Things to Do in Sri Lanka

Ayurveda in Sri Lanka: Treatments, Retreats, and What to Expect

Ayurveda in Sri Lanka: how to tell authentic clinical retreats from spa packages, which centres are worth it, and what a real programme costs.

Best Waterfalls in Sri Lanka: Ravana, Diyaluma, Dunhinda and More

The best waterfalls in Sri Lanka — Bambarakanda, Diyaluma, Ravana, and Dunhinda. Entry fees, best season, getting there, and guesthouses nearby.

Climbing Adam's Peak (Sri Pada): The Complete Guide

Complete guide to climbing Adam's Peak — season, routes, sunrise timing, difficulty, and what the sacred footprint means to four different faiths.

Climbing Sigiriya (Lion's Rock): Entry Fees, Sunrise vs Afternoon, and Tips

Complete guide to climbing Sigiriya: entry fees ($30 foreign/$3 local as of 2026), sunrise timing, Pidurangala alternative ($5), and itinerary tips.

Climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Everything you need to climb Sigiriya — the route, frescoes, mirror wall, summit palace, entry cost, best time, and fitness level required.

Colombo Food Tours: The Best Ways to Eat Your Way Through the Capital

Colombo food tours: from Pettah Market spice stalls to Galle Face short eats. Named operators, prices, and essential dishes to try in 2026.

Kandy Esala Perahera: Sri Lanka's Greatest Festival

Guide to the Kandy Esala Perahera — when it runs, how to get good viewing, ticket options, and what to expect from Sri Lanka's most spectacular procession.

Kandy Food Tours: Eating Through Sri Lanka's Cultural Capital

Kandy food tours in 2026 — Kandy Market, lakeside restaurants, temple-area street food. Named operators, approximate prices, and what to eat where.

Kite Surfing Kalpitiya: Sri Lanka's Best Kite Spot

Guide to kite surfing at Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka — wind seasons, camps, lessons, costs, and what makes this lagoon one of Asia's top kite destinations.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: What to Expect, Ethics, and Alternatives

Honest guide to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage — what happens there, the ethical debates, opening hours, entry fees, and better alternatives to consider.

Scuba Diving in Sri Lanka: Trincomalee, Unawatuna & Pigeon Island

Sri Lanka has wrecks, reef, and whale sharks. Here's where to dive, which operators to use, costs, and the best season for each site.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve: Birding, Trekking & Wildlife Guide

Sinharaja is Sri Lanka's last viable lowland rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's what to expect from trekking, birding, and guided walks.

Snorkelling and Diving on Sri Lanka's South Coast

Guide to snorkelling and scuba diving in Sri Lanka — Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Pigeon Island, and Trincomalee. What to see, costs, and when to go.

Sri Lanka Cooking Classes: Colombo, Galle and Ella

Find the best Sri Lanka cooking class — hoppers, curry, and kottu with named operators, prices in LKR and USD, and what you'll actually learn to cook.

Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle: Ancient Cities and Sacred Sites

Guide to visiting Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle — Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Dambulla. What each site contains and how to plan the visit.

Surfing Arugam Bay: Sri Lanka's Best Surf Destination

Everything about surfing Arugam Bay — the breaks, surf season, lessons, board hire, and who the waves suit. Sri Lanka's premier surf spot.

Surfing in Sri Lanka: Arugam Bay, Weligama, Hikkaduwa and More

Sri Lanka surf guide: Arugam Bay (Apr–Oct), Weligama (Nov–Apr), Hikkaduwa breaks, surf schools, prices, and which coast to choose by season.

Tea Country Trekking: Hiking in Sri Lanka's Hill Country

Guide to trekking in Sri Lanka's hill country — Ella, Horton Plains, Knuckles Range, and tea estate walks. Routes, difficulty, and what to expect.

The Kandy to Ella Train: Sri Lanka's Most Scenic Rail Journey

The complete guide to the Kandy–Ella train — how to book, which class, which side to sit, what the route covers, and how long it takes.

The Minneriya Elephant Gathering: Sri Lanka's Greatest Wildlife Spectacle

The Minneriya elephant gathering — when hundreds of wild elephants meet at a single tank. When to go, how to book, and what to expect.

Udawalawe National Park: Safari Guide and Elephant Sightings

Guide to Udawalawe National Park — near-guaranteed elephant sightings, how to visit, costs, and what makes it different from Yala.

Whale Watching in Mirissa: Blue Whales off Sri Lanka's South Coast

How to see blue whales off Mirissa — season, tour costs, what to expect, how to pick a responsible operator, and what to bring.

Wilpattu National Park: Leopard Spotting, Best Time to Visit and How It Compares to Yala

Plan your Wilpattu safari — leopard sightings, villu lakes, the best season, what wildlife to expect, costs, and how it compares to Yala National Park.

Yala National Park Safari: Leopards, Elephants and Sri Lanka's Wildlife

Plan your Yala safari — when to go, how to book, what to expect, costs, and why Yala has one of the world's highest leopard densities.

Yala vs Udawalawe vs Wilpattu vs Minneriya: Which Sri Lanka Safari?

Yala, Udawalawe, Minneriya, or Wilpattu? We compare all four Sri Lanka safari parks on wildlife, best season, cost, and which suits your trip.

Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka: Best Centres by Region and Budget

From Ayurveda ashrams in the hill country to beachside studios in Mirissa and Unawatuna — the best yoga retreats in Sri Lanka across all budgets.