Whether you prefer to take in the acknowledged sites or explore off the beaten track, whether your tastes veer towards beach holidays, wildlife viewing, cultural sightseeing or montane hikes, whether your priority is upmarket luxury, mid-range value for money, or affordability above all else, Sri Lanka has it all in abundance. – Philip Briggs, author of Bradt's Sri Lanka
Our friends at TravelLocal think the best way to see the real Sri Lanka is to view it through the eyes of a local. Check out their top tips for getting well and truly under-the-skin of this island nation here.
Don't miss out
If you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka you need to make sure these sights are on your itinerary! Read more
Find the 'Big Four'
Just as Africa has its Big Five, so Sri Lanka can claim a Big Four. Read more
All aboard!
Sometimes travelling is about the journey more than the destination, a fact that is especially true when taking a train trip through scenic Sri Lanka. Read more
Attention culture vultures!
Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle is home to no fewer than six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Read more
Sri Lanka – available now!
The new sixth edition of Bradt's Sri Lanka is the longest and by far the most comprehensive guidebook ever published to this alluring island nation, and now includes a brand new, detailed, full-colour wildlife section. Freshly researched and completely rewritten by Philip Briggs, one of the world's most experienced and highly regarded guidebook writers, the new Bradt guide incorporates detailed coverage of every aspect of this diverse and compact land, from the idyllic tropical coastline to the misty forests of Hill Country. Not only does the book provide in-depth sections on all major beach resorts, archaeological reserves, historic towns and national parks, but it also introduces adventurous travellers to a host of intriguing lesser-known sites, along with many emergent destinations inaccessible for decades prior to the end of the civil war in 2009. The guide includes more than 70 newly drawn maps coveingr all towns and resorts of note, as well as the main national parks and their surrounds. Available with a 10% discount from our online shop here.
