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  1. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Short East Sri Lanka Trip June 7-10

    by sandramarkkalage 31 May 2012

    5 days in Sri Lanka To visit all the places you had mention by public transport is difficult within 5 days If you want to go to Arug…

  2. Kateglover avatar

    Re: Short East Sri Lanka Trip June 7-10

    by Kateglover 30 May 2012

    Hi Ben, I would suggest you head for Arugum Bay first as it is the younger/more backpacky area of the two. There are surf schools down…

  3. nickg2000 avatar

    3 Weeks in Septmber

    by nickg2000 30 May 2012

    Hello, I'm going to Sri Lanka with my girlfriend backpacking for 3 week on the 1st of september and would really like some help and advic…

  4. wanderingBen avatar

    Short Trip June 7-10

    by wanderingBen 30 May 2012

    Hello everyone, I'm flying in to Columbo June 7th, 4am, and flying back out June 11th at 12:30am. I'm 26, travelling alone. I've been…

  5. GV_Raleigh avatar

    Turtle hatcheries in Sri lanka

    by GV_Raleigh 28 May 2012

    Does any one know of a good place that I can take my children to while in Sri lanka? I would prefer a place near Galle-Tangalle- Matara…

  6. PuraHanda avatar

    Re: Which part of Srilanka best in July for tourism?

    by PuraHanda 28 May 2012

    Hi ansanziah If you are a person who likes to hike, then, Ella, Haputhale, is great. If you are going to Ella, I would suggest that…

  7. GV_Raleigh avatar

    Best place to do Whale Watching in early July?

    by GV_Raleigh 26 May 2012

    We plan to be in Sri Lanka in July1-10. Which is the best place to go Whale Watching? Mirissa or Trincomalee? Thanks for your advice.…

  8. PuraHanda avatar

    Re: Which part of Srilanka best in July for tourism?

    by PuraHanda 26 May 2012

    Ok, this is my 1st post, so should be read with care :) Towards mid July, the weather gets to be a bit dry, and warm. (not saying that…

  9. Kateglover avatar

    Re: Sri lankan itinerary

    by Kateglover 24 May 2012

    Are you visiting the Cultural Triangle on your tour? If not I would head up there and then over to Trincomalee. The weather in Trinco…

  10. anniegreensprings avatar

    RE: Best beach in Sri Lanka? NOT for surfing

    by anniegreensprings 22 May 2012

    My favourite beach in Sri Lanka was Unawatuna. Not much of a beach as it was all washed away by the tsunami, but calm waters in which…

  11. grimlord avatar

    RE: Trinco whale watching, hotel and best way from negombo

    by grimlord 19 May 2012

    thanks for the replies. i asked about trinco as the whale watching season everywhere else has passed at the end of may/june. i can find…

  12. sandramarkkalage avatar

    RE: Help please with itinerary for family holiday

    by sandramarkkalage 19 May 2012

    Hi, Day 1 Negombo Day 2 Habrana Day 3 Habrana Day 4 Harbrana or Anuradhapura ????? Have we seen enough ruins and temples yet if y …

  13. aussideb avatar

    Help please with itinerary for family holiday

    by aussideb 19 May 2012

    Could anyone give me thoughts on my itinerary before I book accommodation. I am worried I am trying to do too much and am happy to omit…

  14. Kateglover avatar

    Re: Sri Lanka In August

    by Kateglover 16 May 2012

    Dear Ankit, Hebs05 has offered the best advise so far. The itinerary would work best if you started in Nuwara Eliya, then when to Kandy…

  15. Kellyparsnip avatar

    Itinerary check and advice please

    by Kellyparsnip 13 May 2012

    Hi Sri Lanka experts We arrive 25 May (a couple), and have the below rough plan sketched out. We would very much appreciate any feedback…

  16. Karlo avatar

    RE: Monsoon Honemoon in May-June

    by Karlo 06 May 2012

    We were in Sri Lanka for a month in March- April, and I would never consider driving myself. The traffic near any city is unbelievably…

  17. severinvsm avatar

    RE: Columbo/ Negombo / Other beaches?

    by severinvsm 06 May 2012

    You may just barely be able to find a place in Negombo on your budget of $50 per night for your family of four. I wouldn't hold out for…

  18. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Trivia

    by VinnyD 02 May 2012

    Sri Lankan Air Taxi, operated by Sri Lanka Airlines, flies scheduled flights from Bandranaike to Bentota, Dambulla, Dikwella, Kandy, Koggala…

  19. louby2108 avatar

    Train from Colombo to Trinco

    by louby2108 30 April 2012

    Hi, I'm travelling to Sri Lanka in June and staying for 10 days. Because oft he weather I want to get to the east cost as soon as possibl…

  20. hebs05 avatar

    RE: Looking for advice on potential itinerary 7 Days in Sri Lanka

    by hebs05 28 April 2012

    Hello I would say this is not the best time see the charming beauty in Bentota, unawatuna or negombo. coasts are rough and the sea water…

  21. kasufernando avatar

    Re: Bus during the day from Colombo to Trincomalee

    by kasufernando 27 April 2012

    hi It is best to hire a driver and car as the roads in Sri Lanka are not too good, and the driving is crazy. The rates are affordable.…

  22. madzibit avatar

    RE: Bus during the day from Colombo to Trincomalee

    by madzibit 27 April 2012

    well there are buses from colombo to trinco like every 1 to 1 1/2 hours. so do not worry, you have to go to colombo main bus stand at…

  23. dimantha avatar

    Re: Please suggest an itenerary for 7 days in SriLanka at the end of May 2012.

    by dimantha 26 April 2012

    Hi, I am Dimantha from Srilanka and working as a government approved tourist driver. There is a idea for your 07 days holiday. 01 - Colo…

  24. madu89 avatar

    Re: Bus during the day from Colombo to Trincomalee

    by madu89 26 April 2012

    You can catch a bus from central bus stand colombo fort. Here is the link for schedule time for government own bus services CTB [http://w…

  25. dimantha avatar

    Re: Honeymoon - August 2012

    by dimantha 26 April 2012

    Hi, I read your post. I am a tourist driver approved by Srilanka government. So, This is my tour Itinerary for your lovely holiday. 21…

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