Sri Lanka travel guides
Sri Lanka Driving Licence at Colombo Airport (UK Guide)
Yes — UK tourists can get a temporary Sri Lankan driving licence on arrival at Colombo Airport (BIA). Fees, documents, coverage and the honest advice.
Sri Lanka Travel Essentials for UK Travellers
Sri Lanka travel essentials for UK travellers: the ETA, best time to visit, £ budget, driving on the left, packing tips and getting around by private driver.
Hiring a Tuk-Tuk or Motorbike in Sri Lanka (UK Guide)
Yes, UK tourists can self-drive a tuk-tuk or motorbike in Sri Lanka, but only with a UK licence, an IDP from home and a local permit. Full guide.
What's Included When You Hire a Private Driver in Sri Lanka?
Exactly what a private driver's daily rate covers in Sri Lanka, explained in pounds for UK travellers — fuel, tolls, the driver's own meals and lodging — and what it doesn't (your hotels, entry tickets, safari jeeps, tips).
Do You Need a Private Driver for Your Whole Sri Lanka Trip?
A UK traveller's honest take on whether you need a private driver every day in Sri Lanka — how to mix the famous train and tuk-tuks with two or three private transfers, and when a full-trip driver is worth it in pounds.
How Much Does Two Weeks in Sri Lanka Cost from the UK?
A realistic budget for a two-week Sri Lanka trip from the UK, broken down in pounds — flights, private driver, hotels, food, entry tickets and tips — for backpacker, mid-range and comfortable styles.
Sri Lanka vs Thailand: Which Is Better for UK Travellers?
Torn between Sri Lanka and Thailand for a long-haul trip from the UK? An honest comparison of cost, weather, getting around, beaches, culture and how easy each is to travel.
What a 10-Day Sri Lanka Trip Is Really Like (from the UK)
A first-person walk through a real 10-day Sri Lanka trip for UK travellers — the pace, the drives, the jet-lag and the highlights — with a private driver handling the roads.