- Climb Sigiriya in Sri Lanka – This UNESCO World Heritage site is an absolute ‘must-see’ if you are visiting Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankans consider this the 8th Wonder of the World and a visit to the site will certainly show you why. A climb to the summit of Sigiriya is certainly an adventurous one with a stunning ancient Fresco that is well worth the climb. The remains of an ancient palace lay on top of the rock and the sheer scale of this ingenious project is captivating to say the least.
- Tour Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka – Polonnaruwa in the North Central region of Sri Lanka was the 2nd capital city of ancient Lanka after the fall of Anuradhapura. The 1000 odd year old ruins at Polonnaruwa are better preserved and the scale of the development and infrastructure will certainly impress the skeptics.
- Wild Life Jeep Safari in Sri Lanka – If you are already planning on visiting the North Central region then you must book a Safari excursion to Minneriya National Park. But Yala National Park in the South Eastern region of the country will certainly be worth your while. Yala is the best place to see Leopard sightings in the world and not to mention the wild elephants, buffalos, sloth bears, deer, wild boar and the rich diversity of birds, flora and fauna.
- Elephant Rides in Sri Lanka – You must organize a ride on a majestic Asian elephant. Elephant rides are available in select places throughout the island and it’s certainly worth asking your travel consult to add this to your itinerary.
- Visit to Dambulla Sri Lanka – A visit to Dambulla Rock Temple is truly unique. This cave has been refuge to many of Lanka decamping kings and has been home to monks for over 2000 years. The cave offers a stunning Frescoes and a mysterious trickle of pure spring water that no one can trace its origins to.
- Kandy Sri Lanka – Kandy was the last kingdom of Lanka before falling to the hands of the British Colonial Powers. Today Kandy is home to the most important shrine in the Buddhist world – The Temple of the Tooth relic also known as Dalada Malligawa. The Temple of the Tooth Relic houses lord Buddha’s tooth relic and is close guarded as the most precious Buddhist relic in the world. Kandy also offers stunning cultural shows, great shopping, a scenic lake in the heart of the town and stunning views of the hill country.
- A visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sri Lanka – Pinnawala is the largest elephant orphanage of its kind in the world and is only a 2 hour drive from Colombo. This is certainly worth a visit where visitors to the park can watch these gentle giants play, feed and even work around the extensive coconut estate. The 100 odd elephants walk twice daily down the roads of Pinnawala for their bath to the nearby river and is definitely a thrilling experience to watch. Visitors can then enjoy a refreshing cool drink while watching them bath and play in the water.
- Visit to a Tea Plantation and Factory in Sri Lanka– Sri Lanka is a land that produces some of the best teas in the world and a visit to Sri Lanka would not be complete without a visit to a Tea factory and plantation. The process that goes into making that perfect cup-of-tea is certainly not a light one. The industry is carried out as it did over hundred years ago. The leaves are handpicked and sorted painfully into main stages before churning the perfect blend.
- Enjoy a Train ride in Sri Lanka – Enjoy the most scenic route in the hills of Sri Lanka by take a train ride from nanu Oya to Hatton. The train itself may not be too comfortable and its best not to expect much but travelers will certain enjoy the scenery to real life Sri Lanka and witness the daily life and beauty of the island.
- Waterfalls of Sri Lanka – Let your travel consultant know what you do want to stop at a few main waterfalls along the way. Particularly if you are touring around Kandy and Nuwara Eliya or Ella there are many stunning waterfalls that are arguably some of the most scenic in the world.
