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Destinations

From ancient cities and misty hill country to golden beaches and wild national parks — these are the places our travelers love the most.

Ella

Ella

Home of the Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak and the world-famous scenic train ride.

Dambulla

Dambulla

The Golden Cave Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage site with centuries-old Buddhist murals.

Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Ancient royal capital filled with well-preserved ruins, stupas and stone Buddha statues.

Kandy

Kandy

The hill capital and home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic beside a scenic lake.

Colombo

Colombo

Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial capital — colonial architecture, shopping and street food.

Bentota

Bentota

Golden beaches, river safaris and water sports on the island's sunny southwest coast.

Galle

Galle

A 17th-century Dutch fort city with cobbled streets, boutiques and ocean ramparts.

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

The iconic Lion Rock fortress rising 200m above the jungle — Sri Lanka's 8th wonder.

Negombo

Negombo

Lagoon-side fishing town near the airport, known for canals, beaches and seafood.

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya

"Little England" — cool misty mountains, tea estates and colonial-era charm.

Yala

Yala

Sri Lanka's most famous national park with the highest leopard density in the world.

Mirissa

Mirissa

Laid-back surf beach and the best place on the island for blue whale watching.