Places

These are the eight destinations Kanishka knows best. Pick one, pick three, pick a circuit — then WhatsApp him to work out the route.

A sea turtle gliding over the coral reef at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

Hikkaduwa

Southern Province

Hikkaduwa is a beach town on Sri Lanka's south coast with a living coral reef, resident sea turtles, and reliable surf. …

The walls of Galle Fort with the Indian Ocean beyond, Sri Lanka

Galle

Southern Province

Galle is a UNESCO-listed Dutch colonial fort town on Sri Lanka's south coast. Local guide Kanishka lives here — he knows…

The Nine Arches Bridge in Ella, Sri Lanka, surrounded by jungle and mist

Ella

Uva Province

Ella is a small hill country town in Sri Lanka surrounded by tea estates, jungle, and mountain trails. It sits at around…

Wild elephants at the Udawalawe Reservoir, Sri Lanka

Udawalawe National Park

Sabaragamuwa / Southern Province border

Udawalawe National Park in southern Sri Lanka has one of the highest elephant densities of any park in Asia — over 200 r…

Aerial view of Hiriketiya horseshoe bay with surfers, Sri Lanka

Hiriketiya

Southern Province

Hiriketiya is a small horseshoe bay near Dikwella on Sri Lanka's south coast. It's sheltered, good for swimming and begi…

A stilt fisherman balanced on his pole above the sea at Ahangama, Sri Lanka

Ahangama

Southern Province

Ahangama is a stretch of south coast between Galle and Weligama, known for stilt fishermen, quiet surf breaks, and a pac…

Fishing boats on the shore at Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, seen from the air

Arugam Bay

Seasonal

Eastern Province

Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka's premier surf destination on the east coast, with a world-class point break and a small-town at…

The Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka, reflected in the lake

Kandy

Central Province

Kandy is Sri Lanka's cultural capital in the central highlands, home to the Temple of the Tooth — the most sacred Buddhi…

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