Sri Lanka Holidays

GMT + 5 ½ hours

The currency used throughout the tour is Sri Lankan rupees. Currency and travellers cheques can be changed at the hotels and banks. Please note, Sri Lankan currency must be changed prior to your departure back to the UK.

We have been informed that with immediate effect visas are now required for tourist visits to Sri Lanka. The required documentation is called an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and can be applied for on the internet through the following website: http://www.eta.gov.lk. The visa required is a ‘Tourist visa with double entry for 30 days’. The current price of this requirement is US$20 (approx £13)

There is currently a process available to apply for the ETA on arrival at the airport in Colombo at a charge of US$25, however we would recommend that you arrange this prior to travel to ensure that your ETA is granted. Also we have been informed that that application process at the airport may be discontinued after 3 months. If you decide to arrange this on arrival we can not guarantee that your application would be successful and would therefore not be held responsible if you were refused entry into Sri Lanka.

You must apply for the ETA no more than 3 months in advance for it to be valid at the time of travel.

London to Colombo 10 ½ hours

Sri Lanka experiences sunshine all year round and the average temperature in Colombo is around 27ËšC. The temperature gradually drops as the land rises towards the hill country, with some parts of the highlands as low as 10ËšC, we therefore recommend taking a light jacket and/or jumper for use during this area. The island has two wet monsoon seasons; briefly between May and July in the south west region and between December and January in the north east.

220-240 volts / 50 Hz AC. Two and three pin plugs are used mostly.

There are no compulsory vaccines; however recommended vaccinations include Hepatitis A, Malaria, Polio, Tetanus and Typhoid. Please consult your GP or specialist vaccination centre for more detailed information.

We would recommend that you pack light airy comfortable clothing for the day along with a hat for the midday sun and a light jacket and/or jumper for use during the hill country. When visiting the many temples it is a good idea to wear comfortable footwear with a good grip as some of the surfaces can be uneven.  Please note when entering temples and sacred sites it is expected for ladies & gents  to have their shoulders covered and skirts or trousers to be worn below the knee.  As a general rule most sites will expect you to remove your shoes before entering.