QUESTinLANKASEE SRI LANKA LIKE A LOCAL

Things to Do

From wildlife safaris to hill-country hikes, temple visits to whale watching, Sri Lanka packs an enormous range of activities into a small island. Here are some of the experiences we build into our tours.

Safari jeeps on a track in Yala National Park
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National Park Safaris

Spot elephants, leopards, and more on a jeep safari through parks like Yala and Kaudulla.

Grasslands and stream on Horton Plains
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Hill Country Hiking

Walk trails around Ella and Nuwara Eliya, think Little Adam's Peak and tea-estate paths.

Whale surfacing off the coast of Mirissa
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Whale & Dolphin Watching

Boat trips off the south coast (Mirissa) during whale-watching season.

Carved guardstones and moonstone at Polonnaruwa Vatadage
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Ancient Temples & Ruins

Visit Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Passenger looking out of a hill-country train window
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Scenic Train Rides

Ride Sri Lanka's famous hill-country rail line through tea country.

Waves and rocks on a palm-lined Sri Lankan beach
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Beach Time

Relax on the south or west coast beaches between activities.