Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka
A wildlife lover's dream, where blue whales play, leopards prowl and elephants rumble.
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Our favourite places in Sri Lanka
01
Nuwara Eliya: Hike otherworldly Horton Plains, go on the charming tea trail, see hidden falls
Discover charming tea plantations, see colonial architecture and hike cloud forests
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Yala: Spot wild elephants & leopards at Yala & endemic birdlife at Bundala
The easiest place in Sri Lanka to spot leopards
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03
Weligama: Try the best beginner surfing in Sri Lanka, and spot blue whales (ethically!)
Sri Lanka's laid-back surf haven with a chance of blue whale magic.
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04
Kandy: Cycle the pretty tea trail, hike Knuckles mountain and take the iconic train
Pretty tea plantations and dramatic mountain landscapes
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05
Sinharaja Forest: Hike in the UNESCO forest and spot gorgeous endemic birds with a naturalist
Lush UNESCO forest reserve, Sri Lanka's last primary forest and a birder's wonderland
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06
Anuradhapura: Explore UNESCO ruins, spot wild leopards at Wilpattu and elephants at Kaudulla
Sri Lanka's ancient forgotten kingdom, and gateway to Sri Lanka's wildest national parks
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07
Sigiriya: See the iconic Lion's Rock, visit local villages and hike lush rainforests
Sri Lanka's sky palace, and most visited site. See Sigiriya's ruins & vibrant frescoes.
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08
Mirissa: Hop on a boat to spot wild humpback whales
Idyllic beach town where you can spot gentle humpback whales in the wild
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09
Udawalawe: Spot wild elephants at Udawalawe National Park
One of the best places in Sri Lanka to spot wild elephants
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10
Polonnaruwa: Explore the UNESCO ancient capital of the Sinhala Kingdom.
UNESCO ancient city, home to some of the most impressive ruins in Sri Lanka
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