Sri Lanka is known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean. If you visit it once you will agree it is indeed a pearl. The island nation is filled with pristine beaches, amazing wildlife, verdant tea plantations, delicious foods, rich culture and great monuments. There is no argument it is […]
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, […]