Northern Province

Mannar

Baobabs, windmills, salt flats and causeways towards Adam's Bridge.

Baobabs, windmills, salt flats and causeways towards Adam's Bridge.

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Journeys

Tours that include Mannar.

7 Days

Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Ella → South Coast

The classic island loop: ancient rock fortresses, hill country trains and the south's golden beaches.

from $890

10 Days

Culture + Mountains + Wildlife + Beaches

A balanced, unhurried journey through every landscape Sri Lanka is famous for.

from $1,290

14+ Days

A deeper journey through the island

Hidden villages, wild east coast surf, leopard country and long slow evenings by the sea.

from $1,840

Experiences

Kandy → Ella6–7 hours

Lean out of an open doorway as tea terraces and waterfalls slide past. The world's most beautiful train ride.

Horton Plains & Nuwara EliyaHalf day (early start)

A cool 9km loop across high grassland to a cliff that drops away into cloud.

Udawalawe & MinneriyaHalf day

Dust, golden light and a herd crossing the track in front of you. Nothing prepares you for the silence.

SigiriyaSunrise, 3 hours

1,200 steps up a sheer rock to a sky palace built for a king who feared the ground.