Sigiriana Resort by Thilanka is located minutes away from the World Heritage site, Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Minneriya National Park was designated a national park in 1997, having originally been declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.
Dambulla Cave Temple (The Golden Temple of Dambulla) is a World Heritage site, with Buddha statues dating back to the 8th century.
Sam Popham's Arboretum is Sri Lanka's only dryzone arboretum where trees and wildlife can be observed in their natural settings.