The Fortis travel guide
Know before
you go.
Practical guidance for a confident arrival, comfortable stay and respectful journey through Sri Lanka.
The practical side of a remarkable tour
Good preparation gives a team more freedom to enjoy the journey. We coordinate the group details and keep organisers informed, while these essentials help every traveller arrive ready.
Visa
Entry rules depend on nationality and can change. Travellers should check the Sri Lanka Department of Immigration and Emigration and use the official ETA service before departure. Fortis can help the group organise its document checklist once the tour is confirmed.
Official ETA serviceClothing
Pack lightweight, breathable sportswear for warm and humid lowland conditions, plus a light layer for hill-country evenings. Include team presentation wear where the itinerary includes school, club or official receptions.
Climate
Sri Lanka has a tropical climate shaped by the southwest and northeast monsoons, while the central hills are cooler than the coast. Conditions vary by region and season, so match times, hydration and travel days are planned around the latest local forecast.
Currency & payments
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the local currency. ATMs and card payments are widely available in Colombo and major towns, though it is worth carrying some cash for smaller vendors, rural stops and excursions between fixtures.
Food & dietary needs
Expect rice-and-curry staples alongside a wide range of fresh, locally grown ingredients. Team catering and hotels can typically accommodate common dietary needs — vegetarian, halal, or allergies — when flagged in advance, so let us know as part of your enquiry.
Local customs
Modest dress and removing shoes and hats are expected at temples and other religious sites. Use your right hand for giving or receiving items, and a respectful, unhurried manner goes a long way with local hosts.
Prepared at every stage
Your final tour brief brings the important information together in one clear place.
Before departure
Passports, entry permissions, insurance and team documentation checked.
Before each fixture
Hydration, timings, transport and playing requirements reconfirmed.
Throughout the tour
A local Fortis contact stays close to the moving itinerary.