Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Taxi
Sri Lankan taxis are common in all sizable towns, and even some villages. Only some are
metered (mostly in Colombo), but over longer distances their prices are comparable to
those of three-wheelers, and they provide more comfort and security. Radio taxis are avail-
able in Kandy and Colombo. You can count on most taxi rides costing between Rs 60 and
100 per kilometre.
Three-wheeler
Three-wheelers, known in other parts of Asia as tuk-tuks,
bajajs
or autorickshaws, are liter-
ally waiting on every corner. Use your best bargaining skills and agree on the fare before
you get in. Some keen drivers will offer to take you around Mars and back, and we've heard
of travellers who have gone from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya in a three-wheeler, which would
be a slow five hours or so.
As a rule of thumb, a three-wheeler should cost no more than Rs 150 per kilometre, but
this can prove elusive depending on your negotiating skills. Note that three-wheelers with
meters are becoming popular in Colombo.
Three-wheelers and taxis waiting outside hotels and tourist sights expect higher-than-
usual fares. Walk a few hundred metres to get a better deal.
Tours
Sri Lanka has many inbound travel companies providing tours. Many of the tours are fo-
cused on a particular interest or activity.
Action Lanka
( 011-279 1584;
www.actionlanka.com
;366/3, Rendapola Horagahakanda Lane,
Talangama, Koswatta)
Arranges outdoor activities including white-water rafting, kayaking, diving, mountain bik-
ing and walks.
OUTDOORS
TOUR
Boutique Sri Lanka
TOUR
