Along the coastal side of Sri Lanka, is a town with picturesque beaches and glistening oceans known as Pasikudah. Imagine an exhilarating cruise with the cool breeze of the ocean and the warmth of the sun kissing your skin while you grasp on the glory of being swept away into the sea? This is exactly what Sail Lanka Charter from the Pasikudah bay is trying to offer you. Package and tour details will be decided by our destination specialists depending on your schedule and requirements. Dive into the deep ocean and witness the magic beneath while sailing as you can snorkel and swim when the experts drop you off at the right spots. Sailing is a thirsty job so feel free to take a look at the special beverage menu available onboard. Anchored in Pasikudah bay, you and your special someone can experience a nice relaxing evening on board and under the stars – with a scrumptious cuisine accompanied by smooth music and premium beverages on the Yacht Topaz, which converts into a floating restaurant.

Experience the taste of the world’s best tea by visiting the local Tea Gardens in the hill country. An unforgettable experience in the cool climate of the hill country, where you can join the tea pickers and learn the art of plucking tea leaves, which is a patient process of carefully plucking two leaves and a bud. You will also be able to learn about the different characteristics and flavors present in each variant of tea leaves, and quality of premium teas which grows only in Sri Lanka. End the day in luxury with an afternoon high tea, overlooking the spectacular tea gardens and misty hills.

On the northwestern side of Sri Lanka is a small town called Kalpitiya which sits on a fjord that separates the Dutch Bay from the Indian Ocean. Kalpitiya is the place to be for Kitesurfing in Lanka and it can be trusted that this is a perfect place for beginners.

Fancy a journey to the almost-bottom- of-the- sea? If your answer is yes Hikkaduwa is where you need to be. one of the finest spots in Lanka to do some great snorkeling is here. Travel just a few hundred meters offshore in relatively calm, shallow waters; snorkel amongst living coral and hundreds of colorful reef fish; all vigilantly protected by the reef. This magnificent underwater ecosystem now declared a Marine National Park is home to over 60 species of coral and 170 species of reef fish, a number of species of sea turtle and other marine creatures. You also get the opportunity to explore a few shipwrecks, lying at various depths of the ocean bed. Glass bottomed boats are also an attraction here for those of you who don’t want to come into direct contact with marine life. It is a great experience that you would not want to miss out on!

Tea is what brought steam trains to our country. These were used to transport tea from the hill country to Colombo. Today train rides are a daily commute by the majority of our locals as well as tourists. Fun fact: The Kandy to Nanu Oya train journey is considered one of the most scenic train journeys in the world.

250 odd kilometers to the northeast side of Colombo is the colonial town of Trincomalee, Trinco for short. The Trinco seas are home to numerous marine creatures and most importantly to whales. World-renowned as the best Blue Whale sighting spot, one can consider himself/herself lucky to be witnessing the striking Blue Whale gracefully appearing in the deep blue waters. A rare yet unforgettable experience of Marine life at its best. Be one of the privileged few to witness these magnificent beauties along with Sperm Whales. Also located in Trincomalee is Pigeon Island known for its Corals and Pigeons. Another location to feed your whale watching needs is Mirissa which is South of the country.

In the chalky waves of Kalpitiya, in the early morn and mid-evening of the day, the dolphins come out to dance. Marvel at their beauty while they mesmerize you in pods swimming along your boat. The social skills of these wild dolphins will amaze you as they respond towards the sight of you. Capture the moments through your technological lenses and take home the memories of your new found ocean friends. Bar Reef Snorkelling while in Kalpitiya is also a must try. The coastal lines of Sri Lanka await your presence.

Diving a relatively popular activity in Sri Lanka nowadays. Explore life underwater and get insight into the intriguing world underneath the sparkling blue waters. A euphoric experience for the wondering mind to fulfill the wanderlust one has towards the exotic world beyond the vision of the eye. Don’t worry diving instructors will be available to guide you through the entire experience, help you with diving tips and safety measures.

Imagine proposing to your significant other, floating over the ground. Imagine looking at the world below you from way up above in an open box, with the wind brushing up against you. Well, your dreams can now become a reality with Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka. Living out is about quenching the thirst for adventure and making memories to take back home. Hot air ballooning is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating experiences one can have during a holiday. Step into the world of hot air balloon and fly away, see the world, smell the wind and let your heart, mind, and soul absorb the experience.

Let out the adventurer in you with the gushing of water surrounding you. Feel that rush of adrenaline flowing through you as you ride the milky waves in Kitulgala. Whitewater rafting is an edgy sport loved by both local and foreign tourists. As euphoric and adventurous as it is, all necessary safety measures are taken prior to the start of your adventure to ensure your safety while letting you embrace the heart pumping experience.

A popular water sport now in Sri Lanka is Surfing. Hikkaduwa and Arugambay are the go-to destinations in Sri Lanka for surfing as the experience is phenomenal. Let out the inner adventurer in you and gear up to break some waves in our paradise island. Surfing is a fantastic form of de-stressing and what better way to do it than when you’re holidaying on the magical island of Sri Lanka. Expert guidance, safety measures, and surfing gear can be arranged to support you to experience the best of Surfing in Sri Lanka. Whilst on your board you would also be able to enjoy the sights of the stilt fisherman, a form of fishing practiced by a fisherman in southern and east coasts. One can dare him/herself to learn the tricks from these pros on how to balance on a stick at sea while waiting for your catch of the day.

Home to over 430 species and 26 endemic species, Sri Lanka can definitely be called a paradise for the avid bird watcher. If you are on research, just a bird lover or merely trying it for the first time, Sri Lanka is a great start. The bird distribution is largely dependent on the climatic condition and one may find many migrant birds who have made this Paradise Island their home. An enchanting experience while connecting with nature, where you may see the beauty, diversity and the importance of protecting what nature has offered the world. Bird watching is not an easy task, and to experience this you will have to trek through forest areas like the Sinharaja or areas in Horton Plains. Hiking and trekking are amazing ways to connect yourself with what nature has to offer you. You may learn about the bio-diversity and get if you’re up for it, an insight to the Sri Lankan village life.

The Cultural Triangle is where that Sri Lanka’s kings developed remarkably advanced civilizations. Cycling in some of these main cultural sits will surely give a memorable experience to those who love to paddle for sightseeing. You can cycle in the north central towns of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, and Dambulla where extensive archaeological ruins provide a glimpse into the island’s history, dating back to the 4th century BC. The extensive archaeological ruins of the Cultural Triangle are now protected by UNESCO as World Heritage sites.

The opportunities for trekking in our little country are immense. Belihuloya, in the hill country, provides a superb base from which to try out a wide variety of trekking tours through the jungle, across paddy fields, and up mountains. Sri Pada or Adam’s Peak one of Sri Lanka’s wonders is a thousand plus step walk to the top of the mountain. It is best to begin your climb at night in order to arrive at the top in time for a magical sunrise when the mystical shadow of the peak is perfectly cast across the clouds. It is one of those truly unique moments that will live on in your memory long after the aches and pains from the hiking have gone! Haputhale is another good area for trekking with a mountainous terrain close the Ella in Sri Lanka. Ella is home to the Ella rock and Mini Adam’s Peak and the Namunukula mountain range. When in Kandy, make sure you take the time to explore the Knuckles mountain range. It’s an impressive 155 km 2 with a wide variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna, five major forest formations and breath-taking views. It is a real paradise for trekkers, offering numerous trekking trips that journey across clear rivers, through dense forests, past flowing waterfalls and lush tea plantations.

Your trekking experience would not be complete if you miss out on the opportunity of visiting the Sinharaja rainforest. In here you will have an option of trails and tours that you can take that meets the specific interests of the fitness levels of the group you are travelling with.

Buried in the midst of thick foliage and surrounded by vibrant wildlife, you come across a tranquil village known as Hiriwadunna. A trek through this community shrouded in age-old customs will take you past a man-made reservoir, marshland, and scrub jungle.

Lunuganaga by Geoffrey Bawa
Imagine retiring for some relaxation at the Lunuganga Estate- the country home of renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa….These gardens are the inspiration behind Bawa’s decision to shift from his first calling as a Lawyer, and become an architect. A wise move, given that he went on to become Sri Lanka’s and one of Asia’s most prolific and influential architects! The gardens now welcome the public and the buildings on the estate serve as a country house hotel.

Brief Gardens by Bevis Bawa
Picture-perfect gardens with a riot of color - ten kilometres inland from Bentota is the Brief Garden. And you guessed it! The house which is surrounded by these gardens is the former home of Bevis Bawa, brother of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Here you will find an eclectic and inventive range of artwork on display from homoerotic sculpture to a wonderful mural of Sri Lankan life in the style of Marc Chagall.

Colombo, one of the most happening cities in Sri Lanka. A lot has changed in the past decades however this has not erased the old, but retained some of the charms of yesteryear in certain nooks. In the busy business hub of Fort, one will find such remnants of a bygone era in the colonial buildings which are now freely accessible to anyone following the end of the country’s war. One side of the Indian Ocean is bordered with an amalgamation of hotels and business establishments thus showing that Colombo has a lot to offer any tourist visiting the hub of Sri Lanka.

Fancy a cuppa? You haven’t had a good/ real tea experience if you say you’ve had a cup of tea made by a local in Sri Lanka.

One of the most beautiful sights you will ever see anywhere in the world will be between the months of August and September. Why? During this period, the elephant gatherings take place at the Minneriya Reservoir at the National Park in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. The dry season prevalent during that time drive the mammals to the tank in search of water and fertile ground. Approximately 300 to 400 elephants can be seen during these months and offers a sight to treasure for the viewer in the Minneriya National Park. Elephants can be seen bathing, eating, playing and living their daily lives nearby this ancient reservoir. This awesome spectacle is considered to be the largest gatherings of elephants at a given time, in Asia. Don’t miss out on the chance to talk to a tour operator about becoming a part of one of the most inspiring moments you will ever experience; you won’t regret it.

River safari? Yes please. Sri Lanka delivers the best in this arena, with vacationers loving the popular Madu River Boat Ride in the southern part of the island where a world of pictures unfold for the benefit of your camera and you. Be mesmerized by the plethora of animals, fauna and flora and even tiny islands that pass you by as you float slowly down the river at a leisurely pace.You will be awed by the monkeys swinging on the trees lining the river, the fauna and flora and even with the tiny islands that pass you by as you float slowly down the river. This is one of the most intricate ecosystem in the pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. The beautiful south holds many secrets: why not experience it first-hand?

The Royal Botanical Garden, also known as Perdeniya Gardens is recognized as the best botanical garden in whole of Asia. It was founded in 1821 under the British rule, but was first built as a pleasure garden by the Sinhala King Kirthi Sri Rajasingha. With an amazing history, Royal botanical gardens is a must visit site during your stay in Sri Lanka as it has over 4000 species of plants, including orchids, exotic spices such as Cardamom, Cloves, Pepper & Vanilla , medicinal plants and palm trees. It has a renowned collection of Orchids in a separate orchid house. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2) and a walk down the park will take you on a mesmerizing journey in its long well-kept lawns and the Mediterranean Kandy weather.

One of the main attractions for both locals and tourists down south is the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. The best time to see eggs at the hatchery is the season from October to April when fishermen bring in the eggs they find to the shore. The hatchery carefully buries the eggs in the sand and watches over them for a period of 50 days until they hatch and the turtles are ready to be realized into the sea. Releasing of the turtles happens during the night hours so stay up to observe this wonder. The hatchery also provides facilities that nurse injured turtles back to health and they even care for disabled turtles that have no chance of survival in the wild. Be a part of this beautiful experience by visiting the hatchery and opting to help in any way you can.

The Galle fort or Dutch fort was built in 1588 by the Portuguese situated in Southwestern cost of Sri Lanka. Currently, the Fort is a very popular destination for any and everyone visiting Galle. you could walk down the maze of streets and see establishments with English and Dutch architecture, Coffeehouses, Sri Lanka handicraft stores and boutique hotels with a touch of old world charm. During your stroll down the streets, you will come across many historic buildings including the Dutch Reformed Church (Groote Kerk), The National Maritime Museum which was an old warehouse built in the 17th Century, and The Old Dutch Hospital which is an old restored building with cozy restaurants, cafes, and boutiques. Apart from the old reformed Dutch buildings, you could also visit the Galle Light House which is one of the oldest lights stations and the Galle Clock Tower build in 1883 which is a popular landmark to name a few. If in need of a small retreat, one can always head on over to The Amangalla resort if you’re craving a little relaxation.

Hiriwadunna village is a peaceful and a tranquil village where you wake up to the sounds of tropical birds and the aroma of freshly cooked authentic Sri Lankan food. This will be quite a unique experience for you as you will get to speak to the locals living in the area, enjoy a picnic breakfast overlooking the little farm plots and paddy fields and walk on the most peaceful paths crossing – forests and the ancient reservoir. A bullock cart ride through the village paths is one way to view the town. You can also head over to a farmers ‘wattle and daub’ house and speak to the farmers family and they will surely welcome you with a sweet king coconut drink which is bliss after the trek along the jungle. You’re bound to have a true Sri Lankan experience!

Sri Lanka is known as the island of serendipity and so if you are and are an adventure lover, Sri Lanka offers hill country plantation estates to jungles, rain forests to tree houses alongside rapid rivers where you can choose your abode. Go in search of wild elephants and eagles, or adopt the bygone community life of the traditional Vedda villagers. One perk about the sites in Lanka is that when out on safari, you can reap the rewards of having exclusive access to the parks’ hotpots during the best times of the day. Good areas for game viewing and scenery are often located well inside the parks and are best seen at dawn and dusk. With the sun low in the sky, cool temperatures bring animals out into the open and the softer light makes every piece of scenery that much more colorful. Due to restrictions placed on day-time visitors, you can take full advantage of your close proximity to these places by getting the best out of them before the sun gets too high and others arrive or as it goes down when they leave.

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the sacred tooth relic is situated amidst the quietest and peaceful city of Kandy – which also happens to be the second largest city in the country. This place doesn’t fail to surprise the visitors both local and foreign as it is full of culture, preserved nature and a tranquil lake in its Centre amongst the large shopping complexes and Edwardian buildings. With Buddhism enrooted in Sri Lanka, the Temple of Tooth is the final location of the sacred tooth of the Buddha. Every year visitors and devotees gather during the month of July or August for the Kandy Perahera which carries out ancient traditions of the city.

How does a game of golf sound? Strikingly stretched across 6190 m long, Victoria Golf Club is a masterpiece designed by the award-winning Donald Steele located in Digana, off Kandy. You ought to pay a visit to the golf club if you’re visiting Kandy, as it is a haven for the golf enthusiasts. It is popular for its picturesque landscape overlooking the knuckles mountain range and Victoria reservoir and was voted as Best in Asia in 2005 by Asian Golfer Monthly and ranked in Top 100 Most Beautiful Courses in the World by Golfers Digest.

Do you enjoy observing animals in their natural habitat? If so then the Yala National Park is the perfect getaway for a complete change of scenery from your daily urban lifestyle. Reputed as the national park with the highest concentration of leopards in Sri Lanka, these lazy yet ferocious predators are the main highlight of a Yala Safari. The best period to see a few leopards are between the months of January through July.

Home to Ella rock and Mini Adam’s Peak is the mountainous village known as Ella, Situated in Badulla Sri Lanka. Surrounded by green pastures and tea plantations, you’re bound to trek through the friendly villagers and with the help of a guide, you will see some unbelievable, unexplored landscapes, small farm plots as the villages grow most of their vegetable and rice and local villagers who will greet you with their warm smiles and hospitality. Get in touch with a professional guide to trek you through an adrenaline-rushed adventure which will definitely give you the full Ella experience.