Colombo
Colombo is a relatively easy city to find your way around. To the north is the Fort district, the country's business centre, which has department stores, book shops, airline offices, etc. this is the best city to get most of your shopping done.

Polonnaruwa
The Island's medieval capital (11th to 13th century A.D.) is situated 216 km. from Colombo. One of the largest man-made reservoirs, the huge Parakrama Samudra, the ruins of the King's Council Chamber, the Royal Citadel, Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage Relic House lavished with moonstones, guard stones and sculptured railings are just a few architectural marvels of the ancient world.

Sigiriya
For 18 years king Kashyapa ruled his kingdom from his fortress on top of this massive rock formation in the 5th century A.D. In a sheltered pocket, which could be approached by a spiral stairway, are the world famous frescoes of heavenly maidens called "Apsaras".

Dambulla
Dambulla is home to one of the most magnificent cave temples in Sri Lanka. The five caves situated under a vast overhanging rock which dates back to the 1st century BC is uniquely carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock.

Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa located 98km down the scenic southern coast of Sri Lanka, is a haven for marine life enthusiasts, with it’s coral gardens and the abundance of marine life. Tourists can hire glass - bottomed boats or diving gear and explore the fabled delights of the underwater world.

Trincomalee
Trincomalee is the ideal destination for beach lovers, with its fine natural harbor and miles and miles of unspoilt beaches with clear blue water. Trincomalee is located 257 km from Colombo. The Nilaveli beach is considered to be one of the most picturesque and finest beaches in the world.

Negombo
Located 37km north of Colombo and within close distance to the International Airport is the distinctive fishing town of Negombo. The city is a gourmet's paradise with sea food in plenty. Traditional methods of fishing using the outrigger canoe and the catamaran are still popular, bringing in seer, skipjack, herring, mullet, pomfret, amber, etc.

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Established in 1816, these gardens are located about 6.5km before Kandy on the side of the Colombo-Kandy highway. The gardens were initially known for it’s Coffee and Cinnamon, now it is recognized for beautiful Sri Lankan and overseas species. No vehicle is allowed entry to this 147-acre garden. It is bounded on three sides by a loop of the longest river in Sri Lanka, the Mahaweli River.

Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Hakgala Botanical Gardens is situated at the base of the Hakgala peak, south of Nuwara Eliya. Established in 1860, the garden has a wide range of roses, ferns, orchids .The rock of Hakgala rises 450m above the gardens providing an amazing back drop. The Hakgala natural reserve can be found at the end of the gardens and is home to a variety of wild life including bears, monkeys and bird life.

The Horton Plains
Horton Plains is a national park and the highest plateau in the island consisting of grassland scattered with areas of forest, with some unusual high altitude vegetation. The plains are a beautiful mystical place with some trails for walking.
The scenic beauty of the hill country could be witnessed to the maximum with a visit to park. The famous "World's End" and "Bakers Falls" are major attractions. The Kirigalpotta, second highest peak and the Thotapola, third highest peak of the country are also situated in the Horton plains.

Laksapana Falls
Laksapana Falls rise from the Laksapana Estate and plunges in to the Maskeliya Oya via Maoussakelle. Travelling through Glencairn and Dickoya would provide wonderful spots to view the water cascading down the mountain.

Devon Falls
Named after a famed pioneer coffee planter before the tea revolution came about, the Devon Falls drops 97meters. It is 6Km west of Thalawakelle and there is a special parking and viewing spot at the 20th mile post. An ideal place for a stop over.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja tropical rain forest is a vast repository of natural wealth. Singharaja Forest Reserve is one of the biggest rain forests in this part of the region. This tropical rain forest is a living legacy. Bio diversity of the forest is very high and a large proportion of the flora in this forest is endemic to the country and some are found only in the Singharaja Forest. Birds such as Ceylon Lorikeet, Layard's parakeet, Jungle and Spur Fowl, Ceylon Wood Pigeon, Grey Horn bill, Spotted wing Thrush, Rufous and Brown- capped Babbler, Ashy-headed Laughing Thrush, Ceylon Blue Magpie, White Headed Starling, Ceylon Hill Mynha, Legge's Flowerpecker. Easily approachable roads in to the jungle provide easy access to the forest. This important forest is a Man and Biosphere Forest reserve and it is considered as a World Heritage Site.