What is the best transportation method to travel around Sri Lanka?
If you are a diehard budget backpacker, the best way to travel around Sri Lanka is public transportation. Because it is cheap, fun, and the best way to engage with locals. hiring a rental car is possible anyplace but it is not very much cheap here. Fuel is much expensive compare to other Asian countries. however, you can choose a normal bus, semi-luxury bus or luxury bus, or train to travel around.
Trains are affordable
Travel by train for long-distance is the cheapest way but it can be slow. On a train, there are three classes which call first class, second class, and third class. The third class is very very cheap and it normally costs less than Rs 100 for 30km-to 50km. apparently, First class is expensive but comfy.
You can book tickets before your riding date. Because anyone can't predict the crowd of the train it is depending on the time and date you are going to travel. When you are buying a ticket, they will give you a piece of cardboard with a date and place you're going to go.
Don't throw away it until you reach your destination. Because some officer of the railway department can come to your seat at train and can ask your ticket to check. If it hasn't with you, they can ask some penalty for your mistake and it can be a ruff situation. so, Don't misplace your tickets until you back off. After checking in, they will give it back to you and when you go out from the railway station they again can ask for it. After they keep it and you can go.
MUST- I highly recommended taking a train ride from Kandy to Ella. It is stunning and you probably fall in love with it.
Let's take Sri Lankan crazy bus ride
Now we talk about buses. it is the most common way of traveling of the locals. Because it is fast, cheap and available. Highway buses are expensive compared to normal road buses but it is comfy. Lots of highway buses to the southern part are starting from Makubbura transportation Hub.
When you are going on a normal bus, it can be a crazy experience. Those bus drivers drive like crazy. They lots of times break rules on the road and drive fast. They play loud music inside the bus. People use those buses for their day-to-day life. The government also runs a bus system called CTB. Those are red by color and compared to private buses they charge a little bit low price.
Throughout Colombo which is a metropolitan city, you can find types of buses called City buses. Those are traveling around the city like a circle and hire the same price for any place. Those are very comfortable if you hope to travel around the City.
Be careful from TukTuk drivers
The next Most famous transportation method is Tuktuk. Those are available at any place even you are in a city or the countryside. Those tuk-tuks can divide into two. what I mean is, some Tuktuk has a meter on their vehicle and they charge according to it. Those Tuktuk drivers are charging very fair prices and those are called meter taxis.
You must need to know those things before coming to Sri Lanka
Other Tuktuks haven't those meters and they charge amount what they think. Lots of them charge fairly but some of them aren't. So before the start, a ride make sure the price they are going to charge for your destinations. otherwise, they can scram you. soo be careful and be knowledgeable about that kind of stuff. Those are very common in lots of places. Tuktuk is a good way for short-distance traveling.
Enjoy the bike ride with stunning scenery
Some people are don't like to use public transportation because it is time-consuming. If you are one of them, you can hire a bike and travel around. it is cheap rather than rent a car. be aware to hire a helmet with the bike. it is essential for your safety as well as it is a rule of the country.
Does renting a car is worth it?
Do you like to spend more money and enjoy the best vacation here, then you can rent a car with or without a driver? You can miss any traffic jams, if you are missing the crowded city like Colombo, Kandy. There are lots of alternative roads are in the country to miss those crowded cities. However, it is necessary to follow the speed limit shown on the board beside roads. Traffic policies are measuring your speeds on the road and randomly they can stop you to check your documents. Don't worry if you don't break any rules, they let you go and do no harm.
another important thing is that if you are willing to drive here you need to have an international driving license and an additional permit which you can get from the Automobile Association of Ceylon in Colombo. this permit is valid for 12 months and that rules can be changed due to pandemic situations.
Rent a Cruise to get a Luxurious experience
You already know Sri Lanka is an island and the sea is around it. so you can rent a cruise and enjoy its beauty. it can be more expensive but rich you with unforgettable experiences.
Don't worry, Tour guide agencies are everywhere
In the Country, tons of tour guide companies are available. If you feel unsafety travel by yourself, hire any tour company and they always provide better service. It is your capability to find the best tour company which suit to your requirement. They will arrange a good transportation method for you.
Does Domestic air service available?
yes. In Sri Lanka, there are two domestic air services call Cinnamon Air and Helitour Cinnamon Air. If you came to Sri Lanka with a limited time this might be the best option. but it is not cheap. The fares of the service are high. Sri Lanka is a greenery country, so it offers a mesmerizing sight throughout the journey. The flights have daily schedules and you can find more information from their websites.
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