Emerald Green Bamboo Forests of Arashiyama
Emerald bamboo groves in Arashiyama enchant at first sight — linger to wander serene temples, photogenic shrines and cherry blossoms drifting along the Ōi River.
Ella’s Must Dos: Epic Waterfalls, Train Rides & Jungle Mountains
Ella’s iconic Nine Arches Bridge — a steel‑free viaduct amid rolling hills, tea fields and cloud forests — plus thunderous waterfalls, scenic train rides and sacred temples.
Best of Kandy: Giant Buddha’s, Lush Botanical Gardens & Steamy Fire Dancing
A large city in central Sri Lanka, Kandy is set on a plateau surrounded by mountains home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. The city is famed for sacred Buddhist sites like the Temple of the Tooth's and its heart is the scenic Kandy Lake.
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
From Sigiriya, the ancient capital Polonnaruwa is a short journey away — a UNESCO gem of temples, stupas and sacred ruins that whisper Sri Lanka’s royal past.
Sigiriya: The “Eighth Wonder” — Lion Rock & the Enchanting Dambulla Caves
Dambulla, in central Sri Lanka near Sigiriya, charms visitors with the towering Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the wonderfully preserved Dambulla Cave Temple complex — both rewarding climbs.