Beach trips
Create your own ideal holiday
Sri Lanka boasts a picturesque coastline of tropical beaches: golden sands lined with brightly painted fishing boats and hidden palm-fringed coves. We have created a handful of bite-sized beach trips to help you relax and unwind during your Sri Lanka holiday. Whether you’re after some peace and quiet on the east coast, looking for a livelier beach scene, or even a short hop over to the nearby Maldives, we can offer a trip to suit your needs.
Our bite-sized beach trips are located throughout Sri Lanka’s tropical coastline, so you can enjoy sunbathing year-round, regardless of the rainy season. During the summer months of May to September head to the east coast beaches, such as Trincomalee, for the best weather. If you’re planning a trip between late November and April we recommend visiting the beaches on the south and west coasts, such as Tangalle.
If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at our full itineraries. Or simply get in touch and our travel specialists will talk you through the options.
Located on the palm-fringed west coast of Sri Lanka, lies Negombo. This modest beach town is situated close to the airport, making it an ideal spot to acclimatise after your long flight. Here you can soak up the sights and sounds of the town, explore the fascinating colonial history, wander through the vibrant bazaar and watch the fishermen bring in their morning catch at the market. You’ll stay in a characterful, boutique hotel with a pool.
Located on the palm-fringed west coast of Sri Lanka, lies Negombo. This modest beach town is situated close to the airport, making it an ideal spot to acclimatise after your long flight. Here you can soak up the sights and sounds of the town, explore the fascinating colonial history, wander through the vibrant bazaar and watch the fishermen bring in their morning catch at the market. You’ll stay in a characterful, boutique hotel with a pool.
Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, the laid back town of Weligama boasts a long, golden sand bay, excellent surfing conditions and hip cafes & restaurants. It’s the perfect spot to kick back and relax for a few days. Visit Weligama between November and April for the best weather.
Located on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, the laid back town of Weligama boasts a long, golden sand bay, excellent surfing conditions and hip cafes & restaurants. It’s the perfect spot to kick back and relax for a few days. Visit Weligama between November and April for the best weather.
Take a trip to the seaside town of Mirissa, between November and April and you’ll be in one of the best places in Sri Lanka for whale watching. These mighty marine giants are drawn to the sea trench just off the coast to feed, making your chances of spotting them particularly high.
Take a trip to the seaside town of Mirissa, between November and April and you’ll be in one of the best places in Sri Lanka for whale watching. These mighty marine giants are drawn to the sea trench just off the coast to feed, making your chances of spotting them particularly high.
Home to perhaps some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka, Tangalle is a quiet spot on the south coast with pretty bays, quiet palm-fringed sands and tropical lagoons. For the best weather, visit the south coast between November and April.
Home to perhaps some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka, Tangalle is a quiet spot on the south coast with pretty bays, quiet palm-fringed sands and tropical lagoons. For the best weather, visit the south coast between November and April.
Discover Arugam Bay whilst it remains one of Sri Lanka’s best-kept secrets, as it won’t stay that way for long. Renowned for some of the best surf spots in the world, this low-key fishing village is as chilled as the sundowner waiting for you after a busy day riding the waves. We recommend to visit Arugam Bay between May and September for the best weather.
Discover Arugam Bay whilst it remains one of Sri Lanka’s best-kept secrets, as it won’t stay that way for long. Renowned for some of the best surf spots in the world, this low-key fishing village is as chilled as the sundowner waiting for you after a busy day riding the waves. We recommend to visit Arugam Bay between May and September for the best weather.
Head to the secluded beaches of the east coast and relax on palm-fringed sands, swim in clear waters or simply enjoy a good book. The beaches of the east coast are the perfect place to recharge your batteries after a few days of culture and sightseeing. Here you’ll find quiet pristine beaches, blue seas and swaying palms. For the best weather, visit the east coast between May and September.
Head to the secluded beaches of the east coast and relax on palm-fringed sands, swim in clear waters or simply enjoy a good book. The beaches of the east coast are the perfect place to recharge your batteries after a few days of culture and sightseeing. Here you’ll find quiet pristine beaches, blue seas and swaying palms. For the best weather, visit the east coast between May and September.
If you’re looking for a quieter beach experience, away from large hotels and mass tourism, Kalpitiya is the place for you. The region is known for its peaceful beaches and wildlife-rich lagoon. Between November and April, the crystal clear seas attract whales and dolphins.
If you’re looking for a quieter beach experience, away from large hotels and mass tourism, Kalpitiya is the place for you. The region is known for its peaceful beaches and wildlife-rich lagoon. Between November and April, the crystal clear seas attract whales and dolphins.
Top off your Sri Lanka holiday with a slice of tropical paradise in the Maldives. Peppered with islands of palm-fringed beaches with soft ivory sands that slope into warm luminous waters, this famous cluster of islands provide the perfect haven to unwind at the end of your travels.
Top off your Sri Lanka holiday with a slice of tropical paradise in the Maldives. Peppered with islands of palm-fringed beaches with soft ivory sands that slope into warm luminous waters, this famous cluster of islands provide the perfect haven to unwind at the end of your travels.
Speak to our Sri Lanka specialist, David
“There’s nowhere like Sri Lanka. Having travelled all over the country, it wasn’t long before I fell completely in love with its beaches, tea hills, wild rainforest and national parks. Oh, and did I mention the spicy curries? They knocked my socks off!”
