Most requirements and essential are available in the cities and larger towns. However, its is advisable to bring your own items as the same or similar brands that you are used to may not always be available.

Lightweight cotton clothes are the most suitable.

Bring a mixture generally loose and comfortable shorts, trousers, short-sleeved shirts for travelling. Modest attire is recommended especially for women. Long trousers and skirts with long sleeved tops must to be worn during visits to religious sites. Long sleeved upper attire is also useful for the evenings, they will give protection against mosquitoes. Some warm clothing such as sweaters will be needed when you visit the cooler climes of the central highlands.

Sunglasses, Cotton Hats or caps. For the feet, a combination of comfortable trainers, sandals and pumps.

Camping and trekking programs will require other equipment such as a light water-proof jacket/raincoat, umbrella, torch, Swiss army knife, sleeping bags, zip-lock bags. You may also require a more sturdy pair of trekking shoes/boots.

Personal medicines and prescription medication. A copy of prescription in case you run out or loose your important medicines. Contraceptives and tampons. If you use your own equipment your blood sugar/pressure monitors, inhalers etc. regularly bring them along.

Insect repellents, sun protection cream, perfumes, creams & lotions, shaving equipment, tooth brush and paste, make-up etc.

Wet wipes, tissues, camera equipment, film & memory cards, maps, nail clippers, small scissors etc.

Copies of important documents such as Passport identification page and visa page, airline ticket, identity cards, driving license.

If you are travelling with children - pampers, baby sheets & blankets, soothers, medicines, baby oils, infant foods, travel games, toys and books etc.

If you to check easy availability of any products that you may prefer to buy in Sri Lanka, please check with us in advance to let you know if it is readily available.