• The standard currency is LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee) but foreign currencies are accepted at many places.
• Credit and Debit cards are accepted at many places while it is also possible to take cash out at any ATM with any foreign card.
• Restaurants provide both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
• Bottled water is always more plentiful than tap water. Hotels and restaurants will provide clean drinking water.
• Average temperature is about 30 Celsius around the country except in the hill country where it can go to a minimum of 14 Celsius.
• Tipping is not compulsory but really admired to leave a nice tip to appreciate good service. (An average tip is 10% - 20% at a restaurant)
• Everyone is expected to wear respectfully when entering a temple. Shoulders must be covered and knees must be covered, hats and footwear must be removed, light-colored attire is most suitable, patched jeans are allowed and no photographs posing back to religious statues.
• Flashing is prohibited inside some sites where it can harm the natural paintings and are mentioned at the entrance.
• It is mentioned if photography is prohibited inside any of the sites.
• Feeding the wildlife will not be allowed and is not allowed to get down inside a national park apart from the safe zones introduced by the wildlife department.
• Be aware of scams and pickpockets although it is very rare.
• Safe lockers will be provided at all the hotels.
• Travelling on the foot boards in the trains cannot be accepted though you can capture an image safely.
• Sri Lanka is a malaria-free country.
• Hotels take safety options to avoid mosquitoes and insects but good to use a mosquito repellant when needed.