What to see and do in Sri Lanka in February?

Hi everyone, It's tough to see all of Sri Lanka in 15/16 days. Trip planned for February 2025. We really want to visit Jaffna, but that takes 2/3 days, so it's hard to cover the North, the Center, and the Southwest. Maybe skip the west coast or just stop in Galle for a quick look? Or is it a must to go there before heading back up through the Center, then the North, and finishing in Kalpitiya? Are the beaches and swimming good in February? Which are the most beautiful beaches that aren’t too built-up to end the trip? Thanks so much for your tips! Best, Nicole

Hi there, it’s true that fitting the north into a 15/16-day itinerary is tough unless you take a domestic flight, but that can really add to the budget.

To explore Sri Lanka and avoid long trips, you should plan a loop. You could finish in the mountains and head straight to Kalpitiya, but that’s a very long travel day, so I’d advise against it.

In the southern part of the island, there are some great, less crowded beaches. I’d recommend checking out Tangalle, for example.

Happy planning, and I’d love to chat more!

Fabiene