Category: News

Emirates expands capacity on the Dubai - Sri Lanka route by 30 percent

If Sri Lanka is on your travel bucket list, there's good news: Emirates is increasing seat capacity between Dubai and Colombo by 30 percent. From January 2, 2025, you can benefit from an additional connection that will be offered almost daily - with the exception of Wednesdays. Sri Lanka: A dream destination for travelers Sri Lanka is for many [...]

Sri Lankan Airline - Black Friday Deal - Up to 20 % discount in Business and Economy Class

Dear Sri Lankan fans, Ayubowan! Sri Lankan Airlines has a brand new Black Friday promotion for cheap flights to Sri Lanka: Start planning your dream vacation today! Up to 20 % discount in Business and Economy Class Book online from November 29 to December 1, 2024, for flights between February 1 and [...]

Unlicensed Chinese guides take over tourism in Sri Lanka

In popular tourist destinations such as Sigiriya and Ella, competition is fierce - but not necessarily fair. More and more foreign tourist guides, especially from China and Russia, are offering their services without having the necessary license. This is causing tensions with the local guides, who fear a loss of income due to this competition. While the authorities [...]

Security advice from the Federal Foreign Office: Increased risk of terrorism in Sri Lanka

Due to credible indications of possible attacks on tourist destinations, particularly in the region around Arugam Bay, several countries have tightened their travel advice for Sri Lanka. Security authorities warn of an acute terror threat in certain areas of the country. International reactions and security measures Israel has issued a travel warning for parts of Sri Lanka and urges its citizens to avoid areas [...]

Shock in Minneriya: Train crashes into herd of elephants - tanker derails

A train carrying thousands of liters of fuel collided with a herd of about 20 wild elephants in northeastern Sri Lanka. Two elephants were killed and another injured in the incident near the town of Minneriya, about 200 kilometers from Colombo, when two of the fuel cars derailed, local authorities said. According to the train driver [...]

NO abolition of the visa requirement for Sri Lanka!

The scheme announced by the previous government to allow tourists from 35 countries to travel to Sri Lanka without a visa did not come into effect on October 1. Although the scheme was recently reactivated, the application for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is still required and fees still apply. In August 2024, the [...]

"Whites Only" party in Sri Lanka: outrage and consequences

Invitation to a "White Party" in Unawatuna causes an uproar. And rightly so! A Russian organizer planned a party that was reserved exclusively for white guests. The flyer with the addition "Face Control: White" triggered a shitstorm on social media. The event was condemned as racist and discriminatory and was ultimately canceled. It was about face control: [...]

The secret of Yala: A rare black leopard under protection

In the heart of Sri Lanka's breathtaking natural landscape, nestled in the lush diversity of Yala National Park, a big cat is attracting the attention of nature lovers worldwide. The focus is on a young black leopard, a rare melanistic variant of the native Sri Lankan leopard, which serves as a symbol of the uniqueness and vulnerability of the country's wildlife. In view of the [...]