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Sri Lanka Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
About Sri Lanka
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Recommended trip: 5–9 day(s)
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Things to do in Sri Lanka
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Looking for things to do in Sri Lanka? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.7
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528 Review
Historic landmark
Yala National Park
4.8
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245 Review
Natural scenery
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.7
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256 Review
Natural scenery
Zoos & aquariums
Colombo National Museum
4.5
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212 Review
Historic landmark
Kandy Lake
4.8
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180 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Horton Plains National Park
4.6
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210 Review
Natural scenery
Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7
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192 Review
Historic landmark
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7
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102 Review
Historic landmark
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
4.5
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178 Review
Negombo Lagoon
4.3
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50 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Mangrove Cave
4.3
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30 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
4.5
/5
80 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sri Lanka dishes and foodie spots.
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Ministry of Crab
4.6
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98 Review
Golden Dragon - Taj Samudra
4.0
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10 Review
Shang Palace
4.5
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8 Review
Crystal Jade
4.9
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7 Review
7 Degrees Restaurants
4.7
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3 Review
The London Grill
4.6
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The Avenue colombo
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6 Review
Sakura Restaurant - Dambulla
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21 Review
Athula Restaurant
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Into The Wild Restuarant Sigiriya
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Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
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Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
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42 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.2
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62 Review
Aditya Resort
9.6
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45 Review
Good Karma
8.2
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31 Review
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
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ÀNI Sri Lanka
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Water Garden Sigiriya - 30 Chic Designed Private Villas Overlooking Sigiriya
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Jetwing Saman Villas, A Luxury Reserve - Adults Only
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98 Acres Resort & Spa
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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
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77 Review
Nine Skies
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47 Review
Haritha Villas & Spa
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50 Review
Kings Pavilion Luxury Hotel
9.8
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44 Review
Jetwing Vil Uyana, A Luxury Reserve
9.6
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60 Review
Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Sri Lanka
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
8.7
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46 Review
Grand Serendib Hotel
8.9
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100 Review
EKHO Ella
8.9
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75 Review
Hotel Sigiriya
9.1
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158 Review
Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya
8.8
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44 Review
Jetwing Colombo Seven
9.6
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47 Review
Camelot Beach Hotel
8.1
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52 Review
Fox Kandy by Fox Resorts - Luxury in the Mist
8.7
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Te Dalu Resort & Spa - A Luxury Sanctuary in Ella
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Chill Ville, View Point Hotel
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40 Review
Hotel Grand Turf
8.4
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39 Review
Galway Heights Hotel
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Popular Types of Attractions in Sri Lanka
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Farms and pastures
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Outdoor activities
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Skybound experiences
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Popular Attractions in Sri Lanka
Colombo National Museum
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Colombo | PopCult Festival 2026
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
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Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
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Kandy Lake
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Sacred City of Kandy
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
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St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
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Negombo Lagoon
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Negombo Beach
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Sigiriya Lion Rock
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Dambulla Cave Temple
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Pidurangala Rock
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Horton Plains National Park
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Lake Gregory
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Nine Arch Bridge
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Little Adam's Peak
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Ravana waterfall
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Lake Gregory
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Horton Plains National Park
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Tissa Lake
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Shangri-La Hambantota
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Fort Frederick
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Kanniya Hot Water Springs
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