What you NEED to know before visiting Sri Lanka | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Travel Guide 🇱🇰

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  • Here’s our Essential 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Travel Guide 🇱🇰, giving you EVERYTHING you need to know to travel better for your own Asian adventure!
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    Welcome to Sri Lanka!
    This island off the coast of India has long been on my bucket-list for loads of reasons, like having the best safari outside of Africa, boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, and lots of lovely, gorgeous beaches complete with idyllic white sand and crystal clear water that's perfect for surfing.
    In fact, for an island about a ¼ of the size of the UK, there's loads to see and do, depending, of course, on what you want out of your trip.
    Coming up, I'm going to tell you about getting here, some tips on transport, then some stuff on food, money and language and some awesome places to visit.
    So, let's get on with it…
    We flew 10 hours direct from Heathrow to Colombo, which is Sri Lanka’s capital city. Flights arrive at Bandaranaike International airport, which is 30km north of the city.
    Taxis are very cheap in Sri Lanka, and this can be the easiest, and certainly quickest way to reach your destination from the airport. If you’re heading straight into Colombo you can catch the express bus which takes about 25 minutes, but to be honest the taxis are so cheap it’s a no-brainer.
    To enter the country, you’re gonna need a visa. Now this can be done when you get here, but, after ten hours in the air ..why bother with the extra admin!?
    Get it done before you leave. Applications cost $35 and take around 24 hours to process.
    Also, you’re gonna need to make sure that your vaccinations are up to date, like your tetanus and typhoid. Check with your GP beforehand.
    What do you need to know about public transport in Sri Lanka? Well, in all honesty, quite a bit…
    Public transport conditions aren't great, but are popular with locals as it's very cheap.
    Buses tend to leave when they’re full, so for anyone on a schedule we’d give them a miss.
    Also, trains are often slower and less efficient than simply getting a taxi.
    My advice: take anything described as luxury or express with a generous pinch of salt.
    The key thing in Sri Lanka is that your money goes a long way, for example our two-hour taxi from Colombo to Unawatuna cost 9000 rupees, which is about 40 quid, so for this reason we made the most of getting around with private car hire and tuk-tuks.
    Hiring a driver to chauffeur you around is surprisingly affordable and, let's face it, way more luxurious! It's also a big timesaver which is a massive a bonus.
    The roads are in surprisingly good condition...
    ...just watch out for the tourists, the cyclists, the buffalo, stray dogs, and massive lizards they all make it a little hair-raising at times.
    We used Uber to navigate Colombo and Red Cabs for everywhere else.
    Failing that you could always haggle for a tuk tuk, which are ideal for quick journeys. There are a couple of things you need to know before you start off. Number 1 always agree the price before settings off and number 2 be direct about where you want to go, don’t settle for any detours or any other places they might want to take you.
    Anyway, up next, here are some of my favourite things to do in Sri Lanka.
    Unawatuna is loved by locals and tourists alike, and with palm trees, white sands and blue waters, it's easy to see why it’s one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beaches.
    Right behind the beach is a small shopping strip for souvenirs and restaurants...
    … And Ladies, going topless on the beach is a definite no-no, and if you're a couple, make the P in PDA stand for PRIVATE, not PUBLIC.

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  • @stewthewanderer
    @stewthewanderer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Once you've visited Sri Lanka , you'll be back again for sure 🇱🇰❤️

  • @supembara_jothi_page
    @supembara_jothi_page 4 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    ලෝකය අතරේ ශ්‍රී ලංකාව පිලිබඳ ඉහලින් තබන්න ගත් වෑයමට බොහොම ස්තුතියි

    • @omgvenasa7107
      @omgvenasa7107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sri Lanka is the best country thats wgat that says

    • @lithumrandul2202
      @lithumrandul2202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      mamath sri lankan dude

    • @mrpig-xl4vj
      @mrpig-xl4vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How cam they understand your message dude

    • @nugi7521
      @nugi7521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrpig-xl4vj Google translate dude

  • @hassanalishah8726
    @hassanalishah8726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Most Love Srilanka From🇱🇰🇱🇰 Pakistan🇵🇰🇵🇰💞🇱🇰🇱🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We love Sri Lanka too! Have you visited there?

    • @hassanalishah8726
      @hassanalishah8726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides No brother I have never Gone to Srilanka.

    • @vijayabandara3749
      @vijayabandara3749 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paksthan... Our nebar... Our best cricket partner. Good luck... Thanks...

  • @Monkeyabroad
    @Monkeyabroad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    This video is amazingly well researched, filmed, edited, and hosted. Just uploaded my Sri Lanka travel vlog, but wishing I had watched your video first before I went! Anyway, Come visit me in Sri Lanka and let’s enjoy some rice and curry together - I just renewed my visa and I’ll be traveling around Southern Sri Lanka until late March. Cheers bro

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed, where's been your favourite place in Sri Lanka so far? 😁

  • @aminayusra9093
    @aminayusra9093 6 ปีที่แล้ว +180

    The most beautiful country someday I wish to settle down here for good ❤️❤️

  • @RT-wm3wb
    @RT-wm3wb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I visited Sri Lanka last summer. I fell in love ❤️ Gotta visit again some day. Also you missed Galle! And for safaris I recommend Wilpattu national park which is in the north❤️

    • @rym699
      @rym699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are so many places in sri lanka which has more beautiful sceneries. I am local traveler and if u want to know about this places just take a look on my Instagram
      instagram.com/th3_rambler/

    • @chellybandara6578
      @chellybandara6578 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm from sri Lanka and I recommend you go to gallee fort

  • @sithumlahiruu
    @sithumlahiruu 6 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Sri Lanka the pearl of Indian Ocean! Thanks for this nice Travel Guide :) I'm a Proud Sri Lankan

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Sithum! :) Have you checked out our Sri Lanka vlogs too? > th-cam.com/video/5biJsewGHZY/w-d-xo.html

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sithum Lahiru th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

    • @xephren6557
      @xephren6557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MAURITIUS is the pearl of the indian ocean

    • @aniqa8934
      @aniqa8934 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Proud Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 ❤️

    • @travelwithdinesh891
      @travelwithdinesh891 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sithum Lahiru travel with dinesh sud pls

  • @chandanagihanperera5306
    @chandanagihanperera5306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sigiriya , It is not a temple it was a Castle for a king who ruled Sri Lanka long ago. Thank you so much for visiting Sri Lanka.! Love from Sri Lanka

  • @DavidKrama
    @DavidKrama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Ayubowan actually comes from "Aayusha Boho Weva". Which basically means, "May you live long"

    • @esthermoore2502
      @esthermoore2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Abeywickrama you’re cute. Follow me on IG @creebecois 😉

    • @nowaygonehome841
      @nowaygonehome841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shitttt I'm sri lankan and didn't know that :-\

    • @Razta_S
      @Razta_S 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esthermoore2502 massive yikes

    • @rym699
      @rym699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esthermoore2502 There are so many places in sri lanka which has more beautiful sceneries. I am local traveler and if u want to know about this places just take a look on my Instagram
      instagram.com/th3_rambler/

    • @rxndxm_mf861
      @rxndxm_mf861 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esthermoore2502 😬

  • @channaharshagammanpila1250
    @channaharshagammanpila1250 6 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    But you have missed few more nicest places in Srilanka . Mainly Nuwaraeliya,World's End, Trincomalee,Nilaveli,Arugam Bay etc

    • @sproutbrawlersimp5269
      @sproutbrawlersimp5269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yessss

    • @ratio9636
      @ratio9636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trincomalee is probably the best place to visit in Srilanka!

  • @jeffjeffern7052
    @jeffjeffern7052 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I am leaving Sri Lanka since 2002 I love this country much more

    • @mamta-vlogs686
      @mamta-vlogs686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi ,can u pls tell me the education system and more about sri Lanka .

    • @ratio9636
      @ratio9636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mamta-vlogs686 Srilanka probably has the best education system in the world along with japan. Besides that srilanka is famous for it's beaches, mountains, waterfalls, national parks, beautiful landscapes and sceneries!
      Srilankans are also very kind and polite.They love welcoming tourists and spending time with them.
      If you ever visit Srilanka I recommend you to visit these places-Trincomalee, nuwara eliya, Galle, Kandy, hambantota etc...❤️❤️❤️

  • @annasophie7299
    @annasophie7299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video! Sri Lanka is absolutely amazing! :) just spent 2 weeks there and also uploaded a travel vlog from my stay there! Much love from Germany!

  • @pandawhite2638
    @pandawhite2638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thankyou so much for speaking the greatness of my mother country,sacred srilanka,may tripple gem bless you

  • @yorklyrics842
    @yorklyrics842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been there sri lanka..honestly am saying that was the most beautifull and amazing country I've ever seen..nice people there especially Sinhala ones are so generous...they're bhudhist that's why they 're living calmly and peacefully..sri lankan army is also an amazing force ..they ain't like ours ...well disciplined and charming soldiers...kandy and Anuradhapura was the most iconic places in sri lanka...cause there were more bhudhist religious centres there..my wife and me intend to live in sri lanka in near future

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It sounds like you had a lovely time. :) Where would you like to visit if you went to Sri Lanka again?

    • @yorklyrics842
      @yorklyrics842 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kandy and Anuradhapura mostly cause I'm bhudhist...most bhudhist monuments are located at those places.southern costal areas too beatifull ..galle beachside. and also to eastern parts like trincomalee
      @@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides

  • @professional_silent_trumpe1540
    @professional_silent_trumpe1540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Actually English phrases like hello and bye are widely used and karunnakara is actually more of a command than please. Also, in respect to tuks, choose the ones with electronic metres for a fair fare, see what I did there? :p

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the advice! 😀 Do you have any other tips for anyone looking to visit Sri Lanka?

    • @theekaperera7676
      @theekaperera7676 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you wanna travel luxury use luxury trains... it's only cost about 6$-10$...

    • @professional_silent_trumpe1540
      @professional_silent_trumpe1540 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ill let you know when i think of some ;)

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

  • @peckishkitchen5291
    @peckishkitchen5291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    SriLankan Pol Sambol has always been my favourite ,specially with bread , rice or roti ...

  • @ChubbyAndAway
    @ChubbyAndAway 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Great video, and so helpful! We are headed to Sri Lanka in 2 weeks. Thank you for this! Great content!

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome, we hope it helps make your adventure even more special! 😍What sort of activities do you have planned already?

    • @dulshanhemasinghe8400
      @dulshanhemasinghe8400 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Super. I am a local guide, Uber driver and planning start up on my Tour guide company.
      Let me know if you're interested.
      hdulshan@yahoo.com

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chubby And Away th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

    • @sanju0202able
      @sanju0202able 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Abdul my husband I providing full travel packages with a car for all your traveling. We are doing only very limited no of tours but if your interested let me know.

  • @annie228
    @annie228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I live in Sri Lanka and honestly, Sri Lankan food is the hardest part for me to get familiar. I'm quite easy at food and can enjoy many cuisines around the world, but Sri Lankan curry is just an exception.

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's your favourite thing about living in Sri Lanka? 🇱🇰

    • @bestsri1
      @bestsri1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Means you are not good with spicy foods.. You are so unlucky

  • @manikandan_ip
    @manikandan_ip 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am an Indian Tamil.
    I have visited srilanka last year.
    Such a beautiful country but only two days.
    This year.
    I am going to stay for one months and will enjoy the tourism of total beautiful island.
    Srilankan Tamil brothers and sinhala peoples should work together for the development of your country.
    Wishes to srilanka from Indian Tamil.🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇱🇰🇱🇰

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We'd love to go back to Sri Lanka too. 😍 What are you hoping to do next time you visit?

    • @manikandan_ip
      @manikandan_ip 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides nuwara eliya,Ella, Gale, Kandy.
      Everything I have to visit.😍

    • @chamodyamadhushani7724
      @chamodyamadhushani7724 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sri lanka, pinnawala elephant bathing
      th-cam.com/video/TuVGmiq8qY8/w-d-xo.html

    • @vijayabandara3749
      @vijayabandara3749 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Woow..... you are indiyan temil.. Veri heppy.... Thanks caming for my small chantry...

    • @manikandan_ip
      @manikandan_ip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vijayabandara3749 It's a beautiful country.😍

  • @namindaasith3828
    @namindaasith3828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love u my motherland ..💐💐💐🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @ijazam2596
    @ijazam2596 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    thank you for u coming our country and perfect explanation welcome back

  • @tharindujayawardhana7776
    @tharindujayawardhana7776 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You missed ancient city Anuradhapura

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll definitely add it to the list for next time! 😁Where else would you recommend we visit?

  • @shaneholdenbottle149
    @shaneholdenbottle149 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Very clear honest guide, it may not 100% comfortable, but the experience is worth to having .... and like it showed very friendly and free nature beauty is every where .. cheers

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed it 😁 Sri Lanka is so interesting and beautiful!

  • @pathumnirmal599
    @pathumnirmal599 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm a Proud of Sri Lankan, ow supper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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  • @chamiwarn7217
    @chamiwarn7217 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This video is really amazing!!!!
    Our mother country

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chami Warn th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

  • @donw6110
    @donw6110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    If you are traveling to Sri Lanka please remove elephant rides from your list. There's a lot of cruelty behind the rides. If you love em, dont ride em.

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Hi Don! The footage of the elephants is from the Udawalawe National Park. We did not ride the elephants, and we absolutely to not condone elephant riding for tourists. We hope to encourage more people to choose to support conservation over cruel and outdated animal tourism.

    • @shadiasideek1867
      @shadiasideek1867 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True

    • @berlinjack9178
      @berlinjack9178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I dont think so

    • @saralexploratrice
      @saralexploratrice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Follow me please
      Sri lanka Trip th-cam.com/video/cXP8TORef-Y/w-d-xo.html

    • @cycloneboom1110
      @cycloneboom1110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don W - I totally agree. Hate animal cruelty

  • @bubbajones8061
    @bubbajones8061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Unbelievable production value.
    Very well done.👌🏽🇩🇰

  • @maryk4717
    @maryk4717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    It looks so clean!

  • @tanyaalex1688
    @tanyaalex1688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Actually I want to tell u only this . The real meaning of the " Ayubowan" is "May you live long" 🙏

  • @EasyLife2035
    @EasyLife2035 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sri Lanka was ranked the number one by New York Times and Lonely planet as the best tourist destination in the world and second by the national geography.....indeed Sri Lankan is “ A land like no other”.. a country which has got everything...some of the attractions out of so many are Sigiriya (eight wonderful of the world), worlds best beaches they are simply gorgeous and endless with blue water and white sand...stunning waterfalls... amazing wild life with elephants, leopards, bears and many more with the best Safari experience you get once in your life time, worlds largest blue whales colony was discovered in 2013
    near south Sri Lankan sea and you can go as close as possible to the largest creature on planet, 1500-2500 years old heritage cities such as Anuradhapura,
    Polonnaruwa with rich culture if you love history and ruins..Elephant orphanage where you and your kids can go and feed baby elephants and enjoy the day with the giants on land and the only one in the world in that kind..you can go see the estates and factories and enjoy the taste of worlds best tea ‘ Ceylon Tea’ from it’s origin Sri Lanka. Just hang out in some of the worlds most Beautiful and renowned cities ‘Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle’ ..finally the friendliest people and they are truly helpful.. don’t hesitate guys and plan your next vacation in Sri Lanka and simply enjoy your life to the fullest...Sri Lanka ‘ nothing less than a Paradise on earth ’ 🇱🇰🌍

  • @ChamalDeSilva0
    @ChamalDeSilva0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Great video mate. in Sinhalese it says "Patta Machang" 😀😀

    • @amitjadhav6847
      @amitjadhav6847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I m a Buddhism from India.... Sri lanka is very beautiful

    • @travelwithdinesh891
      @travelwithdinesh891 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chamal De Silva travel with dinesh sud pls

  • @gayandaluwaththa
    @gayandaluwaththa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    🇱🇰 pearl of asia

  • @prasannaperera5190
    @prasannaperera5190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is a great video and we must thank as Sri Lankan. However there are many more beautiful places to visit.
    You can experience many type of climates in travelling very short distance. As I see unfortunately travellers miss lot of exciting places due to lack of information and poor promotion. There are so many hidden places even many Sri Lankan have not yet visited.
    With regards Sigiriya it was built by our great king Ravana and later occupied and modified by king Kasyapa. Before you visit this historic place I recommend you to study about the real history (you may not get to know from tour guides) at least through TH-cam. Great King Ravana is the one who made historic aeroplanes called 'Dandu monara'. You can find three types of aircraft picture from Egyptian pyramids. It is said that king Rawana had connections with the pyramids.
    Nature has given it's best to Sri Lanka in comparison with other countries but unfortunately our authorities are not much interest to explore it to the world. That's why still Sri Lanka is in lower rank.

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Prasanna! Wow, it certainly seems like there is a lot left to learn 😮 it sounds like the perfect excuse to go back for another visit 😉

  • @ross_pinkman
    @ross_pinkman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE SRI LANKA❤️🇱🇰🇯🇵🇱🇰🇯🇵

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We love Sri Lanka too! Have you visited before?

    • @ross_pinkman
      @ross_pinkman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holiday Extras Travel Guides
      Never...😢
      So, I wanna go there in the near future!
      Recently, I found your channel and watched your great videos.
      Those were really informative, concise and beautiful.
      I'm supporting you from far east country😉

  • @thedictator1113
    @thedictator1113 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My country 🇱🇰😍

  • @danushkasilva5514
    @danushkasilva5514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoyed your video, Great work,
    I am a Sri Lankan, Feeling proud about the country.

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Danushka, we absolutely love Sri Lanka! 😍 Have you watched our Sri Lanka vlogs yet? > th-cam.com/video/JTzTbkJKfXM/w-d-xo.html

  • @bh3478
    @bh3478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this!! Can’t wait to travel to Colombo and Galle in a week!!

  • @wadithagamage
    @wadithagamage 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 a lovely ❤ Country...

  • @FrontAndCentersv
    @FrontAndCentersv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best video! so explicative, it helped me a lot with my travels to Sri Lanka, good job. thank you

  • @sithumpeiris3599
    @sithumpeiris3599 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just wanted to add something to what you said regarding Train tickets. The tickets can be bought well in advance. If you get help from a travel company for a really affordable price too.

  • @Ananda_Jagoda
    @Ananda_Jagoda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Dan, Nice informative video. (And thanks the viewers who pointed out few mistakes)

  • @JamesOfTheYear
    @JamesOfTheYear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sweet, you found Sri Lankan Jake Gyllenhaal

  • @CASCADE45
    @CASCADE45 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a great video production covering most attractive places that tourist love to visit.

  • @HithunaGiya
    @HithunaGiya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great video and the way you present this was awesome and appreciate your effort, and good information including everything

  • @havingalook2
    @havingalook2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was really good, very informative and just enough to really whet the appetite to go. Did you tell us though what time of the year you visited? Or when is the best time to go to avoid say the extreme heat or any rainy season??? Many thanks indeed. Cheers

  • @amazinglearning3631
    @amazinglearning3631 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Superb Brother. this is my country... Welcome to Sri Lanka. great work brother...

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you enjoyed our guide, brother! Have you checked out our Sri Lanka vlogs yet? > th-cam.com/video/T_mhxIr9fZE/w-d-xo.html

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing Learning th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

  • @robertopetrazzuolo4749
    @robertopetrazzuolo4749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow, LOVELY ! Cheers, mate! You have made me travel vicariously through you!

  • @runwellian
    @runwellian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wy is Sri Lanka called the 'lonely planet'
    Lovely country, lovely people!

    • @tthehara
      @tthehara 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody called SL 'the lonely planet'! Sri Lanka was remarked as the number 1 tourist destination by Lonely Planet...

  • @fatheenfirdous6370
    @fatheenfirdous6370 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great content you have done lots of proper research about the country

  • @CommunityToursAustralia
    @CommunityToursAustralia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Very nice Sri Lanka Guide my friend thankyou😀

  • @neelanjanabarua6319
    @neelanjanabarua6319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely video. Really enjoyed watching it and great tips! We're traveling to Sri lanka next week so Stutiyi :)

  • @alexlanka831
    @alexlanka831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank for come my country and explain about this things

  • @jerrycampbell4199
    @jerrycampbell4199 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Hi You mentioned Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. That's wrong. Colombo is the commercial capital. The capital city is Sri Jayawardanapura kotte

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hi Jerry, if we're being pedantic, yes Sri Lanka has two capitals but we just didn't mention the second, so we're only half wrong. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the administrative capital but with that being said, excuse us while we whip up a quick batch of humble pie.

    • @theekaperera7676
      @theekaperera7676 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's only 6km distance between both... Nothing wrong with that

    • @Syiepherze
      @Syiepherze 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sri Lankan here. You're not wrong, but Colombo is still the de-facto capital.

    • @zainahmed3767
      @zainahmed3767 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jerry Campbell its the capital not the capital city

    • @brodcastization
      @brodcastization 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SJ is in Colombo district, it's actually a suburb of Colombo more than a city

  • @sharonishere
    @sharonishere 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see this place from a tourists perspective

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're glad you enjoyed it AwesomeSauce. :) Did you know we recorded some vlogs while out in Sri Lanka too? > th-cam.com/video/5biJsewGHZY/w-d-xo.html

    • @sharonishere
      @sharonishere 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holiday Extras Travel Guides I'll check it out

    • @richardgroenland1481
      @richardgroenland1481 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are right. I am dutch and live here for 23 years. We have a luxury small hotel in Thanamalwila.Bodagama.Rs. 2000.- a room. Local or foreigners.All are same.In a way.

  • @amatravelandtourism1333
    @amatravelandtourism1333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    amazing place to visit !

  • @fatmakhadr7360
    @fatmakhadr7360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    hii we'll come to Sri lanka very gred video.sthuti obata

  • @IMBCREATIONS
    @IMBCREATIONS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i'am sri lanka thank you for this video

  • @prasangadilipfernando2169
    @prasangadilipfernando2169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ayubowan means (I wish) "long live" (to you)

  • @nadinefaulkhead3383
    @nadinefaulkhead3383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed this video! Very detailed :)

  • @robertopetrazzuolo4749
    @robertopetrazzuolo4749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, LOVELY ! Cheers, mate! You have made me travel vicariously through you!

  • @buddhimalramanayaka
    @buddhimalramanayaka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1:46 trains are the quickest transportation mode in SL mate.

  • @vidurangasahan685
    @vidurangasahan685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sthuty Machan, you doing great .. 😂😘 come back again to Sri Lanka .. and visit more places you forget..

  • @Hewagej
    @Hewagej 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow
    Nice video
    I like more
    Because i comment here
    Thanks for upload

  • @farhia711
    @farhia711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    7:49 damn dimples and nice teeth .... he is fine as hell

  • @justreallybored6014
    @justreallybored6014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everything in Sri Lanka is affordable.

    • @chamodyamadhushani7724
      @chamodyamadhushani7724 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pinnwala elephants bathing
      th-cam.com/video/TuVGmiq8qY8/w-d-xo.html

  • @ItzVinoth
    @ItzVinoth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am from the Netherlands but my family from Sri lanka I speak Tamil

    • @ItzVinoth
      @ItzVinoth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I speak also Dutch

  • @shazi84
    @shazi84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video,

  • @RRTVTAMIL
    @RRTVTAMIL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your video
    Stuutii

  • @sithumnimna6105
    @sithumnimna6105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Proud 🇱🇰

  • @vishalmusic1147
    @vishalmusic1147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    hey....thats really amazing video....u are really an amazing you tuber....

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stop it Vishal, you'll make us blush! 😚 Have you checked out our Sri Lanka vlogs too? > th-cam.com/video/5biJsewGHZY/w-d-xo.html

    • @vishalmusic1147
      @vishalmusic1147 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yaa.....thats amazing........thats why i said that i want to work with you, because i want to be a part of ur team...please dan, make me your team member...i want to learn from you...please...

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vishal, Dan would be incredibly flattered by your comments, but he's already such a diva that we'll have to keep them away from him before he starts making even more ridiculous demands. Jokes aside, we're not recruiting in the team at the moment, but send us a link to any of your TH-cam videos and we'd be happy to give you some feedback and help you on your way to being a YT star 😎

    • @vishalmusic1147
      @vishalmusic1147 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i resepect ur comments, its ok......but if anytime u need my help n photography.... im always there with u.....thank you

  • @IceCubes_
    @IceCubes_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    im from sri lanka lol u need to try petis or pesti rolls are rlly tasty u should eat pesti or petis
    Edit: or iddiyappam

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank-you for the tip, if we visit Sri Lanka again we'll have to try it out!

    • @IceCubes_
      @IceCubes_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem!

  • @ravinduniroshkumara3357
    @ravinduniroshkumara3357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im from sri lanka but this video is a whole new experience, seeing my count from a tourists perspective

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you liked it! Do you think there are any big things we missed or that you think we should have included?

    • @ravinduniroshkumara3357
      @ravinduniroshkumara3357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides yes there are lots of place you miss
      Kirigalpoththa (second height peak)
      Balathuduwa peak (3rd height peak)
      Horton plains national park
      world's end
      Adams peak
      Hikkaduwa
      Mirissa
      Trincomalee
      Kithulgala
      Unawatuna
      Tangalla
      Galaboda waterfall
      Dunhida waterfall
      Babarakanda waterfall (higest waterfall )
      There are lot more ...

  • @sabi0932
    @sabi0932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Im from Sri Lanka and I speak Tamil. Almost every Sri Lankan Who lives in Europa speaks Tamil

  • @Baltictravellerblog
    @Baltictravellerblog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of the best travel videos about Sri Lanka! Everything is well structured! I visited this wonderful place recently and miss it a lot. So many places filmed, now it's time to create a video for my channel.

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! We had such an incredible time shooting the guide and we can't wait to go back to Sri Lanka. Where was your favourite place? 🇱🇰

    • @Baltictravellerblog
      @Baltictravellerblog 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HolidayExtrasTravelGuides My favourite place was the Sri Lankan train! The train takes you through stunning landscapes, old pine forests and tea plantations. Train trip in Sri Lanka is considered as one of the most beautiful in the world.

  • @lakshanmalimge5603
    @lakshanmalimge5603 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well come back again brooo...

  • @UHDNaturals
    @UHDNaturals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country with great beaches and beautiful scenery and of course hearty people💐

  • @ChrisandSohee
    @ChrisandSohee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent Video, Keep up the good work!

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      *blushes* Thanks Dollar Travelers - check out the rest of our channel if you want more excellent videos :-P th-cam.com/channels/hVEhCjVIHzw8llO2TEpH8g.html

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dollar Travelers th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

  • @anushafernando9520
    @anushafernando9520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sri lanka is the most beautiful country in the world and we're proud to be a sri lankan ❤️🇱🇰

  • @AmazingRocker
    @AmazingRocker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    hey thanks for coming to our country!! you are soo cool!!

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're welcome, and we're glad to have paid a visit! You should check out some of our vlogs, like Dan's trip from Dambulla to Colombo th-cam.com/video/ojg-VROlcJY/w-d-xo.html

  • @m.vijith671
    @m.vijith671 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would say one .. This guy is speaking that language very well and quickly too... this is the first person who speaks in a sec time that I ever seen. 👌

  • @essh9030
    @essh9030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would love to go there oh wait I live there
    Me be flexing

  • @nimnadinime4583
    @nimnadinime4583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow Sri Lanka ❤️🔥🇱🇰

  • @ashadarikarunasena4668
    @ashadarikarunasena4668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man when we go to safari they do not take that much rupees

  • @manjulawaduge9411
    @manjulawaduge9411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 From Florida, USA 🇺🇸

  • @someplaceso_fsrilanka874
    @someplaceso_fsrilanka874 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you .. stutiyi..

  • @steffij7725
    @steffij7725 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just booked my flight to Sri Lanka today! Cannot wait! This video has given me some great ideas, stutiyi! I hadn't considered going on safari but maybe now I will.....

    • @ajmalaniz4529
      @ajmalaniz4529 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup Definitely should. Much cheaper than the safaris elsewhere, and it's amazing!

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have an amazing time! You definitely should consider it! What else have you got planned whilst there?

  • @cjalisyas
    @cjalisyas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AYUBOWAN (AYU=LIFE BOHOEAN= MORE or become more) IS HAVE A LONG LIFE.

  • @loshankannangara7727
    @loshankannangara7727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A minor correction, Sigiriya is not a temple. It is a fortress. Superb video.

  • @Mrrajitha2009
    @Mrrajitha2009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good Stuff !!

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're glad you enjoyed it Rajitha! Have you checked out our Sri Lanka vlogs too? > th-cam.com/video/5biJsewGHZY/w-d-xo.html

    • @nipun9134
      @nipun9134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/A8WpEOI24Tw/w-d-xo.html

  • @sagii9937
    @sagii9937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anuradhapura is forgotten!! It's the most historic capital of Sri lanka far away ... Full of historic monuments, temples, tanks, . .etc.
    Nilaweli beach in Trincomalee dictrict is another best natural beaches ever..
    Fruits....tropical juicy fresh Mangos, pineapples, mangusteens, Rambutan, Doorian, Jack fruits etc.

  • @anentertainingplace5069
    @anentertainingplace5069 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    visit srilanka...

  • @amruthag6799
    @amruthag6799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this video! This guy is a truly passionate traveler and this video has so much authentic content and almost everything that I would want in a travel video!

    • @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides
      @HolidayExtrasTravelGuides  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Amrutha, we're so glad you enjoyed it and we hope it was helpful! Do you have any plans to visit Sri Lanka? :)

    • @amruthag6799
      @amruthag6799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! I'm in the early phase of planning my next vacay! And SriLanka looks perfect! I've almost finalized it :)

  • @skadihuntress
    @skadihuntress 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Haha my name is Ella

    • @SUDJUICE
      @SUDJUICE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ella is an excellrnt name. ive only met great people that are named ella

    • @rhomzkietfttv5571
      @rhomzkietfttv5571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just like ELLA CRUZ the Philippine actress hahaha

    • @TravelwormMukesh
      @TravelwormMukesh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ella is my favourite place in Sri Lanka, check video about Ella here . bit.ly/2DITSY3

  • @kanishkaherath2850
    @kanishkaherath2850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for visiting n promoting tourism in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 🇱🇰

  • @mohamednaleef9214
    @mohamednaleef9214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your beautiful vedio MR handsome 😍

  • @wimanshadewmini3766
    @wimanshadewmini3766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am proud of being a sri lankan ❤️

  • @gmahindabandara7307
    @gmahindabandara7307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a Sri Lankan living in the UK for the last 45 years. So sad to see how Sri Lankans and also tour guilds cheat tourists. I go to Sri Lanka often and have visited national parks twice during the last couple of years. The maximum price we paid to a safari vehicle was 4500 rupees and entrance fees ( the entrance fees was little as 100 rupees per person). This vehicle can carry more than 6 persons at any one time. You paid 17000X6 Rupees.
    Sri Lanka has become the 4th most corrupted country in the world. You can have a rest and a meal for 10-15 pounds in a cheap restaurant. Everyone there cheat everyone!

    • @haluwazone299
      @haluwazone299 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      G Mahinda Bandara
      Absolute truth.

    • @saggiteightyfour8367
      @saggiteightyfour8367 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are different entry fees for locals versus foreigners. The price included jeep hire and safari entry.

    • @AngeltashaUK
      @AngeltashaUK 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would nogbe surprised by the scammers, i think it is mainly due to how a person looks. If you look like a tourist, they will treat you like a tourist and charge you at an expensive price! I am hoping to go to sriLanka soon. So i hope to be able to blend in.

    • @Baltictravellerblog
      @Baltictravellerblog 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. There are a lot of tourist scammers in Sri Lanka and you should be very careful. In many places sales tax is not included, which is about 20%, so you pay 20% on top of the bill.....

  • @DonGurugay
    @DonGurugay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Useful tips, thank you

  • @amarasiriekanayake3018
    @amarasiriekanayake3018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very welcome to Tuktuk tours with Amara..for a most beautiful guided tutuk tour to cultural and religious sites of Anuradhapura and Mihintale ..SRILANKA..A guaranteed and promised top tour by a tuktuk to the cultural sites..no cheating promised..