How safe is Sri Lanka?
We retain enormous faith in holidays in Sri Lanka. We provide full, detailed information about the Sri Lanka political situation, with links to UK Foreign Office and BBC news reports. The Sri Lanka tourist industry remains resilient, successful and can offer quite wonderful value. There is no history of tourists being targeted at any stage of the ongoing and fluctuating terrorist conflict.
Sri Lanka is a safe country, and you can relax while you are there. That being said, it’s still important to use common sense. There are a few areas that are not as safe to visit, due to a terrorist group called the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam . Areas ruled by this group are dangerous and though the LTTE doesn’t target tourists, you should still avoid them. However, Galle is free of these issues and very safe. Here are some tips: . Be careful if traveling on buses, as petty theft is common. . Ask for a receipt when you store your backpack or luggage. . Do NOT carry your passport or any credit cards and cash that you will not need. . Use only registered taxis. . Do not walk into unknown areas by yourself at night. . Avoid any contact with drugs, as laws are very strict in Sri Lanka . More about Travel Safety to Sri Lanka International travel does present risks, especially with the threat of international terrorism. The U.S. State Department has issued travel warnings and advisories
