Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka gives us 10 places: 5 nature and walks, 2 zoos and aquariums, and 1 each of historic sites, cultural sites and viewpoints.

1Destination

1Family attraction

1Type of day out

Quick facts about Sri Lanka

CurrencySri Lankan rupee

LanguageSinhala, Tamil

Time zoneUTC+5:30

PaymentBring cash

English spokenLow (EF EPI #73)

1Top family destinations in Sri Lanka

Kegalle1 family attraction

2Things to do in Sri Lanka

Zoos & Aquariums1 place

Tours & tickets in Sri Lanka

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Travel essentials for Sri Lanka

eSIM for Sri LankaAiralo: mobile data without roaming

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3Practical essentials

Dish to tryKottu Roti

CapitalSri Jayawardenepura Kotte

Plug typesBS 546, BS 1363

DrivingDrive on the left

Emergency number119

Calling code+94

Daylight12–13 hours of daylight

Population21,444,000

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

4Plan your trip to Sri Lanka

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving

Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels

Getting aroundDrive on the left

Travel budgetBring cash

Packing listPlugs: BS 546, BS 1363

Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip

Safety & healthEmergency: 119

Useful infoCalling code +94

5Sri Lanka with kids – highlights

Why families love Sri Lanka

Hambantota carries 3 of the places we cover and Colombo 2, with everywhere else at 1. We have no climate reading for the country yet, so we will not say which months work and would rather leave it blank.

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Easy to travelBring cash · English: low

Food to tryKottu Roti

So much to see1 family attractions in 1 destination

Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

6Popular searches about Sri Lanka

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