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Costs of Travel to Sri Lanka:

We think Sri Lanka worked out cheapest country on our 12 month budget round-the-world trip; we certainly managed to stay under our $50/day goal. Food was very cheap if you ate in the right places and accommodation and transport were incredibly good value. We mention the guest houses we use in the posts specific to that destination.

Sometimes we tour Sri Lanka on a tight budget using small guest houses but we also stay in some luxurious and beautiful hotels and villas. We’d highly recommend Lighthouse Hotel near Galle for couples, families, foodies and beach lovers. We got married there, it was very special.

Read more about the wonderful resort hotels and villas we’ve tested out by clicking through here:-

The Max Wadiya Villa, Ambalangoda, East Coast. A foodie paradise.

Templeberg Villa, Galle, South. Secluded jungle home, amazing dining experience.

Eden Resort and Spa, Golden Mile, East Coast. Family beach-side resort.

Paradise Resort and Spa, Cultural Triangle. Stunning base for exploring central Sri Lanka.

You’ll also find mid-range family hotels with pools and all the usual facilities in Sri Lanka. Whatever style of accommodation you need, you will find. This is a very good place to start your hotel search if you plan to book in advance, in high season or if you have very specific needs, maybe just for peace of mind, we would recommend pre-booking.

Taking guided tours and paying admission costs to the big attractions can quickly eat into your cash, admission costs are relatively high in Sri Lanka. We had a wonderful time on our budget trip and didn’t feel any need to see and do everything as we have done previously. There is easily enough to do in Sri Lanka without spending the big bucks.

That said, on a global scale, even if you go for the luxury end of the market Sri Lanka is a destination with bargains to be had. If you’re not watching your finances and used to western prices, you’ll probably not worry at all about costs.

Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka:

This little island has a double monsoon system, so picking the best time to visit Sri Lanka can be complex and entirely depends on which parts of the island you are visiting.

Luckily for us, it means that there is always somewhere on the island with good weather at any time of year.

Temperatures remain fairly steady year round, but you will see a big differential between coastal resorts (high 20s to mid-30s) and the high hill country (up to 20 degrees Celsius).

The temperature in Kandy is normally around 20 degrees C.

In general, the SOUTH WEST COAST and HILL COUNTRY receive the heaviest rain from April to June. The EAST COAST is wettest in November and December. In between these two monsoons, the inter-monsoon rains bring thunderstorms ANYWHERE in October and November. This means the driest times are December to March for EAST, SOUTH and HILL COUNTRY and April to September for the EAST COAST

I did warn you that it was complex!

In our experience rain is extremely unpredictable; we’ve had great weather and bad weather at the same times of different years.

Visas for Sri Lanka:

We love Sri Lanka for making children’s visas free! Not many countries do that. All visitors to Sri Lanka need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) available online. The ETA lasts for 30 days but can be extended. Find more information about Srilanka Visa here.

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