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Worldwide Survival Conference Sunday February 12th 2012.

by Ghost_Dog 01 February 2012

Hi Folks! I just want to let everybody know about the Worldwide Survival Conference, an event being hosted by S4C - The Sri Lanka Community…
Re: Review my itinerary and calm my doubts

by OldGuy 02 December 2011

After even MORE reading and following the tips of experienced travelers I have made these changes to my itinerary. Days 1 & 2 will be…
RE: Review my itinerary and calm my doubts

by mblack 28 November 2011

Looks pretty good, certainly very doable. Few comments from top to bottom... Negombo to Anauradhapura is difficult by train as you hav…
RE: 3 day trek Kandy

by Rod_B 01 November 2011

hello again Nat, Got that sorted between us. I've been into the knuckles a few times but only as day treks . We did stop…
RE: Please help a SL newbie - Colombo airport to Sigiriya

by happyman11 17 October 2011

There is only 1 train per day that runs to Matale 10:35. I arrive at the airport at 13:00 so that option is out. I am suprised at the…
RE: Please help a SL newbie - Colombo airport to Sigiriya

by thickthinair 16 October 2011

Sigiriya to airport is about 150 km, so expect a 4 hours drive. You can take train to Matale from Colombo. Theres one around midday from…
RE: Itiniary advice needed about best route to take.

by Rod_B 13 October 2011

Hi, I don't think it's worth going to Trinco at all. Unless you just want to lie on the beach. It's a long way to travel and in my…
RE: any suggested itineary in Sri Lanka

by Rod_B 25 September 2011

Hi , First, there's no rail line to Sigirya so if you want the train, then it has to be to the nearest station and then a local bus…
RE: How to book trains in SL - Ella to Kandy

by Rod_B 16 September 2011

Hi Cat, OK, it's not really complicated at all.. The line you are concerend with is Colombo to Kandy , on to Badulla via Newara…
RE: 10 days in Sri Lanka. Itinerary advise

by Rod_B 29 August 2011

Hi, I agree, 10 days is fine as you're not looking for beach time. I reckon about 3 days in the cultural triangle.. Route around…
RE: 8 days in Sri Lanka: what do you think?

by strawberita 12 August 2011

Thanks to all of you for your responses. After much thoughts, I have decided to skip the hill country altogether. I think it's too much…
Please Advice the distances between this place

by mshimba 29 May 2011

Dear All Can you please help me to decide if it is feasible to travel to all these places in 14 days and how many hours would I be spend…
RE: Is this good for 8 days????

by Rod_B 05 May 2011

Hi Denova, Over all, the general itinery isn't too bad but a few things are worth noting. Day 1/ .. I think driving from Negombo…
where and how to make the most of Sri Lanka in 2 weeks?

by miliuk 14 April 2011

I land in Sri Lanka next Saturday at 6.15pm and have 2 weeks to explore and return home chilled out but I’m still confused about my itinerar…
Tour planing-need help ;-)

by agawi 05 March 2011

I have to ask you for your help about Sri Lanka. I hope you will help me ;-) This is our first trip to Sri Lanka and probably the last,…
4 days in Sri Lanka - advice on itinerary and accomodation

by Agathe 02 March 2011

Hi, We are planning to go 4 days to Sri Lanka. We were thinking to the following itinary: Day 1 Colombo => Pinnewala=>Matale Matale…
Re: Sri Lanka public transport

by angip 01 March 2011

First of all, thank you for all for providing lots of useful advice. I thought I would share our experiences with the public transportation…
RE: Beach and Travels in Sri Lanka

by milinda_vj7 03 February 2011

Day 1 Arrival to Colombo. Transfer to hotel at Galle. (Overnight Galle) Day 2 Morning – Madhu River Boat Ride, Afternoon – Kosgoda Turtle…
RE: Beach and Travels in Sri Lanka

by richord 03 February 2011

I will recommend you as nice and safe beaches in Bentota, Beruwela, Mirissa and Tangalle. As i think 8 day you will try to stay in Sigiri…
safety in Sri Lanka

by meg0210 16 December 2010

Hi fellow travellers, I am planning a last-minute trip to Sri Lanka (in one week), I intend to stay there for7 days, I wonder if it is…
RE: Sri Lanka Tour from Dec 25 - Jan 1

by richord 07 December 2010

Hi snap, You don't have good idea about sri lanka thats why you have spent 8 days for your tour. at least you did't visit polonnaruwa,…
RE: Can someone check my itinerary?

by alahakoon 06 December 2010

Hi Sharon, I checked your planing and I agree with Rod about many points. But I don't know the way that you travel. If you like to visit…
RE: Sri Lanka Tour from Dec 25 - Jan 1

by richord 06 December 2010

Hi, you can cover easily cultural triangle and other places within 4 days. i can suggest you some tour plane if you follow it you can…
RE: Driver Rec's

by richord 26 November 2010

Hi phonenaing, He is a very busy Person. He works as a chauffeur guide and tour guide as well. He is fluent in English and he has…
RE: Travelling times

by Rod_B 24 October 2010

Hi Sue, Travel time from Sigirya to Kandy is about 2 1/2 hours if you're in a car. BUT, if you're not in any particular hurry on…