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Hotels in Sri Lanka
For an indulgent retreat surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, Sri Lanka hotels would be hard to beat. Holidays to Sri Lanka can be as active as you choose, but with fine beaches bordered by coconut palms on the south-west coast, we won't blame you if you decide to chill out on the beach!
For holidays in Sri Lanka with thrill and spills, discover the abundance of lush rivers on the island terrain, by canoeing, kayaking or even white-water rafting your way around. The hotels in Sri Lanka are also well-equipped if you fancy riding the waves on the island's rocky surf, or exploring the coral reefs deep underwater.
Above ground, the Sri Lanka hotels can help organise excursions to the serene sights that showcase Sri Lanka's cultural heritage. Polonnaruwa's stone ruins, Anuradhapura's Buddhist shrines and the Mihintale holy hills will bring out anyone's inner guru.
Holidays to Sri Lanka would not be complete without an elephant ? the island's lush jungles are full of the glorious beasts. Visit the elephant orphanage at Pinnawela, or mount one yourself and trek through the Habarana jungle. Cycling and hiking are a less bumpy way to get around!
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Sri Lanka Travel Notes
GMT: +5.5 hrs.
Language: Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee.
Dates for the diary: National Day is the 4th Feb celebrating independence from the British with parades, dances and events throughout the country.
Tourist/Visa/Health information: Visas for British passport holders are free on arrival for stays of up to 30 days; passports should be valid for at least six months from your date of return. Before travelling you should ensure that you are up to date with the standard vaccinations such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A and Polio, also recommended are Tuberculosis, Meningitis, Typhoid and anti-Malarial protection. Always consult your GP for up to date vaccination requirements for the country and area you are visiting. For further information please contact the Sri Lankan Tourist office on 0845 880 6333 or visit www.srilankatourism.org.uk
Flight information: Sri Lankan Airlines offers the only direct scheduled service to Colombo with up to eight services per week from London Heathrow. Other featured carriers include Emirates and Qatar Airways. Average journey time is approximately 10hrs 30mins.
