It boasts of historic sites like the Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest living tree in the world, in Anuradhapura, which is considered the nation's first capital. Wild lovers can get a thrilling jeep safari in Wilpattu National Park, the largest park on the island, where they will have an opportunity to see the Sri Lankan leopards along with more than 30 mammal species.

Visit Ridiyagama Safari Park, Yala National Park for leopard sightings and the Walawe River Safari which is home to crocodiles and water buffaloes to discover Sri Lanka’s wildlife and natural splendour. The Birds’ Research Center will appeal to birdwatchers and the Maheepalassa Hot Springs provide a tranquil haven amidst picturesque surroundings.

Balapitiya Beach’s breathtaking beauty makes it the ideal place to swim or unwind under an umbrella. The nearby Balapitiya River welcomes adventure via an exhilarating boat safari which offers a peaceful natural setting while displaying the Madu River’s verdant mangrove forests, 15 islets and more than 300 species of wildlife.

Excellent jeep safaris can be found in the breathtakingly scenic and teeming wildlife Yala National Park of elephants, leopards, and lots of bird species. Home to over 15000 birds, with several endangered species, Bundala National Park forms a very significant migratory bird location. In short, an absolute must for a nature lover.

Some activities amongst many more electrifying ones involve a five-kilometre white-water rafting on the Kelani River and a great time for hikers through the Kitulgala Rainforest Trail inside verdant tropical forests, accommodating a wide variance of wildlife. Additionally, in the River Kwai filming location, visitors will explore a film set of this movie out of which some elements of the historic Bridge can still be seen.