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Tips, routes and stories about Sri Lanka from our team.

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Guides8 October 20262 min read

Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana Falls and tea hills—how to spend a perfect day or two in Ella.

Planning5 October 20262 min read
A Guide to Sri Lanka's Scenic Train Journeys
How the hill-country railway works, which classes exist, and why you should look for tickets early.
Nature29 September 20262 min read
Where to See Elephants in Sri Lanka
National parks where elephants roam free, and how to choose a safari that fits your route.
Nature22 September 20262 min read
Exploring Sri Lanka's Tea Country
Nuwara Eliya, Ella and misty estates: how the tea highlands work and what to try there.
Culture15 September 20262 min read
A First-Time Visitor's Guide to Kandy
Temple of the Tooth, the lake, the botanical gardens and a cultural show—the essentials of the island's cultural capital.
Planning8 September 20262 min read
How to Plan a Six-Day Sri Lanka Tour
How to fit a safari, mountains, Kandy and ancient cities into six days—without burning out on the road.