Sri Lanka, an island of spirit and spice, sits off the tip of India in the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean. With sandy, palm-fringed beaches, jewelled cultural treasures and magical encounters with elephants all on offer, Sri Lanka certainly has a magic all of its own.
Sri Lanka is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a colorful culture, an intriguing mix of deep rooted Buddhist beliefs and worldwide influences garnered from its years as a major trading port and a colonial outpost for the Portuguese, Dutch and British.Discover rare species and the gemstones that first drew travellers here. Explore paddy fields by bike; lose yourself in maze-like rows of highland tea plantations; and let juddering tuk tuks zip you through the underbrush to hidden expanses of beach. We promise to get you closer to the action closer than anyone else by providing a fantastic mix of culture, history, people, food, wildlife and beaches with the help of our destination experts. With Rapid Holidays there is something for everyone!
