Visit popular sights early in the morning to beat the heat and the crowds.
Top attractions
Sigiriya rock fortress
Climb about 1,200 steps for the frescoes and the view.
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist temple.
Galle Fort
Ramparts, lighthouse and old streets.
Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
A colonial railway bridge in the jungle.
Yala National Park
The best-known park for leopards.
Dambulla cave temples
Five caves of statues and paintings.