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Hot Air Ballooning

Hiking-experiences, see the culture.

Anuradhapura

Art Sculpture and Poetry

Mahiyanganaya

Tamil Culture

See the wwaterfalls.

Nuwara Eliya

Ayurveda Hospitals

Magnificent palace in the sky, elephant watching.

Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks

C&C Travel-Sri Lanka has been family owned and operated by two young brothers since May, 2009. We do not have a hundred years long history, a pretentious company name, or a postmodern synthetic office. Our team is made up of honest, outspoken people who do not over promise, do not use smoke and mirrors and do not speak in cringe-worthy public relation language. We speak with passion, belief and understanding behind us. In 2009, we incorporated as a partnership business firm and, we have newly partnered with C&C Travel in Copenhagen, Denmark as an International Strategic Business Conglomerate.

Let us know when you want to travel, with whom and your requirements for a customized package

We went on a trip through Sri Lanka, bought through C&C and handled by Different Discovery. Our driver Ranjan was amazing, and gave us many great experiences. He was very kind and showed us the country’s culture, while we still could decide what we wanted to do. Throughout the trip where we went to Habarana, Kandy, Ella, Yala and Unawatuna we loved every moment of it.

Written May 13, 2022 - Copenhagen, Denmark

We went on a two week travel through some of Sri Lanka arranged by C&C travel. We went from south east in Unawatuna to Tissamaharama, Ella, Kandy, Sigiriya and finished our trip in Trincomalee. Throughout we were pleased to have the excellent driver Ranjan Michael from Different Discovery. With Ranjan Michael driving and guiding you feel safe and are sure to see and experience all the best things Sri Lanka has to offer. He is very kind and has a good sense of humor. He has many relevant suggestions for activities and is spontaneous and quick to pull over for us to get the best pictures and viewpoints. He made sure we experienced several different tasteful fruits. We would highly recommend Ranjan Michael as driver and guide in Sri Lanka.

Written April 20, 2022 - Copenhagen, Denmark

We went on a three week trip in Sri Lanka and had a great time. With Athula behind the steering wheel, we felt very safe and comfortable, and he was always good at finding interesting activities, solving the few obstacles we encountered and providing a great atmosphere with his good mood. A high recommendation from here!

Written April 18, 2022 - Denmark

We had the pleasure of travelling with Nishanta from DD Tours. Nishanta was both very pleasant company and also most professional- he arranged several very good trips for us and we would also like compliment his driving skills. Our warmest recommendations.

Written April 14, 2022 - Denmark

Mr Ananda was our guide and driver in our wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka. He’s a very safety driver, and he is very helpful and good at explaining culture, religion, Nature, food, traditions etc. He is very kind and has a good sense of humour. He’s very respectful about our privacy and wishes for the day. He’s has many local contacts and he has relevant suggestions for activities, if needed. On our drive he was spontaneous, and stopped the car for good places and tasteful fruits. We highly recommend Ananda as your guide and driver.

Written April 13, 2022 - Denmark

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Sri Lanka travel advice

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Last updated: June 4, 2024 08:03 ET

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Safety and security, entry and exit requirements, laws and culture, natural disasters and climate, sri lanka - exercise a high degree of caution.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Sri Lanka due to demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime.

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Current economic situation

Sri Lanka is experiencing economic difficulties which may result in limited availability of resources, including basic necessities like medicines, fuel and specific food items. Power outages, though infrequent, may occur.

The economic situation may also impact public services, including healthcare.

If you are in Sri Lanka:

• keep supplies of food, water and fuel in case of lengthy disruptions
• make sure to have sufficient supply of any required medicines on hand as availability may be limited
• avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• follow the instructions of local authorities

Demonstrations and civil unrest

Demonstrations occur frequently in Colombo, and occasionally elsewhere in the country. Security forces may use tear gas and water cannons during violent protests. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

More about mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Security forces

The Sri Lankan military continues to maintain a strong presence in the country’s North and East, including the Jaffna Peninsula. Military and police checkpoints can be established and road closures can occur suddenly.

Security forces have wide-ranging powers, including the authority to:

• impose curfews
• detain without charge for extended periods
• search individuals, vehicles, residences and commercial premises

Individuals of Sri Lankan heritage, including those who don’t have Sri Lankan citizenship, have been detained on occasion by police or security forces. 

• Always carry formal photographic identification with you
• Keep an eye out for signage warning of military or demining zones
• Keep to well-traveled roads
• Avoid venturing in forested areas or abandoned properties
• Monitor local news for latest updates
• If you’re detained, ask the authorities to contact the High Commission of Canada

There is a threat of terrorism. Past attacks have resulted in fatalities.

Further attacks can’t be ruled out. Targets could include:

• government buildings, including schools
• places of worship
• airports and other transportation hubs and networks
• public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, hotels and other sites frequented by foreigners

Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.

Violent crime occurs, including harassment and assault aimed at Western foreigners.

Petty crime such as purse snatching and pickpocketing is common, especially on public transportation. Theft has occurred in hotels and guesthouses.

Credit card fraud is common. Pay very close attention to your credit card when it is being handled. To minimize risks, you should opt to pay in cash whenever possible.

Ensure that your personal belongings, including passports and other travel documents, are secure at all times.

Inter-communal tensions

Inter-communal and religious tensions exist throughout the country and have led to violence. Further violent incidents could occur.

Spiked food and drinks

Foreigners have been targeted in incidents of drink spiking, often combined with sexual assault or theft. Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers. Be wary of accepting snacks, beverages, gum or cigarettes from new acquaintances. These items may contain drugs that could put you at risk of sexual assault and robbery.

Women’s safety

Women are often the target for unwanted attention. They should exercise caution when travelling alone.

Advice for women travellers

Swimming conditions may be unsafe. Follow the advice and warnings of local authorities.

Water safety abroad

Tourist facilities

Tourist facilities are widely available but quality varies, especially inland. You should arrange travel to remote areas through a reputable travel agency.

Road safety

Road conditions are usually poor outside major cities.

Road accidents, often causing death and injuries, are common due to poorly maintained vehicles, erratic driving practices and pedestrians and roaming animals on the road.

Roads may be closed on short notice.

Public transportation

Travel by bus is generally unsafe due to aggressive drivers and the risk of theft.

We do not make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines

Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from the Sri Lankan authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the  Foreign Representatives in Canada .

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use for travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Sri Lanka.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports

Tourist visa: required  Business visa: required  Student visa: required  Work visa: required

For stays of up to 30 days, you can apply online for a tourist visa. You can obtain all other visas at a Sri Lankan government office in Canada or abroad.

Visas may be extended at Sri Lanka’s Department of Immigration and Emigration in Colombo.

You cannot convert a visa status once in Sri Lanka. Non-compliance with visa restrictions may result in deportation.

You will also need to fill out an online arrival card. You can complete the online form three days before arriving in Sri Lanka.

• Apply for the Electronic Travel Authority - Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration
• Arrival Card form - Sri Lankan Department of Immigration and Emigration

Special permissions

Journalists and media crews need permission to travel to some northern districts.

Entry into Sri Lankan waters, at any point, requires prior permission.

Other requirements

An onward or return ticket and proof of sufficient funds to sustain you while you are in the country are required to visit Sri Lanka.

• Children and travel

Learn more about travelling with children .

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Relevant Travel Health Notices

• Global Measles Notice - 13 March, 2024
• COVID-19 and International Travel - 13 March, 2024
• Dengue: Advice for travellers - 6 May, 2024

This section contains information on possible health risks and restrictions regularly found or ongoing in the destination. Follow this advice to lower your risk of becoming ill while travelling. Not all risks are listed below.

Consult a health care professional or visit a travel health clinic preferably 6 weeks before you travel to get personalized health advice and recommendations.

Routine vaccines

Be sure that your  routine vaccinations , as per your province or territory , are up-to-date before travelling, regardless of your destination.

Some of these vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Pre-travel vaccines and medications

You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in this destination. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for you, based on your destination and itinerary. 

Yellow fever   is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

• There is no risk of yellow fever in this country.

Country Entry Requirement*

• Proof of vaccination is required if you are coming from or have transited through an airport of a country   where yellow fever occurs.

Recommendation

• Vaccination is not recommended.
• Discuss travel plans, activities, and destinations with a health care professional.
• Contact a designated  Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre  well in advance of your trip to arrange for vaccination.

About Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres in Canada * It is important to note that  country entry requirements  may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest  diplomatic or consular office  of the destination(s) you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements.

There is a risk of hepatitis A in this destination. It is a disease of the liver. People can get hepatitis A if they ingest contaminated food or water, eat foods prepared by an infectious person, or if they have close physical contact (such as oral-anal sex) with an infectious person, although casual contact among people does not spread the virus.

Practise  safe food and water precautions and wash your hands often. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers to areas where hepatitis A is present.

In this destination, rabies is commonly carried by dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Rabies is a deadly disease that spreads to humans primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. While travelling, take precautions , including keeping your distance from animals (including free-roaming dogs), and closely supervising children.

If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other animal while travelling, immediately wash the wound with soap and clean water and see a health care professional. In this destination, rabies treatment may be limited or may not be available, therefore you may need to return to Canada for treatment.  

Before travel, discuss rabies vaccination with a health care professional. It may be recommended for travellers who are at high risk of exposure (e.g., occupational risk such as veterinarians and wildlife workers, children, adventure travellers and spelunkers, and others in close contact with animals). 

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles.

Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection that can cause swelling of the brain.  It is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Risk is very low for most travellers. Travellers at relatively higher risk may want to consider vaccination for JE prior to travelling.

Travellers are at higher risk if they will be:

• travelling long term (e.g. more than 30 days)
• making multiple trips to endemic areas
• staying for extended periods in rural areas
• visiting an area suffering a JE outbreak
• engaging in activities involving high contact with mosquitos (e.g., entomologists)

  Hepatitis B is a risk in every destination. It is a viral liver disease that is easily transmitted from one person to another through exposure to blood and body fluids containing the hepatitis B virus.  Travellers who may be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) are at higher risk of getting hepatitis B.

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Prevent hepatitis B infection by practicing safe sex, only using new and sterile drug equipment, and only getting tattoos and piercings in settings that follow public health regulations and standards.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious viral disease. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

It is recommended that all eligible travellers complete a COVID-19 vaccine series along with any additional recommended doses in Canada before travelling. Evidence shows that vaccines are very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. While vaccination provides better protection against serious illness, you may still be at risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 and is at greater risk for severe disease when travelling internationally.

Before travelling, verify your destination’s COVID-19 vaccination entry/exit requirements. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID-19.

 The best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated every year. Get the flu shot at least 2 weeks before travelling.  

 The flu occurs worldwide. 

•  In the Northern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs from November to   April.
•  In the Southern Hemisphere, the flu season usually runs between April and   October.
•  In the tropics, there is flu activity year round. 

The flu vaccine available in one hemisphere may only offer partial protection against the flu in the other hemisphere.

The flu virus spreads from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Clean your hands often and wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms.

Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Travellers going to countries in South Asia should speak to a health care professional about getting vaccinated.

Safe food and water precautions

Many illnesses can be caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated by bacteria, parasites, toxins, or viruses, or by swimming or bathing in contaminated water.

• Learn more about food and water precautions to take to avoid getting sick by visiting our eat and drink safely abroad page. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
• Avoid getting water into your eyes, mouth or nose when swimming or participating in activities in freshwater (streams, canals, lakes), particularly after flooding or heavy rain. Water may look clean but could still be polluted or contaminated.
• Avoid inhaling or swallowing water while bathing, showering, or swimming in pools or hot tubs. 

Travellers' diarrhea is the most common illness affecting travellers. It is spread from eating or drinking contaminated food or water.

Risk of developing travellers' diarrhea increases when travelling in regions with poor standards of hygiene and sanitation. Practise safe food and water precautions.

The most important treatment for travellers' diarrhea is rehydration (drinking lots of fluids). Carry oral rehydration salts when travelling.

Typhoid   is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among children, travellers going to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives or those travelling for a long period of time.

Travellers visiting regions with a risk of typhoid, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation, should speak to a health care professional about vaccination.  

Insect bite prevention

Many diseases are spread by the bites of infected insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas or flies. When travelling to areas where infected insects may be present:

• Use insect repellent (bug spray) on exposed skin
• Cover up with light-coloured, loose clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester
• Minimize exposure to insects
• Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in buildings that are not fully enclosed

To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of infection and disease caused by bites, both at home and abroad, visit our insect bite prevention page.

Find out what types of insects are present where you’re travelling, when they’re most active, and the symptoms of the diseases they spread.

There is a risk of chikungunya in this country.  The risk may vary between regions of a country.  Chikungunya is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Chikungunya can cause a viral disease that typically causes fever and pain in the joints. In some cases, the joint pain can be severe and last for months or years.

Protect yourself from mosquito bites at all times. There is no vaccine available for chikungunya.

• In this country,   dengue  is a risk to travellers. It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites.
• Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
• The level of risk of dengue changes seasonally, and varies from year to year. The level of risk also varies between regions in a country and can depend on the elevation in the region.
• Mosquitoes carrying dengue typically bite during the daytime, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
• Protect yourself from mosquito bites . There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue.

Animal precautions

Some infections, such as rabies and influenza, can be shared between humans and animals. Certain types of activities may increase your chance of contact with animals, such as travelling in rural or forested areas, camping, hiking, and visiting wet markets (places where live animals are slaughtered and sold) or caves.

Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game.

Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals.

Person-to-person infections

Stay home if you’re sick and practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette , which includes coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the bend of your arm, not your hand. Reduce your risk of colds, the flu and other illnesses by:

•   washing your hands often
• avoiding or limiting the amount of time spent in closed spaces, crowded places, or at large-scale events (concerts, sporting events, rallies)
• avoiding close physical contact with people who may be showing symptoms of illness 

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , HIV , and mpox are spread through blood and bodily fluids; use condoms, practise safe sex, and limit your number of sexual partners. Check with your local public health authority pre-travel to determine your eligibility for mpox vaccine.  

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs.

For most travellers the risk of tuberculosis is low.

Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care professional.

High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.

Medical services and facilities

Medical services and facilities do not meet the standards you might normally expect in Canada. 

Medical facilities in certain areas outside of Colombo are limited, particularly in the north. In the event of a major accident or illness, medical evacuation is often necessary. Medical transport is very expensive.

Medical facilities may require confirmation of insurance coverage, guarantee of payment or an up-front deposit before admitting patients.

Make sure you get travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and hospital stays.

Travel health and safety

Keep in Mind...

The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.

Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a   travel health kit , especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.

You must abide by local laws.

Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad .

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are strict.

Alcohol consumption in public places is prohibited.

Drugs, alcohol and travel

Smoking is prohibited in many indoor public places, workplaces and on public transport. Use designated smoking areas.

Exporting antiques without a proper licence is illegal.

Photography

Photographing and videotaping government and military installations, as well as in any designated high-security zone, is prohibited.

Dress and behaviour

Dress conservatively, behave discreetly and respect religious and social traditions and artefacts to avoid offending local sensitivities. Posing for a photograph next to a statue of Buddha is a serious offence, punishable by a fine or an arrest. Tattoos, jewellery and clothing associated with Buddhism are considered offensive and may lead to fines, arrest or deportation.

Identification

Carry official identification at all times.

2SLGBTQI+ travellers

2SLGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Sri Lanka.

Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics

Traffic drives on the left.

Checkpoints may be set up. Carry personal identification at all times and comply with government and security force instructions.

You should carry an international driving permit.

International Driving Permit

Dual citizenship

Dual citizenship is legally recognized in Sri Lanka.

If you are a Canadian citizen, but also a citizen of Sri Lanka, our ability to offer you consular services may be limited while you're there. You may also be subject to different entry/exit requirements .

Travellers with dual citizenship

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Sri Lanka.

If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Sri Lanka, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Sri Lankan court.

If you are in this situation:

• act as quickly as you can
• contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
• consult a lawyer in Canada and in Sri Lanka to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
• report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies.

Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

• List of Canadian Central Authorities for the Hague Convention
• International Child Abductions: A guide for affected parents
• The Hague Convention – Hague Conference on Private International Law
• Canadian embassies and consulates by destination
• Request emergency assistance

The currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).

Credit cards are widely accepted in major urban and tourist centres. You may encounter difficulties in making Visa and MasterCard cash withdrawals. There are ATMs in major cities, but some do not accept international cards.

Monsoon and rainstorms

The rainy (or monsoon) season extends from December to March in the northeast and June to October in the southwest.

Severe rainstorms can cause flooding and landslides, which can lead to deaths, injuries and large population displacements.

• Stay informed of the latest regional weather forecasts
• Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and monsoons
• Large-scale emergencies abroad
• Weather forecasts - Sri Lankan Department of Meteorology
• Disaster warnings and weather reports – Sri Lankan Disaster Management Center

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Sri Lanka is located in an active seismic zone and may be prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.

Local services

In case of emergency, dial:

• police: 119 / 118
• tourist police: 94 (11) 242 1052
• medical assistance: 110
• firefighters: 94 (11) 242 2222

Consular assistance

For emergency consular assistance, call the High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka in Colombo and follow the instructions. At any time, you may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. We take the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously and provide credible and timely information in our Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel abroad.

The content on this page is provided for information only. While we make every effort to give you correct information, it is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. The Government of Canada does not assume responsibility and will not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.

If you need consular assistance while abroad, we will make every effort to help you. However, there may be constraints that will limit the ability of the Government of Canada to provide services.

Learn more about consular services .

Risk Levels

  take normal security precautions.

Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

  Exercise a high degree of caution

There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

  Avoid non-essential travel

Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

  Avoid all travel

You should not travel to this country, territory or region. Your personal safety and security are at great risk. If you are already there, you should think about leaving if it is safe to do so.

Travel money guide: Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is packed with beauty, adventure and history, and is overall affordable for US tourists. Cash, credit cards and debit cards are all accepted, and you can exchange 1 USD for around 156 Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). That means more rupees to ride tri-shaws to explore the cities, personal tours of the mountains and of course, more to eat and drink.

With credit cards doing a lot of the heavy lifting for purchases, it pays to choose a card that waives foreign transaction fees. Let us help you figure out the right combination of cash and credit cards to bring on your trip to Sri Lanka.

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ATMs accepting Visa and Mastercard are widely available in cities and towns. Be sure to notify your bank that you’ll be traveling, so they don’t flag any Sri Lankan purchases as suspicious. Because the Sri Lankan government tightly monitors money that is brought in and leaves the country, keep all certificates you get when exchanging your money. You may be asked for it when you leave.

Using a credit card

You’ll find that Visa and Mastercard are accepted in major cities and some towns. It’s best to reserve credit cards for purchases rather than cash withdrawals, as they come with hefty fees. Some credit cards charge foreign transaction fees when you make purchases abroad, so look at cards that waive those fees, like the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card (Terms apply, see rates & fees ). Some cards also offer rewards or frequent flyer programs and can be a good way to pay for flights for future vacations. Review your travel habits and compare travel cards to find one that offers the best value for your needs. And to prevent unintentional card locks, always notify your credit card company whenever you plan on using your card abroad.

• Tip: Before you leave on your vacation, check to see if your credit card offers any travel protection or insurance.
• Protected by PIN and chip
• Access to a line of credit
• Accepted worldwide
• No currency conversion/ transaction fees on some credit cards
• Benefits including rewards points on spending, 0% purchases and frequent flyer perks
• Can charge high withdrawal and cash advance fees
• Easy to blow your budget

Using a debit card

Debit cards can be a good way to access your bank account overseas, making it easier to stick to a budget while on vacation. If you have a bank that offers no international ATM fees, like Betterment Checking , you can save on your withdrawals. You’ll find that most banks in Sri Lanka charge a withdrawal fee, so limit the number of transactions you make. And unless your card is designed for overseas use, you’ll be charged a currency conversion fee if you use your card to make purchases.

• Best exchange rates
• Ideal for managing your travel budget
• ATMs in Sri Lanka charge a service fee

Using a prepaid travel card

No travel cards support Sri Lanka rupee, so look for a card which waives the currency conversion fee, such as Travelex, if you’re set on taking a travel card when you visit Sri Lanka. These products won’t apply the additional charge for currency conversion when you spend in rupees, which can be higher than what you’d pay if you use your regular debit or credit card. The compromise is these cards will charge you to use an international ATM withdrawal in Sri Lanka, which is a couple of dollars for each withdrawal. You can load these cards with another currency to use at some merchants— but don’t count on it. And you won’t get the best exchange rate.

• Tip: When you get a travel card, you’ll get two for the same account. This can come in handy if your first card is lost or stolen, so make sure to keep the second card in a safe place.
• Pre-load and secure your exchange rate in multiple foreign currencies
• Emergency card replacement and backup cards
• Local ATM and reloading fee
• Does not hold LKR

Paying with cash in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is unique in that you are not allowed to bring more than 5,000 LKR, about $30, in or out of the countries without an exchange receipt. Exchange your US dollars at e xchange bureaus at the airport or at a bank. There isn’t a commission, and they offer fair exchange rates. Changing your money at a hotel is possible, but you won’t get the best rate.

• Greater payment flexibility
• Convenience
• More difficult to manage expenses
• Higher risk of theft

Using traveler’s checks

Once upon a time, traveler’s checks were a popular way to take foreign currency overseas. Today, this type of travel money has been replaced by plastic. travel cards, debit cards and credit cards offer the same security features and are more convenient. In Sri Lanka, traveler’s checks can be cashed at most banks, but be aware that you may wait in long lines and pay a commission.

• Accepted at most banks and hotels
• Can be costly with initial purchase charges
• Not all merchants accept traveler’s checks
• Takes a lot of time to cash them at banks

Sri Lankan rupees are exotic currency, and you may find it difficult to find a bank or exchange office that can sell you LKR. You’ll get a far better deal if you wait till you arrive in Sri Lanka to purchase rupees. The Sri Lankan rupee comes in the following denominations: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000.

The official currency of Sri Lanka is the rupee (LKR). The Sri Lankan government has tight control over the national currency, and there are strict limits on the number of rupees you can bring in and out of the country (up to 5,000 LKR). Because the Sri Lankan rupee isn’t an international currency, you’ll need to change your US dollars or withdraw rupees from an ATM when you arrive.

The main banks in Sri Lanka are:

• Commercial Bank of Ceylon
• Sampath Bank Plc
• National Savings Bank
• People’s Bank
• Hatton National Bank
• Seylan Bank Plc
• National Development Bank Plc
• Nations Trust Bank Plc

Exchange offices at Colombo and Hambantota airports offer competitive rates, so don’t be afraid to get your cash changed as soon as you get off the plane. Exchange offices at Colombo airport are open 24/7.

Licensed money changers such as jewelers and designated exchange offices may offer a better rate than banks. And sometimes, the rates depend on the denominations you want to change. For example, you may be able to get a better rate exchanging $100 bills compared to lots of $20 bills.

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If you can, avoid changing money at your hotel, as they usually offer a worse rate than banks and dedicated money changers and charge a commission.

Street money changers may offer an attractive rate, but there’s a higher chance of being ripped off. We’ve been told that tourists have a good chance of being short-changed. So get to know the exchange rate and what the rupee notes look like and count your money before you leave the transaction.

• Tip: Be sure to keep your exchange slip when you get money changed so you can re-exchange cash when you leave the country.

Getting your LKR from an ATM is the best option. If you make large withdrawals each time you use the ATM, you’ll save on fees charged by the ATM and your bank. You can save even more if you find a debit card that waives the international fee and withdrawal fee like a Betterment Checking account.

The banks to use to withdraw cash

Not all banks accept foreign cards. You can make cash withdrawals using your US card at these popular Sri Lankan banks:

• Commercial Bank
• National Bank
• Standard Chartered Bank

You might also be interested in: Make sure you check to see whether the ATM takes your card. The Visa and Mastercard logo should be displayed on the front of the machine.

You’ll get a lot for your dollar in Sri Lanka. Though, expect to pay upwards of 10 times more than the locals for sightseeing tours and excursions. If you’re traveling on a budget, you can spend as little at $15 a day, midrange travelers can expect to spend around $35 a day, and for high-end traveling, plan to spend around $100 a day.

Based on the exchange rate of 1USD = 153.65 LKR

How can I send money to Sri Lanka from the US?

Money transfer services are the best ways to send money to Sri Lanka.

When are banks open in Sri Lanka?

Most banks are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Banks in the city may stay open until 3 p.m. You may even find some money exchangers that are open 24 hours a day.

How much can I withdraw from an ATM in Sri Lanka?

ATM limits in Sri Lanka depend on the ATM. Most dispense between 40,000 to 80,000 LKR at a time. Be aware of what your bank’s daily limits on withdrawals are.

What do I do with my leftover LKR?

There are restrictions on the amount of LKR you can take out of Sri Lanka, so visit the exchange counter at the airport to exchange any leftover rupees. You should have an exchange slip from when you first changed your USD to LKR. Show this slip to get your money changed back before you leave the country.

How much should I tip when I’m in Sri Lanka?

A tip can be a great way to show your appreciation for a job well done. Though tips aren’t required, they are expected in Sri Lanka for services like room cleaning, carrying bags, drink and food service and guided tours. You’ll notice a service charge is included when you dine out and settle your hotel bill.

Tip restaurant and bar staff and drivers 10% of the total bill, 100 rupees a day for cleaners and 50 rupees (per bag) for porters. If you’re visiting a temple or shrine, tip shoe minders 20 rupees. Island car tours will expect a little more, but it’s ultimately your decision.

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Hi..I am travelling to srilanka from India..I have a forex card loaded with USD ..what would be the best option to get SLR in cash using the card..At the Airport, jewellers or from the ATM..

Thanks for your comment and I hope you are doing well.

Generally, the best place to exchange your currency depends on your specific situation, your destination and what you’re willing to pay for convenience.

However, if you are taking a prepaid travel money card when you visit Sri Lanka, it won’t be necessary to use exchanges or jewelers because you can use it to withdraw at any local ATMs in Sri Lank if you need cash in rupees(SLR). Although, you may be charged an international withdrawal fee which can be a couple of dollars for each withdrawal.

Using a prepaid travel card is also a convenient way to pay for your spending in rupees especially if the card you have waives the currency conversion fee. And even if they do charge, it’s usually still cheaper than using a credit or debit cards.

Hope this helps and feel free to reach out to us again for further assistance.

Best, Nikki

Will a taxi driver accept U.S. dollars for a short ride?

Thanks for leaving a question on finder.

Generally, taxis could be payed with dollars but it would be convenient for you to have some extra Sri Lankan currency on hand too. You can have your USD exchanged in the airport as soon as you arrive.

Please send me a message if you need anything else. :)

Cheers, Joel

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Local emergency contacts

Fire and rescue services, medical emergencies.

In Colombo, you can also call (+94 11) 269 1111.

Call 118 or 119 or go to your local police station.

Tourist police

Call (+94 11) 242 1052 or (+94 11) 238 2209.

Advice levels

Exercise a high degree of caution in Sri Lanka.

• Sri Lanka is due to hold its presidential elections in 2024. Public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. Avoid areas impacted by demonstrations. Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates. 
• Public emergencies can be declared, and curfews imposed at short notice. Carry relevant travel and identification documents with you at all times. 
• There is an ongoing risk of terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. Terrorists may target areas popular with foreigners and/or visited by tourists.
• Always carry travel and identification documents. Allow additional time to clear security checks, especially at airports.
• There are marked and unmarked minefields and unexploded weapons in the Northern Province and parts of the Eastern Province. Stay on the main roads. Pay close attention to landmine warning signs.
• Crime, including sexual assault, harassment and robbery, can occur. If you're travelling alone, arrange travel through a reputable company.
• Scams and fraud are common, including credit card fraud, overcharging and fake goods. Be alert to fake goods, especially jewellery and gems. Check your bank statements often.
• Flooding and landslides occur during the monsoon season, from December to March in the northeast and May to October in the southwest. Be prepared to change your travel plans.

Full travel advice:  Safety

• Medical services in Colombo are below Australian standards. Outside Colombo, they're extremely limited. If you're seriously ill or injured, you'll need medical evacuation. Ensure your travel insurance covers this. Import delays may impact access to some medicines. 
• There are shortages of some medicines in Sri Lanka. Mental health services are limited and below Australian standards.
• Dengue fever is a risk in Sri Lanka, with increased cases during the monsoon season. Use mosquito repellent. If you have a fever, seek medical help.
• Other insect-borne diseases include chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis and filariasis. Use mosquito and insect repellent. Get vaccinated for Japanese encephalitis before you travel.
• Foodborne, waterborne and other infectious diseases include typhoid, hepatitis, and leptospirosis. Drink only boiled or bottled water. Rabies is present in dogs, monkeys and bats. Avoid contact with animals.

Full travel advice:  Health

Public Emergencies can be declared, and curfews imposed at short notice.

• Carry relevant travel and photo identification documents with you at all times. If you don't, officials may detain you. It's illegal to cover your face in a way that prevents identification. Follow the advice of local authorities.
• The legal drinking age is 21. It is illegal to drink alcohol or smoke in public.
• Be careful when taking photos. You must not photograph or video inside High-Security Zones (HSZs). These include military sites, some government buildings and official residences. HSZs aren't always marked.
• Respect the local culture. It's illegal to mistreat Buddhist images. This includes posing for photos with Buddha statues or wearing tattoos, clothing or jewellery associated with Buddhism. Get local advice before photographing places of worship.
• Sri Lanka has conservative dress and behaviour standards. Take care not to offend. 

Full travel advice:  Local laws

• You'll need an  eVisa  to enter Sri Lanka. 
• Sri Lanka has introduced  Digital Arrival & Departure Cards , which can be completed three days prior to travel. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. You should contact the nearest high commission, embassy or consulate of Sri Lanka for the latest details.
• Airlines may require proof of certain vaccinations to travel. Check requirements with individual airlines prior to travel.
• Curfews may be implemented and travel restrictions imposed at short notice.
• The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Exchange Australian dollars at the airport or commercial banks in major centres. Most major towns and cities have ATMs, but not all accept international cards. Hotels and major shops accept credit cards.

Full travel advice:  Travel

Local contacts

• The  Consular Services Charter  details what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.
• For consular help, contact the Australian High Commission in Colombo .
• To stay up to date with local information, follow the High Commission's social media accounts.

Full travel advice:  Local contacts

Full advice

Terrorism is a threat worldwide.

Terrorism can occur anywhere at any time. There is an ongoing risk of terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. Be alert to possible threats. Take official warnings seriously. Terrorists may target areas popular with foreigners and/or visited by tourists.

To reduce your risk of being involved in a terrorist attack:

• avoid crowded areas
• always be alert
• follow the advice of local authorities
• monitor the media and other sources

A terrorist attack on 21 April 2019 targeted prominent hotels and churches in the cities of Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa. Over 250 people were killed, and more than 450 injured.

When you're travelling:

• carry travel and identification documents for any checkpoints
• allow additional time to clear security formalities
• be prepared to undergo increased security checks at  Bandaranaike International Airport

More information:

Civil unrest and political tension

Sri Lanka is due to hold its presidential elections in 2024. Public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. Tear gas and water cannons may be used.

Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates. 

Public emergencies can be declared, and curfews imposed at short notice. Carry relevant travel and photo identification documents with you at all times.

To stay safe during periods of unrest:

• avoid all protests and large public gatherings
• monitor the news for planned or possible unrest
• obey curfews and seek local advice on safety and security
• follow the instructions of security personnel

If you're detained, ask to contact the Australian High Commission (see ' Local contacts ')

Security forces are visible, particularly in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

Military and police have wide-ranging powers and may:

• establish checkpoints or road closures without warning
• impose curfews
• detain people without charge for long periods
• search people, vehicles, homes or commercial premises

Authorities may apply travel restrictions for foreigners without notice.

• Demonstrations and civil unrest

Marked and unmarked minefields and unexploded weapons remain in some areas. Most are in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. Most of the Eastern Province has been cleared but some isolated areas remain uncleared.

There are marked and unmarked minefields and unexploded weapons in the Northern Province and parts of the Eastern Province. Stay on main roads. Pay close attention to landmine warning signs.

Pickpocketing, bag snatching, and other petty crime are risks. Be careful of theft in crowds and these locations:

• sporting events
• public transport
• hotels and guesthouses

Avoid unlit areas and places away from crowds, including city streets, village lanes and beaches.

Crimes can include:

• verbal harassment
• physical advances
• drink-spiking

To protect yourself:

• keep your belongings close, especially in crowded areas
• don't accept food, drinks, gum or cigarettes from strangers
• don't leave your drinks unattended
• if you aren't sure if a drink is safe, leave it
• stay with people you trust at parties and in bars, nightclubs and taxis

Sexual Assault

Women may experience:

• unwanted attention
• sexual harassment 
• assault 
• sexual assault

It's rare for people who commit these crimes to be successfully prosecuted by the law. 

Take care in:

• areas popular with foreigners
• public buses
• 3-wheeled vehicles (tuk-tuks)

More information: 

• Advice for women travellers 

Scams and fraud

Scams  and fraud are a problem, such as:

• credit card fraud, including skimming
• traders overcharging foreigners for goods or services
• traders selling travellers fake goods, especially jewellery and gems

Ask your credit card provider how to prevent credit card fraud.

Cyber security

You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you're connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth. 

Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media. 

• Cyber security when travelling overseas  

Kidnapping can happen anywhere, anytime, including in destinations that are typically at lower risk.  

The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers. 

• Kidnapping  

Tours and adventure activities

Transport and tour operators don't always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes adventure activities, such as water sports.

If you plan to do an  adventure activity :

• check if your travel insurance policy covers it
• check operators' credentials
• ask about and insist on minimum safety requirements
• always use available safety gear, such as life jackets or seatbelts

If proper safety equipment isn't available, use another provider.

Swimming safety

Swimming conditions at some beaches are unsafe, and there can be strong rips.

Lifesaving services are rare and not to the same standard as Australia.

Take appropriate precautions.

Saltwater crocodiles are present in some locations in Sri Lanka, and fatal attacks have occurred. Ask for local advice, and don't swim in rivers or lagoons.

Climate and natural disasters

Sri Lanka experiences  severe weather , including flooding and landslides. 

Tsunamis can occur. There is minimal tsunami evacuation route signage, and many tsunami warning towers are not operational. 

If there is a tsunami:

• know the emergency plan at your accommodation
• follow instructions and advice from local authorities
• follow evacuation orders

The monsoon season is from:

• December to March in the north-east
• May to October in the south-west

Flooding and landslides are frequent.

If a  natural disaster  occurs:

• secure your passport in a safe, waterproof location or carry it on you at all times (in a waterproof bag)
• keep in touch with friends and family
• consult with your tour operator about disruptions to your travel plans
• Sri Lankan Disaster Management Centre
• Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System

Travel insurance

Ensure you have comprehensive  travel insurance . 

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. The Australian Government won't pay for these costs.

If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.

• what activities and care your policy covers
• that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away

Physical and mental health

Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition. Mental health services in Sri Lanka are limited. 

See your doctor or travel clinic to:

• have a basic health check-up
• ask if your travel plans may affect your health
• plan any vaccinations you need

Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.

If you have immediate concerns for your welfare or the welfare of another Australian, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your  nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate  to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.

• General health advice
• Healthy holiday tips  (Healthdirect Australia)
• Managing your mental health

Medications

Import delays may impact your ability to access some medicines.

Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may even be considered illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.

If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in Sri Lanka. Take enough legal medicine for your trip. Consider bringing an extra supply in case your trip is unexpectedly extended.

Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:

• what the medication is
• your required dosage
• that it's for personal use

Health risks

Insect-borne diseases.

Dengue fever is a risk in Sri Lanka. Outbreaks of  dengue  occur in all regions of Sri Lanka.

The risk of insect-borne illnesses increases during the wetter months. This is December to March in the northeast and May to October in the southwest.

If you have a fever, seek medical attention.

Refer to the  Ministry of Health's Epidemiology Unit  for the latest information on dengue cases in Sri Lanka.

Outbreaks of other insect-borne diseases often occur, including:

• chikungunya
• Japanese encephalitis

To protect yourself from disease:

• use mosquito and insect repellent
• wear long, loose, light-coloured clothing
• get vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis

Other health risks

Foodborne, waterborne and other infectious diseases sometimes occur, including:

• leptospirosis
• drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids
• avoid ice cubes
• avoid uncooked and undercooked food, such as salads

Get medical advice if you have a fever or diarrhoea.

Rabies is found in animals in Sri Lanka. Rabies is fatal without immediate treatment. Avoid dogs, monkeys and bats. Seek medical help straight away if an animal bites or scratches you. 

• Infectious diseases

Medical care

Medical facilities.

Medical services and care in Colombo are below Australian standards. Outside of Colombo, facilities are extremely limited, especially for mental health and emergency services.

Mental health services are limited and below Australian standards.

Private hospitals will ask you to pay a deposit or prove you have insurance coverage before treating you. Public general hospitals are free for Sri Lankan nationals. Foreigners will need to pay for any treatments received at public general hospitals. Facilities are limited for scuba-diving injuries. Sri Lanka's only operational decompression chamber is at the Sri Lanka Navy Base in Trincomalee. If you become seriously ill or injured, you'll need to be evacuated to a place with better facilities. Medical evacuation can be very expensive.

Legal proceedings in Sri Lanka are often lengthy. You may not be permitted to depart the country while legal proceedings are ongoing, and this may also apply when you are the victim of a crime. 

In certain cases, Sri Lankan law permits:

• arrest without warrant
• extended detention without charge or trial
• reversal of the onus of proof

You're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.

If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our  Consular Services Charter . But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.

Penalties for carrying or using illegal drugs are severe and include the death penalty.

• Carrying or using drugs

Authorities may apply the death penalty for murder or rape.

The legal drinking age is 21 years.

Always carry official photo ID. If you don't, authorities may detain you.

In Sri Lanka it's illegal to:

• cover your face in a way that prevents your identification
• smoke in most public places
• drink alcohol in most public places
• engage in same-sex sexual acts

You must not take photos, record video or operate a drone in High-Security Zones (HSZ), including:

• military establishments
• some government buildings
• official residences

Some HSZs may not be signposted.

It's illegal to mistreat Buddhist images, including:

• having your back to Buddha
• posing for a photograph next to a statue of Buddha
• wearing tattoos, jewellery or clothing associated with Buddhism

You must have legal authorisation to export certain items, such as antiquities. Contact the  Sri Lankan Department of Archaeology  for details.

• Sri Lankan Customs (Sri Lankan)
• Advice for LGBTQIA+ travellers

Australian laws

Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you're overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.

• Staying within the law

Dual citizenship

Sri Lanka recognises dual nationality.

• Dual nationals

Local customs

Standards of dress and behaviour are conservative in Sri Lanka. Respect religious traditions and objects. Take care not to offend.

Respect local restrictions and observances around religious holidays.

Full moon (Poya) days are celebrated once a month. Authorities ban the sale and purchase of alcohol and fresh meat on these days.

Seek local advice before you take photos of places of worship and nearby areas. You may cause offence.

Visas and border measures

Every country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. For specific information about the evidence you'll need to enter a foreign destination, check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering. 

Entry and exit conditions can change. Sri Lanka has introduced  Digital Arrival & Departure Cards , which can be completed three days prior to travel. 

You need a  Sri Lankan eVisa  to enter Sri Lanka.

Tourists can't obtain visas on arrival. You'll need to apply online and get a valid visa before arriving in Sri Lanka. Ensure you select the correct visa category for your situation, and depending on your eVisa category, you may be charged a processing fee. If you engage in activities that breach your visa conditions, authorities could detain or deport you.

Contact the  High Commission of Sri Lanka  for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules.

Pay close attention to the date your visa expires. You could receive a large fine if you overstay your visa.

Yellow fever and Cholera

If you're travelling from a country with yellow fever or cholera you need to present evidence that you've received the relevant immunisations.

You need a yellow fever vaccination certificate even if you've only transited through an affected country. This rule applies for the 9 days before you enter Sri Lanka. Babies under one year old are exempt.

Border authorities and airlines may request evidence of immunisations. All travellers should carry proof of vaccination status in English.

Find out about returning to Australia  after exposure to yellow fever .

• Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Countries with a risk of yellow fever (PDF 152KB)

Some countries won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over.

Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. Travellers can receive conflicting advice from different sources.

You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport's expiry date before you travel. If you're not sure it'll be valid for long enough, consider getting  a new passport .

Lost or stolen passport

Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.

Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.

If your passport is lost or stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:

• In Australia, contact the  Australian Passport Information Service .
• If you're overseas, contact the nearest  Australian embassy or consulate .

Passport with 'X’ gender identifier 

Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can't guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest  embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination  before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers. 

• LGBTQIA+ travellers 

The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

You can change Australian dollars for LKR at:

• the airport
• commercial banks in major centres

Most major towns and cities have ATMs. Some ATMs don't accept international cards.

You can withdraw cash from Visa and MasterCard cards at most major banks.

Hotels and major shops will accept credit cards.

Before you travel, ask your bank if your cards will work in Sri Lanka.

Check your statements, as credit card fraud and card-skimming occur.

Local travel

High security zones.

You must get approval from the Ministry of Defence to:

• meet military officials
• visit military establishments
• enter High Security Zones

Limit travel in High Security Zones and near military and government installations.

Be ready to present your approval documents at roadblocks and checkpoints.

Driving permit

To drive in Sri Lanka, you need either:

• a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) endorsed by the Automobile Association of Sri Lanka (AA)
• a temporary Sri Lankan driver’s licence from the  Department of Motor Traffic

To apply for a local licence, you must pay the fee and provide:

• your Australian driver’s licence
• a copy of your passport
• a copy of your Sri Lankan visa
• passport photos

If you drive without an IDP or Sri Lankan driver's licence, you may not be covered by your travel or vehicle insurance.

Road travel

Demonstrations in Sri Lanka can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport.

Driving in Sri Lanka is hazardous. Road accident injuries and deaths are common. 

Driving standards are poor. Vehicles aren't well maintained.

If you plan to drive in Sri Lanka:

• learn local traffic laws and practices
• drive carefully and legally
• don't drink and drive
• Road safety

Motorcycles

Ask your travel insurer if your policy covers you when riding a motorbike.

Always wear a helmet.

If you have a local SIM card, ridesharing apps are available in major cities. However, vehicle standards vary.

Public transport

Demonstrations in Sri Lanka can lead to disruptions to public transport.

Safety standards on buses and trains may be lower than in Australia.

There are a high number of road deaths and injuries, especially on intercity buses. There have also been fatal accidents on Sri Lankan railways in recent years.

Take care of your belongings because theft occurs. See  Safety

• Transport and getting around safely

Piracy  occurs in the coastal areas of Sri Lanka. Get piracy reports from the  International Maritime Bureau .

• Travelling by boat

Commercial passenger flights are operating with regular connections to Australia. Flight schedules may change at short notice. 

Allow additional time to clear security formalities and be ready to present travel documents at checkpoints.

Curfews and other security measures could affect domestic travel, including flights.

DFAT doesn't provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.

Check  Sri Lanka's air safety  with the Aviation Safety Network.

Emergencies

Depending on what you need, contact your:

• family and friends
• travel agent
• insurance provider

Call (+94 11) 242 1052 or (+94 11) 242 1451 .

Always get a police report when you report a crime.

Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.

Consular contacts

Read the  Consular Services Charter  for what the Australian Government can and can't do to help you overseas.

For consular assistance, contact the Australian High Commission in Colombo.

Australian High Commission, Colombo

21, Srimath R. G. Senanayake Mawatha (formerly Gregory's Road) Colombo 7, Sri Lanka Phone: (+94 11) 246 3200 Fax: (+94 11) 268 6453 Email:  [email protected] Website:  srilanka.embassy.gov.au X: Australia in Sri Lanka Facebook:  Australia in Sri Lanka

Check the High Commission website for details about opening hours and any temporary closures.

24-hour Consular Emergency Centre

In a consular emergency, if you can't contact an embassy, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:

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5 Best Travel Cards for Sri-Lanka

Getting an international travel card before you travel to Sri-Lanka can make it cheaper and more convenient when you spend in Sri Lankan Rupee. You'll be able to easily top up your card in USD before you leave the US, to convert seamlessly to LKR for secure and flexible spending and withdrawals.

This guide walks through our picks of the best travel cards available for anyone from the US heading to Sri-Lanka, like Wise or Revolut. We'll walk through a head to head comparison, and a detailed look at their features, benefits and drawbacks.

5 best travel money cards for Sri-Lanka:

Let's kick off our roundup of the best travel cards for Sri-Lanka with a head to head comparison on important features. Here's an overview of the providers we've picked to look at, for customers looking for ways to spend conveniently overseas when travelling from the US:

Each of the international travel cards we’ve picked out have their own features and fees, which may mean they suit different customer needs. Keep reading to learn more about the features, advantages and disadvantages of each - plus a look at how to order the travel card of your choice before you head off to Sri-Lanka.

Wise travel card

Open a Wise account online or in the Wise app, to order a Wise travel card you can use for convenient spending and withdrawals in Sri-Lanka. Wise accounts can hold 40+ currencies, so you can top up in USD easily from your bank or using your card. Whenever you travel, to Sri-Lanka or beyond, you’ll have the option to convert to the currency you need in advance if it’s supported for holding a balance, or simply let the card do the conversion at the point of payment.

In either case you’ll get the mid-market exchange rate with low, transparent fees whenever you spend in LKR, plus some free ATM withdrawals every month - perfect if you’re looking for easy ways to arrange your travel cash.

Wise features

Wise travel card pros and cons.

• Hold and exchange 40+ currencies with the mid-market rate
• Spend seamlessly in LKR when you travel
• Some free ATM withdrawals every month, for those times only cash will do
• Ways to receive payments to your Wise account conveniently
• Manage your account and card from your phone
• 9 USD delivery fee for your first card
• ATM fees apply once you've exhausted your monthly free withdrawals
• Physical cards may take 14 - 21 days to arrive

How to apply for a Wise card

Here’s how to apply for a Wise account and order a Wise  travel card in the US:

Open the Wise app or desktop site

Select Register and confirm you want to open a personal account

Register with your email, Facebook, Apple or Google ID

Upload your ID document to complete the verification step

Tap the Cards tab to order your card

Pay the one time 9 USD fee, confirm your mailing address, and your card will be on the way, and should arrive in 14 - 21 days

Revolut travel card

Choose a Revolut account, from the Standard plan which has no monthly fee, to higher tier options which have monthly charges but unlock extra features and benefits. All accounts come with a smart Revolut card you can use in Sri-Lanka, with some no fee ATM withdrawals and currency conversion monthly, depending on the plan you pick. Use your Revolut account to hold and exchange 25+ currencies, and get extras like account options for under 18s, budgeting tools and more.

Revolut features

Revolut travel card pros and cons.

• Pick the Revolut account plan that suits your spending needs
• Hold and exchange 25+ currencies, and spend in 150 countries
• Accounts come with different card types, depending on which you select
• All accounts have some no fee currency exchange and some no fee ATM withdrawals monthly
• Some account tiers have travel perks like complimentary or discounted lounge access
• You need to upgrade to an account with a monthly fee to get all account features
• Delivery fees may apply for your travel card
• Fair usage limits apply once you exhaust your currency conversion and ATM no fee allowances
• Out of hours currency conversion has additional fees

How to apply for a Revolut card

Set up your Revolut account before you leave the US and order your travel card. Here’s how:

Download and open the Revolut app

Register by adding your personal and contact information

Follow the prompts to confirm your address and order your card

Pay any required delivery fee - costs depend on your account type

Chime travel card

Use your Chime account and card to spend in Sri-Lanka with no foreign transaction fee. You’ll just need to load a balance in USD and then the money is converted to LKR instantly with the Visa rate whenever you spend or make a withdrawal. There’s a fee to make an ATM withdrawal out of network, which sits at 2.5 USD, but there are very few other costs to worry about. Plus you can get lots of extra services from Chime if you need them, such as ways to save.

Chime features

Chime travel card pros and cons.

• No Chime foreign transaction fees
• No ongoing charges for your account
• Lots of extra products and services if you need them
• Easy ways to manage your money online and in app
• Virtual cards available
• You'll need to inform Chime you're traveling to use your card abroad
• Low ATM limits
• Cards take 7 - 10 days to arrive by mail

How to apply for a Chime card

Here’s how to apply for a Chime account and order a travel card in the US:

Visit the Chime website or download the app

Click Get started and add your personal details

Add a balance

Your card will be delivered in the mail and you can use your virtual card instantly

Monzo travel card

Monzo cards can be ordered easily in the US and used for spending in Sri-Lanka and globally. Monzo accounts are designed for holding USD only - but you can spend in LKR and pretty much any other currency easily, with no foreign transaction fee. Your funds are just converted using the network exchange rate whenever you pay or make a withdrawal.

Monzo doesn’t usually apply ATM fees, but it’s worth knowing that the operator of the specific ATM you pick may have their own costs you’ll need to check out.

Monzo features

Monzo travel card pros and cons.

• Good selection of services available
• No foreign transaction fee to pay
• No Monzo ATM fee to pay
• Manage your card from your phone conveniently
• Deposits are FDIC protected
• You can't hold a foreign currency balance
• ATM operators might apply their own fees

How to apply for a Monzo card

Here’s how to apply for a Monzo account and order a travel card in the US:

Visit the Monzo website or download the app

Click Get Sign up and add your personal details

Check and confirm your mailing address and your card will be delivered in the mail

Netspend travel card

Netspend has a selection of prepaid debit cards you can use for spending securely in Sri-Lanka. While these cards don’t usually let you hold a balance in LKR, they’re popular with travelers as they’re not linked to your regular checking account. That increases security overseas - plus, Netspend offers virtual cards you can use to hide your physical card details from retailers if you want to.

The options with Netspend vary a lot depending on the card you pick. Usually you can top up digitally or in cash in USD and then spend overseas with a fixed foreign transaction fee applying every time you spend in a foreign currency. You’ll be able to view the terms and conditions of your specific card - including the fees - online, by entering the code you’ll find when your card is sent to you.

Netspend features

Netspend travel card pros and cons.

• Large selection of different card options depending on your needs
• Some cards have no overseas ATM fees
• Prepaid card which is secure to use overseas
• Manage your account in app
• Change from one card plan to another if you need to
• You may pay a monthly fee for your card
• Some cards have foreign transaction fees for all overseas use, which can be around 4%
• Selection of fees apply depending on the card you pick

How to apply for a Netspend card

Here’s how to apply for a Netspend account and order a travel card in the US:

Visit the Netspend website

Click Apply now

Complete the details, following the onscreen prompts

Get verified

Your card will arrive by mail - add a balance and activate it to get started

What is a travel money card?

A travel money card is a card you can use for secure and convenient payments and withdrawals overseas.

You can use a travel money card to tap and pay in stores and restaurants, with a wallet like Apple Pay, or to make ATM withdrawals so you'll always have a bit of cash in your pocket when you travel.

Although there are lots of different travel money cards on the market, all of which are unique, one similarity you'll spot is that the features and fees have always been optimised for international use. That might mean you get a better exchange rate compared to using your normal card overseas, or that you run into fewer fees for common international transactions like ATM withdrawals.

Travel money cards also offer distinct benefits when it comes to security. Your travel money card isn't linked to your United States Dollar everyday account, so even if you were unlucky and had your card stolen, your primary bank account remains secure.

Travel money vs prepaid card vs travel credit card

It's helpful to know that you'll be able to pick from several different types of travel cards, depending on your priorities and preferences. Travel cards commonly include:

• Travel debit cards
• Travel prepaid cards
• Travel credit cards

They all have distinct benefits when you head off to Sri-Lanka or elsewhere in the world, but they do work a bit differently.

Travel debit and prepaid cards are usually linked to an online account, and may come from specialist digital providers - like the Wise card. These cards are usually flexible and cheap to use. You'll be able to manage your account and card through an app or on the web.

Travel credit cards are different and may suit different customer needs. As with any other credit card, you may need to pay an annual fee or interest and penalties depending on how you manage your account - but you could also earn extra rewards when spending in a foreign currency, or travel benefits like free insurance for example. Generally using a travel credit card can be more expensive compared to a debit or prepaid card - but it does let you spread out the costs of your travel across several months if you'd like to and don't mind paying interest to do so.

What is a prepaid travel money card best for?

Let's take a look at the advantages of using a prepaid travel money card for travellers going to Sri-Lanka. While each travel card is a little different, you'll usually find some or all of the following benefits:

• Hold and exchange foreign currencies - allowing you to lock in exchange rates and set a travel budget before you leave
• Convenient for spending in person and through mobile wallets like Apple Pay, as well as for cash withdrawals
• You may find you get a better exchange rate compared to your bank - and you'll usually be able to avoid any foreign transaction fee, too
• Travel cards are secure as they're not linked to your everyday USD account - and because you can make ATM withdrawals when you need to, you can also avoid carrying too much cash at once

Overall, travel cards offer flexible and low cost ways to avoid bank foreign transaction and international ATM fees, while accessing decent exchange rates.

How to choose the best travel card for Sri-Lanka

We've picked out 5 great travel cards available in the US - but there are also more options available, which can make choosing a daunting task. Some things to consider when picking a travel card for Sri-Lanka include:

• What exchange rates does the card use? Choosing one with the mid-market rate or as close as possible to it is usually a smart plan
• What fees are unavoidable? For example, ATM charges or top up fees for your preferred top up methods
• Does the card support a good range of currencies? Getting a card which allows you to hold and spend in LKR can give you the most flexibility, but it's also a good idea to pick a card with lots of currency options, so you can use it again in future, too
• Are there any other charges? Check in particular for foreign transaction fees, local ATM withdrawal fees, inactivity fees and account close fees

Ultimately the right card for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.

What makes a good travel card for Sri-Lanka

The best travel debit card for Sri-Lanka really depends on your personal preferences and how you like to manage your money.

Overall, it pays to look for a card which lets you minimise fees and access favourable exchange rates - ideally the mid-market rate. While currency exchange rates do change all the time, the mid-market rate is a good benchmark to use as it’s the one available to banks when trading on wholesale markets. Getting this rate, with transparent conversion fees, makes it easier to compare costs and see exactly what you’re paying when you spend in LKR.

Other features and benefits to look out for include low ATM withdrawal fees, complimentary travel insurance, airport lounge access or emergency cash if your card is stolen. It’s also important to look into the security features of any travel card you might pick for Sri-Lanka. Look for a card which uses 2 factor authentication when accessing the account app, which allows you to set instant transaction notifications, and which has easy ways to freeze, unfreeze and cancel your card with your phone.

When you head off to Sri-Lanka you can expect to find you’ll be able to use your card a lot - but not always. Some merchants still prefer cash payments - so choosing a card which is easy to pay with, but which also has simple and low cost ways to make ATM withdrawals should mean you’re covered no matter what happens

Ways to pay in Sri-Lanka

Cash and card payments - including contactless, mobile wallet, debit, credit and prepaid card payments - are the most popular ways to pay globally.

In Sri-Lanka card payments are common in most situations. You’ll be able to make Chip and PIN or contactless payments or use your favourite mobile wallet like Apple Pay to tap and pay on the go. It’s still worth having a little cash on you just in case - and for the odd situations where cash is more convenient, such as when tipping or buying a small item in a market.

Which countries use LKR?

You’ll find that LKR can only be used in Sri-Lanka. If you don’t travel to Sri-Lanka frequently it’s worth thinking carefully about how much to exchange so you’re not left with extra foreign currency after your trip. Or pick a travel card from a provider like Wise or Revolut which lets you leave your money in USD and convert at the point of payment with no penalty.

What should you be aware of when travelling to Sri-Lanka

You’re sure to have a great time in Sri-Lanka - but whenever you’re travelling abroad it's worth putting in a little advance thought to make sure everything is organised and your trip goes smoothly. Here are a few things to think about:

1. Double check the latest entry requirements and visas - rules can change abruptly, so even if you’re been to Sri-Lanka before it’s worth looking up the most recent entry requirements so you don’t have any hassle on the border

2. Plan your currency exchange and payment methods - you can change USD to LKR before you travel to Sri-Lanka if you’d like to, but as card payments are common, and ATMs widely available, you can actually leave it until you arrive to get everything sorted as long as you have a travel money card. Top up your travel money card in USD and either exchange to LKR in advance or at the point of payment, and make ATM withdrawals whenever you need cash. Bear in mind that currency exchange at the airport will be expensive - so hold on until you reach Sri-Lanka to make an ATM withdrawal in LKR if you can.

3. Get clued up on any health or safety concerns - get travel insurance before you leave the US so you have peace of mind. It’s also worth reading up on any common scams or issues experienced by tourists. These tend to change over time, but may include things like rip off taxis or tour agents which don’t offer fair prices or adequate services.

Conclusion - Best travel cards for Sri-Lanka

Ultimately the best travel card for your trip to Sri-Lanka will depend on how you like to manage your money. Use this guide to get some insights into the most popular options out there, and to decide which may suit your specific needs.

FAQ - best travel cards for Sri-Lanka

When you use a travel money card you may find there’s an ATM withdrawal fee from your card issuer, and there may also be a cost applied by the ATM operator. Some of our travel cards - like the Wise and Revolut card options - have some no fee ATM withdrawals every month, which can help keep down costs.

Travel money cards may be debit, prepaid or credit cards. Which is best for you will depend on your personal preferences. Debit and prepaid cards are usually pretty cheap and secure to spend with, while credit cards may have higher fees but often come with extra perks like free travel insurance and extra reward points.

There’s no single best prepaid card for international use. Look out for one which supports a large range of currencies, with good exchange rates and low fees. This guide can help you compare some popular options, including Wise, Revolut and Monzo.

Yes, you can use your local debit card when you’re overseas. However, it’s common to find extra fees apply when spending in foreign currencies with a regular debit card. These can include foreign transaction fees and international ATM charges.

Usually having a selection of ways to pay - including a travel card, your credit or debit card, and some cash - is the best bet. That means that no matter what happens, you have an alternative payment method you can use conveniently.

Yes. Most travel debit cards have options to make ATM withdrawals. Check the fees that apply as card charges do vary a lot. Some cards have local and international fees on all withdrawals, while others like Wise and Revolut, let you make some no fee withdrawals monthly before a fee kicks in.

Both Visa and Mastercard are globally accepted. Look out for the logo on ATMs and payment terminals in Sri-Lanka.

The cards you see on this page are ordered as follows:

For card providers that publish their exchange rates on their website, we used their USD / LKR rate to calculate how much Sri Lankan Rupee you would receive when exchanging / spending $4,000 USD. The card provider offering the most LKR is displayed at the top, the next highest below that, and so on.

The rates were collected at 15:54:21 GMT on 19 February 2024.

Below this we display card providers for which we could not verify their exchange rates. These are displayed in alphabetical order.

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“Just here?” The tuktuk driver seems doubtful.

Why were these two foreigners abandoning his vehicle on the corner of a steep, single-track road by the rusting, rattling hulk of a derelict tea factory?

We pay the agreed price to convey us from Ohiya station down a largely broken, bumpy road and wave him goodbye. He sputters off, clearly thinking we’re mad.

But we are, according to the map we have downloaded, exactly where we want to be: at the starting point of stage 12 of the Pekoe Trail. And there is no one else here.

After a week of finding ourselves on the conveyor belt of Sri Lanka’s tourist hotspots , we had stepped off and away, pitching up in the small, scruffy hilltop town of Haputale with the beguiling prospect of walking some of Sri Lanka’s first long distance hiking trail.

The Pekoe Trail started as the hobby of Miguel Cuñat, a Spanish-born resident of Sri Lanka for over two decades. In between putting together high-end itineraries and guiding wealthy clients to the more exclusive parts of the island, he loved nothing more than escaping to the cooler uplands and seeking out places to hike.

Sri Lanka’s highlands are where, in the late 19th century, entrepreneurial Englishman with names like Taylor and Lipton took over from the beleaguered coffee farmers who had lost everything to coffee blight and started growing tea instead. Tea remains the crop that dominates this region still: low, tightly planted bushes, transforming the steep, rugged landscapes into a rolling sea of pillowy green.

The plantations, Cuñat realised, provided a network of already established routes, connecting the harvested crop with roads and railways. What if they could be linked together, creating one long trail? The area is already famed for the dramatically beautiful railway journey that links Kandy with Ella and the “little England” of Nuwara Eliya, but rather than watching this beguiling landscape slip serenely past a train window, would people take the chance to experience it in a slower, more immersive way if they could? 

It was an idea which, if dwelt upon too long, would probably never have gone any further. The obstacles were many. Multiple landowners, both government and private, needed to agree for an official trail to cut through their land.

Sri Lanka’s rains between May and September and again in December, are often heavy enough to cause landslides that wash away large swathes of hillside, and always trigger a furious growth spurt in the already verdant vegetation. Who would be responsible for the constant maintenance the route would demand?

And even if the estate owners allowed the use of the tracks that ran through their plantations, there were still large areas that needed to be explored and possibly cleared to fulfil Miguel’s vision of linking one end of the highlands with the other.

But the idea had taken hold, and with the often tireless help of many local guides and expert machete-wielders, the trail started to emerge, bit by bit. It wove its way from the slopes south of Kandy, through Indiana Jones country ( The Temple of Doom features scenes filmed against the dramatic backdrop of the earliest part of the trail), following sandy tracks running through small communities, linking bustling market towns, bus routes and railway stations.

It climbed to breath-taking viewpoints, cut through forests, past shrines and temples, village cricket pitches, rice paddies, vegetable gardens and farms. And as the 185 mile (300km) route unfurled, Miguel realised that what was being created was more than a walk. It was a means to bring opportunity and economic benefit to people bypassed by tourism.

We follow our map back up the road, flanked by vivid spikes of purple flowers, stone walls and wide blue-green views over peaks and valleys. We pass the figures of tea pickers, sacks hanging down their backs from their foreheads, swift-fingered and sharp-eyed, moving methodically between the waist-high bushes.

A narrow path leads us away from the road into deeper countryside and from here we enter the fragrant, rustling shade of a eucalyptus plantation. 

We follow the contour of the hill around the ruins of an abandoned village, plunge into the shadows cast by tight-knit lofty pines, planted, like the eucalyptus, to fuel the tea factories. A scramble over fallen trunks brings us to the plantation edge and below us curves the railway line we took earlier.

A series of hooting whistles announces the imminent arrival of the train and we wait to see it come into view, chuffing sweetly beneath us, its rust red carriages sweeping around the curve of the hillside and away.

Soon afterwards we are on that same railway track, giggling as we struggle to match our stride with the distance between sleepers, feeling like naughty children doing what we have firmly been told never to do. But railway tracks double as footpaths all over rural Sri Lanka, which is why trains obligingly make their approach known so far in advance.

We join locals walking from the station along the tracks towards their homes. A cheerful group of men clearing vegetation along the line with long-handled sickles assure us it is fine to walk through the tunnel ahead. As a couple of them are unconcernedly munching roti whilst squatting in the middle of the track, we take their word for it.

The latter part of the walk follows paths through tea estates. Hillsides tamed and terraced and so uniformly green, it was like looking at an installation by the artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who famously wrapped landscapes and landmark buildings in fabric. We walk alongside women emerging from the fields with bulging sacks on their backs to the weighing stations. 

At just over 13 miles (21.5 km) this section of the trail is one of the longest. “I wanted to make it possible for people to complete each section in a morning, before it gets really hot,” explained Miguel. “And also to have time to do other things in a day, not just have to walk. But of course it is possible to walk more than one section in a day, if you want to.” 

The following day we walk from our guesthouse to the forest on the edge of Haputale, and climb steadily via wide panoramas, soaring eagles and troops of macaques, to the tea-workers’ village of St Catherine, heralded by a hand-painted sign declaring “The Best View Comes After the Hardest Climb”. We add an extra climb by heading on to Lipton’s Seat where the Glaswegian, whose name is synonymous with tea to this day, would sit and survey his empire.

A Tuktuk bumps us back down the long road to Haputale. Sri Lanka’s ubiquitous three-wheelers make it very easy for walkers of the Pekoe Trail to base themselves in one place for a few days to walk a number of sections, without the need to carry luggage or move accommodation every day. Trains and Tuktuks and the helpful guidance of the owner of our guesthouse allow us to walk sections 12-15 – two short sections which we joined together – from Haputale. Section 15 brings us, via the iconic Ella Rock down into Ella, our new base, whilst our luggage travels by Tuktuk and meets us there.

Miguel’s hope that the trail could open up opportunity and bring prosperity to communities along it is, even in these very early days, starting to be realised. And it comes at a crucial time for Sri Lanka. Beneath the thin patina of warm smiles and welcome drinks is a country struggling to raise itself off its knees. 

Tourism, which built steadily until 2018, crashed following the terrorist attacks on Easter Day 2019, and the pandemic which followed reduced numbers even further. The EU and USAID have recognised the potential of the Pekoe Trail and, as part of a tourism resilience programme, have helped fund the administrative process of making the trail official, training for guides and business start-ups such as homestays. Sections 1 and 2 are waymarked and officially open, but waymarked or not, the trail exists, testimony to one man’s brave and beautiful vision, his love of his adopted country and its people. 

We walked 9 of the trail’s 22 sections. Each one had its own character, its own charms and challenges. We had days of blistering sunshine, followed by days of gusting winds and low cloud and drizzle that was not unlike being in the Brecon Beacons (with added leeches). We saw barking deer skulking in the shadows, heard shy hellos from children and sustained ourselves on coconuts, egg roti and stumpy sweet bananas.

The walk was an ever-changing mosaic of colour, sound and beauty. This is Sri Lanka as seen on foot – off the beaten track but on a trail of wonders.

Kate Humble travelled as a guest of Wild Frontiers , which offers a 15-day itinerary including walking sections of the Pekoe Trail from £2,559 per person, including transfers, some meals and accommodation, but excluding international flights.

The best time to walk the Pekoe Trail is between January and April and September to November. The terrain is varied and good hiking shoes or boots are recommended. Walkers should carry sunscreen, insect repellent, water and a hat. A light waterproof jacket might be advisable, as the weather can be changeable. Vegetation can be overgrown in some sections of the trail and you may encounter leeches, particularly when the trail is wet. 

Waymarking of the trail is a work in progress. At the time of writing only the first two sections had been waymarked. Trail routes are available on the Wikiloc App, but approved guides are also listed on the Pekoe Trail website , as well as practical information and suggestions for accommodation.

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The beautiful and enthralling Island Country of Sri Lanka is home to the highest number of waterfalls. St Clair’s Falls is in the scenic district of Nuwara Eliya and is renowned for being one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. St Clair’s Falls is named after a tea estate, St Clair’s Tea Estate in Nuwara Eliya and the magnificent cascade consists of two falls, the Greater Fall and the Lesser Fall. The Greater Fall is 260 feet high and 160 feet wide while the Lesser Fall is 160 feet high. Beautiful tea estates surround the cascading St Clair’s Falls.

Everything To Know About St Clair’s Falls

The cascading St Clair’s Falls are located in the district of Nuwara Eliya. The waterfalls are a treat to the eyes and soothing to your nerves. The natural bounty will enchant you. Here is everything to know about the falls before visiting.

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The mesmerising St Clair’s Falls are one of the widest in Sri Lanka. Named after the St Clair’s Tea estate, the falls are located in the beautiful district of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is 170 kilometres from the capital city of Colombo. It is an alluring district known for its abundant Tea estates, captivating scenic views and perfect weather conditions, making it the coolest district in Sri Lanka. The falls are 26 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya district. The falls is visible from the road from Hatton to Takawakele. It is a breathtaking and magnificent waterfall renowned for being one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

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How To Reach St. Clair’s Falls

The mesmerising St Clair’s Falls are well connected to the city. The amazing thing about the waterfall is that it is visible from most places, and there are lookout points on the road where tourists can view the awe-inspiring beauty of the magnificent falls. It is 3 kilometres from a small town named Takawakele in Nuwara Eliya. Tourists can view the magnificent waterfall from close by walking through the picturesque St Clair’s Tea Estate, taking in the amazing scenic views of the lush green tea estate.

Timings And Entry Fee

The falls are renowned for being among the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It consists of two waterfalls, the Greater Fall and the Lesser Fall. It is 260 feet high and 160 feet wide. It is visible from the road from Hatton to Takawakele. It is a breathtaking and magnificent waterfall renowned for being one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The amazing waterfall is 3 kilometres from Takawakele and is accessible by a small walk through St Clair’s tea estate. It opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. There is no entry fee.

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Things To Do In St Clair’s Falls

The mesmerising falls are a beautiful sight to behold. The nearby St Clair tea estate, from which the waterfall borrows its name, is another thing to explore while visiting the falls. The tea estate is beautiful and scenic, with lush green tea gardens surrounding it. Tourists can also interact with the locals to discover their culture and lifestyle. Tourists should wear comfortable shoes to explore the area around the falls. The stream, formed by the falls’ water, is open to tourists. Tourists can enjoy the rejuvenating stream by taking a dip in the waters. The falls are a unique and elating experience.

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St Clair’s Falls is in the scenic district of Nuwara Eliya and is renowned for being one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The falls are well connected to the city. It is 260 feet high and 160 feet wide. The mesmerising falls are a beautiful sight to behold. The nearby St Clair tea estate, from which the waterfall borrows its name, is another thing to explore while visiting the falls. Plan your trip to Sri Lanka to explore the amazing waterfalls and picturesque places now.

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair’s Falls

Which country has the highest number of waterfalls?

The magnificent island country in South Asia, Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, and the country is famous for having the highest number of waterfalls. The cascading waterfalls in Sri Lanka are a magnificent sight to behold.

What is the best time to visit St Clair’s Falls?

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country located in the Indian Ocean. It is home to abundant waterfalls, various monasteries and lush tea estates. St Clair’s Falls in the beautiful Nuwara Eliya district is a mesmerising waterfall known for being one of the widest in Sri Lanka.

What is Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfall?

The magnificent island country in South Asia, Sri Lanka is a beautiful country and the country is famous for having the highest number of waterfalls. The cascading waterfalls in Sri Lanka are a magnificent sight to behold.

Why is the St Clair’s Falls famous?

St Clair’s Falls is in the scenic district of Nuwara Eliya and is renowned for being one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. St Clair’s Falls is named after a tea estate, St Clair’s Tea Estate, in Nuwara Eliya and the magnificent cascade consists of two falls, the Greater Fall and the Lesser Fall.

What are the places to visit near the St Clair’s Falls?

The magnificent St Clair’s Falls are 3 kilometres from Takawakele. The Falls are accessible by a walk in the St Clair’s Tea estate. The estate is a beautiful sight, and the rich aroma of tea leaves makes visiting the estate an amazing experience.

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Global hotel owner and operator Minor Hotels has added two properties in Sri Lanka, marking the introduction of its upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in the country.

Minor Hotels will manage the two properties, one in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo and the other in the beachside town of Bentota, following an agreement with Softlogic Holdings, the properties’ owner.

NH Collection Colombo Hotel opened its doors on June 1st in the heart of the city, steps away from Liberty Arcade and the Indian Ocean, and within a 10-minute drive of the National Museum, Independence Square and Pettah Market. Sri Lanka’s main airport, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is a 45-minute drive from the property. The five-star hotel boasts 219 rooms and suites, ranging from 33 to 254 sqm, and includes the city’s largest Presidential Suite. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows providing expansive views of the Indian Ocean or the city.

NH Collection Colombo has six food and beverage outlets offering authentic global flavours, including international all-day dining, specialty Indian, and specialty Thai and Japanese restaurants; a rooftop bar with panoramic sunset ocean views; and a café and a lounge off the hotel’s lobby. For business and event needs, the hotel offers modern meeting and event spaces that accommodate up to 200 attendees in two banquet facilities, five meeting rooms and a boardroom. NH Collection Colombo’s wellness amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, rooftop infinity pool and spa.

Ninety minutes south of Colombo along the island’s west coast , NH Bentota Ceysands Resort  sits between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean. The 166-key property, scheduled to open July 1st, includes rooms and suites from 37sqm to 139sqm. NH Bentota’s amenities include an expansive swimming pool with stunning ocean views, a water sports centre, a spa and a kid’s club. Guests can dine at one of the property’s five restaurants and bars, including an international all-day dining restaurant, Thai and seafood specialty restaurants, a light bites café and the pool bar.

“Sri Lankan tourism witnessed an impressive rebound in 2023, more than doubling its arrivals in the past year. This strong momentum has continued into the first quarter of this year, and arrivals are projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels and nearing or even exceeding 2018’s record high. We are excited to be part of this recovery and look forward to capitalising on the pent-up demand with our partner Softlogic Holdings through these new NH Collection and NH properties.” Said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International

“We are delighted to collaborate with Minor Hotels to manage our property in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Minor Hotels has a proven track record of successful management and is renowned for its exceptional hospitality standards. We at Softlogic Holdings are excited to be a part of NH Collection and NH’s debut in Sri Lanka and look forward to an outstanding partnership with Minor Hotels in the future.” Stated Ashok Pathirage, Chairman of Softlogic Holdings.

NH Collection Colombo Hotel and NH Bentota Ceysands Resort join Minor Hotels’ three properties in Sri Lanka – Anantara Kalutara Resort, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort – and over 90 NH Collection and 230 NH hotels and resorts worldwide. The additions continue Minor Hotels’ global expansion of the NH Collection and NH brands into the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, Asia and Australia.

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Sri Lanka obtained the second highest number of votes from the region, and seventh highest overall, and will begin its three-year term in the council on January 1, 2025. 

“As a member of the ECOSOC, Sri Lanka will contribute to the Council’s efforts and programmes, which include eradication of poverty, food security, financing for development, reform of the international financial architecture to better support vulnerable countries, climate justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment, rights of persons with disabilities, science and technology, and bridging the digital divide,” the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a media release. 

18 countries were elected to the 54-member council, when the vote took place on Friday. 

Sri Lanka been elected to the council on two previous occasions, from 1985-1989 and from 2006-2008.   ECOSOC was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations, and is one of six principle organs of the UN and serves as the central platform within the UN system to coordinate the economic and social fields, advance international cooperation and development as well as matters relating to the Sustainable Development Goals.

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IRCTC launches seven-day tour package to Sri Lanka

Bringing cheer to those who are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, the Indian Railway Catering Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has rolled out a week-long travel package from July 14 to the teardrop-shaped island. The tour will be a golden opportunity to walk through the trails of the ancient epic Ramayana and explore other tourist spots in Sri Lanka. The package will take the tourists from Colombo to the snow-capped Nuwara Eliya mountains. The flight from Kochi, which departs at 10.20 am, will reach Sri Lanka at 11.30 am on July 14. The tourists will first visit the Manavari Munneswaram Temple, which is on the way to Dambulla, where they will stay for the night. The second day kicks off with a tour of the Sigiriya Fort and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Later, the travellers can offer prayers at the Thiru Koneswaram Temple and the Sree Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple.

The visitors can explore Kandy on the third day. First, they will be taken to the Royal Botanical Gardens and Peradeniya. The itinerary includes a visit to the Kandy cultural exhibition and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The fourth day of the package starts by offering prayers at the Bahiravakanda Buddha Statue. The afternoon is packed with visits to the Ramboda Hanuman Temple and the tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. The fifth day is dotted with trips to Gayatri Peedam, Sita Amman Temple, Gregory Lake and the Divurumpola Temple. After visiting the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, the tourists will travel to the capital city of Colombo where they will visit the Panchamukha Anjaneya Temple and the Kelaniya Buddha Temple. As part of the Colombo city tour, the tourist will get an opportunity to see the Clock Tower Light House, Galle Face, Colombo Harbour, Beira Lake, Independence Square, National Museum and Nelum Pokuna Theatre and Town Hall. The next day the tourists will board the flight to Kochi.

During the seven-day tour, the travellers can visit all the tourist spots and the spiritual and pilgrimage centers associated with the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. The package includes round-trip air tickets, food, three-star accommodation, AC vehicles, entry tickets, visa expenses, an English-speaking tour guide, travel insurance and tax. The package starts from Rs 66,400 and for more details contact IRCTC at 8287932082.  

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Få et tilbud

Sommerrejse med strand på østkysten

Gæstefavorit, super til sommer.

Pris per person ved 2 voksne

2 nætter Unawatuna, 1 nat Udawalawe, 2 nætter Ella, 2 nætter Kandy, 2 nætter Sigiriya og 5 nætter Trincomalee

Efter et par dage i strandbyen Unawatuna starter din rundrejse til Sri Lankas højdepunkter. Din privatchauffør starter med at køre dig til Udawalawe Nationalpark, hvor du kan spejde efter elefanter og aber på sletterne og ved de mange vandhuller.

Næste stop er dejlige Ella midt i bjergene, omgivet af toppe og dale, vandfald og teplantager. Fra Ella skal du med tog til Nuwara Eliya og videre med bil, hvor turen går forbi de mange grønne temarker til Kandy, der ligger i en smuk dal, omkranset af bjerge, søer, floder og vandfald.

Tilbage på rundrejsen står den på et besøg ved Dambulla, der er det bedst bevarede tempelkompleks i hele landet, og et ophold i Sigiriya, hvor Løveklippen er en af de største seværdigheder i Sri Lanka. Turen op på toppen af klippen kan være hård, men udsigten er helt fænomenal.

Du slutter af med afslapning i byen Trincomalee ved det Indiske Ocean. Her er op til flere lækre strande, og masser af muligheder for aktiviteter til lands og til vands.

Rejsen i billeder

• Elefanter i Udawalawe Nationalpark
• Flotte bjerglandskaber i Ella
• Den imponerende Løveklippe i Sigiriyas smukke natur
• Trincos dejlige strande - og måske en hvalsafari?

Dag-til-dag

• Afrejse Danmark
• Ankomst Unawatuna
• Unawatuna - Udawalawe
• Udawalawe - Ella
• Ella - Kandy
• Kandy - Sigiriya
• Sigiriya - Trincomalee

Trincomalee

• Hjemkomst Danmark

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Her har du en detaljeret beskrivelse af, hvad du kan opleve på de forskellige dage på denne rejse. Sørg for at sætte dig godt til rette og find læsebrillerne frem!

Afrejse fra Danmark

Sri Lanka er grønne temarker, vilde nationalparker, eksotisk dyreliv, smukke kolonitidsbyer, spændende historie og dejlige strande – så gør dig klar til at blive bombarderet med oplevelser og nye indtryk!

Nyd flyveturen østover og glæd dig til at opleve landet, der også kaldes “Det lille mirakel”.

Velkommen til Unawatuna!

I dag ankommer du til Unawatuna på Sri Lankas sydvestlige kyst.

Unawatuna er en hyggelig og meget lille kystby. Det er en strandby, der har udviklet sig med turismen, så her er mange små souvenirbutikker, hyggelige restauranter og hoteller.

Strandbyen ligger i en bugt og er beskyttet af et koralrev, hvilket gør, at vandet er roligere her end ved andre strande i Sri Lanka – i hvert fald i højsæsonen. Der er masser af fisk og skildpadder i havet ud for stranden, og det gør, at her er gode muligheder for dykning. Nogle steder kommer skildpadderne endda op på stranden for at lægge deres æg i yngletiden. Snorklingen er dog ikke optimal.

Livet på Unawatuna Beach

På en lille gåtur langs stranden hører du musikken fra strandens restauranter og barer, og overalt mødes du af smil og imødekommenhed. Der er en afslappet stemning på stranden, sælgerne er ikke påtrængende, og du bør helt bestemt gå en tur hen til strandens vestlige side, hvor du finder Sunset Point. Dette er en klippe, hvorfra du kan se en smuk solnedgang over havet.

Book oplevelser i Unawatuna

Hvis du vil prøve noget, som du kan tage med dig hjem til Danmark, kan du også lære at lave fantastisk mad på madlavningskurser. Du kan også leje en cykel og køre langs stranden. Her kan du være heldig at se fiskerne hive deres fangst i land – måske kæmperokker, hammerhajer, sværdfisk eller tun.

Nyd stranden i Unawatuna

I Unawatuna kan du selvfølgelige bruge tid på stranden.

Måske skal du have en yoghurt lassi på stranden eller i en af de små boder langs hovedgaden? Eller bare ligge og dase i en liggestol?

Søndag er de lokales badedag

Søndag er stranddag i Sri Lanka. Det er denne dag, de fleste har fri, og så skal der slappes af. Det kan ses på stranden, hvor der er mange flere mennesker om søndagen end på ugens andre dage. Den store madkurv bliver pakket med ’rice & curry’, solparasoller og badedyr, og så valfartes der i familieflok til stranden.

Hvis du gerne vil møde srilankanerne, så søg herned og fornem livet. Ellers vælg søndag til en dagstur.

Ud i det blå på cykel eller i tuktuk

Lej en cykel og kør langs stranden. Her kan du være heldig at se fiskerne hive deres fangst i land, måske kæmperokker, hammerhajer, sværdfisk eller tun. Du kan også tage en tuk-tuk og bede om en tur lidt ud af byen bare for at se, hvordan der ser ud, der hvor der ikke er så mange turister. Du kan fx køre op på toppen af bakken bagved byen. Det hedder Bonavista og har, som navnet antyder, en flot udsigt ned over bugten og Galle. Køb en sodavand og en pakke kiks fra en bod deroppe og kør så tilbage igen.

Læg vejen forbi rolige Jungle Beach

Eller hvad med en smuttur til Jungle Beach, der har lidt roligere vand end Unawatuna Beach? Her kommer de lokale tit og bader, når de har fri. Du kan tage en tuktuk på 10 minutter, men du skal også vandre lidt ned ad en lang stensti. Vandet her er smaragdgrønt, og palmerne hænger nærmest helt ned i vandkanten.

Tag en tur til hyggelige Galle

Unawatuna ligger tæt på den enestående, gamle og meget stemningsfulde by Galle.

Galle er en virkelig charmerende by, hvor mange minder fra kolonitiden stadig er at se. Her er blandt andet en herlig gammel bymur, hvor folk vandrer rundt om aftenen ved skumringstid. Tag selv en tur her og gå blandt familierne, parrene, de gamle, ja alle der også er ude og nyde stemningen og udsigten over havet. Nogle af de unge fyre hopper har gjort det til en sport at hoppe ud fra bymuren ned i det klippefyldte vand uden at ramme en eneste sten.

Stemningen er virkelig hyggelig og afslappet, og du kan rolig sætte et par timer af til bare at slentre rundt og kigge på sjove butikker og spise god mad. De smalle gader bugner nemlig af kunstgallerier, antikvitetsforretninger, butikker, barer og smarte restauranter.

Velkommen til Udawalawe Nationalpark

I dag skal du videre til Embilipitya, en lille by, der ligger ca. en halv times kørsel fra Udawalawe Nationalpark.

Selve byen er ikke noget særligt – du er her for nationalparken.

Elefantsafari i Udawalawe Nationalpark

Udawalawe Nationalpark er en af vores favoritter i Sri Lanka. Her er ikke så mange besøgende som i de andre nationalparker, men den er stadig kæmpestor! Landskabet ser nærmest ud som en savanne og, når du er på safari, kører du fra vandhul til vandhul for at finde elefanterne. For det er elefanter, som Udawalawe er berømt for. I tørsæsonen kan du være heldig at se flokke på over 200 elefanter, men selv i den mere våde sæson, er du næsten garanteret at se flokke på over 20 elefanter.

Udover elefanter, kan du også se vandbøfler, hjorte, sjakaler, isfugle, påfugle, krokodiller og masser af aber og flotte fugle. Ved vandet lever der fx fiskeørne og skarver, der nyder godt af fiskene i området.

Besøg elefantbørnehjemmet

Lige ved siden af parken ligger Elephant Transit Home, som er et børnehjem for forældreløse elefanter. Her kommer der små elefanter fra hele Sri Lanka. De bliver opfostret her, inden de til sidste bliver sat fri i nationalparken. Det er et fantastisk sted, hvor balancen mellem at passe på de ‘små’ dyr og lade dem klare sig selv bevares på bedste vis.

Det er muligt at se elefantungerne blive madet med mælk, og det foregår på behørig afstand for at beskytte dyrene imod kontakt med for mange mennesker. Børnehjemmet drives af engagerede elefantelskere, og der er mulighed for at give donationer til det gode arbejde på stedet.

Velkommen til dejlige Ella!

I dag ankommer du til Ella.

Ella er en lille by med ca. 1.000 indbyggere, der ligger smukt i bjergene omgivet af toppe og dale, vandfald og teplantager. Byen er fuld af backpackere, småbutikker, barer og restauranter, så du er altså ikke helt alene her i bjergene, men stemningen er hyggelig. Overalt har du fantastisk udsigt ud over dalene og bjergene, og det hele er så grønt og fint.

Du skal helt sikkert ud og vandre i bjergene, mens du er her. Du kan godt begynde at lave benstræk, så du er klar til den ene smukke vandretur efter den anden,

Ellas flotte bjerge

Ella er et perfekt udgangspunkt for vandreture og trekking i bjergene. En af de bedste trekkingture er på ca. to timer op ad Little Adam’s Peak et af bjergene i nærheden.

Vandreturen til Ella Rock

Har du mod på en lidt større udfordring, så tag op til Ella Rock – det tager ca. 2 timer op og 2 timer ned. Det er en lidt hård tur, men der er den smukkeste udsigt fra toppen… Du kan se lige ind i skyerne på bjergene overfor. Sæt dig godt til rette på stenene og nyd det. På C&Cs firmatur førte guiden Daya an op til Ella Rock. Han spankulerede roligt afsted i pæne blankpolerede sko og bukser med pressefolder, mens de andre oksede efter ham i kondisko og sportstøj. Vejen gik over trærødder, sten og små vandløb og hele tiden stejlt opad. Da de nåede toppen var de helt udkørte og meget stolte af sig selv over, at de var kommet – Daya havde ikke fået den mindste smule sved på panden.

Mange steder i Ella kan du nyde udsigten ud gennem Ella Gap, en dal mellem Ella Rock og Little Adam’s Peak. Det er en af de mest berømte – og måske også smukkeste – udsigter i hele Sri Lanka.

Andre oplevelser i Ella

Du kan også tage ud til Nine Arches Bridge om morgenen. Det er en flot gammel bro over en kløft i bjergene, hvor togene kører gennem det grønne landskab. Det lyder ikke af meget, men der er altså et eller andet ved at se de gamle bomletog køre over den ældgamle og berømte bro midt i den flotte natur. Her er også adskillige flotte vandfald, du kan besøge. De mest berømte er nok Ella Wala Falls eller Ravana Falls.

Har du lyst til en god kop kaffe eller noget lækker mad, så tag hen til den super hyggelige Chill Café nede i byen eller besøg Ella Motel, hvorfra du kan nyde kaffen med udsigt til Ella Gap.

Med tog og bil til skønne Kandy

I dag skal du længere nordpå. Du kører forbi Sri Lankas berømte og næstvigtigste eksport: De store plantager med te. Du har mulighed for at tage en masse billeder af de mange temarker. Der siges at være over 3.000 tefabrikker i Sri Lanka! Hvis du har lyst, kan du stoppe ved en af dem og få en guidet tur.

På vejen kan du besøge Peradeniya botaniske have, som blev anlagt for kong Keerthi Sri Rajasingha i 1700-tallet.

Snart ankommer du til Kandy, øens næststørste by, som ligger i knap 500 meters højde. Byen, som er et gammelt kongerige, er bygget omkring en sø i en smuk dal, omkranset af bjerge, floder, søer, vandfald og landets største flod, Mahaweli Ganga. Da Kandy har fungeret som gammel hovedstad og kongeby, vil du opleve gamle og flotte gader, når du går rundt i byen. Selvom Kandy er Sri Lankas næststørste by, er her ikke kaotisk, men nærmere charmerende pga. den gamle arkitektur nogle steder. Du finder mange forskellige restauranter og et stort butikscenter i byen med 400 butikker. Kandys største seværdighed er templet med Buddhas hellige tand. Det er et enkelt, men meget stort tempel, og alle er meget ærbødige deroppe. Som navnet indikerer, har templet en af Buddhas tænder, som helligt minde, men desværre bliver den kun vist frem en gang hvert fjerde år. En af de ting, som du bør se, mens du er i Kandy, er den traditionsrige kandydans, hvor danserne er klædt ud, spyer med ild og går på glødende kul. Showet foregår på en teaterscene og er bestemt et besøg værd.

Nyd dejlige Kandy

Gå rundt i byen og oplev livet og stemningen. Kandy er en by, der nemt opleves fra en tuktuk gennem byens liv og trafik.

Markeder i massevis

Har du ikke fået souvenirs nok med i kufferten, så læg vejen forbi byens store marked, som er et mylder af boder, krydderier, frugter og tingeltangel. Her kan du vandre rundt mellem boderne og købe lidt souvenirs og noget godt til køkkenet derhjemme. Måske lidt kanel? Det er jo fra Sri Lanka, at kaneltræet stammer, så mere ægte bliver den ikke, og så er det ovenikøbet godt for både blodsukkeret og hukommelsen! Eller hvad med nogle vaniljestænger?

Et roligt åndehul i den botaniske have

Med tuktuk kan du også nemt besøge Peradeniya Garden, en flot botanisk have anlagt for kong Keerthi Sri Rajasingha i 1700-tallet. Her er smukke, gamle træer og fred og ro og måske en milliard flyvende hunde over dit hoved. Og så skulle vi hilse fra en af vores guider, Daya, og sige, at der er en kæmpestor og meget berømt orkidéhave!

Andre oplevelser i Kandy

Du kan også besøge Lankathilaka Srine, et flot tempel med imponerende malerier, eller Gadaladeniya-templet, der ligger med flot udsigt på en bakketop. Eller Embekke Devalaya, som er et sted med flotte, antikke træudskæringer. Og det er flotte omgivelser – lidt uden for Kandy blev det meste af Steven Spielbergs film, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, optaget med Harrison Ford i hovedrollen! Snak med din chauffør om mulighederne.

Videre til Sigiriya - med stop i krydderihave og Dambulla

I dag skal du videre på din rundrejse. Du bliver hentet efter morgenmaden og kører af sted mod Sigiriya.

Hvis du har lyst, kan du besøge den ældste stenbygning i landet – Nalanda Gedige. Herefter starter “The Spiceroad” – en strækning på ca. 5 km på vejen mod Kandy. Du er oppe i 1.000 meters højde, hvor klimaet er ideelt, så alt kan nærmest vokse her. Der er hundredvis af små økologiske landbrug, som dyrker krydderier, urter og planter. Spændende er her i hvert fald, og du kan købe cremer mod alt! Du kan besøge en såkaldt ”spice garden”, men det er egentlig mere bare et showroom, for de rigtige marker, urtehaver og plantager ligger bagved. Alligevel kan du få et indtryk af, hvor mange krydderier, der bliver dyrket her i landet. Og måske kan du prøve lidt af produkterne?

Gør måske også stop ved Dambulla – en by med det største og bedst bevarede tempelkompleks i Sri Lanka, og det er ideelt at besøge templerne på vej til eller fra Kandy. Der er faktisk kun 20 minutter op til templet på bjerget, men det føles længere, for det er en stejl tur! Til gengæld bliver du belønnet med en fantastisk udsigt. Her er flere guider, der gerne vil vise dig rundt og fortælle om templernes historie og betydning. Vælg en af dem – det koster ikke meget og er godt givet ud. I en af grotterne sidder en munk og giver velsignelser, så her kan du få lidt guddommelig beskyttelse i form af en lille tråd, der bliver bundet rundt om håndleddet. Husk også at lægge lidt penge, og takke præsten ved at sætte hænderne sammen foran brystet og bukke let. I en anden af grotterne finder du 48 store Buddha figurer, nogle i træ, andre i mursten, og en af dem er næsten 14 meter lang! Her er højtideligt og værdigt – mange srilankanere knæler og beder en lille bøn. Den næste hule er endnu smukkere, og faktisk 300 år ældre, den blev skabt for næsten 2000 år siden. Buddha skikkelserne er mere yndefulde, loftet er malet og man kan overalt skimte de gamle fresco malerier.

Endelig ankommer du til Sigiriya, der er en lille, hyggelig by, opkaldt efter Sigiriya klippen – en af Sri Lankas største attraktioner. Løveklippen (som Sigiriya betyder) er en ca. 200 meter høj klippe, hvor en af Sri Lankas tidligere konger opførte et kæmpe palads på toppen omkring det 5. århundrede. Her var en fæstning, paladset, smukke haveanlæg, badebassiner, springvand og skulpturer. For at komme op på toppen, skal du gå rigtig mange trin op ad en trappe. På vejen er der mange over 1.000 år gamle fresko-malerier af kvinder – kongen kunne godt lide damer og havde mere end 500 koner… Oppe på toppen skal du tage det stille og roligt. Det er simpelthen så smukt, at det næsten ikke er til at bære. Du ser de gamle bygningers konstruktion, og udsigten rækker milevidt – trætoppe, jungle, bjerge – uspoleret natur så langt øjet rækker.

Nedturen går hurtigt (husk at strække ud, når du kommer ned – ellers får du ondt i læggene i morgen) og pludselig er du omringet af sælgere, der vil have dig til at købe alt muligt – både smukke ting og turistbras.

Når du når frem til Sigiriya, skal du checke ind på dit hotel.

Tag på opdagelse i Sigiriya

Hvis du ikke nåede det i går, så gå i dag op på toppen af Løveklippen. Eller måske vil du bare opleve klippen i et andet lys – her er afsindigt smukt tidligt om morgenen eller sidst på eftermiddagen!

Du har også flere forskellige muligheder for heldagsture!

Ture tilbage i historien

Er du interesseret i historie, så skal du tage til enten Anuradhapura eller Polonnaruwa.

Anuradhapura er en historisk kongeby, og det første rigtige kongerige i Sri Lanka. Her er stupaer, ruiner og hellige mindesmærker til den helt store guldmedalje. Polonnaruwa er om muligt endnu mere spændende, fordi alle de gamle templer, paladser og monumenter er samlet på et mindre område. Du nyder det smukke område i selskab med de mange aber, der bor her.

Oplev elefanterne i Minneriya Nationalpark

Er du mere til natur og elefanter, så tag til Minneriya Nationalpark. Her er naturen grøn og åben, og her bor masser af elefanter, papegøjer, næsehornsfugle og andre spændende fugle. I Minneriya er en stor vandtank fra det 3. århundrede f.Kr., hvor elefanterne bader og græsser.

Du kan sagtens kombinere nationalparken og Polonnaruwa. Snak med din chauffør om mulighederne.

Tag på cykeltur i Sigiriyas natur

En anden unik oplevelse er at tage på cykeltur rundt i området. Her kan du køre ad de små stier, hvor du måske skal sno dig gennem ris, der er lagt til tørre på den varme asfalt. Når tørsten melder sig, kan du stoppe ved en af de små boder i landsbyerne og købe en kølig sodavand og tage en snak – måske på tegnsprog – med ejeren. Alle børnene hilser på dig undervejs. Husk at vinke tilbage til dem.

Besøg en skole

Du kan også bruge et par timer på at besøge en skole, som C&C Hjælpeprogrammer har støttet med elektricitet og isoleringsplader, der afhjælper varme. Da C&C besøgte skolen, var eleverne ivrige efter at vise, hvor gode de var til engelsk, og de viste stolt deres skole frem og sang engelske sange – og de skreg af grin, når C&Cs medarbejdere forsøgte at udtale deres navne.

Velkommen til Trincomalee!

I dag ankommer du til Trincomalee!

Trincomalee – eller Trinco, som byen bliver kaldt i folkemunde – ligger på østkysten lige ved det Indiske Ocean. Her er mange flotte strande – fx Uppuveli og Nilaveli. Uppuveli ligger lidt uden for Trinco, og her er det ikke unormalt at se en ko komme gående på stranden eller en hvalhale ude i bølgerne.

En hyggelig strandby med dansk historie

Byens placering har været vigtig historisk set, og den har fungeret som en befæstet havneby i mange hundrede år. Faktisk har byen en lille dansk historie, da Danmark havde kontrol over havnebyen omkring år 1620. Derefter skiftede byen hænder mange gange til forskellige lande. Du vil dog ikke mærke eller se i dag, at Trinco tidligere har været dansk. I dag er det en forholdsvis stor by med liv omkring havnen og strandende.

Nyd livet på stranden i Trincomalee

Dag 12 - dag 15

I Trincomalee kan du rigtig nyde stranden og havet med beachvolley, snorkling og dykning.

Stranden Nilaveli ligger ca. 20 km nordvest fra Trinco, og også her er der masser af muligheder for at slappe af, solbade, at tage på dykkerture, bade, fiske eller bare få læst den bog, du længe har villet læse. Du kan også tage på udflugt til Pigeon Island, der ligger ca. 1 kilometer ud for Nilaveli – det er en nationalpark og et af de bedste steder i Sri Lanka at dykke og snorkle.

Tag på hvalsafari i Trinco

Fra februar til oktober er her hvaler tæt ved kysten, og du kan komme ud at se dem på en bådtur i denne periode, hvis du har lyst til en lille sejltur på havet. Det er altså en hel speciel oplevelse at se de kæmpemæssige dyr svømme rundt i havet!

Zen-oplevelser omkring Trinco

I Kanniya, som ligger tæt ved Trinco, er der syv varme kilder, der er blevet bygget brønde op omkring. Her kan du hælde det varme vand over dig, som udover at være dejligt, siges at have en healende effekt. De hinduistiske tamiler i området kommer her for at bede for dem, de har elsket og mistet. Det er en tradition, der efter sigende blev startet af Kong Ravanan, som bad for sin døde mor for over 5.000 år siden. Tag et sæt skiftetøj med og bad på den lokale måde eller medbring en meget dækkende sarong.

Det første tempel i Sri Lanka, Thiriyaya Ancient Buddhist Temple, ligger kun 35 km fra Trinco og er bestemt et besøg værd. Du kan også tage en tur ud at se det gamle portugisiske Fort Frederick fra 1624.

Afrejse fra Sri Lanka

Velkommen hjem!

Hoteller på din rejse.

Her er de hoteller, vi har valgt til dig i hver by på din rejse til Sri Lanka. Vi har valgt hotellerne ud fra både pris, beliggenhed og charme, så du er sikker på at bo godt.

Disse hoteller er inkluderet i prisen. På mange af vores rejser kan du mod et tillæg vælge de hoteller, der er markeret med et orange “Upgrade”-mærke.

Hotel - Sri Lanka - Unawatuna

Nooit Gedacht Heritage Hotel

Bæredygtigt

Gæsters bedømmelse

Thambapanni Retreat

Thaproban Beach House

Tripadvisor vurdering

Thaproban Pavilion Waves Unawatuna

Hotel - Sri Lanka - Udawalawe

Kalu’s Hideaway

Sødt personale

Hotel - Sri Lanka - Ella

The Planter’s Bungalow

98 Acres Resort and Spa

Hotel - Sri Lanka - Kandy

Thilanka Hotel

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy

Bougainvillea Retreat

Hotel - Sri Lanka - Sigiriya

Sigiriya Village

Hotel Sigiriya

Aliya Resort & Spa

Hotel - Sri Lanka - Trincomalee

Amanta Beach Resort

Nilaveli Beach Hotel

Trinco Blu by Cinnamon

Uga Jungle Beach

Byer på din rejse.

På denne rejse skal du bo i disse dejlige byer. Læs om hvert sted, der hver især byder på store oplevelser i Sri Lanka!

By - Sri Lanka

#Gæstefavoritter

#Stemningsfuld

#Storslåede seværdigheder

#Snorkling og dykning

Hos C&C Travel køber du skræddersyede rejser . Det betyder, at du kan ændre rejsen her, præcis som du vil, fx med ekstra dage på stranden, ekstra tid i en særlig by eller med endnu flere spændende oplevelser. Ønsker du at opgradere til businessclass på flyet og sidde lidt mere mageligt, kan vi også fixe den! Her er et par gode bud på, hvilke oplevelser du kan føje til din rejse – men mulighederne er nærmest uendelige.

Maldiverne - Filaidhoo Island

Reethi Faru Resort

#Bæredygtigt

Kort over rejsen

Her kan du se et kort over rejsen, så du kan du kan fornemme, hvor byerne ligger i forhold til hinanden.

Alle transporter på rejsen er inkluderet.

• Fly Danmark-Colombo t/r.
• Transport på rundrejsen i Sri Lanka foregår i privat bil/minibus med privatchauffør.
• Transport fra Ella til Nuwara Eliya foregår med tog gennem smukt landskab.
• Transporten fra hotel til lufthavnen foregår med privat bil/minibus.

Disse priser er pr. person baseret på to voksne i delt dobbeltværelse.

• Alle transporter på rejsen.
• Rundrejse i privat bil med chauffør.
• 14 overnatninger med morgenmad.
• Tilskud til Rejsegarantifonden.
• Prisen er baseret på 2 personer i delt dobbeltværelse.
• Skræddersyet rejse med personlig rejsekonsulent - du kan ændre alt det, du vil i rejsen her.
• Support inden rejsen.
• Nødtelefon hvis der skulle opstå problemer under rejsen.

Ikke inkluderet

• Visum til Sri Lanka (omkring 50 USD).
• Entréer til seværdigheder og nationalparker.
• Drikkepenge overalt - specielt forventer din chauffør omkring 8-10 USD i drikkepenge hver dag.
• Udgifter til vaccinationer, tests og dokumentationer, der er nødvendige for, at du kan gennemføre rejsen.
• Evt. obligatorisk julemiddag og nytårsmiddag.
• Evt. afbestillingsforsikring.
• Evt. rejseforsikring.
• Evt. gebyr for individuel rejse hvis du ønsker ændringer til rejseplanen (fra 190 kr. per person).

Sådan bestiller du en rejse:

Når du bestiller din rejse hos os, er du i gode hænder fra start til slut. Se her, hvordan det foregår fra første møde med os, til du er hjemme i Danmark igen efter en rejse fuld af oplevelser.

Ring til os på 3315 3322, få et tilbud her eller book et møde med os. Det er helt uforpligtende at få et tilbud.

Skræddersyet rejse

Sammen skræddersyr vi din drømmerejse ud fra dine ønsker.

Du betaler depositum, vi booker alt som aftalt, og du modtager alle dine rejsepapirer, så du rigtig kan glæde dig.

Du rejser…! Du kan altid få fat i os under rejsen. Vi snakkes ved, når du kommer hjem.

Daily Archives: June 8, 2024

Sri lanka elected to the united nations economic and social council.

Sri Lanka has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the elections held in New York, on 07 June 2024, for a three-year term commencing o ...

Foreign Minister to attend the BRICS Ministerial Session in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia

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