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RE: Trip from arugambay to negombo
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 19, 2013
Hi,
There may be something more direct but I've done that trip several times and the route ...

RE: Long Weekend in Colombo?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 19, 2013
Hi,
From memory about 2 1/2 hours by bus from Colombo, so yes, it's OK as a day trip.

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RE: Long Weekend in Colombo?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 19, 2013
Hi,
I think, much more interesting , and seeing a lot more variety of the country would be to...

RE: Kandy or the Hills?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 13, 2013
Hi,
Peak season is over and you can get plenty of choice for cheaper guest houses close to ...

RE: Driver
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 10, 2013
Hi,
If the three days just includes Sigirya as a day trip, then thats OK in a day but if y...

Re: Accommodation in September
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 10, 2013
I've visited many times during August and Sept,in fact it's my preferred time of the year in Lank...

RE: malaria tablets
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 10, 2013
AND, while we're talking about desease to be guarded against.... think on about Leptospirosis..
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RE: Driver
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 9, 2013
Hi,
You're right, a driver just taking you from A to B has to charge for his return empty trip...

RE: malaria tablets
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 8, 2013
Hi,
I have never used anti malarials in Sri Lanka.

Do make sure that you have a good s...

RE: Budget for 3 weeks in Sri Lanka?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 7, 2013
Hi,
I agree with dcc regarding public transport and the touts ready to convince you that the...

RE: transport from aeroport to colombo
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 7, 2013
Taxi... Tuk Tuk or bus...
Cheapest is bus. Walk out of the airport confines to the mai...

Re: "Proof of sufficient funds" for Sri Lanka?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 6, 2013
Hi,
Just producing a credit card , or in my case a debit card is acceptable although you're...

RE: Souvenir shopping at Colombo airport
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 5, 2013
Hi,
You can buy masks in the airport duty free but you'd get much more choice and probably...

RE: ETA visa application
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 3, 2013
Hi,
NO AGENCY,, unless you like giving money away.

Just go to the gov. site and ap...

RE: Arrival in Sri Lanka
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 30, 2013
Hi Greg,
I can't see the point in going as far from the airport as Marawilla.
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RE: Cheap but good place to stay in Kandy
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 30, 2013
Hi,
The place that I usually stay at is the Kandy View Hotel. I like being able to walk on...

RE: December Sr Lanka Holiday of awesomeness!
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 30, 2013
Hi ,
What you've listed sounds Ok , as it goes but, and it is a biggish " but ", what you...

RE: Wilpattu
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 29, 2013
Hi Justin,
There,s no other wildlife experience near to Negombo but Wilpattu is easi...

RE: A Place to Settle Into for A While
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 28, 2013
Hi,
I didn't realise that Sunil's place was listed in the LP, guide.
I first stayed t...

RE: from Ella to Passekudah
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 28, 2013
Hi,
My choice of route would be, train or bus , from Ella, to Badulla, then bus from Badull...