HIKE LITTLE ADAM’S PEAK
Little Adams Peak is a relatively easy hike offering phenomenal views of the hill country in Sri Lanka. The summit sits approximately 5000m above sea level, but the effort needed to reach it barely feels as much as the height sounds.
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SUNRISE AT COCONUT TREE HILL
Located just 15-20-minutes east of Mirissa, Coconut Tree Hill is a beautiful hill perched into the Indian Ocean lined with sky high palm trees overlooking the Mirissa bay. Presumably one of the more well-known hotspots of Mirissa, locals and tourists alike flock to this gorgeous hill to catch a sunrise, or sunset, all while staring out into the vast ocean before it.
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RIDE THE KANDY TO ELLA TRAIN (OR ELLA TO KANDY)
The train ride from Kandy To Ella is one of the more popular train rides in the world. Offering a true to life authentic Sri Lankan experience, the cultural journey takes you through vast landscapes, luscious green valleys and tea plantations, gorgeous mountain ranges and colorful villages for the price that would “knock you off the rails” (pun intended).
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ROADTRIP ALONG THE SOUTH COAST
The southern coast of Sri Lanka is beautiful! A road trip along the coast is definitely a must do as there are numerous stunning bays and beaches where surfing is more of a sport than it is a hobby, awesome nooks & crannies to explore and delectable local restaurants serving fresh fish caught just that morning.
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GO ON A SAFARI AT YALA OR UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK
If you’re an animal lover, or a wildlife enthusiast, then checking out Yala or Udawalawe National Park is a must do. Home to hundreds of different species like water birds, elephants and the ever-eluding Sri Lankan leopard, there’s a days’ worth of fun at both of these wildlife sanctuaries!
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HIKE TO THE TOP OF DIYALUMA FALLS
Diyaluma Falls is an epic spot to visit if you’re travelling through Ella.
Diyaluma Falls is the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka at 720ft high. It sits about an hour away and offers stunning views of the surrounding regions of Koslanda. Great for sunrise as the views of the sun rising behind the mountains make for some excellent footage!
VISIT THE FAMOUS NINE ARCH BRIDGE IN ELLA
The Nine Arch Bridge is probably the most famous of the Ella attractions. This colonial-era bridge is a tourist hotspot and made famous by Instagrammers and bloggers alike. The beautiful curves and stone structure makes for some excellent content!
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HIKE TO THE TOP OF PIDURANGALA ROCK
Perhaps one of the least talked about viewpoints, Pidurangala Rock, the rock adjacent to the ever famous Sigiriya Rock, offers stunning views of both the valley below, and a view of Sigiriya Rock you can only get by hiking the summit of Pidurangala Rock.
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SUNRISE AT THE FAMOUS ROPE SWING IN DALAWELLA
Sunrise at the famous rope swing in dalawella: The Instagram-famous rope swing at the Dalawella beach is an awesome spot to soak in a Sri Lankan sunrise. The beautiful stretch of beach is just a 10-minute trip from Unawatuna and is an awesome spot to get away from some of the crowds and enjoy a tranquil morning sunrise, coffee on the beach, or swing like Tarzan!
VISIT THE GALLE LIGHTHOUSE
The Lighthouse in Galle is reminiscent of the British ancestors that once walked the grounds around there in 1939. This beautiful white lighthouse is within the walls of the ancient Galle Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site and well-known tourist attraction.
TAKE A COOKING CLASS
Most Hotels & Resorts offer to take you through a culinary journey of Sri Lankan via an authentic cooking class. Learn to cook like a true Sri Lankan on clay stoves and tons of healthy herbs and spices that are sure to please your taste buds.
LEARN TO SURF AT HIRIKETIYA BEACH
Learn to surf at Hiriketiya Beach: Hiriketiya Beach along the south coast and 15 minutes from Talalla is an awesome bay beach where many beginners come to learn how to surf. The calm waters roll into white sandy beach lined with a few restaurants, but tons of surf schools!