Uva Province, Sri Lanka

outdoors

Udawalawa National Park

also animals! SAFARI

Dambulla, CP

destination • experience

Dambulla Cave Temple

caves offers a glimpse into the most colorful caves in Asia.

EP, Sri Lanka

outdoors

Arugam Bay Beach

beach parties

UP, Sri Lanka

outdoors

Bambarakanda Falls

huge waterfall

Bentota, SP

destination

Bentota

some of the best beaches. Has sea turtle hatcheries. Has a fortress, gardens, and a old buddhist temple from medieval times

Sigiriya, CP

destination • experience

Sigiriya

is one of the most famous sights in Sri Lanka and the most visited. Get up early to go up the 300m rock before the crowds and the heat arrive. The views from above are impressive

Panwila, CP

lodging

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

Drive through tea plantations and jungle up to Mandulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge, one of the most breathtaking properties in the country

Colombo, WP

destination

Colombo

Slowly return to Colombo via Kandy where you can visit the Monastery and Tooth Relic. Kandy is a refreshing and bustling city favorite of the British colonialists. Wander the Botanic Gardens before driving back to the city One of the south coast’s most intimate beaches, with a picture-perfect arc of sand screened by toppling palms – and a great place to do a spot of whale-watching too. Ideal for swimming, snorkeling, going to the coral reefs. Can do whale and dolphin watching, fishing, etc. Has a river cruise

Induruwa, SP

destination

Induruwa

One of the finest stretches of beach on the west coast, running south from the magnificent Bentota lagoon and lined with a string of alluring hotels. Lying half-way between big-hitter destinations like Colombo and Galle

Anuradhapura, NC

destination

Anuradhapura

ancient sacred city. Palaces, temples, monuments Visit the ancient civilization, the first one to inhabit Sri Lanka and take it all. Make sure to visit Boddhi Tree, said to descend from the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment and believed to be the oldest human planted tree in the world

Mirissa, SP

destination

Mirissa

“tropical paradise” Large fishing port. Good for whale watching

Colombo, WP

lodging

Island Hostels- Colombo

This place is so pretty! Overlooking one of the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka, Island Hostels is a short fifteen minute drive from the island’s capital, Colombo. The location is ideal to explore and discover some of the most exciting and entertaining areas of the country. Mount Lavinia is best known for its “Golden Mile” of beach and is one of the few relaxing escapes near to the busy capital city. The property is also very close to several restaurants, bars, supermarkets and tourist attractions and most importantly it’s convenient to get to the beach

Polonnaruwa, NC

destination

Polonnaruwa

the next capital of the Sri Lanka Kingdom after the demise of Anuradhapura. Have a look at the remaining ruins and the large Buddha statues carved out of solid rock. Relax at your hotel for the night