{"id":659,"date":"2025-07-04T16:42:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/?p=659"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:18:20","slug":"top-sri-lanka-spots-with-kangaroo-cabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/getting-around-sri-lanka\/top-sri-lanka-spots-with-kangaroo-cabs\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Sri Lanka Spots with Kangaroo Cabs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"659\" class=\"elementor elementor-659\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b8d0327 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b8d0327\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c623d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c623d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning your first trip to Sri Lanka? You\u2019re in for an unforgettable experience. From golden beaches to panoramic mountain views, historic sites to hidden waterfalls, Sri Lanka has something for every kind of traveller. With Kangaroo Cabs, discovering the island is safe and comfortable, whether you\u2019re here for a quick visit or a longer adventure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Sri Lanka\u2019s most trusted taxi service for over 35 years, Kangaroo Cabs makes it simple to explore top attractions with professional drivers, well-maintained vehicles and custom travel options. You can also enjoy rewards through our Kangaroo Miles loyalty programme, which gives you points for every tour or ride you book.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka, all easily accessible by Kangaroo Cabs.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>1. Colombo<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colombo is where most journeys begin. It\u2019s a fast-paced city full of cultural landmarks, coastal spots and busy markets.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A great place to explore local food, seaside views and meet new people.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-708 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1302834406-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1302834406-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1302834406-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1302834406-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1302834406-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1302834406-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Top places to see<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galle Face Green<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Square<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gangaramaya Temple<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beira Lake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colombo National Museum<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pettah Market<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/tours\">Book a Colombo city tour<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p><h3><b>2. Kandy \u2013 The Cultural Capital<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled in the central hills, Kandy is a historic city known for its spiritual landmarks and scenic lake.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Offers a slower pace with deep cultural roots and natural beauty.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-712 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2041157015-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2041157015-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2041157015-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2041157015-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2041157015-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2041157015-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p><b><br \/>Top places to see<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kandy Lake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Botanical Gardens<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local markets and viewpoints<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">En route: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/tours\">Book your Kandy tour<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p><h3><b>3. Nuwara Eliya \u2013 The Little England of Sri Lanka<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often called \u201cLittle England\u201d, this highland town is famous for its colonial charm and rolling tea plantations.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enjoy cool weather, scenic landscapes and some of Sri Lanka\u2019s best tea.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-713 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2310714521-1-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2310714521-1-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2310714521-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2310714521-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2310714521-1-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2310714521-1-1-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p><b><br \/>Top places to see<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lake Gregory<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hakgala Botanical Garden<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea factories<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry farms<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambewela and New Zealand Farms<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoria Park<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/tours\">Book your Nuwara Eliya tour<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p><h3><b>4. Sigiriya and Dambulla \u2013 Ancient Wonders<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These historic sites are a glimpse into Sri Lanka\u2019s royal past and Buddhist traditions.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fascinating ruins and religious sites that are over 1,000 years old.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-714 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2478146845-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2478146845-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2478146845-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2478146845-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2478146845-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2478146845-1-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p><b><br \/>Top places to see<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sigiriya Rock Fortress<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dambulla Cave Temple<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby: Minneriya National Park (seasonal elephant gathering)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/tours\">Book your Sigiriya tour<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p><h3><b>5. Galle \u2013 Colonial Charm Meets Coastal Bliss<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the southern coast, Galle is best known for its 17th-century fort and beaches.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Great for seaside walks, heritage architecture and boutique shops.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-715 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_599364767-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_599364767-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_599364767-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_599364767-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_599364767-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_599364767-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p><b><br \/>Top places to see<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galle Fort and the Galle Lighthouse<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unawatuna Beach<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hikkaduwa Beach<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marine Museum<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/tours\">Book your Galle tour<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p><h3><b>6. Ella \u2013 A Paradise for Nature Lovers<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella is a peaceful mountain village surrounded by tea estates, hiking trails and waterfalls.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Why visit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A favourite for nature lovers and photographers, eager to explore on foot.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-716 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.kangaroocabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1084348016-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1084348016-1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1084348016-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1084348016-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1084348016-1-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_1084348016-1-2048x1150.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p><b><br \/>Top places to see<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little Adam\u2019s Peak<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella Rock<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nine Arches Bridge<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ravana Falls<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/tours\">Book your Ella tour<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/p><h2><b>Why travel with Kangaroo Cabs?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what your travel itinerary is, Kangaroo Cabs makes it easy with:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 island-wide taxi service<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable vehicles for individuals, couples or families<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English-speaking drivers with local knowledge<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time GPS tracking and app-based booking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customisable tours to suit your schedule<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kangaroo Miles loyalty programme for regular travellers<br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Let your Sri Lanka travel begin!\u00a0<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Kangaroo Cabs, you get a reliable travel partner for every journey.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/\">Book a ride<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/taxi-app\">Download our app<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/buy-miles\">Join Kangaroo Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/faq\">Visit FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sri Lanka offers rich heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant cities\u2014from beaches to ancient ruins. With Kangaroo Cabs, exploring top tourist spots is easy and comfortable. Here\u2019s a curated list of must-visit destinations across the island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[51],"class_list":["post-659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-getting-around-sri-lanka","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=659"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":768,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/659\/revisions\/768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kangaroocabs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}