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Yala Is Fully Open Again — Blocks 1 & 2, Bungalows and Campsites Are Back

Yala Is Fully Open Again — Blocks 1 & 2, Bungalows and Campsites Are Back

November 1, 2026

Good news for safari lovers: Yala National Park is fully back in business. Blocks 1 and 2 — the park's busiest and most wildlife-rich sections — reopened for daytime safaris on October 16, 2026, after a month-long closure that began on September 14. The…

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Sri Lanka's Free Tourist Visa: Who Qualifies — and the ETA Step You Can't Skip

Sri Lanka's Free Tourist Visa: Who Qualifies — and the ETA Step You Can't Skip

November 1, 2026

Visiting Sri Lanka just got cheaper for travellers from many countries. Since May 25, 2026, passport holders from 40 countries — including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, China, Australia, Germany and Japan — can get a 30-day tourist visa…

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Yala's Busiest Blocks Are Closed Until Mid-October — Here's Where to Safari Instead

Yala's Busiest Blocks Are Closed Until Mid-October — Here's Where to Safari Instead

September 17, 2026

Update (November 1, 2026): Blocks 1 and 2 reopened on October 16, and bungalows and campsites reopened on November 1 — see our latest Yala update. If a Yala safari is on your September itinerary, here's an important update: Blocks 1 and 2 — the park's most…

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Whale Watching at Mirissa — March is Peak Season

Whale Watching at Mirissa — March is Peak Season

March 5, 2026

March is one of the best times of year to witness the magnificent blue whale off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Mirissa, a small fishing town about 150 km south of Colombo, is considered one of the top whale-watching destinations in the world — and for…

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Sri Lanka's Patriotic Heartbeat: Independence Day Celebrations

Sri Lanka's Patriotic Heartbeat: Independence Day Celebrations

Feb 4, 2026

Every February 4th, Sri Lanka bursts into celebration, marking the day in 1948 when the island gained independence from British rule. The heart of the festivities beats strongest in Colombo, where Galle Face Green transforms into a spectacular stage for…

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A Culinary Journey Worth Savoring

A Culinary Journey Worth Savoring

Jan 5, 2026

There's something magical happening in kitchens across our island, and the world is finally taking notice. Sri Lanka has been honored with the 7th spot in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, joining the ranks of beloved food destinations…

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