When to go
Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka: A Month-by-Month Guide
Sri Lanka has two monsoons that hit opposite sides of the island at different times, so there is almost always a sunny coast. Here's where to go in every month of the year.
Guides
Sri Lanka, explained plainly. Sri Lanka travel guides
Straight answers from the people who drive these roads every day: costs, tipping, timing and routes.
All guides
On the road
Arriving at Colombo Airport (CMB): What to Expect
From the ETA and immigration to cash, SIM cards and finding your driver, here is what happens when you land at Bandaranaike International Airport, step by step.
Costs & planning
How Many Days Do You Need in Sri Lanka? Sample Routes for 5 to 21 Days
Sri Lanka looks small on a map, but the roads are slow. Here's what really fits in 5, 7, 10, 14 and 21 days, with sample routes and realistic driving times.
Costs & planning
How Much Does a Private Driver Cost in Sri Lanka? (2026)
Typical per-day prices by vehicle, what is and isn't included, sample totals for one and two-week trips, and how a driver compares with trains, buses and self-drive.
On the road
Tipping Your Driver in Sri Lanka: A Fair, Simple Guide
Fair, typical amounts for drivers, safari jeeps, hotels, guides and restaurants, in dollars and rupees, plus when to tip and which currency to use.
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