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March in Sri Lanka

Warm and dry across most of the island, ideal for the hills, the ancient cities and the southern beaches.

Where the weather is best in March

West & South Coast

Best time
Colombo · Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle

Dry and sunny, at its best

Hill Country

Best time
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella

Dry and sunny, at its best

Cultural Triangle

Best time
Sigiriya · Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Anuradhapura

Dry and sunny, at its best

East Coast & North

Good
Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Arugam Bay · Jaffna

Mostly fine, with some showers

What's on in March

Blue whalesThe Mirissa season continues
Whales in the eastThe Trincomalee season begins (Mar–Aug)
Adam's Peak sunrisesDry, clear night climbs

Tours

Tours for March

Sigiriya rock fortress rising above the jungleAll-round16days

All-Round Sri Lanka

The whole island in one unforgettable loop

Negombo · Colombo · Galle · Yala · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Anuradhapura · Wilpattu

FromUS$1,020 pp
Sigiriya Lion Rock seen across green forestClassic route12days

The 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
The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella surrounded by forestHill country7days

Tea, Trains & Waterfalls

A week in the cool green heart of the island

Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Horton Plains · Ella

FromUS$410 pp
A Sri Lankan leopard watching from the undergrowthWildlife8days

Wild Lanka Safari

Leopards, elephants and sloth bears, up close

Wilpattu · Sigiriya · Udawalawe · Yala

FromUS$580 pp
Goyambokka Beach in Tangalle with turquoise waterBeaches6days

Southern Shores Escape

Golden beaches, Galle Fort and blue whales

Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle

FromUS$380 pp
The white Ruwanwelisaya stupa in AnuradhapuraCulture5days

Ancient Kingdoms

Five UNESCO wonders in five days

Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy

FromUS$360 pp
Coconut Tree Hill overlooking the sea at MirissaHoneymoon10days

Island Honeymoon

Jungle lodges, misty hills and a beach to yourselves

Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Tangalle · Galle

FromUS$650 pp
Sri Lankan elephants bathing in a waterholeFamily11days

Family Island Adventure

Safaris, rafting, trains & beaches, all kid-approved

Negombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Kitulgala · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Udawalawe · Mirissa

FromUS$710 pp
Yoga pose on a tropical beachWellness8days

Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat

Rest, restore and come home renewed

Bentota · Galle

FromUS$450 pp

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