Luxury things to do
in Bentota.

Cultural Triangle

Best for

First-timers, history, the iconic rock climb

Best months

Jan–Sep (driest Feb–Aug)

Ideal stay

2 nights

From Colombo

4 hrs by car · 30 mins by helicopter

Pairs with

Kandy, Habarana safaris

Central Highlands

Best for

Culture, temple ritual, a soft landing before the hills

Best months

Jan–Apr, Jul–Sep

Ideal stay

1–2 nights

From Colombo

3–3.5 hrs by car · 2.5 hrs by train

Pairs with

Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya

Tea Country

Best for

Tea bungalows, cool air, Horton Plains

Best months

Jan–Apr

Ideal stay

2–3 nights

From Colombo

5 hrs by car

Pairs with

Kandy, Ella

Hill Country

Best for

The train ride, walks, relaxed hill romance

Best months

Jan–Apr

Ideal stay

2–3 nights

From Colombo

6 hrs by car · 45 mins by helicopter

Pairs with

Nuwara Eliya, Yala

South-east

Best for

Leopards and private dawn game drives

Best months

Feb–Jul

Ideal stay

2 nights (4 drives)

From Colombo

5 hrs by car

Pairs with

Ella, Tangalle

South

Best for

Guaranteed elephants, families with children

Best months

Year-round

Ideal stay

1–2 nights

From Colombo

4 hrs by car

Pairs with

Yala, the south coast

South-west Coast

Best for

Colonial fort, boutiques, villa living

Best months

Dec–Apr

Ideal stay

2–3 nights

From Colombo

1.5 hrs via expressway

Pairs with

Mirissa, Ahangama

South Coast

Best for

Blue whales, easy beach days

Best months

Nov–Apr (whales)

Ideal stay

2–3 nights

From Colombo

2 hrs via expressway

Pairs with

Galle, Tangalle

Far South Coast

Best for

Privacy, staffed villas, uncrowded sand

Best months

Dec–Apr

Ideal stay

3–5 nights

From Colombo

3 hrs via expressway

Pairs with

Yala, Galle

East Coast

Best for

Summer beaches when the south-west is wet

Best months

May–Sep

Ideal stay

3–4 nights

From Colombo

5.5 hrs by car · 1 hr by seaplane

Pairs with

Sigiriya, Pasikuda