Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.

The old city of Kandy is renowned as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. This beautiful city is situated at the heart of the Sri Lanka and it is full with rich and colorful cultural heritage of this country. The Kandy city is well known for home to the several ancient temples and most notably renowned for the 'Temple of the Tooth' or 'Dalada Maligawa', where the tooth relic of the Lord Buddha is kept. The peacefulness of this amazing temple, as well as its rich architecture, will surely leave you amazed. The city also comes with the largest botanical garden of the island, known as the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.

The Nuwara Eliya city is the highest city of Sri Lanka as it is 6,182 feet high from the sea level. Located at the foot of Mount Pidurutalagala and because of the amazing hills the city, it is also recognized as the garden city of the Asia. This hill town has plenty to offer you that surely leave you breathless. Apart from this, you can also see the Hakgala gardens and go to the Horton Plains. It is also known as the Worlds End, where there is a sudden drop in the territory of a few thousand feet. This is just some of the marvelous places you can visit in the event you decide to stay here.

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks. The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (Block 1), and Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' for the adjoining area. It is situated in the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

The peaceful and sunny town of Bentota has always been a favourite amongst holidaymakers and water sports enthusiasts. The lagoons and golden beaches of Bentota give visitors plenty to do during the day, from swimming amidst the crashing waves of the sea to taking fun boat rides on the calmer waters of the lagoon.

Colombo is the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka and is a hub for visiting beaches in the south of the island. Its history involves successive rulings by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, and it was a major port on the east-west trade routes during that era. This ancient heritage reflects on the city today in terms of its architecture consisting of colonial buildings as well as high rise sky scrapers and shopping malls. The cosmopolitan side of Colombo includes stylish theatres, cinemas, restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries.