Sri Lankan Holiday in 2025
Sri Lankan holiday in 2025.
A Sri Lankan holiday in 2025?
Everybody appears to be going to Sri Lanka on holiday!
Why should I go on a Sri Lankan holiday in 2025?
When is the best time to go on holiday?
What are the best places to see on the island?
Why is Sri Lanka so popular?
Since the end of the global pandemic Sri Lankan tourist numbers have been increasing.
The country has been through some difficult times economically and now, after a period of stability, is regularly at the top of recommended places to visit in various polls.
Over the last twelve months holidaying in this paradise island came out high in the following awards and news;
Sri Lanka is projected to emerge as one of world’s fastest-growing travel destinations in 2025 according to the 2024 WTM Global Travel Report
Timeout.com ranked Sri Lanka as no 1 in their “Best places for solo female travel in 2024” .
In April 2024, Sri Lanka ranked 5th in CEO World Magazine’s “World’s Best Countries to Visit”
Sri Lanka was awarded the Best International Tourism project in the Wider World for The Pekoe Trail by the British Guild of Travel Writers Tourism in November 2023.
Other countries are suffering from over tourism
Sri Lanka’s tourist numbers peaked at 2.333 million in 2018.
The number of visitors had grown since the end of the 26 year civil war which ended in 2009.
Since 2018 the tourist numbers dropped again due to the global pandemic and then a financial crisis.
It has since been supported by an IMF bailout and stability has now come back to the country.
The main peak tourist season is from December to March when the country welcomes many visitors wanting avoid some of the northern hemisphere winter.
Tourist numbers doubled in December 2023, January and February 2024 compared to the previous years.
However, Sri Lankan tourist numbers are still very small compared to established markets in South East Asia such as Thailand 28 m, Vietnam 11 m, Philippines 5.5m, Cambodia 5.43 and Bali 15.4 m
Tourist numbers are low (comparatively)...at the moment
However, Sri Lankan tourist numbers are still very small compared to established markets in South East Asia such as Thailand 28 m, Vietnam 11 m, Philippines 5.5m, Cambodia 5.43 and Bali 15.4 m
Why should I go on a Sri Lankan holiday in 2025?
The ambition for tourist numbers by the country is high.
It is expected that 2 million tourists will visit in the calendar year to 2024. This is 300,000 short of their original target.
In 2025 the target tourist numbers are 3 million which is a significant rise.
We would suggest that you visit in 2025 so that you can enjoy the sights before it gets too busy.
You can read about the monthly tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka at the following link.
When is it best to visit Sri Lanka on holiday?
Well it depends!
As mentioned, the main tourist season is from December through to March/Mid April.
If you are wanting a “winter’ holiday you will be coming when there are the most tourists in the country.
The island is affected by two monsoons which will determine what part of the island that you can visit without getting too wet!
You can visit the central parts of the country including the cultural triangle and central hill country for most of the year.
It is good to visit the West and Southern beaches and coasts during December to April.
The Northern and Eastern beaches and coast are best visited during May through to September.
What are the best places to see on the island?
The island has so many amazing places to visit that it is impossible to say what the best places are.
Again, it depends on what you really want our of a holiday.
There are a large variety of beaches around the coast where you can get a tan, swim, surf and enjoy the local nightlife.
Wildlife is abundant in many of the the National Park, such as Yala and Udawalawe. There are safari parks around the county and you will find one in reasonably close proximity wherever you are on the island.
You can get your fill of the culture and heritage from many of the sights in the Cultural Traingle.
If you want to hike and get closer to nature there are many hiking trails around the country. The newest is the Pekoe Trail which covers 300 kilometres over 22 stages staring in Kandy and finishing after Ella.
There is hiking to suit most abilities and energies from Little Adam’s Peak, Horton Plains National Park, Knuckles Mountain Range and the religious pilgrimage to Adam’s Peak.
It's your first trip to the island - what we would recommend.
Sri Lanka really can’t be seen in one trip.
However, we would recommend that you start by staying a night in Negombo to get over your flight.
Then most guests do a circular tour around the island, either clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Start from Colombo/Negombo and travel towards Kandy and visit the cultural triangle.
Head south towards Nuwara Eliya and visit a tea factory.
Visit the central hills to see the sights near Ella. (Stay at GlenMyu Estate to hike Horton Plains, see Lipton’s Seat and visit Upper Diyaluma Waterfall).
Travel south to Yala and enjoy a safari.
Finally spend time to recuperate and get a tan at one of the southern beaches.
Visit Sri Lanka - you wont be disappointed!
We find that all of our guests that arrive at GlenMyu Estate have already had a wonderful experience of their time travelling around the island.
Once you have visited you will want to come back again and again.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
Stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
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