Our all tours are private, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. As a local tour operator, we can help you gain a better travel experience while being friendly to your budget. Compared to booking through an agency outside of Sri Lanka, we can help you save a lot of time and money, and as much as 20% of your budget. Samsara Voyages will always maintain the same, consistent, and high-quality services for all guests.
Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with the beaches on the west coast being best between October and April, and on the east coast between May and September. Colombo and the interior enjoy a benign climate year-round. However, except in the arid northern part of the country, tropical showers can be expected at any time.
Yes, you will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. Travellers intending to visit Sri Lanka for a short stay for the purposes of tourism. The ETA method would certainly be the quickest option. Find more info at ETA Website
Temperatures throughout the island do not vary much during the year, since altitude is the only variable that directly affects air temperatures. Generally, the coastal belt, Cultural Triangle area and southeast dry zone are 27-32°C, Kandy and lower Hill Country are 20-25°C (slightly cooler at night), and Nuwara Eliya and the upper Hill Country are 15-20°C (but much cooler at night).
Sri Lanka is a country with a tropical climate. The best sort of clothes you would want are cotton clothes that are breathable and those which will absorb a lot of sweat. When visiting sacred places, it is recommended that arms and legs are covered. Women may also wish to take a shawl to cover their shoulders and all visitors should wear long trousers, skirts or shorts that reach below the knee.
Rice is a staple food in Sri Lanka and bread, hoppers, roti also widely used with spicy curries. “Sri Lankan Rice & Curry” (Both veg & non veg) can be seen every corner of the island. Make sure to enjoy Kottu Roti and egg hoppers during your vacation in Sri Lanka.
We would always recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance when travelling.
Health facilities, hygiene and disease risks vary worldwide and may change at any time. You should take health advice from your GP about your specific needs as early as possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures are taken early enough (which may be a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel.
The country is a prime tourist ideal and is full with accommodation options of all kinds. From five stars to boutique options to retreats, you can find your suited accommodation option easily.
Sri Lanka’s local currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). There are registered exchange centers and banks all over the country and you should only exchange money at those locations. Exchange centers can be found at most hotels and the airport. The exchange rate determined by the central bank of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan currency denominations are; 10,20,50,100,500,1000,2000,5000 notes.
Credit or Debit cards are now commonly accepted in nearly all mainstream stores in the country. But when it comes to road-side shops it would be better to keep some cash-on-hand.
Purchase sealed, bottled water from retail shops or supermarkets. Avoid drinking water from the tap.
Yes alcohol products are widely available in Sri Lanka including both locally brewed and foreign liquor varieties.
Sri Lanka is known for its Tea and spices, so buying them can be an excellent memoir. Culture related wood carvings, stone carvings, gems and jewelry, Ayurveda related products and hand-woven garments are a good choice too.
Yes. There's rock-climbing, mountain biking and paragliding for the daring. For those who enjoy golf there are three courses across the country - Colombo Golf Club, Nuwara-Eliya Golf Club and Victoria Golf Club near Kandy. There are excellent opportunities for trekking. Nature trails of interest include the Sinharaja rainforest, the cloud-forests of Horton Plains, the Knuckles mountain range and Hakgala Strict Natural Reserve. White water rafting in Kithulgala and Seethawaka Kandy. Hot Air Balloon trips in the Cultural (Oct to April) and in down south during the season (Dec to March).
