Discover Sri Lanka: The Wonder of Asia
From mist-shrouded emerald tea hills and ancient UNESCO fortresses to wild leopard safaris and golden palm-fringed coastlines. Explore the iconic destinations waiting on your journey.
Ancient WonderYear-RoundSigiriya & Dambulla
Towering 200m granite rock fortress built in the 5th century with ancient frescoes and water gardens, alongside 5 magnificent Buddhist cave temples.
- Sigiriya Lion Rock
- Pidurangala Sunrise Hike
- Dambulla Golden Caves
- Minneriya Wild Elephants
Royal HeritageDecember to April & July/August (Esala Perahera)Kandy (Hill Capital)
The last royal capital of ancient kings, nestled around a picturesque lake and home to the sacred golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth Relic.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth
- Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya
- Kandy Lake Walk
- Traditional Cultural Dance
Little EnglandFebruary to MayNuwara Eliya & Tea Trails
Misty mountain resort town draped in emerald tea gardens, Tudor-style colonial bungalows, cool temperatures, and cascading waterfalls.
- Damro & Pedro Tea Estates
- Horton Plains & World's End
- Gregory Lake Boating
- Ramboda Falls
Nature & HikingJanuary to MayElla & Highlands
Laid-back backpacker paradise famous for dramatic gap views, the legendary Nine Arches Bridge, tea peaks, and ziplines.
- Nine Arch Bridge
- Little Adam's Peak
- Ella Rock Trek
- Ravana Falls & Pool Club
Colonial RomanceNovember to AprilGalle & Southern Coast
Living UNESCO fortress founded by the Portuguese and fortified by the Dutch, lined with vibrant boutiques, lighthouses, and ocean waves.
- 17th-Century Dutch Fort
- Galle Lighthouse
- Turtle Hatcheries
- Unawatuna & Jungle Beach
Wild SafarisFebruary to July (Leopards)Yala & Udawalawe
Premier national parks home to free-roaming leopards, sloth bears, herds of wild Asian elephants, and vibrant tropical birdlife.
- Open-Top 4x4 Leopard Safari
- Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
- Bundala Wetlands
- Beach Campfires
Tamil CultureDecember to SeptemberJaffna & Northern Peninsula
Rich Tamil heritage, majestic Hindu temples, palmyrah groves, island hopping, and distinct northern cuisine unlike anywhere else.
- Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
- Delft Island Wild Horses
- Point Pedro
- Jaffna Dutch Fort
Whales & CoralApril to OctoberTrincomalee & East Coast
Deep natural harbor with white sand beaches, Pigeon Island coral sanctuary, hot water wells, and clifftop Koneswaram temple.
- Pigeon Island Snorkeling
- Nilaveli Beach
- Koneswaram Temple
- Whale Watching