## Best Sri Lanka Tours From Australia: Complete Sri Lanka Travel Guide

Sri Lanka is becoming a popular place for Australians to visit. It has a lot of history tea country, amazing beaches and incredible wildlife. All in one small island.

This guide will help Australians choose the Sri Lanka tours, book their flights and have a great holiday from Australia.

 Why Sri Lanka is Perfect for Australian Travelers

Sri Lanka is an alternative to places like Bali or Thailand.

* You can do a lot of things in one day: surf in the morning climb forts in the afternoon and see wild elephants at sunset.

* The Australian Dollar goes a way in Sri Lanka so you can stay in nice hotels and eat at good restaurants without spending too much money.

And

* The people of Sri Lanka are very friendly they love cricket. They speak good English.

## Top Sri Lanka Tour Itineraries from Australia

tour packages are around 10 to 14 days long which is good because it makes the long flight from Australia worth it.

[Culture & Heritage] ──► Kandy, Sigiriya, Dambulla

[Nature & Wildlife] ─► Ella, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park

[Beaches & Surf] ──► Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Arugam Bay

## 1. The Classic Cultural Triangle & Hill Country Tour (10. 12 Days)

This tour is great for people who have never been to Sri Lanka before. It has a bit of everything: history, tea and nice scenery.

* Key Stops: Negombo ➔ Sigiriya ➔ Kandy ➔ Nuwara Eliya ➔ Ella ➔ Galle.

* Highlights: Climbing the Sigiriya Rock riding the train from Kandy to Ella and visiting the old Galle Fort.

## 2. Wildlife Safari & Nature Adventure Tour (12. 14 Days)

This tour is for people who love the outdoors and want to see all the animals and plants that Sri Lanka has.

* Key Stops: Wilpattu ➔ Minneriya ➔ Kandy ➔ Udawalawe ➔ Yala.

* Highlights: Seeing leopards in Yala National Park watching elephants in Minneriya and whale watching near Mirissa.

## 3. Coastal Surf & Southern Beach Escape (8. 10 Days)

This tour is for people who want to relax on the beach, surf and do yoga.

* Key Stops: Colombo ➔ Hikkaduwa ➔ Weligama ➔ Hiriketiya ➔ Dikwella.

* Highlights: Surfing in Weligama drinking coffee in Hiriketiya and relaxing on the beach.

Essential Travel Logistics for Australians

## Flights from Australia to Sri Lanka

You can fly from Melbourne or Sydney to Colombo on SriLankan Airlines. The flight takes around 10 to 11 hours.

As well as can also fly with Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines. You will have to stop over in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

## Entry Requirements & ETA Visa

Australians need to get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) or eVisa to enter Sri Lanka. You have to apply for it before you leave Australia. Make sure your passport is valid, for least six months.

## Best Time to Visit

The time to visit Sri Lanka depends on where you want to go.

* If you want to visit the South and West Coasts like Galle or Mirissa it is best to go from December to April.

* If you want to visit the North and East Coasts, like Trincomalee or Arugam Bay it is best to go from May to September.