Destinations
Every region worth building an itinerary around. From the ancient capitals of the Cultural Triangle to the tea estates of the hill country and the coast beyond.
Cultural TriangleSigiriya
The rock fortress that outstared an empire
A 200-metre granite monolith rising out of the jungle, crowned with the ruins of a 5th-century palace and guarded by frescoes of the Sigiriya damsels.
Hill CountryKandy
The last kingdom, held by a lake
Sri Lanka’s last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a lake surrounded by misty green hills.
Hill CountryElla
Tea country at 1,000 metres
A small hill town wrapped in tea estates, best known for the Nine Arch Bridge and spectacular mountain scenery.
South CoastGalle
A Dutch fort that never stopped trading
A 17th-century fortified city on the southwest coast, its ramparts, churches and merchant houses still standing largely as the Dutch East India Company left them.
South CoastMirissa
Whales offshore, palms onshore
A stunning crescent beach on Sri Lanka’s south coast, lined with coconut palms and relaxed beachfront restaurants.
South & SoutheastYala National Park
Sri Lanka’s great wildlife wilderness
Sri Lanka’s most famous national park, known for elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys and the elusive leopard.
Cultural TriangleAnuradhapura
A capital for 1,300 years
One of the ancient world’s longest-serving capital cities, with enormous dagobas, monasteries and sacred sites.
Hill CountryNuwara Eliya
A slice of England, 1,868 metres up
A cool-climate hill station surrounded by tea plantations, colonial-era buildings, gardens and mountain scenery.
Cultural TriangleDambulla
Ancient cave temples and sacred rock art
Dambulla is home to Sri Lanka’s magnificent Royal Rock Temple complex, featuring five ancient caves filled with Buddha statues, murals and centuries of Buddhist art.
South CoastBentota
Tropical beaches and thrilling water adventures
Bentota is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous coastal destinations, known for golden beaches, exciting water sports, Ayurveda, river excursions and tropical landscapes.
West CoastNegombo
Beach sunsets, canals and coastal culture
Negombo is a lively coastal town close to Bandaranaike International Airport, offering beaches, seafood markets, colonial heritage, canals and cultural attractions.
Northwest CoastKalpitiya
Kitesurfing, dolphins and untouched coastal beauty
Kalpitiya is a peaceful coastal destination famous for kite surfing, dolphin and whale watching, lagoons, marine life, beaches and Dutch colonial heritage.
Northern ProvinceMannar
Island landscapes, wildlife and colonial history
Mannar offers a unique combination of dry-zone landscapes, historic sites, bird sanctuaries, beaches and the fascinating heritage of Mannar Island.
Northern ProvinceJaffna
Tamil heritage, ancient temples and northern culture
Jaffna is a culturally rich northern city known for Hindu temples, colonial architecture, historic landmarks, libraries, islands and distinctive Tamil traditions.
East CoastTrincomalee
Ancient temples, natural harbours and eastern beaches
Trincomalee is a historic coastal city surrounding one of the world’s finest natural harbours, with ancient temples, colonial forts, beaches and marine attractions.
East CoastPasikuda
Turquoise waters and tropical east-coast beaches
Pasikuda is a spectacular east-coast beach destination famous for shallow turquoise waters, soft white sand, water sports and easy access to Batticaloa.
East CoastArugam Bay
Sri Lanka’s legendary surf and laid-back beach life
Arugam Bay is a relaxed coastal destination famous for world-class surfing, beautiful beaches, small guesthouses, restaurants and a peaceful tropical atmosphere.
Central ProvinceWasgamuwa
Wild elephants, forests and ancient ruins
Wasgamuwa National Park is a vast dry-zone wilderness known for elephants, endemic birds, diverse wildlife, ancient irrigation works and archaeological remains.
South CoastUnawatuna
Tropical beaches beside historic Galle
Unawatuna is a lively southern beach destination just outside Galle, known for palm-lined shores, turquoise waters, restaurants, guesthouses and nearby coves.
Cultural TriangleMinneriya
Elephant gatherings and ancient reservoir landscapes
Minneriya National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s best wildlife destinations, famous for its elephants, ancient reservoir, birds and dry-zone landscapes.
SabaragamuwaPinnawala
Elephants, river bathing and wildlife conservation
Pinnawala is famous for its elephant sanctuary and conservation history, where visitors can observe elephants and learn about their care and breeding programmes.
Hill CountryRamboda
Waterfalls and breathtaking mountain scenery
Ramboda is a beautiful mountain destination on the route to Nuwara Eliya, famous for its waterfalls, lush valleys and spectacular views of the surrounding highlands.
Cultural TriangleHabarana
The Cultural Triangle's safari and sightseeing hub
A convenient base in the Anuradhapura district, Habarana is the launch point for safaris into Minneriya and Kaudulla, and sits within easy reach of Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa.
Cultural TriangleRitigala
A mist-wrapped mountain monastery lost to the jungle
An ancient Buddhist monastery and strict nature reserve set on Sri Lanka's highest northern mountain range, Ritigala combines rare biodiversity with 1st-century-BC ruins reached along a forgotten forest trail.
West CoastChilaw
A gateway town of shrines, lagoons and roadside flavour
A palm-fringed beach town roughly 65km from Bandaranaike International Airport, Chilaw blends ancient Hindu heritage, a Roman Catholic pilgrimage church, and easy access to Wilpattu and Kalpitiya's marine wildlife.
South CoastWeligama
Sandy Village, gentle waves and stilt fishermen
A broad, beautiful bay on the south coast where novice surfers learn to ride their first waves, framed by the tiny island of Taprobane and the silhouettes of traditional stilt fishermen.
Hill CountryHaputale
Misty ridges, tea legends and vanishing views
Perched on the southern edge of the hill country, Haputale trades in views that shift from clear coastline to thick rolling mist within minutes, alongside colonial tea heritage and one of Sri Lanka's tallest waterfalls.
South & SoutheastTissamaharama
A lakeside gateway to Yala and Bundala
Known simply as Tissa, this lakeside town is crowned by a huge white dagoba and makes an ideal mellow base for exploring the wildlife-rich Yala and Bundala National Parks nearby.
SabaragamuwaSinharaja
Sri Lanka's legendary rainforest
Explore Sri Lanka's legendary rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with endemic birds, wildlife, rare plants, streams and spectacular nature trails.
SabaragamuwaRatnapura
City of Gems
Discover Sri Lanka's famous gem city, surrounded by waterfalls, forests, tea plantations, religious sites and access routes to Sinharaja and Sri Pada.
South CoastHambantota
Southern Sri Lanka's fastest-growing coastal city
Discover southern Sri Lanka's growing coastal city, with safari parks, botanical gardens, bird sanctuaries, reservoirs and cultural attractions.
South & SoutheastKataragama
Sri Lanka's most sacred pilgrimage town
Experience one of Sri Lanka's most sacred pilgrimage destinations, surrounded by ancient temples, wildlife parks, forests and cultural heritage.
South & SoutheastKumana
A quieter wildlife park on the southeastern coast
Escape into one of Sri Lanka's quieter wildlife parks, famous for its wetlands, birdlife, elephants, leopards and peaceful wilderness.
Northwest CoastWilpattu
Sri Lanka's largest national park
Explore Sri Lanka's largest national park, famous for natural lakes, dense forests, leopards, sloth bears, elephants and peaceful safari experiences.
Uva ProvinceMahiyanganaya
A sacred town on the Mahaweli River
Discover a sacred town surrounded by mountains, rivers, reservoirs, waterfalls, wildlife and the traditional culture of Sri Lanka's indigenous communities.
Northwest CoastPuttalam
A quiet gateway to Kalpitiya's lagoons and reefs
Discover Sri Lanka's northwestern coast with lagoons, islands, diving, kite surfing, marine wildlife and cultural attractions.
Northern ProvinceKilinochchi
A gateway along Sri Lanka's northern A9 route
Explore Sri Lanka's northern landscape with vast reservoirs, wildlife areas and important historical sites along the A9 route.
Central ProvinceAngunawala
Historic surroundings near Kandy
Discover the historic surroundings of Angunawala near Kandy, with colonial heritage, famous stadiums and easy access to the cultural heart of Sri Lanka.
Hill CountryHatton
Sri Lanka's cool tea highlands
Escape into Sri Lanka's cool highlands with endless tea estates, reservoirs, waterfalls, temples and spectacular mountain scenery.
Hill CountryBandarawela
Cool climate and colonial heritage in the highlands
Enjoy the cool climate and scenic beauty of Bandarawela, surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, colonial heritage and peaceful viewpoints.
SabaragamuwaUdawalawe
One of Sri Lanka's best elephant safaris
Experience one of Sri Lanka's best elephant safaris, with large herds of elephants, open grasslands, reservoirs and diverse wildlife.