What you need to know about Sri Lanka Tours

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HOLIDAYS IN SRI LANKA
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Highlights

• Places to visit
• Best time to visit
• Getting around
• Food and drink
• Accommodation
• Tips

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Beaches
Places to visit

• EAST COAST
• Arugam Bay
• Passikuda

• SOUTH COAST
• Unawatuna
• Galle
• Hikkaduwa
• Mirissa

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Places to Visit

• Hill Country
• Kandy
• Nuwara Eliya
• Hatton
• Ella
• Historic Sites
• Anuradhapura well preserved ruins of rich
  historical civilizations
• Dambulla - Cave Temple
• Sigiriya - Rock Fortress

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Places to Visit

• Cultural Attractions
• Kandy Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
• Esala Perahera (a grand procession that takes
  place in July/August every year)
• Kataragama A collection of Shrines and Temples
• Sigiriya - Rock Fortress

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Places to Visit

• Wildlife and Adventure
• Jeep Safari at Wilpattu National Park, Minneriya
  National Park
• Yala Wildlife Camping
• Sinharaja Forest Visit to a Bio-diverse
  National Park
• Sigiriya Rock Climbing
• Adams Peak Rock Climbing
• Knuckles Mountain Range Trekking
• Kithulgala White Water Rafting

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Best Time to Visit

• Beautiful Sunshine Makes Sri Lanka A Year Round
  Holiday Destination

December March Northeast monsoonBest time to
visit Sri Lanka, particularly the west and south
coast beaches. Make sure you have reserved your
accommodation and transportation in advance
April and September November Good weather
island-wide. Make sure you have reserved your
accommodation and transportation in advance
May August Southwest monsoonWeather is best
in the North and East
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Best Time to Visit

• Daytime averages 26 30 Degrees Celsius island
  wide, except for the hill country which can get
  slightly chilly at times.
• Humidity levels reach 90 in the Southwestern
  coast while the rest of the country experiences
  70-80 humidity.

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Getting Around

• Bus Cheapest mode. Can take you to all corners
  of the island.
• Train Budget friendly. Will get you to major
  towns and cities.
• Three Wheeler Very commonly used. Confirm fare
  in advance or look out for meter.
• Taxi Cars and vans available on request.
• Private Tour Operators Blue Lanka Tours will
  arrange a vehicle and driver to take you around
  Sri Lanka.

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Authentic Lankan Food

• Lamprais
• String Hoppers
• Hoppers
• Kottu
• Sri Lankan Rice and Curry

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Accommodation

• Hotels, holiday apartments, villas and bungalows
  available island wide, and to suit every budget
• Themed hotels such as eco friendly, Ayurvedic,
  etc to give you a unique experience and enhance
  your holiday in Sri Lanka

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Tips

• You can apply for visas
• Online
• At the Sri Lankan immigration office of your
  respective country
• On arrival at the Bandaranayke International
  Airport.
• Two Airports in Sri Lanka
• Bandaranaiyake International Airport 32kms from
  Colombo
• Mattala Rajapakse International Airport
  Hambantota (south coast)

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Tips

• Internet
• Internet facilities are available at most public
  places.
• Mobile network providers are available to supply
  mobile and data connections on the go.
• Currency
• LKR140.00 for USD 1.00
• Currency notes are available in 5000, 2000,
  1000, 500, 100, 50 and 20, 10.

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Tips

• As a Tourist
• Sri Lanka is an absolutely family friendly
  tourist destination
• Obey camera rules at religious sites
• Decent clothing is a must when entering all
  religious sites
• Tipping is expected for good service
• Lankans are friendly in nature

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Thanks...!

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Office in Colombo Blue Lanka Tours (Pvt)
Limited No. 10, 1/1, Mission Road, Kotte,
Colombo, Sri lanka.

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