Things to Do in Sri Lanka with Kids: 20 Family Favourites
Twenty things to do in Sri Lanka with kids, grouped by type, with what children do, when to go and what to plan around.
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Sri Lanka travel guides
Practical writing about travelling here, from the people who drive these roads every week. Where to go in which month, how long things really take, and what a day actually costs.
Guides
Things to Do in Galle Fort: Walls, Lighthouse, Old Streets
Galle Fort in Sri Lanka on foot: a 3 km rampart route with walking times, what is known about the lighthouse, the…
Hiriketiya Beach Guide: Surf Months, Sea Safety and Trains
Hiriketiya beach beside Dikwella on Sri Lanka's south coast: surf by level and month, swimming hazards with dated reports, crowds, dated food…
Tangalle Sri Lanka: Beaches, Rekawa Turtles, Where to Stay
Tangalle in Sri Lanka for a quiet beach stay: the five main beaches with sea reports, Rekawa turtle watch rules and ticket,…
Sri Lanka Currency 2026: Cash, Cards and ATMs for Travellers
The Sri Lankan rupee explained for UK and European travellers: the Central Bank rate, how much cash to bring, customs limits, airport…
Sri Lanka Map for Travellers: Towns, Beaches and Drive Times
Our own Sri Lanka map for trip planning: where the island is, main towns, beaches, parks and heritage sites, six travel regions,…
Sri Lanka and Maldives: How to Combine Them in Two Weeks
An independent guide to a Sri Lanka and Maldives holiday: trip order, how to split the nights, Colombo to Male flights from…
Things to Do in Bentota: Beach, River and Turtles Guide
Bentota in Sri Lanka for a beach stay: the sea by month, the river trip, what research says about turtle hatcheries, Lunuganga…
Things to Do in Negombo: First and Last Night in Sri Lanka
A guide to Negombo near Colombo airport: the beach and sea by month, fish market, lagoon, Dutch canal, churches and fort, where…
Direct Flights to Sri Lanka From the UK and Europe 2026/27
The nonstop flights to Colombo from the UK and Europe in winter 2026/27, from airline and airport schedules: days, seasons, flight times,…
Christmas in Sri Lanka 2026: What Happens and Where to Go
Who celebrates Christmas in Sri Lanka, where the churches and the beach weather are, the 2026/27 holiday dates, Adam's Peak, New Year's…
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