Anuradhapura

a major city in Sri Lanka, this is the capital city of the North Central Province and is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. Considered one of Sri Lanka’s eight World Heritage site, the city lies on the banks of the historic Malvathu River and is one of the three cities, part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.

Batticaloa

a major city in the Eastern Province, and its former capital. Batticaloa is on the east coast and is situated on an island. A city culturally diverse in inhabitants, it is home to all flavours of Sri Lanka’s culture, food and architecture.

Beruwela

Located in the southwest of Sri Lanka, this is a charming coastal town, known to be the first port in the country set up by Arab traders in the 8th century. Beruwela, due to its proximity has become a popular excursion destination amongst locals and internationals, offering a slew of luxury resorts, cafes and plenty of water sports outlets.

Bentota

Bentota runs as a ribbon of golden sandy beaches and is known as an ideal holiday sun-and-fun playground. Offering tourists a wide selection of luxury resorts and smaller boutique hotels.

Colombo

located to the South of the Bandaranaike International Airport, and at the center of several highways, (roughly translating to ‘Port’) was originally strategically placed along the East-West trading routes. Colombo has since then grown to be one of South-East Asia’s most popular modern destinations, with several international hotel chains, retail brand labels and commercial spaces taking root here. This city that never sleeps offers guests the luxuries of infinity pools, oyster & champagne brunches, 5-star accommodation and more.

Notable places to visit: Colombo Museum, Independence Square, Galle Face Green, Red Mosque, Gangaramaya Temple, Royal Colombo Golf Club.

Dambulla

Located to the north of Knuckles Range, this historic town in Sri Lanka, is home to a beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex. Consisting of five [05] separate caves; 150 magnificent Buddha statues and paintings; as well as some of Sri Lanka’s most historic religious art. Rumoured to have been drawn nearly 2,000 years ago, visitors leave with everlasting memories of a rich Sri lanka.

Ella

located in central Sri Lanka, is famous for its cool, breezy weather and awe-inspiring views of the best that paradise has to offer. A perfect replica of the Garden of Eden, Ella offers tourists a taste of adventure, romance and exploration. Visit Ravana Falls, a 19m-high fall steeped in myth and magic approximately 6km From the Ella Gap towards Wellawaya. During the rainy season, the mountainside turns into the “wildest” waterfall in Sri Lanka.

Galle

located on the Southernmost point of Sri Lanka, (a Unesco World Heritage Site) it is a popular site that is home to Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient places of worship, grand mansions and museums, as well as stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and restored hotels. Popularly known for its focus on the arts, Galle is also home to Sri Lanka’s famous Literature festival and has become the residential hub for local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.

Hambantota

Once a fishing port, Hambantota is now home to an International Cricket stadium, International Airport and Port. This particular southern town has become vastly popular as a golf-destination for international golfers and amateurs looking to make their mark on the gold circuit.

Hikkaduwa

a firm fixture on the Sri Lankan tourist map since the 1970s, offers locals and tourists alike a kilometre-long strip of shops, cafes, party venues and guest houses. Popularly known as the beach-rave location on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka, ‘Hikka’ transforms itself into a lively night-time party atmosphere almost every night of the week.

Jaffna

located in the northernmost part of Sri Lanka, has a strong Hindu influence in tradition, architecture, language and art. A place that offers intrigue and history, it is a beautifully colourful city to discover Sri Lankan-Tamil culture. Home to the Jaffna Fort, Jaffna lagoon, Nallur Kovil and Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil.

Kalpitiya

a peninsula located to the North of Colombo, in the North-West of Sri Lanka, is a coastal town that has become fast popular for dolphin-watching and kitesurfing. Schools of dolphins can often be seen in the clear offshore waters and the local boat safaris offer close-up interactions. Kalpitiya consists of 14 islands and is widely considered to have the best kitesurfing conditions in South Asia.

Kalutara

Home to a wide array of Buddhist temples; Richmond Castle, a two storey mansion, built in 1896 on a 42-acre fruit garden estate, originally built for a regional governor; and Calido Beach, a thin strip of preserved land which runs between the Kalu River and the Indian Ocean. Kalutara offers tourists access to spectacular vistas across the an undisturbed beachfront.

Kandy

located in central Sri Lanka and known as the ‘Hill City’, Kandy is steeped in tradition, yet offers a thriving modern lifestyle; the best of both worlds. Home to the Kandy Lake, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and a few minutes drive away from the Victoria Golf Country Resort, Hantana Mountain Range, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Knuckles Mountain Range.

Mirissa

located East to Weligama, is a stunning crescent-shaped beach, ideal to while away your holiday - while sipping local, fresh coconut water, rocking gently back and forth on a hammock to the cool ocean breeze.

Negombo

located just 10km from the Bandaranaike International Airport, is famous for its beach-side hotels and cafes, and historical quarter. It offers holiday-goers a thriving Negombo strip, plentiful with live music, bar-lounges and tourist activities.

Nuwara Eliya

located in the central hills of Sri Lanka, is often referred to as ‘Little England’. This highland almost mirrors a quaint British countryside lined with British architecture, including bungalows, Tudor-style hotels, lush greenery and an array of tea estate mazes. Notable places to visit: The horse races, Nuwara Eliya Race Course, Devon Falls, St. Claire Falls, Pidurutalagala, Adam’s Peak, Horton Plains and Bambarakanda Falls.

Passikudah

These spectacular back-to-back beaches - Passikudah and Kalkudah are just 34km north of Batticaloa. The breathtaking white sands of the sickle-shaped Passikudah beach are made to resemble Cancun with luxury hotels dotted across this area. In contrast, Kalkudah beach, 2km east and south along the ocean is mostly deserted, giving tourists access to fishermen and the boating experience.

Polonnaruwa

Over 800 years ago, Polonnaruwa was a stronghold for royalty, and ran as a thriving commercial and religious centre. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still linger as ancient ruin attractions for visitors across the globe. Explore the hundreds of ancient structures – tombs and temples, statues and stupas – in a compact core, making this the second city part of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle.

Ratnapura

This city is famously known in Sri Lanka as the gem and jewellery capital. Ratnapura is the ideal city for adventure seekers to begin their hike up to Adam’s Peak.

Sigiriya

Located to the north of Dambulla, is a mix of natural and engineering creativity and is possibly Sri Lanka’s most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls rise high to a flat-topped peak where you will find the magical Lion Fortress. Visitors who complete the approximate 1,200 climb early in the morning are witness to spectacular views of paradise island. It is the third town, part of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka that encompasses Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, as well.

Talpe

Talpe has become one of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive beachfront destinations. This socially exclusive beach town is beautifully dotted with walled estates and hotels. Along this part of the coast you will see stilt fishermen perching precariously like storks above the waves at high tide.

Trincomalee

Located on the north east coast of Sri Lanka, sits on one the world’s finest natural harbours and is built on a peninsula. This culturally rich city has been the centre of the Tamil language in the island for over two [02] millennia. Its history dates back to the ‘Gokana in the Mahavamsa’ (Great Chronicle) and Hindu texts. ‘Trinco’ town offers visitors a charming stop along their travels.

Notable activities/ places to visit: Koneswaram Temple, Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Marble beach and Pigeon Island, Whale Watching tours.

Tangalle

known for its wide-open spaces and beaches along southeast Sri Lanka, Tangalle is the last town of any size before Hambantota and offers tourists a taste of Sri Lanka’s old-world charm.

Notable places to visit: 45 minutes from Tangalle, visitors can enjoy a round of gold at the Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa

Unawatuna

Located 6km South East of Galle, is a city with palm tree lined beaches, deep turquoise waters and a selection of traveller friendly guesthouses. Popular with tourists, it is also a short journey away from a wooded headland to the west dotted with tiny coves. Unawatuna is said to have mythical roots with references to this city in the ancient Sanskrit story ‘Ramayana’, when Hindu Gods walked the earth.

Yala

located on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, it is the island’s most famous national park, is a light forest, with grassy plains and deep lagoons, it is home to elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, monkeys, peacocks, leopards and more.

Notable places to visit: Off the coast of Yala is the Great Basses reef lighthouse, accessible via tour boats, Minneriya National Park, Wilpattu and Gal Oya National Park.