One island, countless escapes. Explore the beaches of the south and east, the tea country of the highlands, and the ancient cities of the Cultural Triangle.
Coastal stays
Mirissa, Trincomalee, Arugam Bay and more.
Hill country
Ella, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy in the cool highlands.
Culture & wildlife
Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and the national parks.
Teardrop island of the Indian Ocean — golden beaches, misty highlands, ancient cities, and a rich culinary heritage. Explore the coast, the hill country, and the cultural triangle in one unforgettable island trip.
Colombo
Western Province
Sri Lanka's commercial capital blends colonial architecture, buzzing markets, and a fast-growing café and nightlife scene along the Galle Face Green.
Kandy
Central Province
Hill-country capital and home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth, set around a serene lake in the heart of the mountains.
Galle
Southern Province
A UNESCO-listed Dutch fort town overlooking the Indian Ocean, with boutique hotels, cafés, and lantern-lit streets.
Ella
Uva Province
Tiny highland village that is the backpacker heart of the hill country — waterfalls, clifftop viewpoints, and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
Nuwara Eliya
Central Province
Little England in the Ceylon tea hills — cool air, rolling plantations, and the highest town on the island.
Sigiriya
North Central Province
The spectacular Lion Rock fortress and the ancient painted city sit at the centre of the Cultural Triangle.
Trincomalee
Eastern Province
Horseshoe bays of milky-blue water on Sri Lanka's east coast — the island's most spectacular beach destination.
Arugam Bay
Eastern Province
World-ranked surf breaks and a laid-back beach town spirit in a palm-fringed bay on the far east coast.
Mirissa
Southern Province
Palm-lined crescent bay famous for whale watching, beach bars, and picture-perfect sunsets.
Hikkaduwa
Southern Province
Sri Lanka's original surf beach — coral reefs, day-tripping turtles, and a lively beach-town strip.
Bentota
Southern Province
A calm lagoon-meets-ocean resort stretch ideal for water sports, river safaris, and beach resorts.
Anuradhapura
North Central Province
The island's first ancient capital — giant stupas, sacred bodhi trees, and sprawling monastic ruins.
Jaffna
Northern Province
Vibrant Tamil culture, colonial forts, and a distinct cuisine at the northern tip of the island.
Tangalle
Southern Province
Quieter southern bays, turtle nesting beaches, and wild coast — an escape from the busier resort towns.
Dambulla
Central Province
Gateway to the Cultural Triangle with the magnificent gold-roofed Cave Temple complex of Dambulla.
Negombo
Western Province
Fishing-town beaches and canals minutes from the airport — the classic first or last stop on an island trip.