Sri Lanka - Plan your trip (Chapter)

This chapter contains the 20 Top Experiences, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Sri Lanka Sun, Sea & Sand, National Parks & Safaris, Travel with Children and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka guidebook.

Your journey to Sri Lanka starts here. You'll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus indepth info on the country's finest beaches, and where to see elephants and blue whales.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• a guide to Sri Lanka's best beaches and diving, plus coverage of national parks and wildlife-spotting
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won't miss a thing

Coverage includes: 20 Top Experiences, Welcome to Sri Lanka, Need to Know, What's New, If You Like: Buddhist Temples, Diving & Snorkelling, Walking, Beaches, Wildlife, Shopping, Ayurveda, World Heritage, Colonial Architecture, Month by Month, Itineraries, Regions at a Glance, Sri Lanka Sun, Sea & Sand: Best Beaches, When to Go, Beaches, Surfing, White-Water Rafting, Canoeing & Boating, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, Whale-Watching & Dolphin-Watching, National Parks & Safaris: Best Wildlife Experiences, Wildlife, Mammals, Birds, Planning Your Safari, Where to Go, Travel with Children: Best Regions for Kids, Sri Lanka for Kids, Children's Highlights and Planning & Practicalities.