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We arrange trips to the Cultural Heritage sites, Wildparks,
tea estates and other major sights in Sri Lanka.
Click here for Adventure trips or
scroll down for the main attractions
Travel Guides & Info
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Main Cities
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Anuradhapura - Urban Culture
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Distance from Colombo
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206km
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Sri Lanka's first
capital is situated in the dry zone. It is one of Sri Lanka's
premier ancient cities.
Attractions: The sacred Bo Tree, temples,
Brazen Place, Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna,an Mihintale (12
kilometers from Anuradhapura) -a rock dotted with shrines and
dwellings - a grand stairwayof 1,840 steps made of granite
slabs that leads to a summit with a splendid view of the
countryside.Wikipedia...
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Batticaloa
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Distance from Colombo
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303km
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Batticaloa is surrounded by a large
lagoon. Attractions:'singing fish' (In the
months of April and September on moonlit nights, you can hear a
musical vibration emanating from the kalladi waters. Batti is a
quiet little place, with a small but well-preserved Dutch
fort.)Wikipedia...
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Colombo
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Distance from Colombo
International Airport 31 km
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Colombo is a fascinating
city, not only for its comfortable blend of East and West, but
also for its cosy mixture of past and present. It is the
commercial capital of the country.
Attractions: Temples, churches, old parliament
buildings, the zoo, museums, art galleries and shopping arcades. Wikipedia...
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Dambulla
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Distance from Colombo
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148km
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Like Sigiriya, Dambulla
is a vast isolated rock mass, which houses a rock temple
(formerly caves). Some of its frescoes are over 2,000 years old
and there is a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved
out of the rock, measuring 14 metres in length. Wikipedia...
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Galle
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Distance from Colombo
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116km
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In this coastal town, the
Dutch presence is still visible. Galle was an ancient port (said
to be the legendary Tarshish of the Bible), and our first
international commerce and trade centre. Today, Galle is the
bustling provincial capital and administrative centre of the
south. It is famous for its lovely Unawatuna Bay, where the sea
is protected by the reef, therefore safe for swimming.
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Attractions :- The old Dutch ‘Star’ fort (a World Heritages Site)
covering 36 hectares, the well-preserved Groote Kerk (Dutch Church), Dutch
Government House, the New Oriental Hotel (built in 1684) old bell
tower, Dutch ‘pillo-lace’ , fine ebony-carving and gem-polishing.
Wikipedia...
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Hambantota
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Distance from Colombo
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237km
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Hambantota, in Sri Lanka'
is in the dry zone. It is best-known for its beautiful
Crescent-shaped bay and its salt pans, The salt pans line the main
road for over 16km. Wikipedia...
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Hikkaduwa
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Distance from Colombo
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99km
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The first area to be
developed for tourism, this is still one of the most popular of
Sri Lanka’s beach resorts. Hikkaduwa is famous for its coral and
sub tropical fish. The reef, which runs parallel to the shore and
a few metres below the water, can be explored with snorkel and
fippers, or in a glass-bottomed boat. There are several wrecks in
the area which offer interesting dives.
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Scuba equipment and the
services of licensed instructions are on hire from PADI centers.
A little further down the coast, t there’s good surf, for board or
body-surfing. A community of international surfers in and around
Hikkaduwa exist. Wikipedia...
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Kandy
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Sri
Lanka’s hill capital is, perhaps, its most beautiful town. It is
488 metres above sea level, and next to Colombo,Kandy is Sri
Lanka’s most visited place. The focal point of the town is the
golden-roofed Dalada Maligawa, where the sacred tooth relic of the
Buddha is enshrined. The highlight of the year is the Esala
Perahera,when a replica of the relic casket is taken in
procession, accompanied by exotically
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costumed
dancers,drummers and some 100 elephants ,on ten glittering nights
in July/August. There are numerous shrines and temples in and around
Kandy, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, and stone
carvings.
Don’t miss the Paradeniya Gardens, with an amazing variety of
trees, plants and flowers. Kandy is an exciting place for
shopping, with souvenirs in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony,
and bronze.
Ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewellery and rush and
reed-ware can also be purchased. Wikipedia...
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Nuwara
Eliya
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Set
in the heart of tea-country, this beautiful town is where the
British succeeded in creating an English countryside, with homes
in styles from Georgian to Queen Anne. Well-kept lawns with
hedges, an Anglican church,a famous golf course and beautiful
parks give the place an air of nostalgia. Situated 1,890 meters
above sea level, the air is cool and fresh – a serene retreat
from the hustle and bustle of Colombo.
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Close
to Nuwara Eliya is Horton Plains, Sri Lanka’s highest and most
isolated plateau. Nature lovers will revel in this wide,
patna-grass covered plain, the haunt of many wild, yet harmless,
animals and the home of many species of birds. Bridle paths will
take you to the precipice known as World’s End – a sheer drop of
1,050 meters. Acres and acres of tea with its lush green foliage
extend miles across the hills, and no visit to the hill country
is complete without a visit to a tea estate, and the chance to
purchase some of the world’s finest flavoured tea.Wikipedia...
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Polonnaruwa
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The
island’s medieval capital rose to fame after Anuradhapura’s
decline. The largest of its many reservoirs, the Parakrama
Samudra, is larger than the Colombo harbour.
Attractions: Remains of the King’s council chamber, the Royal
Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, the Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage
Relic House (which is lavished with moonstones, guard stones, and
a sculptured railing), Kiri Vehera, and Gal Vihare.Wikipedia...
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Ratnapura
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Sri
Lanka’s City of Gems’ and the centre of its gemming industry.
Gems include sapphire, ruby, cat’s eye, alexandrite, topaz,
amethyst, aquamarine, tourmaline, garnet and zircon. Visits to
gem mines can be arranged through travel agents. Gem collections
can be seen at the National Museum, Ratnapura, and a number of
private museums.Wikipedia...
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