Let's take a close look at a beach vacation in Sri Lanka 2021, where to go and when. We will touch upon the prices for private housing, hotels, food in cafes and restaurants with an average check. Where is it better to go with children and which beaches to choose first. How to get quickly and inexpensively to the resorts and what to see from the sights in addition to the usual entertainment.
Many national parks in Sri Lanka are popular among tourists, it is here that you can see a corner of pristine tropical nature, where animals such as elephants, leopards, deer, bison, monkeys, as well as stunning bird species live. Among them are peacocks, parrots, orioles, flamingos and many others, some of them attract with their singing, and others with their beautiful plumage.
In addition, the country is rich in resort areas with clean beaches and well-developed infrastructure. Tourists here will be able to find a variety of hotels of various categories for every taste and budget on the "all inclusive" system and more budget options.
The island is very hospitable. With an amazing tropical climate, many local legends, ancient temples, natural landscapes, delicious Sri Lankan cuisine. As well as a well-developed convenient infrastructure, a first-class beach holiday.
What to see in Sri Lanka?
Beach holidays in Sri Lanka are not limited only to tanning (how to sunbathe) on the coast and standard boat trips. There are a lot of entertainment and sightseeing tours where adults and tourists with children will not be bored.
Tours can be booked directly on the street, booking online will be more expensive. Local travel agents speak Russian well and will tell you everything about this or that attraction. Prices for excursions in Sri Lanka start from 20 dollars for one-day tours, a trip for two or more days will cost from 50-80 dollars.
Hit local sales of excursions include shark cage swimming or just diving.
Want to see whales? Then you in Mirissa, the cost of the excursion is 25 dollars. You are put on a pleasure boat and taken away from the coast. Seeing whales up close is considered a fluke, usually tourists only see their tails. The best time for whale watching is December-March.
Many tourists like to be photographed with estimated fishermen on the beach in Kogalle, who sit on sticks. The cost of one photo is 10 dollars, in fact, the fishermen do this only for tourists. One of the photos below.
Top attractions in Sri Lanka
- Adam's Peak - the most visited among others, this mountain is sacred for four religions at once;
- Sigiriya - a picturesque mountain with a unique city built on it with magnificent gardens and fountains. This attraction is protected by UNESCO and is recommended for tourists;
- Dambulla - a natural attraction is represented by unique cave temples, as well as archaeological monuments. Among them is the oldest monastery, dating back to about the 1st century BC, the photo of the monastery is below.
- Kandy - the valley has historical significance, it has been preserved almost in its original form and testifies to the existence of statehood even before the capture of the country by Europeans;
- Kumana National Reserve - one of the most popular places in Sri Lanka among tourists, which are worth seeing first. I am ready to offer my guests an unforgettable experience of communicating with Sri Lankan nature and its fauna;
- Pigeon Island National Park - a reserve, ready to introduce you to sea attractions, to show the real wonders of the underwater world and its inhabitants.
We definitely recommend visiting beautiful places that will remain in your memory forever, more about them below:
- Waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya
- Temple of the Sacred Buddha
- Sinharaja rain forest
If you have not yet decided what to see in Sri Lanka on your own or with the help of an excursion, tourist reviews about a trip to attractions and photographs will help you decide on a vacation program, all information from the first persons can be found on Tripadvisor.
Where to relax in Sri Lanka with children?
Summer vacations are perfect for any tourist, because here you can find not only quiet secluded places, but also noisy discos and entertainment, as well as active sports events.
We can say about this country that this is a real mix - rich modern architecture, developed infrastructure and ancient historical buildings.
Where to go to Sri Lanka with a child? The country has everything needed for young visitors. In addition, there are many zoos, children's attractions, but you just need to think about sun protection in advance, you can get burns very quickly in the afternoon.
The best resort for families is the city Unavantuna, it is here that the bottom is the most gentle, the sea is the most calm, an ideal place for children.
The food in this country is of high quality, while observing the expiration date and storage, you should not worry about the child's stomach. Nevertheless, we recommend stocking up on the most essential medicines like on any other vacation.
Prices in hotels
Prices for holidays in Sri Lanka in 2021 are quite democratic compared to many exotic countries. They completely depend on the chosen hotel, for example:
- a three-star hotel will cost from 63 thousand rubles,
- four-star - from 91 thousand rubles,
- five-star - 112 thousand rubles,
- on the all-inclusive system - from 131,000 thousand rubles.
RoomGuru.ru will help you choose the best hotels by price and conditions →
Reviews about a vacation in Sri Lanka mainly speak about favorable prices, quality products, a wide variety of tourist programs, entertainment provided and an individual approach to each visitor.
It is worth noting the taste of fruits, if you think that our stores sell juicy and ripe fruits, then you are deeply mistaken. Don't believe me? Then, first, let's figure out the prices of air tickets and find out how you can get to Ceylon.
How to get to Sri Lanka from Moscow?
Flights
Most of the planes from Moscow arrive at Colombo airport. This is an international flight with a duration of 8 hours. The cost of a round-trip flight is about 30 thousand rubles per ticket with Aia Arabia, Emirates.
Tickets, for example, to Hambantota are much more expensive, so it is preferable to book a plane ticket from Moscow to Colombo.
- Best flight options:
By the way, visa we receive it upon arrival at the airport, the cost of registration is $ 40 per person. Here it is better to exchange currency for local money.
Necessarily! The passport must have a validity period of at least six months before expiration.
Taxi and transport prices
Now let's move on to the ways to get from the airport to the hotel. The best way to get there is by taking a taxi. There are many taxi drivers, most of them look at tourists as a wallet with money and will do everything to make the trip more expensive.
In order not to spoil your vacation and not mess with the locals in the first minutes, we recommend booking kiwitaxi online, they will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign without delay, you will finish your meal in a good and clean air-conditioned car, but if you come to rest with children and large luggage , then they will help you and in any case they will take you to the hotel itself.
Taxi prices in Sri Lanka depend on the resort area, but on average start at $ 4 per 10 km.
Travel by scooter (local transport, open motorcycle taxi) is about 20 rupees per km. On average, the trip will be a little cheaper, but with luggage and luggage it is better to refrain from such a trip to the destination.
How to get to Hikkaduwa from Colombo?
A taxi ride will cost about 9,000 rupees, very expensive, but the most comfortable way. You can get to the right places by train, the fare will be the most economical, but get ready for full carriages and the absence of even standing places.
The best solution would be to take a regular bus from the central bus station. There is no timetable, you have to stand and listen when the name of the endpoint is shouted. The ticket price to Hikkaduwa is 600 rupees.
When is the best time to go to Sri Lanka?
The average annual temperature is 32 ° C, water temperature 27 ° C... But the most ideal time when it is better to go to Sri Lanka is considered period from December to March... The months from May to October are considered to be the lower season.
The best time for a beach holiday with children and seniors is March, April, May... Tour prices during this period are more favorable, and the rainy and tsunami season has not yet begun.
- If you have not decided on the holiday season in Sri Lanka, a graph of the average values of water and air temperatures will help you plan your trip:
Sri Lanka prices 2021
Food and meal prices
Money in the country is presented in the form of rupees, the approximate exchange rate at the time of publication is 1 Russian ruble - 3 Sri Lankan rupees (LKR).
It is worth noting that all catering establishments are divided into two categories: elite (expensive) and more budgetary (with very pleasant, democratic prices, where you can eat inexpensively and taste all the seafood).
Average check in Cafe will cost 500 - 700 rubles, this is 150 - 280 rupees per tourist. This includes a drink, fruit, eggs, and anything sweet.
The average bill in a cafe where you can try real local cuisine will be about 200 - 600 rupees. This includes chicken, rice, drink, pancakes, dessert.
Meals in restaurant will be about 700 - 12,000 rupees. This includes meat, noodles or rice, seafood, soft drink or glass of wine, chocolate covered bananas, toast. The restaurants serve great meals, good service, all cooking conditions will be taken into account.
The prices for local alcohol are high, it is best to buy drinks in advance at Duty Free.
Food prices in supermarkets:
- sweets - about 200 rubles;
- cookies - from 100 rubles;
- yogurt - from 60 rubles;
- cheese - 450 rubles;
- milk - 100 rubles;
- sugar - 90 rubles;
- rice - 130 rubles;
- spaghetti - 150 rubles;
- chicken - 300 rubles;
- meat - 500 rubles;
- oil - 200 rubles;
- vegetables - from 80 to 250 rubles;
- tea - 200 rubles;
- juice - 300 rubles.
Prices in local markets (indicated for 1 kg):
- apples - 250 rubles;
- pineapples - 200 rubles;
- bananas - 100 rubles;
- coconuts - 40 rubles.
Vegetables (the price is indicated for 1 kg):
- potatoes - 150 rubles;
- tomatoes - 200 rubles;
- avocado - 70 rubles.
Other products:
- coffee - from 600 rubles;
- fish - 400 rubles;
- seafood - from 500 rubles.
Many tourists prefer to buy groceries in supermarkets and shops, because although the prices on the market are lower, many sellers deliberately raise the price when they see tourists.
It is easy to deceive the locals, it is enough to get tanned and wear ordinary things, then you can safely go and bargain. According to the reviews of permanently living tourists from Russia, such methods are very helpful not only in the market, but also when traveling in a taxi.
Airfare to Colombo
Where to stay in Sri Lanka?
All inclusive hotels in Sri Lanka
List of the best hotels according to tourist reviews and ratings of independent sites:
- Hotel Uga bay 5 * - about 9500 rubles per day;
- Cape Weligama 5 * - about 10 thousand rubles per day;
- Cinnamon bey hotel 5 deluxe with its own beach - about 11 thousand rubles. But there are always discounts that range from 20 to 30%.
4 star hotels
- Sigiriya Village 4 * - 6000 thousand rubles;
- Bentota Beach By Cinnamon 4 * - 4700 rubles per night;
- Cinnamon Red Hotel 4 * - 4900 rubles per night.
Sri Lanka hotels with lagoon
- Jetwing Lagoon 5 * is a wonderful hotel overlooking the lagoon with its own picturesque beach, the cost is 10 thousand rubles;
- Amagi Lagoon Resort 4 * - 7400 rubles per day for self-accommodation;
- Mandarina Colombo 4 * - from 4500 rubles in cozy conditions.
It is also possible to rent an apartment in Sri Lanka near Hikkaduwa. We recommend good options for independent recreation:
- Wawlagoda Holiday Home for two people, the price will be 3,500 thousand rubles per day;
- Villa Shanaya in Hikkaduwa for several people or for a company - room rate 858 rubles;
- Lovely Villa Negombo, a guest house for a company, the cost of a day is 3300 thousand rubles. This housing option implies comfortable accommodation in a separate room with all amenities, where the villa has a shared kitchen, shower, toilet, courtyard.
Advice: do not rent an apartment near temples, on holidays it is not calm here.
Tour cost
Prices for tours to Sri Lanka from Moscow start at 78 thousand rubles during the holidays. You can arrange an inexpensive vacation in Sri Lanka with the help of last minute deals. Such offers will allow two adults to relax at sea for 10 nights from 46 thousand rubles, provided they are accommodated in a good hotel.
- Tour price schedule:
If you have already decided when to go to Sri Lanka on vacation, then we recommend using the level.travel service. He is looking for the best deals from major tour operators.
The best beaches in Sri Lanka to relax
- Beach Hikkaduwa Is one of the most popular beaches with clean sand and beautiful scenery. But the waves are quite large here, so only skilled swimmers should swim.
The coral reef and the lagoon are very picturesque, in addition to this, surfing and diving can be found on this beach. For surfers, the beach will be the best place to spend time on the board. Can't skate? There are many training centers on the coastline.
It is here that you can watch sea turtles in the morning for free, other resorts organize excursions for this spectacle.
- Beach Negombo - a great place for everyone, also suitable for children. There are many inexpensive restaurants along the coast that sell the best seafood.
- Beach Unawatuna - the most suitable for children. It is convenient to bask in the sun and swim here. Anyone can go diving, here is the most picturesque underwater world. You should not be afraid of the waves, the whole beach is a lagoon.
- Beach Pottuville Point features big waves and a real paradise for surfers. Not far from the coast, you can walk through mangrove forests and visit bars and restaurants. This beach is not suitable for children, steep bottom and waves.
- Beach Trincomalee - a great place where you can arrange a vacation in Sri Lanka with children according to reviews. There are no active water activities, but still a cozy mood prevails.
- Beach Tangalle Is an ideal place to spend your time. Great for family vacations. The cleanest sand is good for lying on it and sunbathing.
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