Sri Lanka Travel Advice
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This Sri Lanka travel advice is especially made for Non Sri Lankan residents who are planning to visit Sri Lanka for a holiday or for business purpose. The intention is to provide accurate information, warnings and useful tips so you can enjoy your holiday in Sri Lanka.

Security threats

Currently there are no security threats in Sri Lanka. It is safe to travel all holiday destinations. However, we would like to advice you to avoid Northern part as the areas is currently being re-build after end of the civil war.

How to access holiday bargains?

Perhaps you may already know the Sri Lankan residents have access to bargain holiday deals in Sri Lanka. Visitors from overseas do not have access to these offers. However, we managed to twist the arm of one travel agent in Sri Lanka and agreed them to provide local prices for overseas visitors. For more details please visit Sri Lanka Travel Agent page.

Political violence

There are few small-scale politically motivated violence have been reported from Colombo and few other suburbs. These are not impacting tourists and daily life of other people in Sri Lanka.

Public transport

It is not a good idea to depend on public transport in Sri Lanka except train travel to hill country. Our advice is to arrange your transport for the whole holiday period at the time of booking your holiday.

Sri Lanka travel advice for investors

Are you planning to visit Sri Lanka for investment purposes? It may be to invest in businesses or buy a block of land. Have you got a reliable party in Sri Lanka to provide you right advice and reliable prices? If you are in doubt then please contact us and let us know what you want to achieve. We’ll help you free of charge.

Diseases

There are no major diseases to report in Sri Lanka. Dengue has been the most dangerous disease for the last few years. The disease is slightly under control. No incidents have been reported from overseas visitors.

Warning – hot weather

The western part of Sri Lanka is currently very warm. The average temperature is around 30 – 35C. Carry light clothes. Cotton clothes are the best.

Limitation of currency

Currently there are strict regulations to take money out of Sri Lanka. If you are bringing large amount of money and expected to take them out of the country when you are leaving then make sure to declare the amount on your arrival at the Colombo Airport and take necessary documents from the customs.

Don’t drive

We would like to advice you not to drive in Sri Lanka unless you have previous experience in driving in Sri Lanka. The road rules are not being followed properly at the moment, which could be a problem. However, the Sri Lanka drivers do not how to take you safely to your destination.