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287 destinations is a lot to scroll. These collections cut the island down to the places that suit how you travel, where you're headed, and when you're coming.
Who's travelling
Sri Lanka for Couples
Romantic beaches, hill-country retreats and sunset viewpoints - the most rewarding places in Sri Lanka to travel as a couple.
37 destinations
Sri Lanka with Kids
Calm swimming beaches, elephants, gardens and easy walks - the most family-friendly destinations in Sri Lanka.
59 destinations
Sri Lanka Solo
Easy to reach independently, sociable, and rewarding alone - the best destinations in Sri Lanka for solo travel.
179 destinations
Sri Lanka for Honeymooners
Private beaches, colonial bungalows and tea-estate hideaways - the most romantic honeymoon destinations in Sri Lanka.
20 destinations
Experience
Sri Lanka's Beaches
Every beach worth the detour in Sri Lanka - from famous southern bays to empty northern coves.
48 destinations
Sri Lanka's Waterfalls
The tallest, widest and most swimmable waterfalls in Sri Lanka, from Bambarakanda to Diyaluma.
36 destinations
Wildlife & Safari
Leopards, elephants, whales and birds - the best national parks and wildlife destinations in Sri Lanka.
54 destinations
Hiking & Peaks
Adam's Peak, World's End, Ella Rock and the best mountain hikes and viewpoints in Sri Lanka.
70 destinations
Temples & Shrines
Buddhist temples, Hindu kovils, cave shrines and sacred stupas across Sri Lanka.
123 destinations
By Train
The Kandy to Ella line, Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara Loop and the best railway experiences in Sri Lanka.
23 destinations
Ceylon Tea Country
Tea factories, estates, museums and viewpoints across Sri Lanka's Ceylon tea heartland.
14 destinations
Surfing Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay, Weligama, Ahangama and the best beginner and point breaks in Sri Lanka.
9 destinations
Birdwatching
Endemic birds, wetland sanctuaries and migrant hotspots across Sri Lanka.
51 destinations
Region
The Hill Country
Tea estates, waterfalls, cool mountain towns and the world's most scenic train ride through Sri Lanka's highlands.
85 destinations
The Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and the temples, stupas and reservoirs of Sri Lanka's ancient heartland.
61 destinations
The South Coast
Surf towns, whale watching, Galle Fort and the string of beaches along Sri Lanka's southern shore.
43 destinations
The East Coast
Arugam Bay, Trincomalee, Pasikuda and the quiet lagoons and reefs of Sri Lanka's eastern shore.
31 destinations
The North
Jaffna, Delft Island, Keerimalai and the temples, forts and palmyrah country of Sri Lanka's northern peninsula.
18 destinations
Rainforest & Gem Country
Sinharaja rainforest, Ratnapura's gem mines and the waterfalls of Sri Lanka's wettest, greenest province.
15 destinations
Highlights
The Must-See Shortlist
The essential destinations in Sri Lanka - the icons almost every itinerary is built around, from Sigiriya to Yala.
36 destinations
Off the Beaten Path
Empty beaches, forgotten monasteries and mountain villages - the Sri Lanka that most visitors drive straight past.
20 destinations
UNESCO World Heritage Sri Lanka
Every UNESCO-listed site in Sri Lanka, from the ancient cities to Sinharaja rainforest and the Central Highlands.
9 destinations
Free to Visit
Beaches, viewpoints, temples and walks in Sri Lanka that cost nothing to enter.
4 destinations