Sri Lanka Tour & Holiday Packages

Discovering Sri Lanka's Top Tourist Attractions with a Sri Lankan Tourist Guide

As a country with unending beautiful beaches and awesome green landscapes, Sri Lanka is a humid tropical with abundant natural resources. Travelers will be able to get everything they may need irrespective of being bookworm, a tree lover or a person who loves extreme sports. Traveling around this beautiful country with an experienced Sri Lankan tour guide helps a lot to make this trip more enthralling. Here are the best places to travel in Sri Lanka:

1. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
   This is one of the few places that can be termed as the seventh wonder of the world, an ancient rock fortress that has been preserved for centuries. With a Sri Lankan tour guide, you can experience scaling the heights of this ancient rock fortress as he narrates the saga of king kashyapa, the stunning paintings, the science and art of building in those days, and even shedding light on the kingdom in which the king regined.

2. Kandy and Temple of the Tooth
   Kandy is the hilly resort town located in the central part of the country, and it is also the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic which is one of the significant Buddhist relics in the world. This is the case as said while a Sri Lankan tour guide will help and let you comprehend the temple, its purpose, the activities related to it, and all the verdant botanical and tea gardens that surround Kandy.

3. Ella and Nine Arch Bridge
   Ella is a small scenic town located in hilly area with tea estates and waterfalls and other geographical terrain. With a Sri Lankan tour guide, you can visit the famous Nine Arch Bridge and the town's hidden viewpoints and take a round on the hiking along Little Adam’s Peak and Ella Rock, with stunning views.

4. Galle Fort
   Galle, the coastal town is famous for its beautiful Dutch built homes, narrow lanes and a sea view. Srilankan tour guides also take you inside the Galle Fort to admire different periods of history and shifting cultures starting from when the Portuguese came, the Dutch then the British and so much more while enjoying nice cafes, art galleries, and shops.

5. Yala National Park
Yala National Park For those fascinated with wildlife, Yala National Park has to be on their travel list as it is maximum concentrated population of leopards, elephants, and variety of birds. Not only a Yala National Park is a navigational assistance, it will also provide details on the animal's activities which will boost the chances of seeing the animals.

6. Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya Nuwara Eliya is also known as ‘Little England’. It is well known for its chilly weather, teahouses, and the buildings built by the colonizers in the past. A tour guide in Sri Lanka will provide you with a tea factory and tea estate visit opportunities as well as a view of places such as Horton Plains National Park and the impressive view of Worlds End.

7. Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa Finally we reach Polonnaruwa ancient city, another UNESCO World Heritage Site deserving the attention of a Sri Lankan tour guide. You will be taken to see the massive ruins of of temples, palaces and statues while a Sri Lanka tour guide explains about the history and importance of the policies of this ancient capital.

8. Mirissa and Whale Watching
Mirissa and Whale Watching On the southern part of the island lies Mirissa, a town known for its beach and whale watching tours. Clicking pictures of beautiful blue whales and dolphin would not be the one and only activity that a Sri Lankan tour guide will organize for you in this part of the island. He will also give you information on the marine
creatures regarding their conservation, and the ideal timeframe for their sightings.

9. Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Being one of the oldest cities and still inhabited is something to be proud of for Anuradhapura. This is because the place is rich in history with various ancient structures, stupas and temples built in it. A Sri Lankan tour guide will talk you through about the many reasons as to why this city has much historical significance and religious aspect hence making your experience worth it.

10. Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay For surfers and beach enthusiasts alike, Arugam Bay is the perfect location. Looking to surf the beach or sunbake on the sand, whatever it is a reputable Sri Lankan tour guide is able to provide the best surfing beaches and other interesting sites like the Kudumbigala Monastery found within Arugam Bay.

Traveling together with a Sri Lankan tour guide gives you the striking advantage of exploring the destinations many of the unique features which are not available to the public and can only be used by the local people and give every destination added value. From the cultural core regions to the coastal beauty and green hills, every movement in Sri Lanka will be made more interesting and enjoyable by a guide who ensures that one enjoys the island in all its true glory.