Some frequently asked questions
Kindly refer to our Visa requirements page here for all information regarding visa acquisition and travel regulations to Sri Lanka. It’s much easier than you might think, regardless of your nationality.
We have all the information you need to know according to the purpose/type of your vacation here. Spoiler alert!! it’s all year round ;).
Immunizations are not required to visit Sri Lanka, unless you are traveling from an area infected with Yellow Fever, in which case you must have a valid vaccination certificate. Depending on the season and region of travel, we recommend certain vaccinations and/or medications as preventive measures. We do encourage all travelers to be current on routine immunizations. Also, we recommend the Tetanus, Typhus, Hepatitis A,B vaccines. We also recommend that you use a tropical strength insect repellent, which you can buy in Sri Lanka.
Most certainly! There is Halal food almost everywhere in Sri Lanka. However, it’s better to always ask for your options. Most places will have at least Halal poultry and lots of vegetarian options.
Yes! If you speak English, as a tourist, you will be absolutely fine. Most of the locals know how to explain themselves in English.
*Light rain Jacket
*Proper shoes for hiking
*Mosquito spray
*Modest clothes if you plan to visit religious sites or temples.
Yes, it is customary to tip in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a poor country with the general populace always trying to make ends meet, which makes tipping a very welcome form of help.
If you’re pleased with your guide at the end of your tour, we recommend tipping around USD10 per day for a group of 2. For a group of 3, we recommend an extra USD5 per day (2 kids should count as 1 person). For groups of 7 or more, we recommend USD30 per tour day. You should then hand the amount over to the guide at the end of the tour in USD or its equivalent in rupees.
For 1 time guides present at attractions, we recommend USD3-5 per person.
At restaurants, a 10% tip is adequate.
Hotels usually have a collective tip-box, which you can use at the end of your stay to leave USD1 per day of stay, excluding the luggage boy and in-room dining.
