Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, however small in size. This destination can’t be appreciated until you get around in Sri Lanka, a wonderful destination. Before adding places to visit in Sri Lanka in your itinerary of Sri Lanka tour packages, it is also important to know how can you reach them. To support this text, we at The Travel Makers has come up with this article to help you learn about various ways to get around in Sri Lanka. Mode of transportation plays an important role in exploring Sri Lanka. Let us go through with this article and start the best exploration ever by calling us at +971-4256-2434.
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Ways to Get Around in Sri Lanka
By Air
There is an aviation company called Deccan Aviation Lanka which arranges charter flights and helicopters to get to any destination in Sri Lanka. It is authorized to operate both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the country. Now the times, Deccan Airline offers choices for business and leisure travelers with premium service, comfort, and safety. This company has also collaborated with the health and safety standards of major global tour operators and NGOs such as TUI, Kuoni, UN, WFP, ICRC, etc.
By Rail
The rail system is an important transport medium that connects the capital city Colombo to all tourist towns but first-class, air-conditioning, and dining cars are available on few routes. The major principal route from Colombo to Kandy has fast operating service. There is a Viceroy Express which is the only passenger steam train still operating in Sri Lanka. This journey is rich in vintage, and British locomotives, for 50 years.
By Road
- Bus
Buses in Sri Lanka have an extensive network of services to most parts of this island offering affordable and convenient travel by Sri Lanka Central Transport Board. Long distances operated from the Pettah Central Bus Depot. There are two services operated in Sri Lanka, one is the Sri Lanka Transport Board and other one is private bus companies. Most of the buses are air-conditioned and buses from coastal areas depart at the interval of half an hour.
- Taxi
Colored with yellow on tops and red & white on plates, taxis also play an important role in getting around in Sri Lanka as they are a convenient and stress-free mode of transportation. In the capital city of Colombo, taxis are metered but it is also important to agree on a rate.
- Trishaws (Tuktuks)
Trishaws (Tuktuks) is a fun and authentic way to get around with short journeys within towns and cities in Sri Lanka. Most of the rickshaws are not metered so it is better to agree on one rate before riding. The average price for riding in Sri Lanka is about 50 LKR.
- Car rentals
Car rentals are also one of the best options for riding around in Sri Lanka which is accessible with us by calling +971-4256-2434. Car rentals allow you to freely get around in Sri Lanka at your own pace. There are also motorized rickshaws and chauffer-driven cars available to hire in cities and villages at less expensive rates.
- Cycling
It is also one of the amazing ways to get around in Sri Lanka as through this way you can connect to different parts of the island. However, you are not so much about the roads but it is sure that you will reach some amazing places at regular intervals and stops.
Whether you choose to travel to Sri Lanka by air, rail, or road, it is sure that you won’t get dissatisfied and have one of the best explorations in Sri Lanka. Get to this island with Sri Lanka tour packages by calling +971-4256-2434 and admire the best attractions in this island nation.
