Sri Lanka by Region
The island breaks into a handful of natural regions, each with its own climate, pace and reason to visit. Pick one to start, or use it alongside the trip planner to see how they fit together on a route.
Hill Country
4 destinationsTea estates, cool air, and the hill towns strung along the highland railway
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Cultural Triangle
3 destinationsThe ancient capitals: rock fortresses, dagobas, and 2,000 years of kingdoms
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South Coast
5 destinationsBeach towns, a Dutch fort, and whale watching out of Mirissa
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West Coast
2 destinationsColombo and Negombo, the island's arrival and departure point
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East Coast
2 destinationsArugam Bay surf and Trincomalee diving, on the opposite monsoon calendar
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Wildlife National Parks
3 destinationsYala, Udawalawe, and Wilpattu: leopards, elephants, and open scrub jungle
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Rainforest
2 destinationsSinharaja and Kitulgala: rainforest trekking and white-water rafting
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