All-round16daysAll-Round Sri Lanka
The whole island in one unforgettable loop
Negombo · Colombo · Galle · Yala · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Anuradhapura · Wilpattu
FromUS$1,020 pp
When to go
September in Sri Lanka
The last of the east-coast sun and peak elephant numbers at Minneriya, with fewer crowds island-wide.
Where the weather is best in September
West & South Coast
Monsoon rains, lush and quiet
Hill Country
Mostly fine, with some showers
Cultural Triangle
Dry and sunny, at its best
East Coast & North
Dry and sunny, at its best
What's on in September
The GatheringStill going strong at Minneriya
Yala's short breakYala often closes for a few weeks around Sep–Oct, so we use Udawalawe or Wilpattu instead
Last of the east-coast sunQuieter beaches before the rains
Tours
Tours for September
All-round16days
Hill country7daysTea, Trains & Waterfalls
A week in the cool green heart of the island
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Horton Plains · Ella
FromUS$410 pp
Culture5daysAncient Kingdoms
Five UNESCO wonders in five days
Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy
FromUS$360 pp
Off the beaten track9daysEast Coast & Jaffna
The island's sunny side in the summer months
Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Polonnaruwa
FromUS$670 pp
Wellness8daysAyurveda & Yoga Retreat
Rest, restore and come home renewed
Bentota · Galle
FromUS$450 pp
Ready when you are
Travelling in September?
We'll plan a route that follows the sunshine, whatever month you travel.