Sri Lanka
Real-time questions and answers from travelers and expats in Sri Lanka.
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- General Tips — Arugam Bay
- Transport — Arugam Bay
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- Housing & Rent — General
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- Shopping — General
- General Tips — General
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- Housing & Rent — Hikkaduwa
- General Tips — Hikkaduwa
- Transport — Hikkaduwa
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- Safety — Unawatuna
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Recently asked
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Where can I rent a scooter in Arugam Bay, and can a motorcycle be carried on Sri Lanka’s intercity express buses?
Arugam Bay · Transport · today
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Best beach area in Sri Lanka for calm swimming in August to September: east coast or west coast?
General · General Tips · today
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What is the best time to visit Hikkaduwa for sunny weather and fewer rainy days?
Hikkaduwa · General Tips · today
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Best place to exchange US dollars to Sri Lankan rupees in Colombo: airport, bank, or city money changer?
Colombo · Banking & Money · 1 day ago
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How to get from Galle to Ella by taxi, bus or train?
Galle · Transport · 1 day ago
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Is Sri Lanka issuing digital nomad visas?
General · Visas & Documents · 1 day ago
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What should I expect in Sri Lanka in late September and early October: rain, sea conditions and available activities?
Hikkaduwa · General Tips · 1 day ago
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How much is a private transfer between Mirissa and Colombo Airport, and can travelers share the ride?
Mirissa · Transport · 1 day ago
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What are the risks of riding a motorbike without a licence in Sri Lanka?
General · Transport · 2 days ago
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Where can you swim in calmer water around Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka?
Arugam Bay · General Tips · 3 days ago
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Can I apply online for a Sri Lanka visa extension instead of visiting the immigration department?
Colombo · Transport · 3 days ago
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Have trains from Colombo to Peradeniya and Gampola resumed after the railway repairs?
Colombo · Transport · 3 days ago
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How to book train tickets from Kandy to Ella in Sri Lanka, and which station to get off at for the Nine Arch Bridge?
General · Transport · 3 days ago
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Should I bring old or new US dollar bills to Sri Lanka, and where can I get a better exchange rate?
Unawatuna · Banking & Money · 3 days ago
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Where to eat Uzbek-style food (plov, kebabs) and good pizza in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?
Unawatuna · Restaurants & Food · 3 days ago
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Which hotels offer pool access for non-guests, and how much does it cost?
Unawatuna · General Tips · 3 days ago
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How much does it cost to rent a scooter/motorbike or a car in Colombo, and is airport pickup available?
Colombo · Transport · 4 days ago
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What is included in a 160,000 LKR apartment rental near Unawatuna and Galle, Sri Lanka?
General · Housing & Rent · 4 days ago
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What is the best way to get around Sri Lanka: rental car, taxi, train or bus?
General · Transport · 4 days ago
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When is the best time to visit Hikkaduwa for beach weather and turtle watching?
Hikkaduwa · General Tips · 4 days ago
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Where can I find affordable local restaurants in Unawatuna, and how long does food take to arrive?
Unawatuna · Restaurants & Food · 4 days ago
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Affordable day trips from Unawatuna: where to go and how much do tours cost?
Unawatuna · General Tips · 4 days ago
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Which beach in Unawatuna has calm, shallow water with no waves (best for non-swimmers)?
Unawatuna · General Tips · 4 days ago
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Where in Sri Lanka is the ocean calm enough for swimming with young children?
General · General Tips · 5 days ago
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Can international travelers use UnionPay cards and withdraw cash from ATMs in Sri Lanka?
Hikkaduwa · Banking & Money · 5 days ago
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Is it safe for children to swim in the ocean in Unawatuna in December?
Unawatuna · Safety · 5 days ago
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Where to go in Sri Lanka during the rainy season if the southwest coast (Colombo area) has bad weather?
Colombo · General Tips · 6 days ago
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How can I book an affordable taxi or private car from Colombo to Mirissa?
Colombo · Transport · 6 days ago
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How much layover time do you need in Dubai when connecting to/from Colombo?
Colombo · Transport · 6 days ago
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How to book a private transfer to Colombo or Colombo Airport from Sri Lanka beach towns for a family with kids and luggage?
Colombo · Transport · 6 days ago
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Sri Lanka visa extension: how long does the payment link take, and when should I contact Colombo Immigration?
Colombo · Visas & Documents · 6 days ago
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How much do hotels and guesthouses cost in Sri Lanka, and is it worth paying extra for a resort?
General · Housing & Rent · 6 days ago
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How can I tell local vegetables from fruit in Sri Lanka, and which fruits should I choose to eat fresh?
General · Shopping · 6 days ago
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How can international travelers fly from Sri Lanka to Russia after a flight cancellation, including routes via China or Turkey?
General · Transport · 6 days ago
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When should you extend a Sri Lanka tourist visa, and how long is the initial stay after entry?
General · Visas & Documents · 6 days ago
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Where to buy cigarettes in Hikkaduwa and can travelers bring vapes or tobacco into Sri Lanka?
Hikkaduwa · Shopping · 6 days ago
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Flydubai vs Etihad for flights to Sri Lanka: which airline is better?
Hikkaduwa · Transport · 6 days ago
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How to book or share a taxi between Hikkaduwa and Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo Airport)?
Hikkaduwa · Transport · 6 days ago
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How can I arrange a private transfer to Arugam Bay from Colombo Airport or Trincomalee?
Arugam Bay · Transport · 7 days ago
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How can I store or forward luggage to Colombo while travelling around Sri Lanka?
Colombo · Transport · 7 days ago
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Sri Lanka visa extension: what to do if an online application is pending and no payment link arrives
Colombo · Visas & Documents · 7 days ago
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Where to buy cigarettes in Ella, Sri Lanka, and how much do they cost?
Ella · Shopping · 7 days ago
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Is all-inclusive worth booking at hotels in Sri Lanka, or are breakfast-only stays better?
General · Housing & Rent · 7 days ago
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How much do flights to Sri Lanka cost, and is connecting via the UAE cheaper than flying with Aeroflot?
General · Transport · 7 days ago
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Where can I rent a private villa or house near the beach in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?
Unawatuna · Housing & Rent · 7 days ago
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How many cigarettes can you bring into Sri Lanka and where to buy them near Unawatuna?
Unawatuna · Shopping · 7 days ago
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Sri Lanka visa: do I need an extension for a 35-day stay?
General · Visas & Documents · 8 days ago
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hikkaduwa or Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?
Hikkaduwa · Housing & Rent · 8 days ago
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Best time to visit Trincomalee, Sri Lanka — beach and snorkeling season
Trincomalee · General Tips · 8 days ago
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Where to stay near Dalawella Beach in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, and how much do apartments cost?
Unawatuna · Housing & Rent · 8 days ago