Sri Lanka travel guide
The best time to visit Sri Lanka, month by month
Sri Lanka has two monsoons that hit different coasts at different times, so somewhere on the island is always in season. Here is where to go each month.
Sri Lanka visa and entry requirements
How the Sri Lanka ETA works, what your passport needs and what to have ready on arrival at Colombo airport.
How to get around Sri Lanka: driver, train or tuk-tuk?
Distances look short on the map, but roads are slow. Compare private drivers, trains, buses and tuk-tuks, with realistic travel times between popular places.
Sri Lanka travel tips: money, etiquette, SIM cards and packing
Practical tips for your first trip to Sri Lanka: currency and cards, mobile data, temple etiquette, tipping, health and what to pack.
Sri Lanka itinerary ideas: 7, 10 and 14 days
How much can you see in a week, ten days or two weeks? Suggested private-driver routes for first-time visitors, with realistic pacing.
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