Sri Lanka may be a small island, but its combination of golden beaches, dense rainforest, wildlife and culinary experiences offers something for adults and families alike.
 
Perhaps best known for the beach resorts that line its extensive coast, Sri Lanka is also a culture lover’s paradise. There are rock temples and fortresses, ruins of ancient and sacred cities, and relics of a colonial age. And if that’s not quite enough to tempt you, Sri Lanka also has a naturally spectacular interior that’s home to rolling tea plantations, and wildlife-rich parks and reserves where elephants, leopards, crocodiles and sloth bears roam free. Its natural beauty remains unspoilt with 1600km of stunning coastline, 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and no less than 15 national parks.
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Capital: Colombo
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Time Difference: Sri Lanka is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the UK (GMT +5.5)
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Flight Time from UK: 10 hours and 30 minutes
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Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
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Language: Sinhala and Tamil
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Passports & Visas: UK nationals require passports valid for at least six months on arrival. A visa is required and can be purchased by tourists on arrival for a stay of 30 days. Extensions for an additional 150 days are possible.
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Top attractions: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Royal Botanical Gardens, Horton Plains National Park, Sigiriya & Dambulla Royal Cave Temple