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Sri Lanka's Highlights
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Weligama Bay
When To Go?
The Weather And The Cheapest Times To Visit
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH
This is the most popular period to visit Sri Lanka with dry weather along the South West and Deep South beaches.
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It is the most expensive time to visit Sri Lanka. Hotels charge on average around 50% more than ‘summer’ rates.
Delicious ‘Roast Paan’ Bread
APRIL | MAY | JUNE
The monsoon brings rainfall to the South West and Deep South of the island.
The East Coast of Sri Lanka however starts to experience fine weather.
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This is the cheapest time to visit Sri Lanka. Hotels charge on average around 50% lower than ‘winter’ rates and flight fares are also at their lowest.
Pigeon Island, Nilaveli
July | August
The East Coast of Sri Lanka experiences fine weather with some of the best beaches in the world!
The South West and Deep South beaches also attract some tourists although the seas are rough with some rainfall.
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Hotel and flight prices go up during the summer holiday period from @ 10th July – 31 August.
Hot Air Ballooning
September | October
The inter-monsoon changeover period brings mixed weather although The East Coast of Sri Lanka still experiences fine weather.
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This is the another very cheap time to visit Sri Lanka. Hotels rates are around 50% lower than ‘winter’ rates with low flight fares.
Luxury AC Van
How To Travel Around The Island?
By Road
Sri Lanka is a ‘touring’ destination, much like India where tourists travel in dedicated vehicles with their own exclusive driver-guides. All are fluent in English and also act as guides at each sightseeing location.
There are no ‘tourist’ coaches between destinations unlike many other countries!
Kandy Railway Station
By Train
It is possible to travel by train on some of the most beautiful railway journeys in the world!
Colombo-Kandy: Through tropical landscapes and the ’Kadugannawa’ mountain pass.
Kandy-Nuwara Eliya / Ella: The world-famous train through the Hill Country of the island.
Colombo-Galle: With spectacular coastal views along the South West Coast.
Sigiriya Fortress
Which Direction Should You Travel Around The Island?
Generally speaking, people travel in a ‘clockwise’ direction after arrival at Colombo or the Airport.
However, If you wish to stay on the East Coast of the island after your tour, it may be better to travel to on an ‘anti-clockwise’ direction instead.
Colombo Airport
Visa Requirements
To enter Sri Lanka, visitors will need:
- + A passport valid for 6+ months.
- + A confirmed return ticket.
- + An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
- https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
Most pay a fee but passport holders of some countries (China, India, Russia, etc.) get a free ETA.
Please check your specific requirements on the official ETA website or consulate.
