8 Best Sri Lanka Tourist Attractions

Day 1: Dambulla

Here in Dambulla located in the central part of Sri Lanka, you will ‘get to see a number of Sri Lanka Tourist attractions including Dambulla Cave Temple Complex. And, the beautiful giant statue of Buddha, 14 meters in height designed beautifully with stone is a must-see. You will be stunned at this beautiful carving. Apart from that, there is also this very famous rose quartz mountain which is called the ironwood forest. Another beautiful Sri Lanka tourist attractions are the great rock fortress of Sigiriya.

Best things to do in Sri Lanka Dambulla: Visit Dambulla cave temple (Golden Temple & Golden Buddha Statue)

Day 2: Kandy City

Kandy is considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and is located just in the heart of the country. This is a hill city and it will stun you with a plethora of wonderful things on your trip to Sri Lanka. This hilly town is particularly a great place for sitting peacefully and reflecting on your inner self. And, in Kandy, you will get to find a huge number of temples including Temple of the Tooth, Dalada Maligawa and more. And, apart from that, here at this place, you will also be getting to see the greatest botanical garden of the island. This garden is known with the name of  Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.

Day 3: Nuwara Eliya City

Located at a height of 6,182 feet, this place is located at the highest point of Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya City. It is situated in the foot of the Mount Pidurutalagala. And, surprisingly the Nuwara Eliya City is also called as the garden city of Sri Lanka. As it is believed to be the house of several waterfalls, valleys, and hills. You will be pleasantly amazed at the wide variety of gifts that this beautiful has to offer to you. There’s also this Hakgala gardens and Horton Plains which you can enjoy visiting.

Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka: Wander around the Nuwara Eliya or Little England, Tea Plantation & Tea Factory visit, Visit beautiful waterfalls in Hill country

Day 4: Yala

In entire Sri Lanka, the Yala National Park is considered as the most well-known wildlife safari. You will thankfully get to see here several non-endemic and endemic animals and also some of the unusual varieties of plants. Although there are only a few varieties of leopards left, still an ardent traveler will locate one of them in the recreation center. You can hire a jeep safari and experience to see this amazing park and your well-informed guide will tell you every little thing about the park and about the animals that lived here.

Best Tourist Attractions in Sri Lanka: Take a 4x4 Jeep safari in Yala National Park

Day 5: Bentota

Bentota city is situated beautifully on the Southern coast of the country. This place is an apt place for all types of visitors to enjoy the most rejuvenating holiday in Sri Lanka. Whether you are seeking adventure or are an ardent nature admirer, you will have something for you in this city. The Madu River is one of the best Tourist attractions of Sri Lanka. And, apart from that, it’s the lovely beaches and lagoons that will bring for you the best holiday in Sri Lanka. From a family vacation to a solo trip, this location is a perfect paradise.

Best Tourist Attractions in Sri Lanka: Galle City tour

Day 6:  Bentota

Bentota city is just at a distance of 200 km from the Equator and it is located in the Southernmost part of Sri Lanka, at its tip. This place is a perfect paradise for all those visitors who have been gearing up for a tropical vacation. Here you will get to discover the real you, sitting quietly at the beaches, contemplating over all the past activities be it good or bad. Don’t miss to include this place in your Sri Lanka Tour Packages, or you will regret later.

Day 7: Colombo City

In Colombo, you will get to see the perfect blend of traditional and modern life! It is the commercial capital of the country and here you will be discovering a great part of Srilankan life. And, one of the most attractive things for the travelers is the flamboyant restaurants and nightclubs. In the city, you can also see most of the financial and administrative offices. You can’t miss seeing Colombo when you are in Sri Lanka.

Day 8: Colombo - Departure

Here ends your trip to Sri Lanka! You will be taking your flight back home from Colombo International Airport.