Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary is a beautiful, mellow spot with just you and a boatman punting a boat around the lagoon.The trip is best taken just after dawn but for those resistant to early rising it is also satisfying to take the trip in late afternoon.

Situated 30 minutes inland from Tangalle, the ancient Mulgirigala temple complex is perched on an enormous boulder more than 200m high which provides magnificent coastal views.The temple complex consists of ancient...

Sri Lanka is globally recognised as one of the few places in the world where you can observe marine turtles in their natural habitat. Five out of seven of the world’s marine turtle species are found in Sri Lanka and come ashore in Rekawa to lay eggs, including green...

Sri Lanka’s western, southern and eastern coastal belts are prime spots for scuba diving. Swim through the alluring turquoise water in the shallows and watch colourful tropical fish dart through the intricate corals, before heading out to the deeper...

The fragrant spice cinnamon, over which many a war has been fought, is a treasured commodity that has even been mentioned in religious books of old. Today there are a few varieties of cinnamon, but Ceylon Cinnamon or true cinnamon...

Sri Lanka is a fantastic choice for a surfing holiday, and has been a popular surf activity since the 1970s. Boasting not only the escapist south-east beach settlement of Arugam Bay – which is listed as one of the top ten surf spots...

Learn to surf the waves at Weligama Bay on Sri Lanka's blissful south coast with the extra assurance of your own instructor to guide you every step of the way.Whether you are a beginner or seeking to develop your skills, you can have bags of enjoyment...

This modern catamaran complete with professional crew sets out from Mirissa Harbour at 6:30am, beating the other boats in order to have the best dolphin and whale sightings.Whale and dolphin watching is possible from Kalpitiya, Bentota...