All-round16daysAll-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
When to go
May in Sri Lanka
The south-west monsoon arrives, so head north and east, where Trincomalee, Pasikudah and Arugam Bay come into their own.
Where the weather is best in May
West & South Coast
Monsoon rains, lush and quiet
Hill Country
Monsoon rains, lush and quiet
Cultural Triangle
Dry and sunny, at its best
East Coast & North
Dry and sunny, at its best
What's on in May
VesakLanterns and lights across the island on the May full moon
Surf seasonArugam Bay's waves pick up (May–Oct)
Dry-season safarisGreat leopard sightings in Yala
Tours
Tours for May
All-round16days
Wildlife8daysWild Lanka Safari
Leopards, elephants and sloth bears, up close
Wilpattu · Sigiriya · Udawalawe · Yala
FromUS$580 pp
Culture5daysAncient Kingdoms
Five UNESCO wonders in five days
Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy
FromUS$360 pp
Off the beaten track9daysEast Coast & Jaffna
The island's sunny side in the summer months
Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Polonnaruwa
FromUS$670 pp
Wellness8daysAyurveda & Yoga Retreat
Rest, restore and come home renewed
Bentota · Galle
FromUS$450 pp
Ready when you are
Travelling in May?
We'll plan a route that follows the sunshine, whatever month you travel.