A two-stop Jaffna heritage walk: the lagoon-side fort and Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, with temple worship times, visitor etiquette and CCF ticket guidance.
Pair the southwest-coast beaches of Bentota with the mangrove waterways of Madu Ganga near Balapitiya, a Ramsar wetland with small forested islands and guided boat routes.
Sri Lanka’s east-coast surf destination, with a long sandy bay, several breaks, nearby Pottuvil Point and a season that runs roughly from April to October.
A relaxed south-coast base for Mirissa’s sandy bay, fishing harbour, coastal views and seasonal whale-watching trips. Sea conditions and sightings vary.
A dry-zone national park between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, known for its reservoir, wildlife and seasonal elephant gatherings. Park admission and safari jeep are priced separately.
Open grasslands, scrub and wetlands around the Udawalawe Reservoir are home to wild elephants and waterbirds. Visit by safari vehicle; access, costs and wildlife sightings depend on current conditions.
Explore southeastern Sri Lanka’s dry-zone forests, grasslands, lagoons and coast on a permitted 4x4 safari. Access depends on the open block and gate; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
A small town on the Kelani River beside Makandawa rainforest: forest trails, birdlife and a historic film location. Prices belong to separate forest visits and operator packages, not a general town ticket.
Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed lowland rainforest, rich in endemic wildlife. Choose an entrance before travelling; check access, guide arrangements and current fees locally.
A UNESCO-listed mountain forest across Matale and Kandy, with cloud forest, grasslands, waterfalls and village trails. Plan a route, check permits and guides, and see the separately published Pitawala Pathana ticket price.
Explore the cool highlands, rolling tea estates and working tea factories around Nuwara Eliya, with practical visitor details and locally reported tour prices.
Explore ridge paths and valley views around Ella, from Little Adam’s Peak to Ella Rock and Nine Arch Bridge. Check access, weather and route-specific fees before setting out.
Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa, a living Buddhist shrine within UNESCO-listed Kandy. Open daily 05:30–20:00. The official FAQ lists foreign visitor tickets at LKR 2,500 for SAARC countries, Thailand and Myanmar, and LKR 3,000 for other countries.
Explore Sri Lanka’s medieval capital: royal ruins, the Vatadage, Gal Vihara and ancient irrigation works. CCF entry: USD 30 for foreign adults and USD 15 for children aged 6–12; open daily 07:00–17:00.
Explore five ancient cave shrines, Buddhist murals and more than 150 statues at this living pilgrimage site and UNESCO World Heritage property in Dambulla.
Climb Sri Lanka’s Lion Rock through the water gardens to its fifth-century palace ruins, frescoes and Lion Gate. Find current foreign-visitor ticket prices, opening hours and practical entry details.
