Sri Lanka currency

We are getting married next month in Sri Lanka and we wondered what we were best doing about currency? We are also traveling to the Maldives. Should we take Sri Lankan rupees or will we be ok with US Dollars?

Sri Lanka currency

Hi,

The best and only currency to use in Sri Lanka is Sri Lankan Rupees. It%26#39;s a closed currency so import/export (except for a small amount) is illegal. If you can find Rupees in UK, don%26#39;t change there as the rate will not be favourable to you. Bring Pounds (cash or travellers cheques) and change at banks in Sri Lanka. Hotels will also change, but at much lower rate. There are 5-6 bank counters at the airport (just after exit from customs). They are open 24/7 and give same rate as banks all over the country.

Hans

Sri Lanka currency

Hi Princess

Definately Sri Lankan Rupees for Sri Lanka, so take Sterling and do as Hans has suggested and change at the airport.

Maldives?, well of course you cannot use Rupees there, ';probably'; better to sign for everything in resort and pay at end, and take a few loose Dollars for tips ect.

Where/when are you getting married?

Regards

Dave

Thanks for the info, we will take some travellers cheques and change at the airport.

Dave we are getting married on the 10th April at the Heritance Ahungalla, can%26#39;t wait!!

Is the spa open now?

Hi Princess

Yep, Spa open now, i was there for opening ceremony last time out there, and was first client too!, really nice, mind you was at 5.30 AM in morning, these auspicious times really do my head in at times !.

Check them out on the net, they are Coconut Spa !!

Hmm, 10th April, well i will see you there, save me a piece of cake ok !, i fly out there on March 25th, and will be there till May 9th !

Regards

Dave