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Things to do in Sri Lanka

Start with what excites you. Every activity below comes from our curated Sri Lanka experience collection.

Adventure

2 experiences

Adam's Peak Night Pilgrimage Hike

Overnight

Join the traditional overnight climb of Adam's Peak to reach the summit shrine for sunrise, following thousands of steps used by pilgrims of multiple faiths.

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Whitewater Rafting in Kitulgala

Half day

Grade 2–3 rapids on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, Sri Lanka's main whitewater hub, suitable for first-time rafters.

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Beaches

1 experience

Mirissa

Mirissa Whale Watching Cruise

Half day

A morning boat trip from Mirissa harbour in search of blue whales, sperm whales and spinner dolphins, seasonal November to April.

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Culture

3 experiences

Sigiriya

Sigiriya Rock Fortress Climb

Half day

Climb the 5th-century rock fortress of Sigiriya at first light, passing ancient frescoes and the mirror wall en route to sweeping summit views.

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Kandy

Temple of the Tooth Evening Ceremony

2 hours

Witness the evening puja at Kandy's Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism's most revered sites, accompanied by drummers and ritual offerings.

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Galle

Galle Fort Heritage Walking Tour

2 hours

A guided walk through Galle Fort's ramparts, colonial architecture and boutique quarter, with stories of its Dutch and Portuguese past.

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Food

2 experiences

Sri Lankan Cookery Class

3 hours

Learn to prepare a full Sri Lankan curry spread — from coconut sambol to a traditional hopper — in a hands-on home-style cooking class.

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Colombo

Colombo Street Food Walk

3 hours

An evening walking tour through Colombo's street food scene, from short eats to kottu roti, guided by a local food enthusiast.

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Wellness

1 experience

Ayurvedic Spa & Wellness Ritual

2 hours

A traditional Ayurvedic treatment using herbal oils and techniques passed down through generations, typically enjoyed on the south coast.

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Wildlife

3 experiences

Yala

Leopard Tracking Safari in Yala

Half day

Ride out before dawn with a specialist tracker in search of Yala's famously elusive leopards, alongside sloth bears, elephants and prolific birdlife.

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Bentota

Bentota River Mangrove Safari

Half day

A calm boat trip along the Bentota River through mangrove tunnels, spotting water monitors, kingfishers and a small cinnamon island stop.

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Udawalawe

Elephant Herds of Udawalawe

Half day

A gentler safari experience focused on Udawalawe's large, reliably visible wild elephant herds grazing the open plains.

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