Sri Lanka is a vital habitat for sea turtles. It has been observed that five of the seven endangered species come to the shores of Sri Lankan beaches to lay their eggs. Watching adult and newly-hatched turtles is a popular attraction for tourists in Sri Lanka, hence Blue Lanka Tours always include this activity in […]

1.   Surfing If you are looking to surf sand-bottomed point breaks all day long in 30 degrees bright and shiny weather, Sri Lanka is the place to be. Surfing is more of a hobby or a pleasure activity that is loved by many. To enjoy surfing the most, you need to be on a beach that has […]

Yes, it is that time of the year again where you will see the sides of roads all across the island lined with towered layers of colorful fruits. If you are visiting Sri Lanka anytime between June-August, you HAVE to try these exotic seasonal fruits of Sri Lanka. Rambutan Rambutan is the fruit that dominated […]

Crescat Boulevard This upmarket shopping complex is a three-storied structure where you will find all the designer wear, boutiques, cosmetics, and sportswear. Apart from an alluring shopping experience, guests are often attracted to the exciting dining experience provided at the extensive Crescat food court. Indian, Malaysian, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan varieties of […]

Getting vaccinated will help keep you safe and healthy while you’re traveling. It will also help make sure that you don’t bring any serious diseases home to your family, friends, and community. Some countries require proof of vaccination for certain diseases, like yellow fever or polio. And traveling in developing countries and rural areas may […]

With the objective of facilitating a comprehensive and efficient service to all visitors to Sri Lanka, here’s a breakdown of the most valuable information with regard to the Visa Categories and Processing in Sri Lanka. Hang in there, let’s get started with introducing the types of Visas and to the most fundamental process of how […]

While Sri Lanka is a magnificent and highly recommended tourist destination, the secret of the nation’s hospitality begins with its people – spice addicted, cricket fanatics and mega tea drinkers – Sri Lankan’s are warm and welcoming with big hearts and wide smiles – ALWAYS! The culture and society in Sri Lanka is infiltrated with […]

Galle Face GreenA long stretch of land alongside the Indian Ocean, the Galle Face Green is a public walkway and playground. Located close to the old Parliament of Sri Lanka, some of the best hotels in Colombo are also stretched out on the opposite side of this promenade. Beira LakeThe beautiful Beira Lake occupies 65 […]

1. Achcharu In Sinhalese, ‘achcharu’ means a ‘mixture of ingredients’ – which is often used to add flavor to the main meal; most often at lunchtime. You will taste various types of achcharu in different parts of the country and the taste will vary too. Some of the most common ingredients include mango, ambarella, lime […]

Sri Lanka boasts a long history of gemstone production and arguably produces some of the finest gem specimens in the world. Out of the Sri Lankan gem producing areas, Rathnapura is by far the most prolific source of world-class gemstones. There is a huge variety of gem types found in Sri Lanka and Sapphires are […]