Lanka.

thecommonwanderer.com

Article

18 Tips for the Kandy to Ella Train Ride: Everything You Need to Know

A complete guide to the famous Kandy to Ella train ride in Sri Lanka, including my top tips for the train journey through tea plantations.

beyondwildplaces.com

Article

Ultimate Guide to Sigiriya: Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

A comprehensive guide to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Ritigala in central Sri Lanka, known as the cultural triangle.

beyondwildplaces.com

Article

Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa: Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle

Explore Sigiriya Rock fortress and the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa in one day. Practical tips, photos, and affiliate booking links for Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.

maptrotting.com

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The Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka: a great 4 day itinerary

Backpacking Sri Lanka: A travel guide about the Cultural triangle of Sri Lanka with a 4 day itinerary for the budget traveller.

backpackadventures.org

Article

Yala vs Wilpattu National Park: Which Sri Lanka Leopard Safari is Better?

Honest comparison of Yala and Wilpattu National Parks covering leopard density, sighting probability, terrain, crowd levels, accessibility, and best season. Find out which Sri Lanka safari park is right for your visit.

yalajeepsafaris.com

Article

The 7 best safari parks in Sri Lanka - The World Trippers

Discover the 7 most fun safari parks in Sri Lanka. Spot leopards, elephants and bears! #1 Wilpattu #2 Elephant safari Sigiriya #3 Kumana #4 Yala

theworldtrippers.com

Article

Sri Lanka Food Guide: 15 Must-Try Dishes & Where to Find Them (2025)

What Should You Eat in Sri Lanka? Quick Answer Sri Lankan food is a spice-laden paradise built on coconut, rice, and bold flavors. Must-try dishes include hoppers (bowl-shaped rice pancakes), rice and curry (the national meal), kottu roti (street food chopped on a griddle), and pol sambol (fiery coconut relish). Find authentic food at local ... Read more

theayurmantra.com

Article

Sri Lanka Tourism — Official Site

The national tourism board's portal, useful for the practical layer — the online ETA visa, region overviews and event calendars for the months you plan to travel.

srilanka.travel

Stay

Scottish Planter Glendevon Bungalow | Official Site | Boutique Hotel | Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Scottish Planter Bungalow offers an intimate escape among Nuwara Eliya boutique hotels, with private bungalows, scenic views, and warm hill country hospitality.

themacollection.com

Stay

Nuwara Eliya Hotel | Heritance Tea Factory Official Site

Encompass the rich heritage of tea production at Heritance Tea Factory, hotel at Nuwara Eliya and return to the old world charm of Ceylon. Official Site.

heritancehotels.com

Stay

Goatfell: Luxury Estate Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s Tea Country

Stay at Goatfell, a luxurious bungalow nestled in the Concordia Estate, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Enjoy breathtaking hill country views, tea hills, and waterfalls.

teardrop-hotels.com

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Luxury Hotels in Arugam Bay | Jetwing Surf & Safari | Official Site

Jetwing Surf & Safari is the consummate luxury hotel in Arugambay, setting the benchmark for this sleepy coastal town known for its wide beaches and exciting surfing scene.

jetwinghotels.com

Food

Top 10 Arugam Bay hotels & restaurants

Are you looking for the best hotels and restaurants in Arugam Bay? I've already talked about how much I loved Arugam Bay and the top 10 things to do in town, so now let's take a look at where you

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Video

Asia's Most Beautiful Train Journey - Kandy to Ella in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

An eleven-minute ride through the hill country from Kandy to Ella — tea terraces, open carriage doors, misty viaducts and the Nine Arch Bridge — the clearest sense of why this railway tops the world lists.

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Street Food in Sri Lanka - ULTIMATE FOOD TOUR - Egg Hoppers + Kottu Roti in Colombo, Sri Lanka!

Mark Wiens works through Colombo's street food — egg hoppers, kottu roti chopped on the griddle, and a full rice-and-curry spread — the best primer on what to order before you land.

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Sri Lanka — Summer 2026