Sri Lanka is a tropical and year-round tourist destination and there are no extreme weather conditions. Visit here to check the real-time weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

Details on Sri Lankan entry requirements can be found on Getting to Sri Lanka.

The validity of the passport should be 06 months from the date of entry into Sri Lanka. Please always keep your passport with you during the tour.

The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

Most major towns and cities have ATMs. You can withdraw cash from Visa and MasterCard cards at most major banks. Hotels and major shops will accept debit / credit cards. Before you travel, ask your bank if your cards will work in Sri Lanka.

You can exchange following currencies for Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) in Sri Lanka,

US Dollars (USD), Australian Dollar (AUD), British Pounds (GBP), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Singapore Dollar (SGD), Swiss Francs (CHF), UAE Dirham (AED), Indian Rupees (INR)

If you are carrying foreign currency when departing from or arriving in Sri Lanka, you are required to make a declaration to Sri Lanka Customs in the following cases:

• When departing from Sri Lanka, if you are carrying foreign currency notes exceeding 10,000 USD (or its equivalent in other foreign currencies) declare it to Customs.

• When arriving in Sri Lanka, if you are bringing in foreign currency notes exceeding 15,000 USD (or its equivalent in other foreign currencies) declare it to Customs.

WI-FI is widely available and can be accessed at the hotels, resorts, guest houses, cafes, and restaurants in Sri Lanka.

In Sri Lanka the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

The information on the COVID-19 is available on COVID 19 Health and Safety Update.

Consider purchasing travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances during your trip, such as medical emergencies. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended for your peace of mind. We recommend all guests purchase travel insurance that includes Covid-19 cancellation cover. If you need to cancel for Covid-19, or any other reason, we will be happy to provide you with documentation to support your insurance claim.

COVID 19 Local Insurance is NOT Mandatory.

More information about our flexible payment policy can be found on How to Pay for your Trip.

• Preferred brand of sunscreen.

• Flip flops and walking shoes.

• Light, cotton clothes.

• Scarfs or shawls.

• Hat and sunglasses.

• Raincoat and umbrella.

• Modest clothing when visiting religious sites. Shoulders and knees should be covered.

• Jackets or sweaters when visiting the mountainous regions.

• The hotels require a suitable swimming attire to enter their pools.

• Mobile charger & three pin plug (power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and G. The standard voltage is 230 v and the standard frequency is 50 Hz).

• International bank cards master / visa / amex is widely used in cities and towns.

The temperature ranges in Sri Lanka from 12 to 32 degrees Celsius.

• A printed copy of your eVisa approval letter/ETA approval notice issued by the Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration (on arrival visa is also available).

• Your passport with at least six months validity from the date of entry into Sri Lanka.

• A return ticket or proof of onward travel from Sri Lanka.

• Sufficient funds to meet the expenses in Sri Lanka.

• Verifiable evidence of COVID-19 vaccination in English (recommended).

The usual check-in time is 12:00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. (This could slightly change as per the specific accommodation).

The usual check-out time is 11:00 a.m. (This could slightly change as per the specific accommodation).

Some accommodations charge corkage fees when the alcohol (from outside) is consumed at the accommodation. Alcohol is not served in public areas in accommodations and restaurants during religious holidays.

Visitors of both genders have to wear decent clothing to cover the body appropriately when visiting religious places and shorts and sleeveless tops are not acceptable. This rule is strictly adhered to at all religious sites especially the Sacred Bo Tree and Stupas in Anuradhapura and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Visitors should remove hats, caps, shoes and slippers when entering buildings and sites with religious monuments. Most of these places have a secure facility at the entrance for visitors to leave behind shoes and slippers.

View our Sri Lanka travel guide to learn more about this beautiful tropical island.

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