Top 50 Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka

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  • Sigiriya Lion Rocktop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.9
    Sigiriya
    Highlights:
    City views & endless jungle vistas
    󰀆360° observation deck & cityscape
    󱨠Saved by 122 users󱨠151 positive reviews
  • Sri Dalada Maligawatop_2
    4.5/5
    󰺂6.2
    Kandy.Kandy Lake Front
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Sri Lanka
    Highlights:
    󰋄Parade of elephants & celebration
    󰋄Two-story hall & moat
    󱨠142 positive reviews
  • Horton Plains National Parktop_3
    4.6/5
    󰺂6.1
    Nuwara Eliya District
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sri Lanka
    Highlights:
    󱨜Spot monkeys & nightingales
    󱨜Breathtaking cliffs & rolling hills
  • Yala National Park
    4
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.1
    Moneragala
    trip best TravelHotspot logoYala National Park Safari Adventure
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sri Lanka
    Highlights:
    󰀆Explore ancient ruins at Sithulpahuwa
    󱓊Jeep safari for wildlife exploration
    󱨠29% positive reviews
  • Stilt Fisherman
    5
    4.6/5
    󰺂6.0
    Koggala
    Highlights:
    󱨜Stilt fishing for sardines
    󱓊Stilt fishermen's unique fishing skills
  • Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.9
    Pinnawala
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sri Lanka
    Highlights:
    󰋄Adopt elephants & buy dung paper
    Elephants parade to river bathing
  • Kandy Lake
    7
    4.8/5
    󰺂5.7
    Kandy.Kandy Lake Front
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Sri Lanka
    Highlights:
    Lakefront Sri Lankan dance show
    󱨜Morning lakeside walk & birdsong
    󱨠33% positive reviews
  • Dambulla Cave Temple
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂5.5
    Dambulla
    Highlights:
    󰋄See the 46-foot reclining Buddha
    󱓊Giant Buddha & 49 feet
    󱨠25% positive reviews
  • Colombo National Museum
    9
    4.5/5
    󰺂5.5
    Colombo.Cinnamon Gardens
    Highlights:
    Rich cultural & historical heritage
    󱨜Sri Lanka's diverse religious sculptures
    󱨠28% positive reviews
  • Easwary Seafood (Pvt) Ltd
    10
    4.1/5
    󰺂5.4
    Wattala
    Highlights:
    󰋄Fishermen & birds coexist peacefully
    󱓊Evening boats create stunning silhouettes

What Best Things to Do are there in Sri Lanka?
These are all Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka:Sigiriya Lion Rock, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Horton Plains National Park, Yala National Park, Stilt Fisherman
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka include:Sigiriya Lion Rock:4.7, Sri Dalada Maligawa:4.5, Horton Plains National Park:4.6, Yala National Park:4.8, Stilt Fisherman:4.6
At what locations in Sri Lanka can Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka be found?
The Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka are mainly located in:Sigiriya Lion Rock:Sigiriya, Sri Dalada Maligawa:Kandy, Horton Plains National Park:Nuwara Eliya District, Yala National Park:Moneragala, Stilt Fisherman:Koggala
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