SRI LANKA

Hiriketiya Beach: Everything to Know Before You Go

Hiriketiya Beach was home base for a month before we explored more of Sri Lanka. We fell in love with...

When to visit Sri Lanka

There’s literally no bad time to visit Sri Lanka because the island experiences both the wet and dry season at the same time. The only thing that will matter is where you go.

For popular south coast spots like Hiriketiya Beach, Ahangama, and Weligama, the dry season is the best time to visit with sunny days and very little rain. However, north eastern cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are in full monsoon swing at the same time.

Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka

Every Holafly plan comes with unlimited data, meaning you can just go and never worry about over-use. Use maps, stream anything, or scroll through TikTok to kill time on a long bus ride between Colombo and Mirissa.

If you’re travelling long-term, consider a recurring subscription with Holafly Plans. This is what I use! For a flat monthly fee, you get global coverage and unlimited data — no need to do anything to your settings when you land. It just works.

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