Practical advice for travelling in Sri Lanka — visas, transport, budgeting, safety, culture and everything you need to know before you go.
A practical 7-day Sri Lanka itinerary for first-time visitors — from Sigiriya and Kandy to tea country, Ella, a Yala safari and the southern beaches.
Sri Lanka may be a small island, but it offers an incredible variety of experiences within a relatively short distance. Ancient cities, UNESCO-listed heritage sites, misty mountains, tea plantations, tropical beaches, wildlife parks and vibrant local markets can all be part of the same trip.