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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Sri Lanka.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from reef diving and snorkelling around Pigeon Island, to experiencing Sri Lanka's most iconic train ride through scenic tea plantations, and spotting leopards and sloth bears in the crowd-free Kumana National Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka travel guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Sri Lanka and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Beddagana Wetland Park, Sacred City of Kandy, and moreSpecial features on Colombo walking tour; choosing your best surf spot; and Sri Lankan literature guideExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Sri Lankan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsCovers: Colombo; The West Coast; The South; The Hill Country; The Ancient Cities; The East; Jaffna & Mannar Island Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.Discover Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from feasting on a smorgasbord of dumplings, noodles and curry in Bangkok's Chinatown; to lazing in a hammock on Don Det in southern Laos' Si Phan Don region; and listening for singing gibbons in the rainforests of Cat Tien.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern ThailandGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, to the Reunification Palace, and Pha That LuangEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Northern Thailand Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Laos.Discover Laos' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from soaring across the ziplines at Tham Nam; to trekking with some of the elephants who live at Mandalao; and admiring the sweeping roofs of gilded Wat Xieng Thong, the most significant and striking of Luang Prabang's many temples.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Laos travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Laos effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of LaosGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Phou Si Hill, to Tat Kuang Si, and the Vieng Xai CavesEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Lao culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Luang Prabang & Around; Northern Laos; Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Around; Central Laos; Southern Laos Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Laos.

This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Sri Lanka travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from feeling the air cool as you ride the historic rails into the hills from Colombo to Kandy; to losing the crowds at Kumana National Park to spot leopards and sloth bears; and gazing at the sublime, multicoloured Buddhist murals hidden in the rock caves of Dambulla.Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Sri Lanka travel guide: Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventureEasy-to-use regional and activity-based itineraries help you get off the beaten track and tailor a trip to your interestsInsider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy viewsVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Sri LankaConnect with local traditions and trends through fun insightsPractical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to packQR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secretsCovers: Colombo; The West Coast; The South; The Hill Country; The Ancient Cities; The East; Jaffna & Mannar Island Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Sri Lanka.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Sri Lanka.Discover Sri Lanka's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a boat trip to Pigeon Island for some of the best snorkelling and reef diving around, to feeling the air cool as you ride the historic rails into the hills from Colombo to Kandy, and spotting leopards and sloth bears at Kumana National Park.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka travel guide: Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Sri Lanka effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from the Downtown District, to the Sacred City of Kandy, and SigiriyaEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Sri Lankan culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Colombo; The West Coast; The South; The Hill Country; The Ancient Cities; The East; Jaffna & Mannar IslandCreate a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Sri Lanka.