Bonsoir Avec une amie, nous souhaiterions partir au skri Lanka. Il y a eu des attentats en avril 2019. Je souhaiterais juste savoir si des personnes y so nt retournés depuis , si le pays est calme. Je sais que ça peut arriver n'importe où malheureusement mais nous souhaitons pas prendre de risque. Merci😊

Bonjour à tous, je pars un mois au sri lanka très prochainement, je suis photographe professionnel et je voyage en parti grace à des échanges photo/hotel.

J'ai suffisamment de proposition pour occuper mon mois de vadrouille un peu partout sur l'ile mais vient le moment de l'organisation des transports entre ces différents points. Je susi un peu perdu notamment concernant les temps de transport entre deux villes.

Voici ce que j'imagine, dites mois si c'est réalisable.

J1-2 : Negombo (shooting) J 3-4-5 : decouverte colombo J 6-7: decouverte et shooting lac Bolgoda J 8-9 : shooting sublime hotel paumé vers Kitulgala (route de Kandy je pense) j 10 : Kandy j 11-12 : shooting vers matale enn bordure de knnucles forest j 13-14 : shooting vers sigiryia j 15 : anadhapura J 16 -17 : shooting wilpattu park J 18- 19 : voyage vers le sud ?? J 20- 21 : shooting au sud d'Ella J 22 : voyage vers la cote sud? j 23-24-25 : shooting et repos plage du sud autour de Kudewella j 26-27 : shooting à Galle j 28-29-30 : retour colombo

Est ce que ca vous parait dingo ou faisable ?

une question visa : 30 jours = si j'arrive le 18 novembre, je dois partir le 17 decembre?

Je pars ensuite au sud de l'inde, au vu de mon parcours quel est le moyen le plus simple de faire mon visa pour l'inde?

merci d'avance

Retour de 8 jours au Sri Lanka

Ayant profité de nombreux conseils sur les forums à mon tour d y participer.

Malgré les craintes de nombreuses personnes, un pays qu il faut absolument découvrir et qui a besoin des touristes !

Nous sommes partis en novembre pour 8 jours

Transports

Vol bxl colombo via Qatar Airways en passant par Doha pour un peu moins de 600 €. Intéressant de noter qu on peut gratuitement faire un stop à Doha (ce que nous ferons sur le retour) et qu on peut réserver une première nuit pour moins de 30$ dans un hôtel 4/5 étoiles !

Quand vous quittez la douane changez un peu d argent. Cours correct ( vous aurez 1ou 2% de mieux dans une bijouterie de colombo) et prenez une carte prépayée à la boutique (7 € à payer en cash pour 240 minutes et 4+4gb. Pratique meme si WiFi correct dans les hotels).

L hôtel est venu nous chercher mais un taxi ne coûte que 5€ je pense pour Negombo 10 pour colombo)

Sur place Uber pas terrible deux fois le chauffeur voulait qu on paie en cash car n avait plus d essence. Je n ai pas vu comment indiquer dans la plateforme un tel paiement finalement on a annulé la course et paye le chauffeur cash. Prix Negombo colombo moins de 10 €

Tuk tuk le moyen de transport par excellence pour les petits trajets convenir du prix au départ en général quelques €

Bus pas essayé mais retour de touristes quand il était plein selon nos critères une classe de 50 enfants est encore montée confort très rudimentaire je pense cependant qu’il y a des bus privés peut être plus confortables

Train très bon marché 3€ à deux pour nuwara ella 3h. Attention la 3ie classe correspond à notre première. Wagon principalement composé de touristes sur réservation. Magnifique trajet

Chauffeur privé. La formule que nous avons retenue vu le peu de temps sur place. Nous avons payé 50 € par jour tout compris on avait un minibus pour nous deux. Chauffeur très discret et cultivé et bien entendu très prudent à recommander ranukan1993@gmail.com. Parle très bien anglais 30ans d expérience nous avions tout réservé par nous meme ce qui ne pose pas problème. Il s arrange pour trouver un logement

Location voiture | scooter comme fréquemment indiqué conduite super dangereuse car véhicules a des vitesses différentes sur la route ( donc nombreux dépassements) et en général n indiquent pas quand ils s arrêtent On va vu un terrible accident d une touriste qui avait loué son propre tuk tuk cela nous a bien refroidi

Il faut noter que les routes sont d excellentes qualité ( bien meilleures que chez nous). Pas de problème de dos pour ceux sensibles!

Climat

Normalement à partir de novembre devrait être sec mais comme partout le climat change. De nombreux jours de pluies annoncés sur internet mais en réalité que deux soirs sur notre séjour ( en général uniquement fin de journée). Il faut bien choisir sa région en fonction de la période températures agréables dans les 25 degrés

Sécurité

On ne peut bien entendu pas oublier les attentats de Pâques mais franchement cela peut arriver partout. Aucun problème je pense que l image véhiculée à l’étranger est biaisée

Il est dommage que le tourisme ait été impacte car il y a vraiment peu de monde Beaucoup de chauffeurs ont dû vendre leur véhicule et les hôtels sont pour la plupart vides !

Les gens

J ai visite de nombreux pays d Asie et ce sont de loin les plus accueillants. Un sourire chaque jour ( moins faux qu en Thaïlande ou c est souvent intéressé). Ils sont curieux et la majorité (bien entendu dans un contexte touristique) parlent anglais.

Personnel pas toujours très efficace mais on est en vacances on a le temps ( vous serez surpris par le nombre de personnel)

Contrairement à ce qu on peut penser les religions s entendent très bien les Années de guerre seraient plutôt dues à un conflit politique ... dans une même famille on peut avoir des gens de différentes religions

Hôtels

Excellent rapport qualité prix. Moins belles finitions qu en Thaïlande par exemple évidement on était pas encore en pleine saison et vu le faible nombre de touristes les prix sont bradés. On peut avoir quelque chose de correct pour 20€ pour 2avec pdj un bel hôtel 4 étoiles dans les 70 € 100€ avec piscine et belle vue

Nourriture

Fort influencée par l’Inde (curry) et assez différente du reste de l Asie fort épicée mais excellente on peut avoir un curry pour moins de 2 €. Dans les hôtels plus chics compter 3€ pour une entrée et entre 5 et 10 € pour un plat On mange en rue pour trois fois rien chausson de légume pour 0,25€ très bon!

Petits déjeuner très copieux (européen ou local souvent sous forme de buffet). Permet de faire l impasse sur le lunch

De nombreux légumes et fruits excellents ( les meilleurs que j ai mangé en asie). Ne vous privez pas d un jus de fruit frais !

Achats

Éviter les spices garden et maison de thé où les prix sont jusque x5. Tous ces produits se retrouvent sur les marchés (épices entre 0,5& et 1& pour 100gr)

Artisanat pas terrible mais à chacun ses goûts !

Diamants pour ceux qui s y connaissent vous trouverez des bijouteries partout mais principalement à Galle et colombo. Bonne idée du forum si vous avez un vieux bijou en or cassé prenez le avec vous et faites vous faire un nouveau vous ne paierez alors pas l or

Notre itinéraire

N ayant que 8 jours on m a fait en express mais cela nous a permis de combiner ville sites culturels montagne et plage

Arrivée colombo

Nuit à Negombo pledge hotel proche de l’aéroport Visite de colombo avec tuk it easy un français qui fait découvrir la ville avec passion. Cela vaut la peine pour une demi journée

On avait choisi de rester un jour à Negombo si jamais nos bagages n avaient pas suivi (ce qui nous est déjà arrivé) seconde nuit à L’hôtel

Puis sigirya. (En route Arrêt au rock temple) cher (30 €) mais vue incroyable il faut savoir que les locaux payent presque rien cela peut choquer mais après tout il faut comprendre qu ils ont aussi besoin de notre argent la colline d a côté vaut la peine plus couleur locale le prix n est que de 2,5€ pour une vue tout aussi belle

Nuit à hôtel sirigya. Magnifique vue de la piscine sur le site très bon buffet

Départ pour kandhy. Temple de la dent. Ville animée mais bruyante logement à hôtel randholee resort En dehors de la ville avec superbe vue sur les montagnes

Lendemain visite du jardin botanique magnifique !

Arrivée le soir à Nallathanniya Bed and breakfast au daffodils in charmant (16€ Via bookings) Pour ascension de l Adam pic. Départ 2h30 arrivée 5hoo pour le lever du soleil magique mais uniquement des touristes car la saison ne commence qu en décembre

Départ pour nuwara visite de la ville d influence anglaise. Lac sympa puis train pour ella superbe vue

Arrivée à Ella hôtel 98 acres incroyable (mais aussi le plus cher 150€ attention réserver car complet. Le seul hôtel qui l’ai été lors de notre sejour). Vue incroyable tout comme le petit déjeuner

Ascension de little Adam pic (30 min ). Descente en tyrolienne juste à côté très sympa Après midi ballade dans Ella très touristique mais sympa pour boire un verre

Lendemain départ pour le parc de yalla hôtel cinnamon wild yalla sur la plage à. L’entrée du parc

Départ à 5 h le lendemain pour être les premiers pour entrer dans le parc à 6 h on a pris la formule de 4h qui suffit. Parc magnifique nombreux points d eau on a pas vu le léopard mais bien de nombreux autres animaux dont des éléphants le long de la jeep. Prix 120 € pour jeep privée avec entrée du parc

Puis départ pour galle arrêt à la plage de mirissa très touristique mais sympa ambiance bali. Logement à levels by cantaloupe magnifique avec vue sur la baie et galle

Lendemain visite de galle (vieille ville très sympa nombreux magasins et restaurants. De loin la plus belle ville avec ancienne architecture mais ambiance moins locale

Puis retour sur Negombo pour vol retour le lendemain matin avec arrêt à doha avant retour Bruxelles

Conclusion

Très contents de notre découverte même si en seulement 8 jours. On n a pas l impression d avoir du faire trop de sacrifices

Cela vaut largement la peine d y passer 2a3 semaines pour en profiter pleinement.

J imagine que c est un peu comme la Thaïlande il y a 30 ans encore beaucoup d investissements à faire mais c est ce qui en fait le charme.

Hello,

I’m heading to Sri Lanka for 3 weeks in July with my two 11-year-old kids, and I’m wondering about how to organize the trip. We’re used to traveling on the go, staying 1 to 2 or 3 nights per place depending on how we feel.

Do you recommend planning the itinerary and booking accommodations in advance to save time once we’re there? Or is it pretty easy to organize everything as we go without any issues?

Same question for activities: Should we book safaris and tours ahead of time, or can we arrange them easily on the spot? Is there a risk of not getting a spot, for example, to visit a park since we’ll be there in July?

We’ll be using local transport (train, VTC via PickMe, tuk-tuk) to get from one place to another.

In short: Are there any must-book things we should reserve now? So far, I only have the flight tickets!

Thanks in advance for your help! 😊

It seems there’s a ferry from Nagapattinam to Jaffna in India. Has anyone here taken this ferry before? My main question is how to get to Nagapattinam—by train, bus? And from which town further south, of course. Thanks, friends!

Gaston

Hi there, We just got back from a 2-week trip to Sri Lanka as a couple, and while planning the trip, we found plenty of info on the itinerary, places to see, and transportation, but much fewer clear reports on the actual budget to expect once there. Yet, that was an important point for us because we like to plan ahead a little before traveling. So, we took the time to break down our complete budget after the trip. In our case, we spent around **930 € per person** for 2 weeks, being careful without depriving ourselves, mixing guesthouses, more comfortable hotels, quite a few activities, and even a private driver for part of the stay. What we found interesting when crunching the numbers is that in Sri Lanka, it’s not necessarily meals or short trips that blow the budget, but rather flights, certain accommodations, cultural activities, and all those little expenses we sometimes forget, like tips. If this can help other travelers get a better idea, we’ve put everything together on our blog with our experience, a detailed breakdown of expenses, and practical info on money while there, withdrawals, and tipping: https://aventures-sans-mesaventure.com/budget-sri-lanka-pour-un-voyage-de-2-semaines/

Happy travels and enjoy your adventure! !

hi everyone, I’m putting together an itinerary for Sri Lanka in September 2026, so I’m focusing on the east side of the island because of the monsoon on the west coast: Day 1 Kandy: botanical garden, fruit and vegetable market, traditional dance show Day 2 Kandy-Ella train Day 3-4 Kumana NP or Lunugamvehera Block 6+5 Day 5-6 Komari / Pottuvi lagoon safari Day 7 head up the east coast along the beaches to reach Wasgamuwa NP Day 8 Wasgamuwa NP early morning safari, then Polonnaruwa (temple and palace) Day 9-10 Sigiriya Lion’s Rock and Dambulla, cave temple Day 11-12 Wilpattu NP early morning safari, then late afternoon Day 13-14 Kalpitiya, snorkeling and chilling Day 15 return to Colombo Thanks for sharing your thoughts on whether this route is doable—we’ll be traveling with a driver-guide. Feel free to mention any great tips or good homestay experiences you’ve had, since we prefer those.

Hi there,

I’m planning a 3-week trip to Sri Lanka in January. I’ve always traveled with a backpack, moving every couple of days or so, and I’ve seen the recommended itineraries where you only need one night in each place.

But this time, since I’m really tired, I’d like to settle in for a few days when I arrive. I’d love to find a quiet, pretty spot where I can rest, swim, and eat well ;)

Are there still beautiful places by the sea with few tourists? And do any of you know some great spots or hostels you could recommend for those few days?

After that, I’ll move on to a short itinerary—I know I won’t be able to see everything, and that’s not the goal. No rushing this time ;) just enjoying and discovering at my own pace.

Thanks in advance for your tips!

Hi everyone.

The tickets for SRI LANKA are booked—arriving in COLOMBO on 12/21 and returning from the same place on 01/17. I’ve read here and there that it’ll be high season, but we don’t have a choice, so we’ll make do...

My first question is obviously about the itinerary: Most of the ones I’ve seen go clockwise, and I’m wondering if I should do it the other way: - To avoid the cultural triangle between Christmas and New Year’s - To start with a bit of rest (we’re really wiped out) Does that make sense?

My second question is about the time allocated to each stop, which you’ll find below. Is it balanced? Too much here and not enough there?

My third question will be about Jaffna: yes or no? How long is the trip from Anuradhapura? Where can I fit in the 3 days needed?



Thanks for your replies. A few details: ultra-independent travelers, using public transport, hikers, minimum 2 nights per accommodation. First time in Sri Lanka! !

Hi everyone, It's tough to see all of Sri Lanka in 15/16 days. Trip planned for February 2025. We really want to visit Jaffna, but that takes 2/3 days, so it's hard to cover the North, the Center, and the Southwest. Maybe skip the west coast or just stop in Galle for a quick look? Or is it a must to go there before heading back up through the Center, then the North, and finishing in Kalpitiya? Are the beaches and swimming good in February? Which are the most beautiful beaches that aren’t too built-up to end the trip? Thanks so much for your tips! Best, Nicole

Hi there, We’re just back from a three-week trip to Sri Lanka, from July 15 to August 11. A few random tips—if you’ve got more specific questions, just ask. If we know the answer, we’ll be happy to help!

What an amazing country! I had a small bias at first, wasn’t totally convinced, but that disappeared fast. Stunning coastal and mountain landscapes, cultural visits, hikes, and such a warm welcome.

Here’s our itinerary in order: Colombo-Anuradhapura-Trincomalee-Polonnaruwa-Dambulla-Sigiriya-Kandy-Haputale-Ella-Tangalle-Galle-Negombo.

Whenever we can, we travel only by public transport, and in Sri Lanka, it’s totally doable. Trains, of course, and buses all the time—everywhere and super cheap. We’d head to the bus station to get a seat, but they also stop along the route. From the airport to Colombo Fort, take bus 187—it’s parked on the right as you exit.

Weather-wise, despite it being the less favorable season for some regions, we only had two half-days of rain. That was one of our worries, but maybe we just got lucky.

For hiking, beyond the well-known climbs in all the guidebooks and blogs (which are great too), there’s a long-distance trail in the mountain region (Kandy, Ella, etc.) that’s really well marked. It’s called the Pekoe Trail, and there’s an app you can download (Pekoe Trail) that gives you the full route and details for each stage—25 in total, I think, ranging from 9 to 15 km. We did 4 of them, not in a row, but starting from our different accommodations. They’re not loops, but you can always find a bus, train, or tuk-tuk to get back or to reach the end of a stage and return. The landscapes are beautiful, the encounters plentiful, and tourists are rare—which is nice sometimes.

Happy travels!

For once, I'm sharing my experience after benefiting from other travelers' tips to take the plunge and rent a car (without a driver).

First, don’t hesitate! (Unless you just got your license the day before.) The roads are good—even very good in the north (the situation seems to have improved a lot). Driving is "Italian-style"—you can fit 3 or even 4 cars on a two-lane road. Sri Lankans aren’t suicidal (I wouldn’t have done it in India, though...). No issues with police checkpoints: we were never stopped in 25 days (unlike Sri Lankans...). These days, with Google and connectivity, you can’t get lost. Plan short trips (for us, it was between 2 and 4 hours with Google Maps estimates). Price: for a basic car, between 23 and 25 € per day, and gas isn’t expensive. I didn’t rent a car in Colombo (we used the PickMe app for tuk-tuks or car transfers with luggage). I also left the car parked in Kandy—it was a bit more intense there with narrow hillside streets and motorbikes/tuk-tuks driving a little wild. Big advantage: automatic transmission.

For me, aside from the first intersection, no stress—if you’re tired or not feeling it, you can drive as slowly as you want (unlike in France). I also drove and overtook like the Sri Lankans naturally.

Basic tips (but if you’re a driver, they’re obvious): - The bus is the boss: you’ve got to yield. - Unlike Sri Lankans, avoid overtaking without visibility. - Stay aware of your surroundings: cows, dogs, monitor lizards, pedestrians... so if there’s something, slow down!

I caught myself driving up to 90 km/h without realizing it but then slowed down (speed limits: 70 on rural roads, 100 on highways).

Of course, you’ll need an international driver’s permit or a temporary Sri Lankan license (I had both, but no one asked for them).

Renting a tuk-tuk was trendy among young travelers (I don’t get the appeal for a long trip—maybe 2 or 3 days since they’re slow, not that economical, more dangerous, and you can’t leave your stuff inside. Plus, the passenger sits behind the driver, and we had temps up to 37°C).

For a car, it’s great because it makes you independent: schedules, routes, supermarkets, restaurants...

Hope my feedback helps! !

Hi there. We’re leaving for Sri Lanka in just a few days for three weeks. After some thought, we’ve decided to rent a car with a driver.

I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the ads, and I’m feeling a little lost about booking confidently from France... Especially since I’m more used to going through big international rental companies. What worries me most is the insurance and the quality/safety of the car—more than the languages spoken or how friendly the driver is.

Do any of you have experiences to share to help me out, please? Thanks in advance! 😊

Hi there,

For our trip to Sri Lanka from July 31 to August 21, 2025, we can't seem to find a reliable price range on various blogs for intercity taxi rides without private drivers. We'd like to alternate between trains, buses, and taxis (for 2 people) and would love to get an idea of the going rates for taxis, as well as any company names based on your experiences. I checked out "12Go Asia"—has anyone used this site to book transport in Sri Lanka? Is it reliable? Thanks in advance, Have a great day!

JL

Hi everyone,

We’re planning our 3-week trip to Sri Lanka from July 31 to August 21, 2025. Our itinerary is coming together, but we could use some advice for our arrival. Our flight lands at 2:40 AM. What should we do? Book a hotel near the airport? Or in Negombo? Head straight to Colombo? What about currency exchange offices at 3 AM? And what about getting a SIM card?

Thanks in advance for your tips or firsthand experiences!

Have a great day.

We’ve just returned from 17 days in Sri Lanka, our heads full of memories, and I’ll always cherish the smiles of the Sri Lankan people... what a welcoming nation... so incredibly generous... everything we’ve lost in the West!

The days flew by so quickly! A mix of culture... discoveries... safaris... encounters... visits... hikes... wildlife and flora... Sri Lankan gastronomy (a delight for the taste buds), and fresh fruit juices... unbelievably good!

How lucky we were to cross paths with Nishantha, our French-speaking driver/guide. An excellent driver, incredibly calm, very attentive, and above all, passionate about his country and Buddhist culture. Through his stories, he managed to "take us along with him"... I learned so much about the history of Sri Lanka and Buddhism.

Thank you, Nishantha, for all those moments we shared together—during hikes, with locals, at the Buddhist temple... and for letting us attend a dance performance and a "puja" ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.

Without you, our trip wouldn’t have been the same...

Feel free to message me privately if you’d like his contact details.

Hi there,

We’re a family with kids aged 10 and 12, and we’ll be in Sri Lanka during the Kandy Esala Perahera. I’d love to know if it’s really worth prioritizing the procession on the final night—is it that different? What do the other nights miss out on? From what I’ve gathered, you can watch for free if you’re okay with sitting on the ground, which isn’t an issue for us. In that case, is it still easy to get a good view? We’ll be coming from Jaffna—are train tickets to Kandy harder to get during the Perahera? Also, August 8th is a public holiday. Do trains still run on public holidays?

Thanks in advance for your tips! !

Hi there,

We’re planning to visit Yala Park for half a day. Could anyone tell me which block is the most interesting to visit, given that we’re coming from Tangalle?

Thanks for your reply.

Hi there. We’re spending a month in Sri Lanka in March, and we’ll have one week left after leaving Polonnaruwa. We’re torn between spending it in the Jaffna region or on the east coast between Batticaloa and Trincomalee. We’re divers, so the east coast appeals to us for snorkeling, beaches, and lagoons—but it seems like late March might not be the best time for that coast. What do you think? As for Jaffna, the culture of the region, its more authentic feel since it’s less touristy, and the offshore islands all appeal to us too—but it seems far from the rest of the country and harder to access. We have to choose because we won’t be able to visit both sides, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks, Marie

Hi there! I need your advice :) We’ll be in Sri Lanka in April, a group of 9 adults. Which safari would you recommend, please? Thanks for your replies! Lolo13500

Hi there, We’d planned a hike in the Knuckles at the end of February, but everything I’m reading about leeches is freaking me out—I know I wouldn’t handle having one on me (call me a wimp if you want 😅). Is it really that bad? Plus, it sounds like a lot of tiring road just for a day trip. What do you recommend? Thanks so much! 😊

Hi, Are 100 € bills accepted at exchange offices in Sri Lanka? Thanks for your replies.

Hi there, I have another question: Should I bring dollars since hotels on Booking are listed in dollars... or should I exchange my euros for rupees? Thanks for your experience!

Hi everyone, I’m thinking of visiting Sri Lanka at the end of February 2025, but I’m worried about the economic situation (shortages of food, electricity, internet, fuel, etc.) as well as the political and social climate (strikes, protests, etc.). Has anyone here been there recently and can describe what it’s like?

Is the current situation stable enough to travel in this beautiful country without any issues? Thanks for your replies.

hi there

I’m planning part of my route: Udawalawe, then Rakwana and Nuwara Eliya. I can’t find a bus connection from Rakwana, so I’d love any ideas. thanks philippe

Hi there, I’ve sketched out a rough itinerary for Sri Lanka (from late February to late March), starting in Colombo and then going clockwise (so I’d begin with Negombo, Anuradhapura, and I don’t think I’ll head all the way north to Jaffna because that’s a lot of kilometers just for a round trip—unless you can convince me otherwise! ;)). After that, I’ll hit the Cultural Triangle and then the tea plantations in the center of the island. The east coast will depend on how much time I have left and the weather (I’ve heard March can be rough on the east coast). I’ll wrap up my trip with the beaches in the south, back to Colombo. 😊 What do you think of this 4-week itinerary? (On the map, a few points aren’t connected by lines—that means I’m not sure if I’ll go there): https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1TX9sgHSjh9iwINIIknOG4LtCieNdUOw&ll=7.716250171694787%2C81.39557361748045&z=7 Maybe there are a few too many stops, so I’d love some suggestions to streamline this itinerary a bit. Thanks in advance for your feedback and advice on how many days to spend in each place! :)

Hi there,

Need a little help: How do I get from Tangalle (or from Beliatha/Beliatta) to Hatton (I’m staying a few days nearby in Dickoya)?

Thanks! Florent

hi there, what a joy this forum is back up and running! so happy to be the first Sri Lanka post. it’s helped me plan so many real trips—unlike other sites that are mostly commercial, pushing drivers, and such.

new adventure in Sri Lanka! here’s our itinerary from November 6th to 22nd, 2024.

Our plan: 3 days in Habarana (Mineriya or Kaudulla, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya) 3 days in Kandy (including two days at the Elephant Freedom Project) 1 day on the train from Kandy to Haputale (Lipton’s Seat) 2 days in Ella 1 day in Uda Walawe 1 flexible day to adjust as needed 2 days in Tangalle or nearby (which beaches are the quietest?) 1 day in Galle 1 day in Colombo

thank you in advance for any tips or advice you can share—we’re so excited to explore this amazing country!

looking forward to hearing from you, we’ll be sure to share our experience when we’re back.

Monique

Hello, we’re planning a trip to Sri Lanka in April 2025. We’re a family of four adults, and we love getting off the beaten path while still enjoying local life and, of course, visiting the main tourist sites (after all, you can’t visit a country without appreciating its highlights!). We’re looking for a reputable travel agency for a private trip with a driver and a guide—whether they speak French or not. Yes, it’s possible! We were lucky enough to have this experience on our last two trips to India and Laos. It was absolutely wonderful, insightful, and enriching thanks to the local visits. Anyway, if anyone has done a similar road trip, we’d love to follow in your footsteps. Thanks for all your tips! NorGra

Bonjour Je prépare un voyage pour 02/2021 (si convid nous laisse tranquille) Ma question est de savoir si il faut faire ces deux sites ? Si la réponse est non : lequel des deux de préférence ? (Je pencherais pour les 2 pour le moment) Et si nous visitons Polonnaruwa peut on avoir comme base Sigiriya et rayonner durant 3 jours (Anuradhapura non inclus dans ces 3 jours, bien entendu) Merci pour vos retours Ericat