- Light, for about a week
- Type G, not needed at the villa
- Shoulders and knees covered
- A warm layer
Already at the villa
- Towels and bed linen
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
- Mosquito net
- Washing machine, drying rack and iron
- Universal sockets. You do not need an adapter here.
Clothes
- Light cotton or linen clothes
- Clothes for about a week. You can wash them at the villa.
- Swimwear. Wear it only on the beach and by the pool.
- A hat or cap and sunglasses
- Sandals or flip-flops that slip off easily
For temples
- Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees
- A sarong or a large scarf to wrap around you
- You take off your shoes and hat at the entrance.
- Thin socks. The stone is hot at midday.
- Do not pose for a photo with your back to a Buddha statue.
For trips to the hills
- A sweatshirt or fleece. Nights in Nuwara Eliya are around 10 °C.
- A light rain jacket
- Closed shoes with a good grip for Adam's Peak and other walks
- You climb Adam's Peak at night. It is cold and windy at the top.
Sun and mosquitoes
- Sunscreen with SPF 30 to 50. Bring it from home, it is expensive here.
- Mosquito repellent with 20–50 % DEET or 20 % icaridin
- Sunscreen first, then repellent.
- After-sun lotion
Health kit
- Your regular medicine for the whole stay, in its original packaging
- A copy of the prescription or a doctor's note in English
- Plasters, disinfectant, a painkiller and something for allergies
- No special vaccination is required. If you want one, ask your doctor at least a month before the trip.
- There is no malaria in Sri Lanka. Health care is very good here and medicines are easy to get.
Papers and money
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after you arrive
- Your approved ETA, printed or on your phone
- Travel insurance
- A payment card for ATMs, plus some euros or US dollars in cash
- For a scooter: your driving licence and an international driving permit. You also need a local permit, so ask us before you rent.
- Copies of your documents, on paper or on your phone
Electronics
- A type G adapter (British, three flat pins) for hotels on trips. Older houses often have type D.
- Power bank
- A small torch. The power goes out now and then.
- You can buy a local SIM card at the airport. Your phone must not be locked to one operator.
- A waterproof bag for the beach and boat trips
Leave at home
- Cigarettes. Since 2026 passengers may not bring them into Sri Lanka.
- E-cigarettes. They are taken away at the airport.
- A drone, unless you have a permit from the Sri Lankan civil aviation authority
- Clothes with a picture of Buddha. Cover a Buddha tattoo.
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