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 […]
If you want to witness some picturesque cascades, lush tea plantations and enjoy breath-takingly beautiful hikes, Nuwara Eliya is a place that you do not want to miss. However, someone might wonder if there is a significant enough difference between Nuwara Eliya and other hill country destinations in Sri Lanka […]
Sigiriya is quite a popular destination among tourists who visit Sri Lanka. Even though it is frequently associated with the Sigiriya rock fortress, there are so many other things that you can enjoy there. It is a very central location for most of the tourist attractions in the cultural triangle […]
When our office was in Kegalle, we went to Kandy almost every month. It was just a 1-hour drive from our old office. We had Saturdays that we worked till 1.00 pm and spent the rest of the day enjoying excursions in Kandy. Raveesha, Roshel, Deepal and I have covered […]