Female Solo Travelling In Sri Lanka

Hi there,

I'm a 26 year old female from the UK, travelling to Sri Lanka independently on 27th November for 4 weeks.

I just wanted to see if anyone has any specific safety advice or tips for me to be aware of while I am away? I've read that Sri Lanka is generally a safe country to travel around however it is one of the first places I will be going solo and so anything that might help me be prepared and build my confidence would be very helpful!

If anyone else is also travelling to Sri Lanka during this period and want to meet up then let me know!

Many thanks,
Holly

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I'd advise a first night in Negombo, which is full of tourists and tourist facilities. This will help you to get a feel for Sri Lanka. You may even meet other travellers if you choose budget accommodation. You can then travel on from there.

I'm male, but have travelled extensively in SL on my own and think it is a fairly safe country for anyone. If you take all the usual precautions you should be OK. Things to avoid are walking alone on a beach at night, taking care with offers of lift or meals or accommodation, etc.

As a solo female you may be targeted a bit by some of the young men, local and foreign b ut again, just use the usual caution. You will probably get more grief from men trying to get you to use their tuk tuk than from trying to chat you up.

Absolutely no need to be paranoid.

Get a good guide book to see what interests you. There is very little that anyone can recommend that won't be covered in such a book.

I traveled there solo in 2015 Nov. It's a very touristy yet Beautiful country. You would meet tons of travelers everywhere.
The only thing that bugged me was men passing comments on the streets ALL the time. I had completely lost it one day and screamed at one guy who wouldn't leave me alone but mostly it was harmless.
I did not however go out alone late in the evening. Someone had tried to snatch the wallet off a girl from my hostel dorm while she was walking back alone to the hostel at around 9 p.m.

Everything Safe and Secure but don't walk/travel around at night. If you need any tips,help feel free to PM

Hi Holly, I'm a 29 Australian female travelling solo to Sri Lanka for the first time. I arrive 11th October. Let me know if you want to meet up! I'll stay in Colombo for the first night and then just planning where i will go from there if any one has any recommendations or tips.

Look forward to hearing from you.
Matilda

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Thanks for your recommendations, i'll make sure to check them out :)

Hey Simon

Thanks for your sound advice, I've had a look at Negombo and booked my first two nights at a hostel here to ease me in. And good to know, i'm expecting a few people trying to sell me things so no different to most travels in that respect! Thanks again, Holly

Hi there - thank you for your comment. Whenever i'm alone i'm going to be getting up early and going to bed early so as to avoid being out a night on my own, so thank you.

Hi Holly
You are coming in the beginning of the Peak Season.So there will be plenty of tourist whom you will meet when you come to Sri Lanka.Here are some few places which best features of Sri Lanka

Sigiriya- Rock Fortress.
Anuradhapura- Ancient City
Yala - National Park
Whale Watching-Mirissa
Kandy-The Temple Tooth of Lord Buddha.
Adams Peak-The season will start while your in Sri Lanka

Let me know if you need any further information.

Sam

The answer is already given, just don't stay or walk alone outside in late night. You will not have anything to worry about.

You'll be fine. It's much safer than all the type on the internet says. I loved it so much I went back within a month of leaving!

Hi,,
Sri lanka is a wonderful place to travel. just try to stick to public transport or obtain a cab by yourself..public transports are crowded..if you need any help or if you likes to meet massege..

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Hi @hollyjm ! How was your trip? I'm thinking of going in March or April. Did you feel safe as a female solo traveller? Any tips to share? :) Thanks!

Hey,

Is anyone going to Sri Lanka in April, 2018? I'm a solo female traveller and would be happy to meet and travel with someone, who is happy to travel together too. :)

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