Plan Your Sri Lanka Trip

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Browse 35 curated places — beaches, ancient cities, safaris and misty hill country — then build your own itinerary.

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Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.9
Heritage
Dambulla

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Iconic 5th-century rock fortress with frescoes, mirror wall and lion-paw gateway.

Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7
Heritage
Dambulla

Dambulla Cave Temple

UNESCO golden cave temple with 153 Buddha statues across five caves.

Anuradhapura
4.7
Heritage
North Central

Anuradhapura

First capital of Sri Lanka — sacred Bo tree, Ruwanwelisaya and ancient stupas.

Jetawanaramaya Stupa
4.6
Heritage
Anuradhapura

Jetawanaramaya Stupa

Once the tallest brick structure in the ancient world, towering 122m.

Polonnaruwa
4.7
Heritage
North Central

Polonnaruwa

Medieval royal city with Gal Vihara rock-carved Buddhas and ancient palaces.

Galle Fort
4.8
Heritage
Galle

Galle Fort

Dutch colonial fort with cobbled streets, ramparts and ocean views.

Temple of the Tooth
4.8
Culture
Kandy

Temple of the Tooth

UNESCO temple housing the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.

Jaffna
4.6
Culture
Northern

Jaffna

Vibrant Tamil heartland — Nallur Kovil, fort, islands and unique cuisine.

Yala National Park
4.8
Wildlife
Southern

Yala National Park

Safari haven with the world's highest leopard density, plus elephants and crocs.

Udawalawe National Park
4.7
Wildlife
Sabaragamuwa

Udawalawe National Park

Reliable elephant sightings and the Elephant Transit Home.

Wilpattu National Park
4.6
Wildlife
North Western

Wilpattu National Park

Sri Lanka's largest park — leopards, sloth bears and tranquil natural lakes.

Kumana National Park
4.5
Wildlife
Eastern

Kumana National Park

Bird-watcher's paradise with mangroves and a famous wading-bird sanctuary.

Habarana
4.6
Wildlife
North Central

Habarana

Gateway to Minneriya / Hurulu — witness 'The Gathering' of wild elephants.

Mirissa Beach
4.7
Beach
Mirissa

Mirissa Beach

Whale watching capital with a crescent palm-fringed beach.

Weligama
4.6
Beach
Southern

Weligama

Beginner-friendly surf bay with the iconic stilt fishermen.

Ahangama
4.6
Beach
Southern

Ahangama

Boho surf town with reef breaks and palm-shaded cafés.

Hikkaduwa
4.5
Beach
Southern

Hikkaduwa

Coral reef snorkeling, sea turtles and a lively beach scene.

Hiriketiya
4.7
Beach
Southern

Hiriketiya

Horseshoe-shaped surf cove tucked behind a coconut grove.

Unawatuna
4.6
Beach
Galle

Unawatuna

Calm bay perfect for swimming, snorkeling and sunset cocktails.

Bentota
4.6
Beach
Western

Bentota

Long golden beach plus river safaris through Madu lagoon.

Tangalle
4.6
Beach
Southern

Tangalle

Wild stretches of empty sand and turtle nesting beaches.

Tissamaharama (Tissa)
4.5
Wildlife
Southern

Tissamaharama (Tissa)

Lake-side base for Yala safaris, with ancient stupas of its own.

Arugam Bay
4.8
Beach
Eastern

Arugam Bay

World-class right-hand point break — Sri Lanka's surfing mecca.

Pasikuda
4.6
Beach
Eastern

Pasikuda

Shallow turquoise lagoon — wade out hundreds of meters at low tide.

Batticaloa
4.4
City
Eastern

Batticaloa

Lagoon city of 'singing fish', Dutch fort and Tamil culture.

Trincomalee
4.7
Beach
Eastern

Trincomalee

Pristine Nilaveli & Uppuveli beaches plus deep harbour and Koneswaram temple.

Negombo
4.4
Beach
Western

Negombo

Lagoon fishing town near the airport — perfect first or last stop.

Colombo
4.5
City
Western

Colombo

The buzzing capital — Galle Face, Pettah markets, rooftop bars and shopping.

Nine Arches Bridge
4.8
Nature
Ella

Nine Arches Bridge

Photogenic colonial railway bridge through tea-clad jungle hills.

Tea Plantations
4.9
Nature
Nuwara Eliya

Tea Plantations

'Little England' of misty hills, lakes and emerald tea estates.

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
4.9
Nature
Central

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

Sacred 2,243m pilgrim climb at night to catch a magical sunrise.

Hatton
4.5
Nature
Central

Hatton

High-altitude tea-country town — base for Adam's Peak and scenic trains.

Horton Plains & World's End
4.8
Nature
Central

Horton Plains & World's End

Misty plateau hike to a 870m sheer cliff drop and Baker's Falls.

Ambuluwawa Tower
4.6
Nature
Gampola

Ambuluwawa Tower

Spiraling multi-religious tower with 360° views over the hills.

Deniyaya & Sinharaja
4.7
Nature
Southern

Deniyaya & Sinharaja

Gateway to UNESCO Sinharaja rainforest — endemic birds, leeches and waterfalls.

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