Travellers exploring the ancient terraces at Sigiriya with a driver guide

Culture, hill country, wildlife and coast

Sri Lanka destinations

Choose the places you want to spend time, then connect them with a private tour. Start with these six destinations for ancient cities, tea country and the south coast.

Find your next stop

Travellers exploring the ancient terraces at Sigiriya with a driver guide

Sigiriya

Ancient rock fortresses, village cooking and quiet countryside in the Cultural Triangle. Stay nearby to explore early, before the hottest part of the day.

From Colombo: about 4 hours

Explore Sigiriya
Travellers and a driver guide at the Kandy lake viewpoint

Kandy

A lakeside city of temples, gardens and Kandyan food, with the hill country beyond. Build in time for traffic and enjoy the centre on foot where practical.

From Colombo: about 3.5 hours

Explore Kandy
Travellers at Nine Arch Bridge in Ella

Ella

Tea country views, walks and village experiences around a small hill town. Give Ella more than a passing stop if you want time for both scenery and local life.

From Colombo: about 6 hours

Explore Ella
Illustrative view of Galle Fort lighthouse and the seaside ramparts

Galle

Historic lanes, ocean ramparts and slow afternoons on the south coast. Galle works as a coastal stay or as a stop between beach towns and Colombo.

From Colombo: about 2 hours

Explore Galle
Illustrative view of an Asian elephant in Yala's scrub landscape

Yala

Safari landscapes of scrub, lagoons and open tracks in Sri Lanka's southeast. Plan an overnight stay nearby rather than a rushed return journey from Colombo.

From Colombo: about 5 hours

Explore Yala
Illustrative view of Mirissa's palm lined beach and curved bay

Mirissa

A south coast beach base for unhurried days, seaside meals and nearby Galle. Keep a few flexible days and choose activities around the weather and sea conditions.

From Colombo: about 3 hours

Explore Mirissa

Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic, weather, stops and your pickup point.