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All of our holidays to Sri Lanka and Maldives are tailor-made, so you can choose the experience that is best for you.
Sri Lanka has a wide variety of places to stay depending on your mood, budget, location or preference, from family-run guesthouses to exclusive villas, while our resorts in Maldives are specially selected for their character, quality and ambiance. Best of all, you can rest your head in a combination of these places on your holiday to Sri Lanka and Maldives.
Read More Trip Planner“We absolutely LOVED all our accommodation, [we] were so well looked after in all the hotels.”
Sarah & Richard
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka and Maldives by experiencing our recommended top 5 places to stay.
If rafting over cascading rapids, ballooning around an iconic rock fortress at dawn, climbing a sacred mountain for the spectacular sunrise and experiencing a jeep safari to spot a variety of exotic wildlife are high on your wish list, then Sri Lanka is for you!
Read More Trip Planner“The highlights for us must be the white-water rafting [Kitulgala], which was amazing, and then our first sighting of wild elephants, which is something really quite magical and an experience we will never forget. The whole country is so very diverse and the people are warm and friendly and really did seem to care that we had a good time.”
Clare & Maureen
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by experiencing our recommended top 5 adventures.
Whether on the golden sandy coasts of the south and west of the island or the coral-white shores of the east, Sri Lanka has year-round, sun-drenched and palm-fringed tropical beaches for you to enjoy! Maldives has the perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical beach holiday.
Read More Trip Planner“Thank you so much for organising such an excellent holiday. We had a super time and Buckingham Place [Tangalle] was a fabulous final stop!”
Petra & Michael
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by relaxing on our recommended top 5 beaches.
A comprehensive guided introduction to the diverse birdlife of Sri Lanka, visiting the most important nesting sites, migratory routes and overwintering grounds in the country. With the help of an expert naturalist, you will spot a great number and variety of birds while on this specialist birding tour.
Read More Trip Planner“We were delighted with our trip to Sri Lanka, especially with the amount of birds and wildlife we were able to see. It was wonderful, too, seeing elephants in their natural habitat, as well as leopards. Niroshan was a perfect guide – knowledgeable, friendly, always on time and always looking smart. An unforgettable trip which has produced some amazing photos.”
Laurence & Elaine
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by experiencing our recommended top 5 birding hotspots.
Sacred Buddhist stupas and statues, an iconic pleasure palace atop a rock, atmospheric cave temples, mysterious monastery ruins, extravagant Hindu devales, ancient and innovative irrigation systems, Sri Lanka has it all!
Read More Trip Planner“Sena [chauffeur guide] provided us with a unique experience of a lifetime: an experience which has shaped us and helped us to grow, an experience that we will never forget.”
Ruth & Mark
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by exploring our recommended top 5 cultural sites.
Friendly and welcoming, Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for a fun-filled family holiday! Exotic wildlife, sandy beaches, thrilling as well as easy-going adventures and child-friendly accommodation are a formidable combination for an out-of-the-ordinary family experience.
Read More Trip Planner“We all had the most fantastic family holiday. There were so many highlights - elephant safari, Chaaya Village [Habarana], [Kandy Esala] Perahera!!! Thanks so much!”
Sheth family
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by enjoying our recommended top 5 family experiences.
Visit a variety of Geoffrey Bawa's iconic buildings, stay in some of his finest hotels, and tour the ancient sites of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla on this architectural extravaganza of the best of Bawa and Sri Lanka.
Read More Trip Planner“We very much enjoyed the trip and did a lot of Bawa architecture around Bentota and Colombo. Do hope Sri Lanka keeps the tourist invasion under control!!”
Liz & Stephen
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by experiencing our recommended top 5 architectural gems.
Romance abounds in Sri Lanka, from the dreamy and enigmatic landscapes of the Hill Country to the warm tropical breezes and glowing sunsets over the Indian Ocean beaches. Luxury villas, pampering spas, private dining and complimentary extras are some of the enticements on offer to honeymooners in Maldives.
Read More Trip Planner“We would like to say thanks for helping us organise a fantastic honeymoon which we will never forget.”
David & Lauren
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka and Maldives by staying in our recommended top 5 honeymoon havens.
Sri Lanka and Maldives are blessed with some of the best appointed and ideally situated hotels and villas anywhere in the world, making them the ideal destination for a luxury tropical holiday or extra-special honeymoon.
Read More Trip Planner“Our trip was a delight from the wondrous Heritance Kandalama hotel [Dambulla], historic Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya sights, to the luxury of The Kandy House [Kandy], sheer indulgence of the Ceylon Tea Trails [Adam's Peak] and ocean-side luxury of Aditya [Galle].”
David & Carolyn
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka and Maldives by enjoying our recommended top 5 luxury experiences.
Experience a very different Sri Lanka with its vast lagoons full of migrant waders, donkeys and baobabs, Tamil script and Hindi songstresses, bicycles and Brahman cows. Since the declaration of peace on the island in 2009, the north and east of the country have opened up and developed, but not too much – yet.
Read More Trip Planner“Excellent! Not only a really good driver, his knowledge of Sri Lankan wildlife/birds was extensive. His keen eye and pleasant, helpful manner made the trip. V. caring. [Anura]”
Philip, Patricia & Gerry
Make the most of your time in the north and east of Sri Lanka by experiencing our recommended top 5 places to visit
Spectacular panoramic vistas in the Hill Country and Knuckles Mountain Range, infinite horizons over the Indian Ocean, a kaleidoscope of exotic flowers and shrubs, and the surreal and otherworldly landscapes of the Jaffna peninsula, Sri Lanka is a photographer’s dream island!
Read More Trip Planner“A beautiful place, lovely smiley people and AMAZING food (waistline has the evidence!).”
Cara & Chris
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by enjoying our recommended top 5 scenic experiences.
Imagine coconut palms swaying rhythmically in the fragrant breeze, the shallow, clear warm waters of the Indian Ocean lapping gently onto sun-kissed tropical beaches, and ice-cold sundowners and the freshest of seafood to savour – this is summer in Sri Lanka.
Read More Trip Planner“We had a terrific family adventure holiday to Sri Lanka. Thank you for listening to our brief and helping us execute it. We wanted special places to stay, interesting places to visit, fun activities for the kids (and us), and with sustainable travel at the heart. The trip to the school was a highlight for me and a unique cultural exchange for our children.”
Zander/Robinson family
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka with our recommended top 5 summer experiences.
For a small island, Sri Lanka has so much wildlife on offer, including its own 'Big Four' - elephant, leopard, sloth bear and blue whale. Our wildlife holidays bring you the very best of this environmentally diverse country, from its high flying exotic birds to its deep diving majestic whales.
Read More Trip Planner“The safaris were great. Loved them. I saw about 150 species of birds, which is not bad at all as out of season and we were lucky to see Leopard and Sloth Bear at Yala. We particularly enjoyed the jeep safaris.”
Blow family
Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka by enjoying our recommended top 5 wildlife experiences.
Posted by John on 20th November 2024
Santani Wellness Kandy has been named Asia’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2024. This accolade reflects Santani's unwavering commitment to redefining wellness and its unique approach to "Human Sustainability”. Galle Literary Festival takes place in and around the southern town of Galle and its atmospheric fort from the 06 to 09 February 2025, inviting diverse voices in poetry and prose from around the world. In other news, Cape Weligama will reopen on 02 December 2024 following a deep refresh with upgraded facilities and services in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
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Posted by John on 11th November 2024
Quite an accolade for Sri Lanka – voted the Most Desirable Island (World) by Wanderlust’s 168,000 passionate and globetrotting readers. After more than 3 million votes were cast, the results of the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards are now in. Destinations, tour operators and travel brands have been recognised across 22 categories, including the Most Desirable Countries, Cities and Islands in Europe and around the world.
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Posted by John on 7th November 2024
Once again, we are able to offer the through train service from Colombo to Jaffna. Following the modernisation of the Maho to Anuradhapura stretch of the northern railway line, train services between Colombo and Kankesanthurai resumed on 28 October 2024. In a first for the island, Amba Yaalu on the banks of Kandalama Lake in the Cultural Triangle will open shortly as Sri Lanka’s first hotel fully operated and managed by women, making it a truly special addition to the Thema Collection portfolio.
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“We loved it all! Particularly the beautiful scenery, fascinating culture, friendly people, delicious food (lots of rice and curry!), and the amazing wildlife.”
Natasha & Ross, travelled to Sri Lanka, March 2023
“We are back and a million thanks for organising such a fabulous time for us. We had a wonderful holiday. Everything was well planned with plenty of time allowed to do all the things we had chosen to do.”
Harriet & Michael, travelled to Sri Lanka, February 2023
“This was a truly memorable holiday. We loved Sri Lanka. The Itinerary was fantastic and allowed us to get a real feel for the history and culture of Sri Lanka.”
Chris & Karen, travelled to Sri Lanka, January/February 2023
“This really was the holiday of a lifetime and we couldn't have asked for more from our honeymoon. John and the team at Tikalanka were amazing throughout.”
James & Mirella, travelled to Sri Lanka & Maldives, February 2023
“Thank you so much John, we had such a wonderful time and have you, Pathi and Nihal to thank for that. We will definitely return in the future and we keep recommending you to everyone.”
Kate & Zak, travelled to Sri Lanka, May 2023
“We had a wonderful holiday together as a family. Something for everyone and lots of things we enjoy doing together. Such a lovely country full of smiles and greenery.”
Strachan family, travelled to Sri Lanka, February 2023
“We had a wonderful holiday and would have no hesitation in recommending Sri Lanka and Tikalanka to friends and family. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID TO GIVE US SUCH A GREAT HOLIDAY.”
John & Jane, travelled to Sri Lanka, January/February 2022
“We had a fabulous trip & absolutely loved Sri Lanka. Everything went to plan, including running for a train that wasn’t ours! I’ll recommend Tikalanka to all my friends.”
Debbie & Stephen, travelled to Sri Lanka, February/March 2020
“Just to say back after a great trip to Sri Lanka - loved it all - the country, the people everything. Shame I had not discovered it before.”
Hadi, travelled to Sri Lanka, February/March 2020
“We were delighted with our trip to Sri Lanka, especially with the amount of birds and wildlife we were able to see. An unforgettable trip which has produced some amazing photos.”
Laurence & Elaine, travelled to Sri Lanka & Maldives, February/March 2020
