Sri Lanka Post Covid – Your Ideal “Port of Call”

What, Where, When and everything you need to know about all the things to do Post Covid in our very own ‘Island in the Sun’ – Sri Lanka.

Ushering in the New Year of 2022 has brought with it a glimmer of hope as the world together moves forward into the Post Covid era to embrace the ‘new normal’ and resume reconnecting with the corners of our global village.
Sri Lanka tourism is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, diverse landscape, and heritage sites, so it comes as no surprise that the island is very familiar to international travelers from all corners of the globe visiting Sri Lanka.

Even in the aftermath of the pandemic, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues to prove itself as a pillar of strength to both the local community and the development of the nation.

Our little paradise island Sri Lanka has always been known to reinvent itself and present its character and cultural vitality in a multitude of facets that leave its visitors with memories to cherish for life – an “Island Spell” as one way say...

Here’s what you could look forward to when you travel to Sri Lanka; our little paradise in 2022!

The Call of the Wild!

Home to some of the most exuberant and exotic collections of animals, Sri Lanka’s wildlife safaris are an attraction to travelers of all ages.
Be it a multitude of vibrantly colored birds and flamingoes at the Bundala National Park to the ferocity of the leopard and sloth bear at the Yala Safari Camp or the majesty of the elephant at Minneriya National Park Safari –there is something remarkably humbling about being up close and personal with such majestic beasts – their dexterity and grace will immerse you in an exciting experience that is bound to imprint in your memory forever.

Connect with your Mind, Body, and Spirit!

The practice of Ayurvedha in Sri Lanka transpires back to the day of the Island’s aboriginal inhabitants to 6th century BC. The meticulous use of herbs blended with traditional methods and ancient practices has been passed down from father to son for generations. Its holistic effects on the body have garnered the attention of global citizens everywhere.
Wellness and healthy living have always been a part of the Srilankan lifestyle – be it tapping into your energies with Yoga or deep meditation that enhances lifelong benefits and improves the quality of life.

A Return to Nature!

Let it be the mist of thunderous cascading water, the bronze shore that skirts the ridge of the island, or the lush greenery that stretches over the land for as far as the eye can see – Sri Lanka has always found a way to seduce the passing traveler with her natural beauty.

Wildlife parks play a huge role in unveiling the raw gem-like feature of the land. Kumana National Park is home to an abundance of migratory bird species that adorn the skyline in a magnificent flight of color.

Minneriya, Udawalawe, and Yala national parks are home to the King of the Jungle, with Horton National Plains revealing a variety of dips, plates, and peaks in the landscape from which falls theclearest of waters.

Wet and Wild!

Ride in the tides of the powerful waves of Sri Lanka’s beaches. The open waters are an irresistible invitation to surfers from across the world who eagerly take on the challenge of reckoning with the

Ocean’s forces of nature - up close and personal. Sri Lanka offers an abundance of ideal locations to ebb and swell with the tide that is well scattered along the coast of the island – if you enjoy surfing head over to the East coasts of Arugam Bay or the South West coasts to Hikkaduwa, Weligama, or Unawatuna.

The World beneath the Waves!

The Sri Lankan beaches offer fierce and animated sunsets, wild and exciting water sports – its most awe-inspiring feature is the sneak peek into the infinite cosmos beneath the surface of the water!
Snorkeling is certainly a must-do when visiting an exotic island like Sri Lanka – visit Hikkaduwa, Kirinda, Pigeon Island, Galle (just to name a few) for its rare marine life, coral reefs, whales and sharks, and shipwrecks. You are destined to be ‘spellbound’!

Turn Back the Hands of Time!

With over thousands of years of heritage, culture, and spirituality – The evolution of Sri Lanka today pays tribute to its rich history and immutable and monumental relics of the past.
Garnering world recognition, Sri Lanka is home to 6 UNESCO world heritage sites. From the Sigiriya Rock Fortress with its exotic painted frescoes and rock carvings, Dambulla Cave Temple and the ancient sacred cities of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, and Kandy to Galle Fort and Adams Peak in Ella – you are bound to be engrossed in the secrets and ruins of the past kingdoms of Sri Lanka.

A Way of Life, A Tale of Tradition – Culture

Engulfed in the ways of her people, Sri Lanka is abundant in her cultural diversity. A land that pays deep respect and homage to spirituality, her ‘සංස්කෘතිය’ is diffused with influences of art, colonial impact, folklore, and even variations of modern-day influence.

The Kandy Esala Perahara or ‘The Festival of the Tooth’ is an exceptional example of the festivities that focuses on a thousand years old sacred tradition, color, traditional folk dance, and fire dancing. Fast forward to today and you will find Colombo riddled with the occasional street art exhibition like ‘Kala Pola’ or even a Broadway play on a Friday night at the Lionel Wendt.

Souvenirs to Remind you of Your Home Away from Home!

Shopping is certainly part of the fun when on vacation – Carrie Bradshaw would even call it her cardio! So where in Sri Lanka would you best give your shiny plastic card a good workout? In the Metropolis of Colombo, feel free to explore the very many floors of exclusive shopping centers like One Galle Face, Colombo City Centre, Odel, and Crescent boulevard. Its varied collection of designer wear, jewelry, and food is bound to keep you charmed for hours! For more of a souvenir or traditional take-home gift, you can make your way to Lakpahana with their artisanal handcrafted products, to Selyn for their handloom and batik linen, and perhaps to Barefoot for their uniquely curated collections and even a glass of Rose to mark the end of a pleasant day!

A Taste of Sri Lanka!

A culmination of the ideal landscape, perfect weather conditions, and rich soil ensued in Sri Lanka being acclaimed as one of the world’s leading exporters in tea. If you ever visit ‘up country’ or head on over to the hills, you can witness the artful mountainsides that have been terraced to form the endless rows of tea shrubbery.
This ‘Green Gold’ is a staple in every Sri Lankan household and often represents the warmth of the local population. Travel to Nuwara-Eliya or Kandy for a true tea experience!

Let Sri Lanka inspire you with her breathtaking views of stern cold misty hilltops and mountain peaks to its warm golden brown shores that lace the very cusp of this beautiful island, and if you are very lucky – you get to feel at home and experience a little bit of what it is like to be Sri Lankan.