In the 13th century, explorer Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “La più bella isola delle sue dimensioni in tutto il mondo” – the finest island of its size in all the world.
Sri Lanka is an island of Serendipity, a land of chance encounters and adventures, the home of innumerable treasures. An island deeply rooted in nature, history, heritage and values. It offers a myriad of experiences to truly immerse in authentic culture and unspoiled nature, a genuine excitement to the senses, a tug at one’s emotions.
There are many reasons to Love Sri Lanka – whether it’s the year-round beach season, the stunning mountain landscapes, the mouth watering flavours of our cuisine, or the warm-hearted and generous islanders who are ready again to welcome you for the holiday of a lifetime!
Tourism is back to normal and is playing a key role in our economic recovery. So come, visit our Paradise Island and fall in love with Sri Lanka all over again.
About UsSri Lanka is once again topping the lists of 'must see' destinations in 2023.
Sri Lanka Tourism has been operating normally since July 2022 and the winter season is in full swing.
Information to help you plan your next trip to Sri Lanka...
Sri Lanka is a meeting place of friendly faces who share their homes and trade; a space for spiritual healing; a land for learning from the old and the new; a hub of commercial activity; a spot for tranquility. Sri Lanka casts a spell unlike anywhere else. It draws people in, not with artificial attractions and grand gestures, but by spellbinding soul and sincerity.
Find out moreWe want to share Sri Lanka's extraordinarily diverse and authentic story with the rest of the world. We want to help you discover the many thousands of different ways in which you can fall in love with our home & plan the perfect trip; local experts, local perspective and all the best tips on where to eat, what to do, who to meet, how to get there and where to make your next favourite memory.
Sri Lanka is home to several National Parks, which are some of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the region.
Grab your sunscreen, sun hat and beach bags and head to the sunny coast of a peaceful island in the Indian Ocean...