What to Do

From Wildlife & Adventure to Shopping & Nightlife, you will never run out of things to do in Sri Lanka. Discover your spirituality at our Ayurvedic spas and your appetite for spicy street food. Just keep moving and exploring.

Adventure Mountains & Hill Country Travelling in Sri Lanka

Safe Driving on Mountain Roads

If you are going to be traveling through the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka, you can look forward to the stunning vistas of green tea estates and hot cups of tea at the many tea centers along the way. Planning for a safe drive begins with ensuring that the vehicle you rent for mountain travel is in good condition for steep inclines and downhill drives. Here are some tips for safe driving on mountain roads.

Beaches Health & Wellbeing Mountains & Hill Country Religious & Cultural Spirituality

Yoga in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been gaining popularity for Yoga tourism in recent years, although the practice of Yoga itself has been entrenched in Sri Lankan culture for many centuries. Yoga in Sri Lanka can be a healing and rewarding experience for travellers who wish to escape into the calm even for a short period. Home to some of the best Yoga retreats and instructors, Sri Lanka presents a holistic offering of Yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and overall wellness.

Gastronomy Nightlife Travelling in Sri Lanka What's New

Best Sri Lankan Street Food & Where to Find Them

A trip to this warm tropical island is never complete until you sample some of the delicious local cuisine available along the streets of Sri lanka. It is impossible to take a stroll through any town, especially in the late evening, without being hit by the aroma of savoury goodies frying in fragrant coconut oil. Nor will you be able to escape the tell-tale clatter of metallic pans as you pass street-side eateries open from evening till the wee hours of morn.

Health & Wellbeing Travelling in Sri Lanka What's New

Post-Covid Travel: Ensure Your Safety When Traveling in A Rented Vehicle

As COVID-19 mutates into newer and more virulent strains that are more transmissible, maintaining strict sanitization practices becomes essential in our day to day. With travel starting up again in the new normal, there are precautions to ensure your safety while traveling in a rented vehicle. The good news is that reputed car rental companies are now introducing new safety guidelines to safeguard you and your loved ones.

Gastronomy Shopping Travelling in Sri Lanka

Popular Stopovers in Sri Lanka

Driving down the beautiful winding roads of Sri Lanka, there are a few stopovers which are a ritual to make. The following details will help you, “do as the locals do” the next time you visit Sri Lanka. Because of the cultural diversity within the island, the flavors change from city to city and province to province; therefore, you can enjoy your journey as much as your final destination. Following is a list of popular stopovers in Sri Lanka.

Health & Wellbeing Travelling in Sri Lanka

Traveling With Children in Sri Lanka

Traveling with children is a rewarding experience and the memories you make are cherished for a lifetime. However, it can also be an experience that comes with unique challenges made more complex when doing so in a foreign country. While kids may certainly add more to the list of things to consider before packing your bags, planning in advance can help you navigate the experience like a pro. One such consideration is road travel with kids, complying with road safety rules and keeping them safe and comfortable. In Sri Lanka, while not mandatory by law, car seats are recommended for children under the age 6 and children under 13 are encouraged to travel in the backseat.

Arts & Culture Historical Sites

Museums in Sri Lanka

With a rich heritage of thousands of years, colored with the majesty of each era, the island nation known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean boasts a wealth of richness and splendor second to none. The historic and cultural treasures of the land are well preserved in the museums in Sri Lanka. Most of the museums in Sri Lanka are themed and focus on a particular kingdom, reign, era, resources, or religious artifacts.

Shopping

Shopping in Sri Lanka

Shopping in Sri Lanka is a colorful and interesting sport that extends beyond shopping malls in Colombo, the capital city. While these malls located in the central business district offer international brands, fine cuisine, and a comfortable shopping experience, we recommend you also explore stand-alone stores as well as many bazaars and streetside vendors where you could discover bargains of all types.

Nightlife

Night Life in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans are a happy lot of people who love to have a good time and also show their guests a good time. After a day of sightseeing or shopping, checking out the nightlife in Sri Lanka is a must-do activity. Sri Lankan nightlife offers you many options, pubs, and bars for those seeking a chilled out evening.

Wildlife

Bird Watching in Sri Lanka

Tropical weather and the magnificently varied landscape ranging from hill country to lowlands and jungles to marshlands, make bird watching in Sri Lanka beyond phenomenal. More than half of the 427 recorded bird species have made the island their home country and as many as 23 are endemic.

Health & Wellbeing Spirituality

Ayurvedic Treatment in Sri Lanka

One of the oldest forms of medicine the world has ever known, this ancient cure of ills has been practised Sri Lanka for centuries. Tourists from every part of the world travel to Sri Lanka for Ayurvedic treatment and spa therapy offered around the island. Sri Lankan Ayurvedic offering includes a holistic experience including consultation with doctors, personalized health programmes and dietary plans.

Wildlife

Whale Watching in Sri Lanka

The Indian Ocean surrounding Sri Lanka is a hotspot for catching a glimpse of the giant mammals of the deep. Whale watching in Sri Lanka is fast becoming one of the most popular attractions the island has to offer. Just off the southern coast near Dondra Point is the main meeting spot of these magnificent creatures.