About the Island
A Land Like No Other
Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal. Despite its compact size — just 65,525 km² — it packs in an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, ecosystems, and cultures.
The earliest human remains found on the island date to about 35,000 years ago. Buddhism arrived in the 3rd century BCE, shaping a civilisation that built magnificent ancient cities, vast irrigation systems, and some of the world's most extraordinary temples. Colonial periods under the Portuguese, Dutch, and British followed, leaving their own architectural and cultural imprints.
Today, Sri Lanka is a vibrant republic — its capital for legislation is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, while Colombo remains the pulsing commercial heart. With a coastline of 1,340 km, a highest peak of 2,524m at Pidurutalagala, and a biodiversity that earned it the nickname "the Pearl of the Indian Ocean" — this is a destination that will astonish you.
Area
65,525 km²
Coastline
1,340 km
Highest Peak
2,524 m
Population
21.1 million
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee
Why Sri Lanka
What Awaits You
Ancient Heritage
8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Galle Fort.
Wildlife & Nature
Leopards at Yala, elephants at Minneriya, whale watching at Mirissa, and endemic birds.
Tea Country
The world's finest Ceylon tea, grown on misty hillside estates in the central highlands.
Golden Beaches
1,340 km of coastline with beaches for surfing, diving, snorkelling, and pure relaxation.
Choose Your Journey
Sri Lanka Tour Packages
5 Nights / 6 Days
A perfect first encounter covering culture, wildlife, and coast.
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Our most popular signature itinerary — the island's best.
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From ancient capitals to the southern coast and back.
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The grand island circuit — the complete Sri Lanka experience.
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