Ella
Home of the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and the world-famous scenic train ride.
Dambulla
The Golden Cave Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage site with centuries-old Buddhist murals.
Polonnaruwa
Ancient royal capital filled with well-preserved ruins, stupas and stone Buddha statues.
Kandy
The hill capital and home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic beside a scenic lake.
Colombo
Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial capital — colonial architecture, shopping and street food.
Bentota
Golden beaches, river safaris and water sports on the island's sunny southwest coast.
Galle
A 17th-century Dutch fort city with cobbled streets, boutiques and ocean ramparts.
Sigiriya
The iconic Lion Rock fortress rising 200m above the jungle — Sri Lanka's 8th wonder.
Negombo
Lagoon-side fishing town near the airport, known for canals, beaches and seafood.
Nuwara Eliya
"Little England" — cool misty mountains, tea estates and colonial-era charm.
Yala
Sri Lanka's most famous national park with the highest leopard density in the world.
Mirissa
Laid-back surf beach and the best place on the island for blue whale watching.