Horton Plains
A high, misty plateau with cloud forest, sambar deer and the sheer 870 m drop of World’s End. Start early before the clouds roll in.
Yala National Park
Sri Lanka’s most famous park has one of the highest leopard densities on earth. Morning and evening jeep safaris with a naturalist tracker.
Udawalawe
Open grassland around a huge reservoir where herds of wild elephants are seen on almost every safari. Don’t miss the Elephant Transit Home.
Mirissa
A crescent of golden sand with the best whale watching in Asia, coconut tree hill and lazy seafood dinners on the beach.
Sinharaja Rainforest
A UNESCO rainforest alive with endemic birds, waterfalls and giant trees. Guided treks reveal a hidden world.