Things to Do in Sri Lanka

Ayurveda in Sri Lanka: Treatments, Retreats, & What to

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 Tours in Colombo, Sri Lanka: City Rides, Day Trips and Cultural Walks

The best Colombo tours: tuk-tuk city rides, street food walks, temple visits, and day trips to Galle and the Cultural Triangle. Verified GYG links.

Best Tours in Galle, Sri Lanka: Fort Walks, Whale Watching and South Coast

The best Galle tours: Galle Fort walking tours, Mirissa whale watching, Madu River boat trips, and south coast day trips. Verified GYG booking links.

Best Tours in Kandy, Sri Lanka: Temple Walks, Tea Country and Cooking Classes

The best Kandy tours: Temple of the Tooth visits, Nuwara Eliya tea country day trips, cooking classes, and spice garden walks. Verified booking links.

Best Waterfalls in Sri Lanka: Ravana, Diyaluma,

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

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 & How

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

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

Colombo Kovils and Hindu Temples: A Complete Visitor Guide

Sri Ponnambalawaneswaram, Kathiresan Kovil and Sri Muthumariamman: hours, dress code, and how to visit Colombo's kovils from Fort Station.

Kandy Esala Perahera: Sri Lanka's Greatest Festival

Guide to Kandy Esala Perahera: when it runs, viewing spots, ticket options, and what to expect from Sri Lanka's most spectacular procession.

Kandy Food Tours: Eating Through Sri Lanka's Cultural

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

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara: The Temple with Ramayana

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara near Colombo: Ramayana connections, famous murals, Buddha relic, festival calendar, and transport guide.

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.

Munneswaram Temple: Sri Lanka's Ancient Shiva Shrine

Munneswaram temple near Chilaw: one of Sri Lanka's oldest Shiva shrines. Pilgrimage guide, festival dates, opening hours, and how to get there.

Nuwara Eliya Day Trip from Colombo: Sita Eliya, Tea

Plan your Nuwara Eliya day trip from Colombo - Sita Eliya temple, Hakgala Gardens, Gregory Lake, tea factories - with train times and what to expect.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: What to Expect, Ethics,

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 &

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 & 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 & 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

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

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.

Udawalawe vs Minneriya vs Yala vs Wilpattu: Sri Lanka

Yala for leopards, Udawalawe for year-round elephants, Minneriya for the gathering, Wilpattu for seclusion. Costs, seasons, and which to choose.

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

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

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 & Sri

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.

Yoga Retreats in Sri Lanka: Best Centres by Region & 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.