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Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Sri Lanka Travel Guide

By Carol Updated Dec. 19, 2022

From February 27, 2022, if you're fully vaccinated you are no longer required to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test to go to Sri Lanka. If not, you will need to show proof of either a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before embarkation), or a negative Rapid Antigen Test report (taken within 48 hours before embarkation). For more info, see Sri Lanka Entry Requirements ...

Why Visit Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is listed as one of the top places to visit in the world by the Lonely Planet. It is still relatively undiscovered (the hidden gem of Asia) and is one of the best places to go if you are looking for authentic travel and unique experiences.

Cultural Heritage and Monuments
Cultural Heritage and Monuments

Full of incredible colonial heritages, it contains 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Jeep Safari to View Wildlife
Jeep Safari to View Wildlife

Udawalawe National Park is famous for Asian elephants, peacocks, crocodiles, and buffalos.

Tea Country Train Ride
Tea Country Train Ride

Enjoy the landscapes that change dramatically from plains to mountains laced with tea plantations.

Picturesque Beaches
Picturesque Beaches

Find white sand, leaning palm trees, clean water, and a vibrant ocean ecosystems.

Popular Itineraries Including Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has so many places to go. You're suggested to stay at least one week in this pearl of the Indian Ocean.

The tour packages below are for inspiration, providing you with some possibilities for a South Asia tour. These can be tailor-made according to your interests and your schedule.

15-Day India and Sri Lanka Tour

15-Day India and Sri Lanka Tour

Discover the history and culture, enjoy the idyllic countryside, track the animals, and meet the sincere smiles.

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Kandy, Colombo, Yala National Park, Nuwara Eliya, and Galle are the top 5 places to go in Sri Lanka.

Most travelers start in Colombo, which is where the country's main international airport is located.

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Kandy, Colombo, Yala National Park, Nuwara Eliya, and Galle are the top 5 places to go in Sri Lanka.

Most travelers start in Colombo, which is where the country's main international airport is located.

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