Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Matale February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Matale](https://expedia.ca/Matale-Hotels.d690999111709913088.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Matale Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matale.d690999111709913088.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matale Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Matale.d690999111709913088.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Matale ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matale Types of activities [Matale travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Matale.dx690999111709913088) ![Panorama of Sigiriya moat, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999111709913088/5230b17e-d96f-4ddc-8868-f43a31e955da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama of Sigiriya moat, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/690999111709913088/5230b17e-d96f-4ddc-8868-f43a31e955da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Matale Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Matale has to offer! 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_690999111709913088) ## Recommended things to do in Matale | Number of things to do | 31 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sigiriya Dambulla Caves and Minneriya Safari Day Trip from Kandy](/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-caves-and-minneriya-safari-day-trip-from-kandy.a50663866.activity-details): CA $194 | | Top 5 things to do | [Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle](/things-to-do/sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-friendly-drive-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details)[Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch](/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details)[Day tour to Sigiriya,Dambulla & Polannaruwa (3 word heritage places) from K...](/things-to-do/day-tour-to-sigiriya-dambulla-polannaruwa-3-word-heritage-places-from-kandy.a1189142.activity-details)[World Heritage Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour](/things-to-do/sigiriya-and-dambulla-day-tour.a50279543.activity-details)[Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour from Kandy](/things-to-do/sigiriya-and-dambulla-day-tour-from-kandy.a49850991.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle](/things-to-do/sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-friendly-drive-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details)[Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch](/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details)[Sigiriya Dambulla Caves and Minneriya Safari Day Trip from Kandy](/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-caves-and-minneriya-safari-day-trip-from-kandy.a50663866.activity-details)[Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)](/things-to-do/day-tour-to-dambulla-sigiriya-and-safari-from-kandy-group-tour.a45664962.activity-details)[Discover Sigiriya Dambulla and Minneriya Park in Day Tour](/things-to-do/discover-sigiriya-dambulla-and-minneriya-park-in-day-tour.a49865310.activity-details) | ## What to do in Matale --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Matale #### Euphoria Spice and Herbal Enjoy an outing to Euphoria Spice and Herbal during your stay in Matale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Euphoria-Spice-And-Herbal-Matale.d553248621532738343.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Matale ![Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178045/7a03606a-b10c-4c16-b0d7-af5c870eba72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kandy ![Sigiriya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053996/c3fa44a2-391d-4ac7-a389-015e73bc1be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sigiriya ![A photo taken while I was traveling to Badulla in the upcountry railway line. This is the most scenic railway line in Sri Lanka and it's highly recommended. You will find this one in a life lite experience. It is totally 8 hour ride if my memory is good. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6345925/dd22d680-6b79-4dbd-9618-f728887ed7a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nawalapitiya ![Beautiful view on tea plantation near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348208/9e1b6266-5c07-4fd2-a18f-200cda587bb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gelioya ![Scenic Train Ride from Colombo to Ella through beautiful lush green forest Kadugannawa and Unesco world heritage Kandy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348760/be693463-7142-4cab-ba90-94483379c998.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kadugannawa ![Ambuluwawa biodiversity complex, known as multi religion center. Gampola, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348802/4799ce64-a005-495e-914f-26cfafdceda2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gampola ![This is completely made out of stone. Just imagine the talent of the artist. This is the entrance to the ancient kingdom, Yapahuwa. One of the must visit places in Sri Lanka. Yapahuwa is the 4th kingdom here. It is situated in a naturally protected area. So, Kings were able to face their enemies much easier.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000003020/e3168928-6da2-4596-837c-fe7b496f2987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Yapahuwa ![Rice fields, nice view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633935831642/514a9b5d-9291-4ea9-b257-967fa5a12fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tennekumbura ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matale worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Matale? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Matale? ### Is three days enough to stay in Matale? ### What are some activities to do in Matale with kids? > - [Kandy to Sigiriya Day Tour and Dambulla cave temple with private vehicle](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sigiriya-day-tour-and-dambulla-cave-temple-with-friendly-drive-private-vehicle.a3877952.activity-details) > - [Private Dambulla Sigiriya Tour from Kandy with Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-dambulla-sigiriya-tour-with-lunch.a1136515.activity-details) > - [Sigiriya Dambulla Caves and Minneriya Safari Day Trip from Kandy](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-caves-and-minneriya-safari-day-trip-from-kandy.a50663866.activity-details) > - [Day Tour to Dambulla, Sigiriya and Safari from Kandy (Group Tour)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-tour-to-dambulla-sigiriya-and-safari-from-kandy-group-tour.a45664962.activity-details) > - [Discover Sigiriya Dambulla and Minneriya Park in Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-sigiriya-dambulla-and-minneriya-park-in-day-tour.a49865310.activity-details) ### What to do in Matale for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Matale? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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