Kalpitiya
An eco-tourism and adventure hotspot on the northwest coast, Kalpitiya is renowned for world-class kitesurfing driven by consistent winds from May to October. The expansive Puttalam Lagoon caters to all skill levels, while the offshore waters offer diving, dolphin watching and whale watching. The nearby ecosystem, rich with mangroves, dolphins, sea turtles and migratory birds, […]
Kithulgala
Kithulgala is the island’s premier white water rafting destination, with thrilling rapids on the Kelani River for all experience levels. The surrounding rainforest offers excellent birdwatching, jungle treks, and beautiful waterfall pools. The area also holds cinematic history as the filming location of David Lean’s epic Bridge on the River Kwai, with remnants of the […]
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, in the heart of Ceylon’s tea country, is surrounded by maintained estates that paint the hillsides in vivid green. A visit to a working tea factory with premium tastings is essential. Colonial bungalows, the charming Victoria Park and the picturesque Gregory Lake complete the experience. As a gateway to Horton Plains and the […]
Knuckles Mountain Range
The Knuckles offer some of Sri Lanka’s most rewarding trekking across a diverse landscape, from misty montane forests and cloud-shrouded peaks to dry grasslands and deep river gorges. Traditional highland villages add a rich human dimension to the natural environment. Routes range from half-day walks to multi-day expeditions, making the Knuckles ideal for both casual […]
Horton Plains National Park
Situated at 2,100 metres above sea level, Horton Plains is a beautiful high-altitude plateau. Its signature attraction, World’s End, is a dramatic escarpment plunging 870 metres with staggering views to the southern lowlands on clear mornings. The circular trek also passes the Baker’s Falls through cool montane forest teeming with endemic birds. Early morning visits […]
Ella
Ella is one of Sri Lanka’s most photogenic destinations, surrounded by tea plantations, mist-filled valleys and mountain ridges. The iconic Nine Arch Bridge, the hikes up Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock, the spectacular Ravana Falls, and a vibrant cafe and boutique scene make it captivating. Ella’s wonderfully relaxed, bohemian atmosphere is the kind that […]