How to travel around Sri Lanka alone
Being regarded as a country that is very safe for solo travellers, Sri Lanka offers single travellers a multitude of enticing experiences. If you are planning to visit Sri Lanka alone, here is a guide on how to get the maximum out of this experience.
Book your accommodation in advance
The Luxury Travel Channel states that, unlike other accommodation options around the world, Sri Lankan hotels and resorts have offers discounts particularly designed for solo travellers but most of it has to be booked in advance to become eligible, so go over the internet and so a little bit of research and you could even find luxury accommodation options with unbelievable prices.
Plan your itinerary
Planning your itinerary before you arrive at the island is a crucial step in travelling around the country. It might involve a lot of research but making a proper plan and sticking to it will save you money and other valuable resources. With the touristy regions also try to add in a couple of offbeat destinations considering the things that are on offer at the particular region. Remember that Sri Lanka is a nation that is drenched in history so along with the list of the beaches and urban areas, add in some of the islands profound archaeological sites and ruins to your itinerary.
Rent a bike or a tuk-tuk
Rather than looking for taxies and other transportation methods, renting out a vehicle gives you the freedom and it will indeed be a choice that you would not regret making as a solo traveller. Renting out a bike will save you a lot of money and fuel is pretty cheap in Sri Lanka compared to western countries. Overall if you rent a bike or a tuk-tuk you will end up spending far less compared to other modes of travel around the island. Bikes are also ideal to navigate through the traffic and manoeuvre through the hilly regions of the island which would help you save a lot of time.
Talk to the locals
Sri Lankans are very friendly and most of them could understand and speak English; You could learn a lot of information about the island from them and the warm and hospitable people on the island will also keep you company. They will even go to the extent of inviting you to their houses and offering you tea and even meals. But be mindful of speaking with strangers at urban areas where you are more susceptible to scams. Villagers on the island are more approachable in this is where you could enjoy true Sri Lankan hospitality.
Travel light
as a solo traveller carrying too much of luggage is not a good idea; it would drag you down, and it will make transportation a nightmare – so, only take the essentials with. you also you do not need to bring in extra clothes as well as clothing items and accessories are very cheap in Sri Lanka. However, if you are under medication, make sure that you bring extra medicines just in case. Also, a good sunscreen, proper shades and light clothing is a must since during summer months weather here could get very hot and humid.
Take advantage of other transportation options
Bike rentals are available all around the island and if you planning to travel long distances it is always better to use public transport. Train rides particular, offer great value for your buck. They take you through some of the most scenic regions around the island; in fact, the Kandy to Ella train ride has been regarded as one of the world's most scenic train rides.
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