1. Sri Lanka's Timezone: Asia/Colombo +0530 (GMT +05:30) 2. The national currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR). It is advisable to bring your money in cash (GBP, EUR or USD). Travellers cheques are very difficult to change and not recommended. We advise you to change money on arrival at Colombo airport where banks are open 24 hours a day. You are also able to change money at the hotels. 3. ATM Availability - You can change money at ATM machines in many of the main towns in Sri Lanka. However, please note that you only can pay your bills in hotels and restaurants in Sri Lankan rupees. You should keep all exchange receipts, as these will be needed if you want to change any excess rupees back into hard currency. It is useful to bring a credit card for more expensive purchases in the better souvenir shops. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted. 4. Attire/Clothing - Recommend casual clothing in general. (a) Especially when visiting temples/kovils, clothing should cover your shoulders and should be below your knee. Always dress conservatively to avoid unwanted attention and not to cause offence (vests, tight fitting trousers, short skirts and short shorts are not recommended when visiting temples/kovils). (b) Warm sweater/fleece for the hill country region (low temperature 12-15 °C). (c) When entering national parks, recommend to dress in pastel colored clothing. (d) During hikes recommend proper hiking shoes (hiking boots not necessary). If needed, you can bring trekking poles. (e) Packing list should include sunhat, sun cream, sunglasses, light waterproof/ rain jacket, sandals, swimming costume, insect repellent (if needed), hand washing gel, small personal first aid kit and a small day bag for your valuable items. (f) If travelling with special medical conditions, please carry your own medication as prescribed & please keep us well informed of your condition. 5. If you wish to reduce the use of plastic, please bring your own re-usable water bottle which can be refilled throughout the tour. 6. Weather & Seasonality - Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with two distinct wet seasons or monsoons. The South-West monsoon brings rain to the south & west coastal region of the island between May and August. The North-East monsoon takes place from October to January and only really affects the north and east coastal regions. Generally, you should expect rain at some time but with plenty of sunshine. On the plains, day and night time temperatures are warm to hot with Colombo having an average daytime temperature ranging between 27 °C to 30 °C. The temperatures drop as we go higher into the hills (12-15 °C). 7. Sri Lanka's Electricity - 220/230 volts AC, 50 Hz. There are recharging facilities at all the hotels. 8. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests (allergies, etc.) 9. If the Covid-19 travel regulations and health protocols continue, please bring your own face masks/shields and hand sanitizers.

The rates are calculated with 0% VAT (as DMCs are VAT exempted at present). In the event the Government of Sri Lanka re-introduces VAT, the offered rates may increase accordingly. Hotel star classifications are based on leading international OTA’s (Online Travel Agents). Unforeseen escalation in Fuel Prices/ a Significant currency fluctuation/ New Taxes/ levies on hotels and transportation services or any hikes in entrance fees shall be payable extra and shall be billed accordingly with reasonable prior notice. Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which we will charge additionally. Transfer times mentioned on the itinerary are without stops and are subject to change with the change in weather/ road conditions. Bars, Clubs or similar entertainment is prohibited during “Poya” Days. As such, liquor will not be served in public areas of the hotels during this time. Rooms are strictly subject to availability at the time of booking confirmation and if in case the said hotel/s are fully booked due to any reason, similar hotels will be provided in the same vicinity or nearest location. Where Special requests (i.e. room location, interconnecting/adjacent room, Double/Twin beds, Smoking & non-smoking rooms etc.) are an important factor in the choice of holiday, please advise us when the booking is made so we can check with the hotel/s and reconfirm your arrangements. Visits to wild life parks will be at client's own risk. Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are very basic with basic insurance cover (not comprehensive as in the case of vehicles used for tours). We do not provide the vehicle for any nightlife activities unless mentioned prior, which will be on chargeable basis. Tipping is customary in Sri Lanka, and while it is certainly up to the discretion of each client, we can provide you with a list of recommended tipping scales if you wish; or suggest an all-inclusive tips package that can be included in the total cost that will be distributed fairly to ensure the best possible service. Hotels in general serve Western options alongside traditional food. Sri Lankan cuisine is a fascinating reflection of the island’s heritage; there is a unique fusion of fresh local produce with spices brought to the island over the centuries by Malays, Arabs, Indians as well as the Dutch, Portuguese and English. ‘Rice & Curry’ is the staple dish in most restaurants and is usually a serving of rice accompanied by assorted meat and vegetable curries as well as various pickles/ ‘sambols'. Vegetarians are well catered for as well. Please note that in Sri Lanka the availability of certain products is minimal, for example wheat or dairy-free. Standard hotel check-in time is at 1400 hrs. & standard check-out time is at 1200 hrs. (this can change in few properties). For visa to Sri Lanka, please log in to www.eta.gov.lk, please don't forget to bring the reference number of the Visa, if you get it through the ETA link.