Classic route12daysThe Ceylon Classic
The island's greatest hits, at an unhurried pace
Negombo · Dambulla · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Mirissa · Galle
FromUS$770 pp
When to go
January in Sri Lanka
Peak season on the west and south coasts, with dry, sunny days and cool, clear mornings in the hills.
Where the weather is best in January
West & South Coast
Dry and sunny, at its best
Hill Country
Dry and sunny, at its best
Cultural Triangle
Mostly fine, with some showers
East Coast & North
Monsoon rains, lush and quiet
What's on in January
Duruthu PeraheraTemple procession at Kelaniya on the January full moon
Thai PongalTamil harvest festival in mid-January
Whale watchingBlue whales off Mirissa (Nov–Apr)
Adam's Peak pilgrimageThe climbing season runs from December to May
Tours
Tours for January
Classic route12days
Hill country7daysTea, Trains & Waterfalls
A week in the cool green heart of the island
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Horton Plains · Ella
FromUS$410 pp
Beaches6daysSouthern Shores Escape
Golden beaches, Galle Fort and blue whales
Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle
FromUS$380 pp
Culture5daysAncient Kingdoms
Five UNESCO wonders in five days
Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy
FromUS$360 pp
Honeymoon10daysIsland Honeymoon
Jungle lodges, misty hills and a beach to yourselves
Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Tangalle · Galle
FromUS$650 pp
Family11daysFamily Island Adventure
Safaris, rafting, trains & beaches, all kid-approved
Negombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Kitulgala · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Udawalawe · Mirissa
FromUS$710 pp
Wellness8daysAyurveda & Yoga Retreat
Rest, restore and come home renewed
Bentota · Galle
FromUS$450 pp
Ready when you are
Travelling in January?
We'll plan a route that follows the sunshine, whatever month you travel.