Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Matale February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Matale](https://expedia.co.uk/Matale-Hotels.d690999111709913088.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Matale Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matale.d690999111709913088.Car-Hire-Guide)[Matale Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Matale.d690999111709913088.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Matale ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matale Types of activities [Matale travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Matale.dx690999111709913088) ![Panorama of Sigiriya moat, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999111709913088/5230b17e-d96f-4ddc-8868-f43a31e955da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of Sigiriya moat, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999111709913088/5230b17e-d96f-4ddc-8868-f43a31e955da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Matale Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Matale has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Matale, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Matale with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Matale Matale is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Matale, and make it a breeze to explore Matale and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Matale to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Matale, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Matale | Number of things to do | 30 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sigiriya Dambulla Caves and Minneriya Safari Day Trip from Kandy](/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-caves-and-minneriya-safari-day-trip-from-kandy.a50663866.activity-details): £104 | | Top 5 things to do | [World Heritage Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour](/things-to-do/sigiriya-and-dambulla-day-tour.a50279543.activity-details)[Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch](/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details)[Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle](/things-to-do/kandy-to-sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details)[Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Kandy](/things-to-do/sigiriya-and-dambulla-day-tour-from-kandy.a49850991.activity-details)[Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from K...](/things-to-do/day-tour-to-sigiriya-dambulla-polannaruwa-3-word-heritage-places-from-kandy.a1189142.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch](/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details)[Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle](/things-to-do/kandy-to-sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details)[Sigiriya Dambulla Caves and Minneriya Safari Day Trip from Kandy](/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-caves-and-minneriya-safari-day-trip-from-kandy.a50663866.activity-details)[Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)](/things-to-do/day-tour-to-dambulla-sigiriya-and-safari-from-kandy-group-tour.a45664962.activity-details)[Discover Sigiriya Dambulla and Minneriya Park in Day Tour](/things-to-do/discover-sigiriya-dambulla-and-minneriya-park-in-day-tour.a49865310.activity-details) | ## What to do in Matale --- ### Popular places to visit #### Euphoria Spice and Herbal 4/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to Euphoria Spice and Herbal during your stay in Matale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Euphoria-Spice-And-Herbal-Matale.d553248621532738343.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Matale ![Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/7a03606a-b10c-4c16-b0d7-af5c870eba72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kandy ![Sigiriya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/c3fa44a2-391d-4ac7-a389-015e73bc1be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sigiriya ![Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6179365/f4ec1528-1207-4a28-844b-5458f50870d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pinnawala ![Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 #lifeatexpedia #sigiriya #amazingsrilanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/0d9cba8e-2815-4d81-bbb3-fa5ad7381923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Melsiripura ![A photo taken while I was traveling to Badulla in the upcountry railway line. This is the most scenic railway line in Sri Lanka and it's highly recommended. You will find this one in a life lite experience. It is totally 8 hour ride if my memory is good. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345925/dd22d680-6b79-4dbd-9618-f728887ed7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nawalapitiya ![Some cool places to get photos in the Royal Botanical Gardens - a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The bats were incredible. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/1bb6bc45-8bb9-4390-ae41-6f802f2305eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peradeniya ![Beautiful view on tea plantation near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348208/9e1b6266-5c07-4fd2-a18f-200cda587bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gelioya ![A short but steep hike to the viewing platform to look at Ramboda Falls. Only .50c entry fee. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348404/c64df6b8-f716-4878-b0b5-c76a36ca82c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ramboda ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matale worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Matale? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Matale? ### Is three days enough to stay in Matale? ### What are some activities to do in Matale with kids? > - [Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details) > - [Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kandy-to-sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details) > - [Sigiriya Dambulla Caves and Minneriya Safari Day Trip from Kandy](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-caves-and-minneriya-safari-day-trip-from-kandy.a50663866.activity-details) > - [Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tour-to-dambulla-sigiriya-and-safari-from-kandy-group-tour.a45664962.activity-details) > - [Discover Sigiriya Dambulla and Minneriya Park in Day Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-sigiriya-dambulla-and-minneriya-park-in-day-tour.a49865310.activity-details) ### What to do in Matale for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Matale? ![](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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