Chook Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hi Has any one traveled to SriLanka lately I would like some imfo on the best places to visit & stay on a budget Thinking of traveling in Feb/March with my Thai wife will travel around by train so any places easy reached by that meens would be good Kindness Chook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 friend of mine just came back , had 10 days down there, rented a car and drove down the coast didn't make it to Kandy which to me is a great place he really enjoyed it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Rented a car, gezz he is game, Thailand would be good training, but still.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamini Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Better rent a car with driver. It wont be more expensive becauswe of low wages. Eveyone speaks English, Itinary Colombo/Kandy/Nuwara Eliya Hatton/Ratnapura Galle. Its a truly beautiful country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Galle, Tangalle in the south were nice when I went, but that was pre tsunami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookiki Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I went last December. Where you go, depends on what you want to see. I was interested in the ancient cities. I arranged for a car and drive. I would strongly advise against renting a car although traffic is much more tame than Thailand. I booked my hotels through Agoda and my car and driver through www.srilankantours.org. My experience in dealing with the car and driver was very positive. In retrospect, I should have made all the arrangements through Sri Lankan Tours. My itinerary was Anuradhapura, Pollonaruwa, Kandy, and a very brief stay in Colombo before returning. Rakith is the contact at the tour company and Chula was my driver. Very professional and no problems. PM me if you want more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thank you to all that replyed to my request I will take you advice on board when we book our trip Kindness Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikita67 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 srilanka is great place you can travel safely there they speak good English you can get many info from airport as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 It's been a while since I was there, but I was unable to get on the train, twice, because of overcrowding, and they wouldn't refund my fare. If you hire a van with driver, you might have to force him to drive slower than flat out- I was terrified, and absolutely agree a price before and don't let the sob story about his 8 children make you pay more at the end. On the beach I was frequently accosted by scum touts for shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 A celebration of Sri Lanka's magnificent highlands. Nurturing environmental awareness to preserve Sri Lanka's unique natural heritage. https://vimeo.com/43240281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el jefe Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Why limit yourself to where the train goes? We were there 3 years ago and hired a car with driver for the first 15 days of our trip. There was little addl cost for the driver above the cost of the car. All mid-priced and higher hotels have rooms for the driver. Don't let him choose your hotels though. They'll pick the hotels that pay the drivers the biggest commissions, regardless of the quality or price of a room. Use any guidebook or website to find hotels in your price range. And don't believe the driver when he says the hotel is full. Make the telephone call yourself. The itinerary should be based on your personal preference -- ancient sites, wildlife, culture, or beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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