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Cape Weligama
Weligama Bay, Weligama
4.8
543 member reviewsPrivate-pool villas crest a cliff above Weligama Bay, with the island's best surf break unfurling directly below.
The Experience
- Cliff-top villas above Weligama Bay
- Resident surf school
- Whale-watching excursions
Amenities
Private Pool VillasSpaRestaurantBarSurf LessonsWhale Watching
Location
Nearest airport
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
~147 kmapprox. 3h 20m transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Jan–Mar and Dec.
Dec–Mar for the south and west coasts; the island has two monsoons.
Ideal Good Less ideal
Getting around
Ride-hailing: PickMe · Uber
PickMe tuk-tuks/cars in Colombo; private drivers are the easy way to tour.
They drive on the left — look right first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
10% is customary
Restaurants: 10% if a service charge isn't already added.
Hotels: Rs 200–500 for porters and helpful staff.
Taxis: Round up the fare.
Good to know
- ·Remove shoes and hats at temples; cover shoulders and knees.
- ·Never pose with your back to a Buddha statue.
- ·Use the right hand for giving and eating.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Dialog & Mobitel offer cheap data SIMs/eSIMs; coverage is good on the coasts.
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR · Rs)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Drink bottled or purified water
- ·Hep A & typhoid are commonly advised.
- ·Use repellent at dusk — dengue is present in wet, urban areas.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
267kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 857 km each way · what 13 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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