Sigiriya
Ancient rock fortress climbed by 1,200 steps above the jungle.
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Rock fortresses, cave temples and the sacred cities of the old kingdoms.
Sigiriya
Ancient rock fortress climbed by 1,200 steps above the jungle.
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Dambulla
Golden cave temples painted with centuries-old murals.
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Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka's first capital and a sacred Buddhist city.
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Polonnaruwa
Well-preserved ruins of a medieval royal kingdom.
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Kandy
Hill capital and home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth.
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Mihintale
The mountain where Buddhism first came to the island.
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Aukana
A 12-metre standing Buddha carved from a single rock.
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Ritigala
Mysterious forest monastery ruins on a jungle mountain.
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Yapahuwa
A dramatic rock citadel with an ornate stone stairway.
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Kelaniya
A revered riverside temple just outside Colombo.
Add to trip →Cool mountains, tea estates and the famous highland train line.
Nuwara Eliya
'Little England' — tea country with a cool, misty climate.
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Ella
Laid-back hill town with the iconic Nine Arch Bridge.
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Haputale
Ridge-top views and the walk up to Lipton's Seat.
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Horton Plains
A high plateau with the sheer cliff of World's End.
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Adam's Peak
A sacred sunrise pilgrimage to a 2,243 m summit.
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Knuckles Range
Misty peaks and cloud forest made for trekking.
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Hatton
Gateway to tea estates and mountain reservoirs.
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Gregory Lake
Boating and horse rides in the heart of Nuwara Eliya.
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Badulla
The scenic end of the hill-country railway line.
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Ravana Falls
A wide roadside cascade wrapped in Ella legend.
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Diyaluma Falls
The island's second-highest, with cliff-top pools.
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Bambarakanda
Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall at 263 metres.
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St. Clair's Falls
Broad twin falls nicknamed 'Little Niagara'.
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Dunhinda Falls
A misty 64 m fall reached by a short forest walk.
Add to trip →Golden bays, surf towns and whale-watching on the sunny coasts.
Galle
A Dutch-era fort town of ramparts, cafes and boutiques.
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Unawatuna
A sheltered curve of sand ideal for easy swimming.
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Mirissa
Whale-watching capital with a lively beach strip.
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Weligama
Gentle waves and a classic beginner surf beach.
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Ahangama
Cool surf breaks and rows of stilt fishermen.
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Hikkaduwa
Coral reef, turtles and a long sandy shoreline.
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Bentota
Watersports, river safaris and resort beaches.
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Tangalle
Quiet, wide golden bays away from the crowds.
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Hiriketiya
A tucked-away horseshoe cove loved by surfers.
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Negombo
Lagoon, fish market and the closest coast to the airport.
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Kalpitiya
A windswept spit famed for kitesurfing and dolphins.
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Colombo
The seaside capital — markets, food and Galle Face green.
Add to trip →Wide calm bays, world-class surf and the culture of the north.
Arugam Bay
One of the world's great point-break surf spots.
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Trincomalee
A natural harbour town with temples and beaches.
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Nilaveli
Powder-white sand on the calm eastern shore.
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Pigeon Island
A tiny reef island made for snorkelling.
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Pasikuda
A shallow, sheltered bay you can wade far into.
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Batticaloa
Lagoons, an old fort and the legendary singing fish.
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Jaffna
The cultural heart of the Tamil north.
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Nallur Kovil
Jaffna's grand, gold-trimmed Hindu temple.
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Delft Island
Coral-walled lanes and wild ponies off the north coast.
Add to trip →Leopards, elephants and rainforest — some of Asia's best safaris.
Yala
The best-known park for spotting leopards.
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Udawalawe
Reliable herds of wild elephants year-round.
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Wilpattu
The largest park — wild, quiet and full of lakes.
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Minneriya
Host to 'The Gathering' of hundreds of elephants.
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Kaudulla
Elephants, deer and rich birdlife by the reservoir.
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Bundala
A wetland haven for flamingos and migrant birds.
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Sinharaja
A UNESCO rainforest of astonishing biodiversity.
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Gal Oya
Boat safaris where elephants swim between islands.
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Kumana
A remote eastern park beloved by birdwatchers.
Add to trip →Rafting, boat safaris, remote villages and misty peaks.
Kitulgala
White-water rafting through emerald rainforest.
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Madu River
A boat safari through mangrove islands and shrines.
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Pinnawala
The well-known elephant orphanage and river bath.
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Meemure
A remote village ringed by the Knuckles peaks.
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Riverston
Grassy plains and a 'mini World's End' viewpoint.
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