SRI LANKA

Warm hospitality, fantastic cuisine & diversity at its best. Explore timeless ruins, marvel at seven world heritage sites, take in breathtaking scenic routes, historic train by steam, lush green forests, stunning wildlife & endless beaches…there is so much to Sri Lanka to suit all

Sri Lanka was ranked as “the best country to visit in 2019” by the Lonely Planet.

OUR HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA

Whether travelling with family, on honeymoon, or a daring solo, Sri Lanka offers so much variety to suit every taste. Discover hidden territories off the beaten track from lush forests, mountains & tea plantations to cities full of culture and heritage to wildlife parks and remote beaches. Why book with Footloose? We have our very own specialist on the ground who will help us tailor your holiday into your own bespoke adventure to suit you and your budget.

OUR UNIQUE TOURS

We have included a couple of tours in this section to give you a flavour of what is on offer. However, we specialise in tailor-made holidays and want to hear from you so we can find out more about what your dream holiday would look like so we can design it for you with our Sri Lankan specialist who lives and breathes the country based on the ground. Pop into our office and we can skype Hashini together to find out more.

Explore the Wildlife and Culture of Sri Lanka

Uncover the Ancient Culture & Heritage of Sri Lanka

WE ARE REINVENTING TRAVEL IN SRI LANKA

When we say “reinventing travel”, we mean that we want our clients to know first-hand what to expect in a destination. The best people to get this information from are the people on the ground who live and breathe a country. They are the ones with true in-depth knowledge and are kept up to date with fantastic new and innovative things for our guests to do. This regular contact with our ground team is what makes a tour with us so special.

OUR UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS

Below are some examples of the accommodation on offer in our Sri Lanka tours . We have all levels of accommodation available from standard to superior, depending on the experience you are looking for. We also have unique local accommodation used by scientists studying wildlife where you too can stay for a few days, take part and make a difference. Remember that there are lots of options available, and after we discover your likes and dislikes, we’ll help you find the perfect boltholes for your Sri Lankan escape.

Aathma Colombo House

Scottish Planters Bungalow

Beach Boutique Negombo

Amaya Bungalow

WHEN TO GO

The weather in Sri Lanka is dictated by two monsoon seasons which bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September (South west Monsoon); and the east coast and northern region between October and February (North east monsoon). The rest of the year is sunny and dry. Temperatures are fairly constant year round, with coastal regions enjoying average temperatures of 25-30°C and the highlands 15-18°C on average.

Unlike many other Asian destinations, Sri Lanka can lay genuine claim to being a year-round holiday destination. You just have to know which side of the island to focus on in any given month, and this is never more important than when planning your beach destination.

In the north and eastern coastal regions of the country, the weather is influenced by the north-eastern monsoon, which brings wind and rain between October and January, and drier weather between May and September.

TEMPERATURES (COLOMBO – SOUTH WEST COAST)

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEPT	OCT	NOV	DEC
High (°C)	31	31	32	32	31	30	30	30	30	30	30	30

Low (°C)	22	23	24	25	26	26	25	25	25	24	23	23

RAINFALL (COLOMBO – SOUTH WEST COAST)

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEPT	OCT	NOV	DEC
MM	62	69	130	253	382	186	125	114	236	369	310	168

DAYS	8	7	11	18	23	22	15	15	17	21	19	12

TEMPERATURES (ANURADHAPURA – NORTH CENTRAL)

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEPT	OCT	NOV	DEC
High (°C)	27	29	30	33	34	34	34	34	33	31	29	28

Low (°C)	24	24	25	25	26	26	25	25	25	24	24	24

RAINFALL (ANURADHAPURA – NORTH CENTRAL)

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEPT	OCT	NOV	DEC
MM	55	40	66	176	95	42	16	16	64	238	249	138

DAYS	6	6	1	7	7	4	3	2	7	9	11	8

MEET THE EXPERTS

Hashini Jayenetti

Meet Hashini – an explorer, hiker, foodie and an extreme adventure enthusiast. A glacier hike in Iceland and skydive in Nepal tops her latest travel diaries. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Hashini has a wealth of knowledge to help create your perfect Sri Lankan adventure. With 10 years’ experience in travel and consulting, Hashini enjoys her time designing unique holiday getaways featuring the best that Sri Lanka has to offer. Her passion for life and adventure comes through in every tour that she helps create.

LEARN MORE
info@footloose.co.uk

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Welch Family - Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
A massive thank you for all your help in arranging the trip. It was a once in a lifetime experience and none of us will ever forget it.
I (and I speak for the rest of the group as well) couldn’t speak more highly of the service we received from Footloose, Shah Tours, Chanya Lodge staff and in particular the guides (Matei, Vocus and Edi, apologies for the spelling). We couldn’t have asked for better service from any of you and it’s fair to say, it made our trip.
Not sure if you know but our luggage (3 out of 4 bags) weren’t in Tanzania when we arrived but the Manager (and forgive me I forget her name) at Chanya Lodge was very helpful, contacted the airport and managed to get the luggage to arrive (in a taxi) literally 10 minutes before we set off for the trek on Monday morning. To say we were overjoyed is an understatement.
Lomax - Vietnam & Cambodia
Footloose has been fantastic in working with us to get the holiday of a lifetime and they more than delivered. We gave them a very broad brief…Vietnam, Cambodia, unforgettable, something for everyone and they worked with us and the ground agent to make sure that we got what we wanted (even though we didn’t really know ourselves) and that support, guidance and patience was first class. We have memories that will last a lifetime as our family grows up and they go their separate ways to start their lives – we hope our expedition will inspire them to travel and learn about different countries with their families in the future. To all at Footloose thank you so much for making this happen. We really couldn’t have done it without you!
McCarthy Family - Tanzania
Our holiday in Tanzania was absolutely brilliant, and we will share so many special family memories from it. The highlight was staying at the beautiful Zanzibari Boutique Hotel, where the staff were absolutely fantastic and the views just stunning. At Simply Sadaani (and Bab’s) Camp we enjoyed the same hospitality and generous welcome from all the staff. It was an unforgettable experience.
Jowett Family - Tanzania
We had spent 2 nights at the Bush Rover Suites in Selous rather than Serengeti and had the most amazing experience. We were right next to a lake full of crocs but felt completely secure. The team looked after our every need, food was great and we, of course, enjoyed every game drive and walking safari too. The set up allows you to get away from everyone else whilst seeing lots of wildlife.