As a destination, Sri Lanka cannot be fully appreciated from only one location. Any good Sri Lanka itinerary would include multiple locations. Even when you are spending a few nights in one location, you will be travelling short distances to enjoy various sightseeing that Sri Lanka has to offer. Since […]
When answering the question whether it is worth going all-inclusive in Sri Lanka, it is important that we first clarify what we refer to as all-inclusive. In the tourism industry the term “all-inclusive” is used to describe hotel meal plans and tour packages. Unless you are booking a beach resort […]
No one is capable of predicting the weather with 100% accuracy, but let’s not leave everything to luck. With the help of our Sri Lanka specialists, I analyzed the weather reports of Sri Lanka from 2009 to 2020 to get a deep understanding of monthly weather in Sri Lanka. From […]
I assume you are all excited for your Sri Lanka trip and ready to pack your luggage. From this week Travellers Isle article I thought to bring you a handy little packing list for your Sri Lanka adventure. The goal is to pack just the things that you absolutely need […]
If you have Sri Lankan friends, ask them where you should visit in Sri Lanka. I bet at least half of them would start their suggestions with Nuwara Eliya. Verdant tea plantations, picturesque waterfalls, amazing hikes, friendly people: there are so many things to like about Nuwara Eliya. However, the […]
In today’s Travellers Isle article I am going to answer one of the most important questions. “How much does it cost to hire a car and driver in Sri Lanka?” To be honest, you should get a customized quotation for your tour, as the travelling distances differ from itinerary to […]
December is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka. However, there are plenty of ways to go wrong planning a tour in December. You need to have a good understanding of the weather patterns, routes, travel times and the excursions to get it right. If you would like […]
You are not alone if you are split between Udawalawe and Yala national parks. We receive at least half a dozen emails a month asking which of these national parks is best for a jeep safari. I have been lucky enough to enjoy safaris in both Yala and Udawalawe. Also, […]
Someone might assume USD, Euro and GBP are widely accepted currencies in Sri Lanka after seeing most hotels and travel agents advertising their rates in these currencies. In reality, travel agents and hotels are the only establishments in Sri Lanka that accept payments in foreign currencies for their services. Sri […]