Galle - Sri Lanka

All vehicles used to transport guests are provided by our local ground handler Walkers Tours, no vehicle is more than three years old and each is fully insured. Seat belts are provided for your safety and we strongly recommend that you ensure each member of your party belts up. The drivers are licensed guides and speak English, road conditions are interesting and whilst distances are not great drive times can seem disproportionate. As there are not too many footpaths and street lighting is rare we discourage driving in rural locations after dark, wherever possible for your comfort and convenience drivers will always try to ensure you reach your destination in daylight.

There are no compulsory vaccinations required for passengers travelling to Sri Lanka from the United Kingdom. However, you should visit you General Practitioner for the latest advice – Typhoid, Tetanus and Hepatitis are recommended. In certain areas of the island Malaria is prevalent, but these areas are not tourist destinations therefore it is not necessary to take preventative medicines – In many of the jungle areas Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and you should take a good skin spray with you and ensure that you cover up during the high risk time at dusk. Air Conditioning in Hotels deters mosquitoes, although the odd hardy insect may be persistent. Most properties spray at night or light a mosquito coil in your room which is usually a sufficient deterrent.

Should you need to see a doctor ask the reception at the hotel or the driver, they will normally be able to arrange a consultation at fairly short notice. You may be required to pay for the service and any prescribed medicines, please remember to keep receipts in case you need to make an insurance claim on your return.

In the tropics the suns rays can be particularly strong, even on overcast days ultra violet rays can penetrate cloud cover and burn skin. Always use high factor sun screens, sunbathe for short periods only and drink plenty of water. Throughout the island topless sun bathing is prohibited. The higher the SPF factor on your cream, the greater the protection against UVB rays which cause burning.

At certain times of the year and at differing locations, swimming off the coast of Sri Lanka can be dangerous, because of the strong currents in the sea. Not all hotels have a lifeguard on duty on the beach and not all beaches have the international Red Flag system warning of danger. In the event that you are uncertain always check with a member of the hotel lifeguard crew who will provide the best advice.

Additional Galle information

• The City of Galle & Surrounding Area
• Eating out in Galle & The Surrounding area
• The Beaches of Galle & Local Area
• Shopping in Galle Fort
• Galle Fort
• Excursions available from Galle
• Getting around from Galle
• Resort Overview
• Banks & Financial