Title: Visit Sri Lanka: Best of Sri Lanka Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Sri Lanka Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Sri Lanka](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Sri Lanka Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Flight-Destinations)[Sri Lanka Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Sri-Lanka.d167.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Sri Lanka Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Lanka.d167.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sri Lanka ## Tourist Guide ![Galle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213545-Galle-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sri Lanka](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/471000/471485-Kandy-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213534-Galle-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sri Lanka](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213664-Adam-S-Peak.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Polonnaruwa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/213000/213558-Polonnaruwa-Sri-Lanka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Travel to an island country in South Asia that's home to Buddhist temples, diverse wildlife, a modern capital and miles of superlative beaches. Sri Lanka is a tropical island lying off the southern tip of India. With rainforest-covered mountains, culture-rich cities, shrines and temples, you’ll find much to do. Watch elephants bathing in freshwater lakes, tour sacred sites and visit wildlife sanctuaries. Go shopping in the malls and upmarket department stores of Colombo, the country’s commercial and administrative capital. Search for bargains in Pettah Market. View ancient paintings and sculptures dating back to the fourth century B.C. at the Colombo National Museum. Take the children to the elephant show at Colombo Zoo and join locals for an evening stroll along the Galle Face Green Promenade. Gaze out at the Indian Ocean while sampling delicious street food. In the mountains of central Sri Lanka, find Kandy, the country’s second-largest city. Look for the 17th-century Temple of the Tooth. It holds the relic of a canine tooth belonging to Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Learn about the history of tea in the Ceylon Tea Museum. About an hour's drive from Kandy is the Millennium Elephant Foundation where you can give the elephants a morning bath. To see more wildlife, check out some of the country’s national parks. Hike through the wetlands of Bundala National Park where large flocks of pink flamingos stand one-legged. Join a four-wheel-drive safari through Udawalawe National Park to observe jackals, monkeys and water buffalo. Yala National Park is known for its leopard population. Put on your hiking boots for a climb to the top of Adam’s Peak, the country’s highest mountain. For more than 1,000 years this has been a sacred mountain to Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and Muslims. The ascent takes several hours no matter which trail you take. At the summit look for the small Buddhist temple and shrine. For peaceful relaxation, explore quiet coves along more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) of Sri Lanka’s outstanding beaches. Book a vacation to Sri Lanka for its delightful combination of culture, wildlife, beautiful scenery and adventure. ### Popular cities in Sri Lanka [KandyKnown for Lakes, Temples and Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy.dx178045) Discover colonial-era relics and Sri Lanka’s most revered religious site at this romantic city nestled amid the undulating landscapes of the Hill Country. ## Reasons to visit - Kandy Lake - Royal Botanical Garden - Kandy Clock Tower [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy.dx178045)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Kandy-Hotels.d178045.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [AnuradhapuraKnown for Historical, Biking and Temples](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura.dx500596) Trip time! Discover the temples, history and archaeology in Anuradhapura. ## Reasons to visit - Ruwanwelisaya - Sri Maha Bodhi - Abhayagiri Dagoba [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura.dx500596)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Hotels.d500596.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [GalleKnown for Yoga, Sailing and Libraries](https://expedia.co.uk/Galle.dx6025764) This charming seaside town in southern Sri Lanka welcomes visitors with its colonial old town, pristine beaches and world class diving. ## Reasons to visit - Galle Fort - Galle Clock Tower - Galle International Cricket Stadium [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Galle.dx6025764)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Galle-Hotels.d6025764.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Ella](https://expedia.co.uk/Ella.dx691013748424445952) Venture to sights like Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak as you discover Ella. ## Reasons to visit - Nine Arches Bridge - Ella Rock - Little Adam's Peak [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Ella.dx691013748424445952)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Ella-Hotels.d691013748424445952.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [ColomboKnown for Sea, Sports and Cafes](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869) Colonial charm and Buddhist spirituality mix with beachside entertainment, bustling shopping districts and a love of cricket in Sri Lanka’s coastal capital. ## Reasons to visit - Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - Galle Face Green [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo.dx869)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Colombo-Hotels.d869.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NegomboKnown for Beaches, Seafood and Diving](https://expedia.co.uk/Negombo.dx602897) Experience relaxing Negombo: its diving, beaches, churches and more! ## Reasons to visit - Negombo Beach - Angurukaramulla Temple [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Negombo.dx602897)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Negombo-Hotels.d602897.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Sri Lanka ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - [Hotels near Wasgamuwa National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wasgamuwa-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6348741-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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