Sri Lanka is a tropical and incredibly diverse island off the southern tip of India that can offer holiday makers everything from pristine sandy beaches to ancient Buddhist temples and lush green hills dotted with tea plantations, wildlife safaris, hiking, snorkeling on coral reefs, hot air balloons to whale watching and many more adventurous things to do.

The people and cultures of this little island are as diverse as its landscapes. Sri Lanka's various districts are home to numerous different races of people, and this results in a colorful combination of language dialects, traditions and cuisine. The people are accustomed to seeing tourists and are generally warm and friendly towards visitors. In fact, many visitors find that the welcoming nature of their hosts is what truly makes their visit memorable.