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The tough advisor to Sri Lanka is the definitive go back and forth consultant with transparent maps and exact insurance of the entire top sights Sri Lanka has to provide. Get the low-down on one of many world's most pretty islands, with in-depth assurance of Sri Lanka's awesome shores, wonderful flora and fauna, verdant tea plantations and majestic Buddhist is still. The advisor comprises sensible details on getting there and round, plus experiences of the simplest Sri Lanka motels, from serene oceanside Ayurveda retreats to atmospheric colonial-era tea property bungalows, and Sri Lanka eating places, bars and Sri Lankan buying all budgets. you can find introductory sections on Sri Lanka foodstuff, drink, wellbeing and fitness, cultural customs and outdoors actions in addition to professional Sri Lanka travel operators and color inserts on tea, Buddhism and the island's highlights with inspirational color images all through. depend on specialist history on every thing from the heritage of the traditional Buddhist kingdoms via to the modern political scene in Sri Lanka and conventional Sri Lankan dance. discover all corners of this interesting nation with the clearest Sri Lanka maps of any consultant. utilize your vacation with "The tough consultant to Sri Lanka".

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Basics Getting there Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking The media Festivals and public holidays Sport and outdoor activities National parks and reserves Cultural values and etiquette Shopping Travelling with children Crime, scams and personal safety Health Costs Travel essentials Getting there At present, the only way to get to Sri Lanka is to fly into the island’s international airport at Katunayake, just north of Colombo. Sri Lanka is reasonably well served by international airlines, although you’ll probably have to change planes somewhere en route.

It’s impossible to walk far in Sri Lanka without being solicited for custom by the owner of one of these vehicles. If you do need a ride, tuktuks are extremely convenient and can even be fun, in a slightly nerve-racking way, as they weave through the traffic, often at surprising speeds. In addition, the sheer number around means that you always have the upper hand in bargaining – if you can’t agree a decent fare, there’ll always be another driver keen to take your custom. Tuktuks do have their drawbacks, however.

Com. Far and away Sri Lanka’s best eco-tourism operator, offering an vast range of wildlife and adventure activities including birdwatching, leopardspotting, whale-watching, trekking, cycling, whitewater rafting and much more. Nature activities are led by an expert team of guides, including some of Sri Lanka’s top naturalists. com. Travel division of Sri Lanka’s largest hotel group, with a range of islandwide tours (7–10 days), including golfing and Ayurveda trips, plus a special Geoffrey Bawa tour.

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