I would like to tell you about.<\/p>\n
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How to book flights! For the cheapest possible arrangements, a single stopover is recommended.<\/h2>\n
First and foremost, the most important item is the flight ticket.<\/p>\n
I cannot make travel plans until I secure the flight tickets.<\/p>\n
Now, I'd like to share how to secure airline tickets for a cost-effective trip to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
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Direct flights operate four times a week, though the price is on the high side.<\/h3>\n
Direct flights from Narita to Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest city, operate four times a week.<\/p>\n
This is a code-share flight operated by SriLankan Airlines and Japan Airlines.<\/p>\n
Now then, regarding the crucial matter of price, we handle budget airline tickets at 'Travel-chan<\/a>Let's check it out!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On a direct flight, the outbound journey takes 13 hours and 40 minutes due to the influence of the westerlies, while the return journey takes 8 hours and 10 minutes.<\/p>\n However, the price is extremely high, and despite attempting to book two months in advance, it still costs around \u00a5190,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the other hand, connecting flights can be obtained for around \u00a570,000. (Depending on the season, they may be available for under \u00a550,000.)<\/p>\n Price-wise, the two-stop connection is the cheapest, but there's barely a \u00a310 difference compared to the one-stop option.<\/p>\n Considering the time and physical exertion involved, the most realistic option is a single transfer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Due to time constraints, the flight plan I secured is via China Eastern Airlines as follows:<\/p>\n Many other travellers book AirAsia flights via Malaysia, so it would be advisable to check the flight times and select the itinerary that best suits your needs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I chose the option where my portion departs in the morning and arrives in Sri Lanka by evening, as that was appealing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following is the final price including some optional extras.<\/p>\n All in all, it came to \u00a571,824, which is just under \u00a570,000, so it was quite reasonable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I imagine some people might find it a bother to make all the reservations.<\/p>\n Such individuals are likely to seek out package tours.<\/p>\n However, package tours have two drawbacks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The first is the high price.<\/p>\n Below are the prices for a trip to Sri Lanka when searched on HIS for the same dates as mine.<\/p>\n It can be seen that the price per person is over \u00a5240,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Taking the whole family of three would cost around \u00a5800,000, so it's quite a large expense.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The second drawback is that you cannot create a plan entirely to your own specifications. One of the great pleasures of travel lies in customising your itinerary to suit your own preferences.<\/p>\n If one can only travel according to a predetermined itinerary, the appeal of travel is diminished by half.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now then, I should like to move on to the crucial matter of transport.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you've booked your flight and fixed your departure and return dates, it's finally time to decide on your itinerary.<\/p>\n Sri Lanka is a World Heritage powerhouse, boasting eight World Heritage Sites within an area equivalent to 80% of Hokkaido.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related:\u00a0What kind of country is Sri Lanka!? Before travelling, let's get to grips with its history, climate, attractions, specialities, and cost of living!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The author decided to plan a trip to visit all the World Heritage Sites during their eight-night, nine-day stay in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For those considering a four-night, five-day or five-night, six-day trip, it would be best to focus on exploring the Cultural Triangle, encompassing Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy.<\/p>\n Five World Heritage sites are clustered within a compact area, making it highly efficient to visit them all.<\/p>\n Incidentally, Sigiriya Rock, the most famous of all, is also situated at the heart of the Cultural Triangle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sri Lanka also has public transport such as buses and trains.<\/p>\n However, having backpacked through numerous emerging nations during my student days, I felt uneasy about the reliability of timetables.<\/p>\n Naturally, as we'll be arriving at the destination with hotel bookings already secured, any disruption to the schedule would be a critical issue.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I was thinking how I'd hate to fret over transport once I started working, when I came across Sri Lanka Taxi Service.<\/p>\n Related:\u3010Sri Lanka Taxi Service\u3011A Traveller's Comprehensive Review of the Highly-Rated Charter Company 'Sri Lanka Taxi Service' Based on Word-of-Mouth Reputation!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The company provides dedicated chauffeur-driven taxis, trained during the itinerary, to support all travel arrangements throughout the trip.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Furthermore, as Sri Lanka Taxi Service reportedly offers itinerary suggestions under local supervision, I promptly decided to place an order.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following morning, a sincere email was received in reply, presenting the proposed itinerary alongside details of the services offered.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As for the pricing aspect, I shall address that later; the section focusing on the itinerary is as follows.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It's reassuring that they offer bespoke itineraries tailored to each individual's needs, based on extensive experience, and propose the most efficient routes free of charge.<\/p>\n The proposed itinerary was reasonable, covering the cultural triangle region before proceeding to the central and southwestern areas, so we decided to follow the suggested plan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sri Lanka Taxi Service provided a sense of security with its well-trained taxi drivers.<\/p>\n Furthermore, compared to other major companies,The cheapest among Japanese suppliers<\/strong><\/span>is as follows.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The standard rate for a 9-day charter with Sri Lanka Taxi Service is \u00a589,000.<\/p>\n That's a low price, under \u00a510,000 per day.<\/p>\n This is strictly the cost per vehicle, so when travelling with three people, the cost per person is \u00a529,666, which falls below the \u00a530,000 mark.<\/p>\n It's rather splendid that we can keep the cost down to around \u00a5100,000 for the flight and all travel arrangements, isn't it?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additionally, those who do not speak English can apply for the Premium Plan to receive priority dispatch of Japanese-speaking drivers.<\/p>\n With major travel agencies, adding a Japanese-speaking driver incurs an additional charge of \u00a510,000 per day.<\/p>\n With Sri Lanka Taxi Service, you can enjoy your Sri Lankan travels with excellent drivers, including Japanese-speaking drivers, for approximately \u00a51,500 per day per vehicle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Moreover, even without the premium plan, the drivers are thoroughly trained, so you can use the service with peace of mind.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even without installing Japanese drivers, you can rest assured that our Japanese helpdesk will provide step-by-step support.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A visa is required to enter Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n There are two methods for obtaining a visa: an Arrival Visa, which is obtained upon arrival at the destination, and an online visa, which is obtained in advance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For those who find obtaining a visa in advance troublesome, there is the option of obtaining a visa upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Next to immigration control is the visa application counter; simply present your passport at counter $40 to obtain one easily.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The arrival visa is convenient, but it has the drawback of causing delays at immigration.<\/p>\n For those wishing to complete immigration smoothly upon arrival, we recommend the online visa.<\/p>\n Obtaining it via online visa is slightly cheaper at $35.<\/p>\n I would like to outline the procedure below.<\/p>\n First, navigate to the following site.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Application for Sri Lanka's online visa<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n First, click on 'Applicable' \u2192 'By the applicant themselves' on the following page.<\/p>\n This is a forced Japanese translation, so it may be difficult to understand.<\/p>\n It seems you've translated the English word 'apply' as '\u9069\u7528' (to apply).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the next screen, click Apply again.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On the next page, scroll down and tick the 'I Agree' box.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Then, you will be automatically redirected to the next page.<\/p>\n From here on, the page will be in English.<\/p>\n Click 'Apply for an Individual'.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is where the application form finally begins.<\/p>\n Please have your passport ready and complete the form as shown in the image below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scroll down.<\/p>\n For 'Purpose of visit', select 'Sightseeing or Holiday' as the purpose of your trip.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also, at the very bottom, do you hold any other visas for Sri Lanka?<\/p>\n That is the question.<\/p>\n I don't believe I possess any of these, so please select 'No' for all.<\/p>\n Scroll down and press the Next button to proceed to the next page.<\/p>\n On the next page, review the details and press 'Confirm'.<\/p>\n Then your visa application will be completed on the next page.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As stated above in English, tourist visa applications are currently free of charge for a limited period.<\/p>\n The free period runs from 1 August for six months, that is, until 31 January.<\/p>\n Forty-eight countries, including Japan, have abolished visa fees to attract tourists.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A special media conference was held at Temple Trees on 31 July 2019.<\/p>\n Visa-free entry will be available to 48 nations and the offer will remain in place for six months.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe assured that Sri Lanka is now safe for tourists and \u201csecurity has returned to normalcy.\u201d<\/p>\n Quote:travel voice<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Until now, tourist visas were available online for $35, so although it was only for a limited period, it was good value.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n When travelling abroad, you never know what might happen.<\/p>\n I too once lost an iPhone in China, but as I had taken out overseas travel insurance, I was fully reimbursed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can take out insurance at the airport, but the price is set at a very high amount.<\/p>\n On the other hand, by purchasing it online in advance, you can take out insurance at a significantly lower cost.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The insurance policy the author favours is [Sompo Japan's off!<\/a>\u3011<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The author was able to book an 8-night, 9-day trip for just \u00a53,960.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It's rather nice to be able to sign up at half the price when applying in-store.<\/p>\n The author's guarantee plan is as follows.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is advisable to ensure you have insurance cover, as 'damage to personal belongings' and 'expenses for delayed return luggage on premium flights' are the most frequently utilised types of cover.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We have covered how to obtain affordable air tickets for travelling to Sri Lanka, along with preparations for transport and accommodation, and visa requirements.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Going forward, I would like to share with you step by step the things to bear in mind when actually undertaking a trip.<\/p>\n We shall endeavour to provide information that will assist you in your travels to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2192\u3000A comprehensive guide to preparing for your Sri Lanka trip, from a traveller's perspective!<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\u30c8\u30e9\u30d9\u30eb\u3053\u3061\u3083\u3093\"](\"https:\/\/aaa-fund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-04-21-15.24.33.png\")
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<\/a><\/p>\nWith one transfer, reservations are possible for between \u00a550,000 and \u00a570,000.<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nBooking through a tour is very expensive.<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nFor itinerary planning and transport, we recommend the taxi charter service 'Sri Lanka Taxi Service'.<\/h2>\n
First, consider your own itinerary.<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nConsult a professional for a detailed itinerary free of charge<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDiscounted pricing<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nHow to obtain a visa<\/h2>\n
Upon obtaining an Arrival Visa<\/h3>\n
How to Obtain an Online Visa<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDon't forget to arrange your travel insurance online in advance!<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSummary<\/h2>\n