Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has it all: tropical beaches, cooler mountainous terrain punctuated with waterfalls, incredible wildlife, tea plantations, fabulous food and diverse culture.

The coasts are tropical with many palm-lined sandy beaches and charming towns. The centre of the country is largely mountainous, has a cooler climate and is dotted with tea plantations and architectural reminders of the old British colonial era.

Sri Lanka has some spectacular ruins in the north of the country and its many national parks contain abundant wildlife, including monkeys, deer, buffaloes, elephants and even leopards. An adventurous destination, Sri Lanka is great for families, couples and single travellers alike.

Scott Dunn’s highlights for Sri Lanka:

For an insight into Sri Lanka’s tea making history, visit the Ceylon Tea Trails, a working tea estate; be sure to try the sumptuous afternoon tea in their colonial style gardens.
Explore Galle, famous for it’s fort, boutique shops and wealth of excellent local dining options. Amangalla is a highlight situated within the fort, taking you back in time to colonial era in 21st century comfort.

The Ancient Cities are a fascinating region, full of remnants of a civilisation over 2500 years old. During the golden age of the Sinhalese civilisation it was named 'Rajarata', the land of the kings. The first city to be built was Anuradhapura, followed by the rock fortress at Sigiriya and the medieval Polonnaruwa. Lots of work has been done over the last 100 years to push back the jungle that’s

Colombo is the economic and political capital of Sri Lanka and is a quintessentially cosmopolitan city, busy and bustling, tuks ruks and people everywhere. The Fort, Cinnamon Gardens and Pettah, one of the older districts, are particular historical highlights, while the Beira Lake, and green parks and canals that interject the city provide a contrasting natural beauty.

Away from the heat of the coastal regions, the Hill Country contains some of Sri Lanka’s most stunning scenery. From the rolling tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, the Hill Country is a land unto itself, pulsating with adventure and charm. Watch out for monkeys in the mist-filled jungle, and the sounds of waterfalls nearby.

Sri Lanka’s south coast is the perfect place to relax on the palm-lined beaches of the Indian Ocean. But as well as beautiful coastline, great snorkelling, diving and surfing, there’s plenty more to do at this end of the country. Meander around small fishing villages, explore the colonial port of Galle, visit the bird sanctuary, or visit the Hoo-aanyia Blowhole, a spectacular natural phenomenon wh

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Sri Lanka

Ancient Cities

Colombo

Hill Country

South Coast