The village of Kithugala is the starting point for exhilarating white water rafting trips on the wild waters of the Kelani Ganga.

Known as Sri Lanka's cultural heart, the Temple of the Tooth, the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Royal Palace are just some of its many highlights.

One of Sri Lanka's most interesting and little-visited areas, with a rich Tamil heritage and culture, it is dotted with Hindu temples, Dutch colonial buildings, tiny islands and gorgeous beaches.

A scenic and biodiverse landscape of cloudforest and plains, where you will find Baker's Falls and the dramatic World's End viewpoint. Ideal for good walking.

The atmospheric old colonial town of Galle Fort is full of Dutch-era villas and winding streets enclosed by imposing ramparts - just perfect for exploring on foot.

Carved from the granite rock in the 1st century, the five cave temples at Dambulla are festooned with murals and hold a treasure trove of Buddhist art.

Bentota lies on one of the finest stretches of golden-sand beach on the west coast. Its southern end is home to a selection of high-end beachside hotels and resorts making it a great place to end your holiday.

The vast ruins of an ancient Sinhalese city are now a World Heritage Site and home to the world's oldest human-planted tree, the Sri Mada Bodhi.

Sacred Adam's Peak attracts pilgrims and tourists alike who make the arduous climb up its 5,500 steps before dawn to witness sunrise across the hills and plains below.