North Central Sri Lanka
Sigiriya & the Cultural Triangle
Ancient cities, cave temples and the island’s iconic rock fortress.
Explore destination →Photo: Roshita Trashani · CC BY-SA 4.0
PLACES TO MAKE YOUR OWN
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Central Province
Kandy Temple
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the cultural heart of Kandy.
Explore destination →Photo: Miyuru Sankalpa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Uva Province
Nine Arch Bridge
A celebrated stone railway bridge set among Ella’s green hill country.
Explore destination →Photo: Knthabrew · CC BY-SA 4.0
Near Ella
Ravana Falls
A striking roadside waterfall surrounded by the highland landscape.
Explore destination →Photo: Pamuditha2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Koslanda, Uva Province
Upper Diyaluma Waterfall
A dramatic highland waterfall and a rewarding stop on an Uva route.
Explore destination →Photo: Thilini Liyanage · CC BY-SA 4.0
South Coast
Mirissa Beach
A curving South Coast bay with a relaxed beach-town atmosphere.
Explore destination →Photo: Tharakaliyanage · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mirissa · South Coast · Trincomalee · East Coast
Whale and Dolphin Watching
Seasonal boat trips to look for whales and dolphins off Sri Lanka’s coasts.
Explore destination →Photo: DammikaD · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rekawa, near Tangalle · South Coast
Sea Turtle Watching in Sri Lanka
A guided night watch for a chance to observe nesting sea turtles at Rekawa.
Explore destination →Photo: Peter van der Sluijs · CC BY-SA 3.0
Southern Province
Galle Fort
Historic ramparts, narrow streets and ocean views on the south coast.
Explore destination →Photo: Rovin Shanila · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sabaragamuwa Province
Ratnapura Gem Mining
Sri Lanka’s gem country, known for sapphires and traditional mining.
Explore destination →Photo: James St. John · CC BY 2.0
Near Sigiriya
Pidurangala Rock
A climb to wide views across the Cultural Triangle and toward Sigiriya.
Explore destination →Photo: Ani Vincent · CC0 1.0
Southern and Uva Provinces
Yala National Park
A wildlife park of dry forests, lagoons and open landscapes.
Explore destination →Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces
Udawalawe National Park
Open grasslands and reservoirs known for elephant sightings.
Explore destination →Photo: Ganiarachchi · CC BY-SA 4.0
Central Province
Nuwara Eliya
Cool-climate hill country, tea landscapes and colonial-era streets.
Explore destination →Photo: Shenal Sadurshan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Horton Plains National Park
World’s End
A dramatic escarpment reached by a long walk across the highland plateau.
Explore destination →Photo: JeninRathnayake · CC BY-SA 4.0
Central Province
Dambulla Cave Temple
A hilltop cave-temple complex with historic Buddhist murals and statues.
Explore destination →Photo: Kaushiru90 · CC BY-SA 4.0
North Central Province
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
A UNESCO-listed archaeological landscape of temples, monuments and reservoirs.
Explore destination →Photo: Nahid Sultan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Eastern Province
Arugam Bay
A laid-back east-coast beach town known for surfing and seasonal coastal life.
Explore destination →Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Southern Province
Unawatuna Beach
A sheltered bay near Galle with a lively beach-town atmosphere.
Explore destination →Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0
Southern Province
Hiriketiya Beach
A compact horseshoe bay near Dickwella with a relaxed surf scene.
Explore destination →Photo: Shamilapathirana · CC BY-SA 4.0
Eastern Province
Nilaveli Beach
A broad, sandy beach north of Trincomalee on Sri Lanka’s east coast.
Explore destination →Photo: Dulakshi · CC BY-SA 4.0
Near Nilaveli, Eastern Province
Pigeon Island National Park
A protected marine park reached by boat from the Trincomalee coast.
Explore destination →Photo: AntanO · CC BY-SA 4.0
Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Koneswaram Temple
A Hindu temple on Swami Rock overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Explore destination →Photo: Wishva Dilshan · CC BY-SA 4.0
South-west Sri Lanka
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
A UNESCO-listed rainforest reserve known for rich biodiversity and guided walks.
Explore destination →Photo: Jaygayani · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kalupahana, Uva Province
Bambarakanda Falls
A high waterfall in a mountain setting between Haputale and Belihuloya.
Explore destination →Photo: Ashan randika jayaweera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Western Province
Bentota Beach
A west-coast beach destination suited to a Colombo transfer or coastal stay.
Explore destination →Photo: Soul Train (Oleg Abarnikov) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Colombo Fort
Old Dutch Hospital
A restored colonial-era building in Colombo’s historic Fort district.
Explore destination →Photo: Kanatonian · CC BY-SA 3.0
North Central Province
Anuradhapura Ancient City
A vast sacred city of ancient stupas, monasteries and pilgrimage sites.
Explore destination →Photo: Philip Nalangan · CC BY 4.0
Near Kandy, Central Province
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
A spacious botanical garden known for its palm avenue, orchids and mature trees.
Explore destination →Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
Central Highlands
Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)
A sacred mountain pilgrimage and a demanding overnight climb.
Explore destination →Photo: Ruwan 14 · CC BY-SA 4.0
North Central Province
Minneriya National Park
Dry-zone forest and reservoir landscapes known for seasonal elephant gatherings.
Explore destination →Photo: Chamara · CC BY-SA 4.0
North-western Province
Wilpattu National Park
A large wilderness park of forest, scrub and natural lakes known as villus.
Explore destination →Photo: Richard Mortel · CC BY 4.0
Near Badulla, Uva Province
Dunhinda Falls
A misty cascade reached by a woodland walk outside Badulla.
Explore destination →Photo: Sampathbandaraliyanage · CC BY-SA 4.0
Talawakele, Central Province
St. Clair’s Falls
A broad hill-country waterfall beside the route through tea country.
Explore destination →Photo: Chanul Malwenna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Southern Province
Hikkaduwa Beach
A lively beach town known for surf, snorkeling and coastal reef life.
Explore destination →Photo: Kaushiru90 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Eastern Province
Pasikudah Beach
A calm east-coast bay with a shallow shoreline and warm water.
Explore destination →Photo: Moonpuddles · CC BY-SA 4.0
North-western Province
Kalpitiya
A coastal peninsula for beaches, lagoon scenery and marine excursions.
Explore destination →Photo: Thilini Liyanage · CC BY-SA 4.0
Western Province
Colombo City
A mix of historic quarters, temples, markets and modern waterfront sights.
Explore destination →Photo: Gihanud2001 · CC0 1.0
Western Province, near CMB airport
Negombo
A beach and lagoon town close to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Explore destination →Photo: Uthpala97 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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