Last places available for Sri Lanka this autumn with Pilar Petit
Autumn is just around the corner, and we have selected our standout destinations. One of our star trips is Sri Lanka, a jewel of Southeast Asia, accompanied by our guide Pilar Petit.
Sometimes choosing the ideal travel destination feels as difficult as choosing between Mum and Dad. There is no definitive answer: each has its strengths and weaknesses. The decision is even harder in Southeast Asia, where several countries share similarities in climate, culture and landscapes. So which is the perfect Southeast Asian country to explore?
In Kandy, on full-moon nights, Esala Perahera is celebrated, the most iconic and renowned Buddhist festival in Sri Lanka. Considered one of the most authentic expressions of Sinhalese culture, it lasts ten days filled with splendour and devotion. During this time, the country's most sacred and closely guarded relic, its true crown jewel, leaves the temple: the revered tooth of the Buddha.
Sri Lanka prepares to receive visitors this summer 2020 with these new rules
The Sri Lankan government announced that it is preparing to reopen its borders and welcome travellers with appropriate safety measures and precautions.
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RMA) and Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport (MRIA) will be operational from 1 August.
Sri Lanka is ready to reopen its borders on 1 August, welcoming all nationalities and all types of travellers, subject to some conditions.
People often ask us about our favourite destination or the most beautiful place we have visited. The world is vast, full of wonderful, well-known attractions, but our favourite places are those that sometimes go unnoticed. Each is special for a reason: its setting, landscapes, ethnic groups, wildlife, activities, festivals or religions. The images in this post show 15 places to visit at least once in a lifetime
Our partner in Viajes Tuareg Joan Bartomeu has just returned from his trip to Sri Lanka and brings us fresh photographs of this beautiful Asian destination.
On his trip, he visited important temples and palaces listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, saw Asian elephants in their natural habitat in national parks, and ended his journey with a well-deserved rest on the secluded, idyllic beaches of the south coast.
We have asked Joan to answer the questions we normally ask our customers after a trip. And we've added some more that don't appear in the satisfaction questionnaire usual. We are keen to hear his thoughts on the trip and find out more.
Who said the country of the million smiles was Cambodia? Come to Sri Lanka And you'll see!
This is what Isi Juve told us on a scouting trip by bicycle in Sri Lanka
Next Thursday 26 February our correspondent in Sri Lanka, Pilar Petit, will be at our Barcelona offices to answer our questions and share details of the trips to Sri Lanka for 2015.
Our routes for 2015.
Capacity is limited; please confirm your attendance with Joan Bartomeu Torres
Tel: 93 265 23 91
jbartomeu@tuareg.com