Alternatives
Alternatives to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka costs USD 70–130 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best December to March. These 8 destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.
Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.
Why these, and not a longer list
Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Sri Lanka's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.
Alternatives to Sri Lanka
- 1
Kerala & Goa
IndiaKerala & Goa is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 55–100 per person per day
- 23% cheaper per day
- Best November to March
- 2
Albania
AlbaniaAlbania is strong in May, June, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 60–100 per person per day
- 20% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 3
Thailand
ThailandThailand is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 80–130 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best November to March
- 4
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong at the same things: hidden gems and nature and adventure.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best December to March
- 5
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in April, May, June, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best April to October
- 6
Egypt
EgyptEgypt is strong in October, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best October to March
- 7
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in April, May, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- Similar daily cost
- Best March to May
- 8
Mexico
MexicoMexico is strong in April, November, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–150 per person per day
- 15% more per day
- Best November to April