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Things To Do in Sri Lanka

Destination guides to help you plan your route — written by the same team that drives it, so you know what's worth the stop.

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Ceylon Taxi publishes destination guides for the places our drivers know best, covering top attractions, beaches, and cultural sites across Sri Lanka.

Use these guides to plan your itinerary, then book your ride with Ceylon Taxi to get there — airport transfers, day tours, and multi-day car and driver hire, all islandwide.

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19 guides live, covering every major destination across the island.

Coastal Town

Things to Do in Negombo

Beaches, the fish market, canal boat rides, and colonial-era churches — minutes from the airport.

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Cultural Triangle

Things to Do in Sigiriya

The rock fortress, Pidurangala, and nearby cave temples in Sri Lanka's ancient heartland.

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Hill Country

Things to Do in Ella

Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and tea country hikes with mountain views.

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Cultural Capital

Things to Do in Kandy

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, and the lake walk.

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Colombo & Airport

Things to Do in Colombo

Galle Face Green, Pettah Market, Gangaramaya Temple, and the city's food scene.

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South Coast

Things to Do in Galle

The Dutch Fort ramparts, lighthouse, boutique cafes, and sunset viewpoints.

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Hill Country

Things to Do in Nuwara Eliya

Tea plantation tours, Gregory Lake, and the cool-climate "Little England" charm.

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South Coast

Things to Do in Bentota

River safaris, watersports, and beach resorts on the southwest coast.

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South Coast

Things to Do in Hikkaduwa

Coral reef snorkeling, surf breaks, and beachfront nightlife.

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South Coast

Things to Do in Mirissa

Whale watching, Coconut Tree Hill, and laid-back beach life on the deep south coast.

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Cultural Triangle

Things to Do in Dambulla

The Golden Cave Temple complex and nearby Rangiri Dambulla frescoes.

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Ancient Capital

Things to Do in Anuradhapura

Sacred stupas, the Sri Maha Bodhi tree, and centuries-old ruins.

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Ancient Capital

Things to Do in Polonnaruwa

Medieval royal ruins, the Gal Vihara rock carvings, and cycling through the ancient city.

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East Coast

Things to Do in Trincomalee

Nilaveli Beach, Koneswaram Temple, and one of the world's deepest natural harbours.

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East Coast

Things to Do in Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka's top surf break, plus Kumana National Park nearby.

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Northern Province

Things to Do in Jaffna

Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Jaffna Fort, and distinctive northern Tamil cuisine.

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Safari & Wildlife

Things to Do in Yala

Sri Lanka's most visited national park, known for leopard and elephant sightings.

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Safari & Wildlife

Things to Do in Udawalawe

Elephant herds in open grassland and the nearby Elephant Transit Home.

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Hill Country

Things to Do in Haputale

Lipton's Seat, misty viewpoints, and quiet tea-country walks.

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