HOMEWARD BOUND
It’s your final day in Sri Lanka, so enjoy one last hopper (or two) for breakfast before making the most of your remaining few hours in GALLE with a stroll around the Fort, a café stop under the shade of a banyan tree, or a last bit of craft shopping in Galle Dutch Hospital. Most hotels in Galle are happy to arrange a late check-out or store your luggage for you if you’re not leaving Sri Lanka until later in the day. From Galle, it’s 150km up the quick Southern Expressway (around two and a half hours) to BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT for your return flight home.
THE LIJOMA LOWDOWN
Delve deeper with our tips on what to read and watch before you go, foods and drinks your kids must try, and some key cultural advice
From safari camps to beachfront villas – our pick of the most memorable places for families to stay in Sri Lanka
NEED TO KNOW
A handy overview of Sri Lanka’s weather and climate throughout the year, with recommendations for the best time to visit
Pre-trip practicalities, including getting there, visas and passports, health and safety and how to get around
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