Decouvre Sri Lanka

Pourquoi visiter

• Asia distilled onto a small island: beaches, jungle, mountains, temples.
• The Kandy–Ella train ride, rated among the most beautiful in the world.
• Fascinating archaeological sites like Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa.
• Watching wild elephants and blue whales in their natural habitat.

Quand partir

The west and south coasts are ideal from December to March. The east coast is best from May to September.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Ride the scenic Kandy–Ella train
2. 2Climb Sigiriya Rock at dawn
3. 3Watch elephants in Minneriya Park
4. 4Surf at Arugam Bay
5. 5Visit the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Scenic trains, public buses, tuk-tuks everywhere, affordable private drivers.

Gastronomie

• Rice and curry – rice served with an array of curries
• Kottu roti – chopped flatbread stir-fried with vegetables
• Hoppers – bowl-shaped rice pancakes

Securite

Safe country. Beware of sea currents along some coasts. Winding mountain roads.