How to Get to Yala National Park: Routes and Drive Times
Yala safaris start from Tissamaharama. Road times from Colombo, the airport, the south coast, Ella, Kandy and Arugam Bay, with the official…
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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.
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Is Sri Lanka Safe for Tourists? Official Advice and Risks
What the UK, US, Australian and Canadian travel advice for Sri Lanka says, with the date each was last updated, and the…
Best Beaches in Sri Lanka: 13 Beaches by Coast and Season
Thirteen Sri Lanka beaches on the west, south, east and north-west coasts, with the driest months at the nearest weather station, what…
Sri Lanka Itinerary 10 Days: Culture, Safari and Beach
A 10-day Sri Lanka route with nine nights: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, a night beside Yala for a jeep drive, then three nights…
Sri Lanka Weather by Month: Rain by Coast and Hottest Month
Sri Lanka's weather month by month, from 30 years of station averages: a 12-month rain table for the south-west coast, the hills…
Unawatuna Beach Sri Lanka: Where It Is, Swimming and Seasons
Unawatuna beach in Sri Lanka, measured and sourced: where the bay is, how the sand was rebuilt in 2015, what dated reports…
Hikkaduwa Sri Lanka: 2026 Guide to Surf, Turtles & Sand
If you are looking for sun, sea, and an unforgettable island vibe, Hikkaduwa Sri Lanka should be at the very top of…
Sri Lanka Itinerary 7 Days: Route, Drive Times and Tickets
A Sri Lanka itinerary for 7 days built on one loop: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella and the south coast, with each leg's distance…
Sri Lanka Destinations: Where to Go, by Region and Month
Where to go in Sri Lanka: 14 bases compared by region, driest months, nights and who they suit, with drive times between…
Visiting Sri Lanka: Things to Know Before Your First Trip
What to sort out before visiting Sri Lanka for the first time: the ETA and who gets it free, the airport, money,…
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