The Aboriginal People still exist! And their culture is indeed unique to the world. The natives are quite friendly. So you can meet the Chief, get to know them, and even join them on a mock hunt.

 This small coastal sanctuary is ideal to bask in quiet solitude. Watch huge crocodiles along the brackish marshes, take a dip in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and see large flocks of water birds and migrants! A Paradise for birders.

 The thick untouched jungles offer a unique tranquility and one-ness with nature. By the picturesque ‘villus' (waterholes), catch a glimpse of a leopard sunning itself on a bough, or a lone elephant crashing through trees!

If you enjoy feeling like being physically and mentally tested, the Ella Adventure Park is the answer.  Here, in some breathtaking countryside, you can sample activities such as the Giant Ladder, Toddy Tapper Walk, Aerial Rope, Slithering Rope and Spider Jump, while staying in an idyllic tree house or log cabin. It ...

Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world to see blue whales in their natural habitat. Sperm whales, killer whales, pilot whales and dolphins are also regularly spotted on whale watching trips organized from Mirissa on the south coast.

Sri Lanka has an abundance of streams and rivers, with stunning mangroves where canoeing is sheer pleasure. In fact, the Bolgoda is a matchless location for canoeing coupled with fishing and taking in the other delights of this ecological hotspot.

Yala National Park tends to dominate when it comes to environmental sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. There is, however, another gem of a park farther north tucked away in the Matale and Polonnaruwa districts, where the experience is just as, if not more, rewarding. It’s name is Wasgomuwa.

In Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa, located 100kms south of Colombo, is the ideal place to learn to surf and the best time of year is at the height of the tourist season in December. With warm water temperatures of around 28C, air temperatures ranging from 27C to 30C, blue skies,  crystal clear waters, hot sun and the cool evening ...

Horse riding, which provides an elevated view of the countryside, is the best way to seek out Sri Lanka.s hidden spots. Being on horseback takes you to the most beautiful and historic parts of the country from spectacular Sigiriya to enchanting Ella. Go for the day or choose a three-day to 14-day fully-supported island tour ...

Rock-climbing is a relatively new activity in Sri Lanka. Rock-climbing in Sri Lanka goes back to antiquity with the story of Hanuman the monkey-general contained in the epic Indian poem, the Ramayana.Hanuman searched the island for Sita, Rama’s beloved princess, who had been abducted by Ravana, the demon-king of Lanka.