Tourism in Sri Lanka has always been more than just a tribute to the sheer natural beauty and the varied terrain of the island. From the days of legend and ever since, visitors have journeyed from all over the world to marvel at the richness and depth of ancient cultures, scenic landscapes and enthralling adventure holidays, all widely available in Sri Lanka. But what captures their hearts is more than just the surface charm of a wild, untouched paradise. It is the inner beauty of a culture, the warmth of a people, and the smooth luxuriousness of a tourism industry that competes with the best in the world, right from the moment you step onto a SriLankan Airlines Airbus.

SriLankan Airlines has made rapid strides in aviation history both locally and internationally - it now boasts a clientele of 1.8 million passengers a year, flown all around the world on a luxury Airbus fleet. The airline underwent a major revamping in the year 1999, including a change of name, infrastructure and fleet… but the success of the operation was firmly established when it won the Best Airline of the Year - Central Asia for two successive years 2001/02, in the largest ever global survey of passengers, conducted by UK's Skytrax Research.

Under the guidance of its strategic partner Emirates, SriLankan Airlines has positioned Colombo as a new hub for air travel between Europe and the Middle East to the west, and the Indian sub-continent, the Maldives and the Far East to the east. Added bonuses include the Skywards frequent flyer programme, where frequent travellers have the option of scoring member benefits on both airlines, as well as many other international airlines such as British Airlines and United Airlines. A dedicated freighter service was launched in the year 2000 by SriLankan Cargo, enabling customers, retailers and businesses to track shipments and make bookings worldwide. The airline has also implemented upgraded IT systems in its airport, offices and baggage handling centre.

The SriLankan Holidays website is designed to unlock the holiday of your dreams. Wherever your tastes and preferences may lie, we can take you through the limitless boundaries of the Sri Lankan experience, and pick out a holiday that is tailor-made for you. Choose from golden beaches and sunny skies, mountain ranges dotted with cascading white waterfalls, wildlife reserves and jungle terrain, ancient cities where legends were born and battles fought, water sports resorts, scenic botanical gardens and many more. Our tours cover all this and more, providing comfort, warmth, luxury and holiday fun from the moment you touch down at the Colombo airport, as we link you to the finest hotels in the island, at the finest locations.