Explore Sri Lanka, region by region

Crescent beach famous for blue whale watching, sunsets and a lively surf scene.

Beginner-friendly surf bay with a calm reef and the iconic Taprobane island.

Vibrant capital blending colonial heritage, modern energy and the island's best dining.

Sri Lanka's first capital and sacred city, home to the oldest living human-planted tree.

Natural deep harbour with whale watching, forts and quiet palm-lined beaches.

Long stretch of pristine white sand and calm turquoise water, perfect for unwinding.

Quiet ridge-top town with misty tea estates and dramatic cliff-edge viewpoints.

Sri Lanka's flagship national park — leopards, elephants and golden savanna at dawn.

Beach town minutes from the airport, known for lagoons, catamarans and fresh seafood.

Distinct Tamil cultural heartland with Hindu temples, palmyra palms and quiet islands.

Ancient rock fortress rising 200m above the jungle, crowned by a 5th-century palace and frescoes.

Colonial-era hill station amid emerald tea fields, cool air and English charm.

Laid-back surf village with one of Asia's best point breaks and a wild coastline.

Mountains, tea plantations, waterfalls and some of Sri Lanka's most spectacular scenery.

UNESCO Dutch fort town of cobbled lanes, ramparts and lighthouses by the sea.

Cave temple complex filled with 150+ Buddha statues and murals spanning 2,000 years.

Sheltered golden bay with a relaxed beachfront, palm swings and a historic pagoda.

Remote island of wild donkeys, migrant flamingos and the historic Adam's Bridge causeway.

Medieval capital with well-preserved ruins, giant Buddhas and the ancient reservoir system.

Resort stretch of golden sand and river safaris, ideal for a beach break.

Dramatic coves and quiet bays with fresh seafood and a relaxed fishing-town feel.

Cultural capital surrounded by hills, home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth.