Journal

Local knowledge from our team: what is worth it, what has changed, and how to plan it.

15 places in Sri Lanka that are worth the trip

Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Galle and ten more. Our honest list of the places that deserve a spot on your route.

Driving yourself sounds like freedom. Here is why most visitors choose a car with a local driver, and what it costs.

Which sections run after Cyclone Ditwah, how to get seats and how we combine the train with your private car.

Yala for leopards, Udawalawe for elephants, Minneriya for the great gathering. A clear comparison.

Blue whales off Mirissa in winter, off Trincomalee in summer. Seasons, prices and tips.

Rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh fruit – what to eat in Sri Lanka and how to ask for it less spicy.

Distances take longer than you think, the season depends on the coast, and other things we wish every guest knew before arriving.

The main season for the south coast, the hills and the Cultural Triangle. Weather, crowds and how to plan around Christmas.

The main surf spots with level, wave type and best months, where to surf in each month, and how long the drives take.

The 300 km Pekoe Trail through Sri Lanka’s tea hills – trail status, the best day stages and how we fit them into a round trip.

How many nights to spend in Ella, the main sights with walking times and prices, a 2-day plan and the best way to get there.

South and west coast in winter, east coast in summer. The best beaches by season, what each is good for and how to swim safely.

Sigiriya has the frescoes and palace ruins, Pidurangala the view of Sigiriya at sunrise. Prices, times and a plan for both.

Yes, with normal care. Official advice, Ditwah, scams, roads, health and emergency numbers, checked October 2026.

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