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Sri Lanka travel guides
Practical advice for planning your trip: when to go, how long you need, how to get around, and the experiences travellers often include in a Sri Lanka journey.
Start hereSri Lanka Itinerary: How to Plan Your Trip
How to plan a Sri Lanka itinerary that actually works: the regions to build around, how many days you need, sample routes from one to three weeks, and how to shape it to you.
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Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
When to visit Sri Lanka depends on the coast. Its two monsoons mean it's almost always dry somewhere, so here's how to time your trip, region by region.
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10-Day Sri Lanka Itinerary
A realistic 10-day Sri Lanka itinerary for first-timers, covering the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, the tea-country train to Ella, a safari and the south coast, with honest drive times and pacing.
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Sri Lanka Trip Cost: What to Budget
How much does a trip to Sri Lanka cost? An honest breakdown of daily budgets, food, transport, visas and activities, and the two choices that decide your total.
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Money in Sri Lanka: Cash, Cards, ATMs & Currency Exchange
How to manage money in Sri Lanka: using cash and cards, finding ATMs, exchanging currency, tipping and bargaining, and how to avoid common payment problems.
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Getting Around Sri Lanka
How to get around Sri Lanka: private driver, trains, buses, tuk-tuks and domestic flights compared, with honest pros, cons and how to choose the option that suits your trip.
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Sri Lanka Travel Times: Why Distances Can Be Misleading
Why distance and travel time in Sri Lanka do not always match, with realistic examples between major destinations and how to plan travel days that do not feel rushed.
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Sri Lanka Train Guide
A practical guide to Sri Lanka's trains: the famous Kandy-to-Ella hill route, how to book reserved seats, which class and side to sit, and the scenic coastal line.
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SIM Cards & Internet in Sri Lanka: What Travellers Need to Know
How to get a SIM or eSIM in Sri Lanka: where to buy one, how to choose an operator, physical SIM vs eSIM, coverage, and staying connected while travelling.
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Sri Lanka Temple Etiquette: What to Wear, Do & Know
What to wear and how to behave at Sri Lanka's temples: dress code, shoes, photography rules, Buddha statue etiquette, and visiting the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
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Sri Lankan Food: What to Eat & What to Know
A practical guide to Sri Lankan food: rice and curry, hoppers, kottu, short eats, spice levels, vegetarian options, street food safety, and what to drink.
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Travel information can change over time. Visa requirements, transport schedules, prices, opening times and local conditions may change. Always check the latest information from official sources before travelling.