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Let Rose Lagoon Hotel be your base camp on the east coast. Tranquil, untouched beaches, safe travelling and kind, friendly locals. Welcome to authentic Sri Lanka. 

Travel Tip

Getting Here
Driving: RLH is 6 hours drive from Colombo, best to travel late at night or early morning to avoid the congestion of the bigger cities. We don’t recommend you drive as these towns are difficult to manoeuver, and hired drivers are safer, faster and cheaper in the long run.
Uber: and other rideshare services are available online, that can meet you at the airport. 
Train: Colombo to Batticaloa and Trincomalee, but check departure times (daylight) & class of travel. 
Plane: Colombo to Trincomalee. We can arrange to collect you on arrival. About 1 hour.
Getting Around
Taxi: Tuk-tuks (3-wheelers) are the preferred means of transit/taxi. Not comfortable for extended journeys, but cheap. We have bicycles for local spots and scooters are available, although local towns can be a little challenging to navigate. Most people speak English in the towns but few in the countryside.
Bus: The main north-south coast bus stop is right outside our doors. Public busing long distances is not recommended unless on a tight budget.

Touring is best done by private vehicle with driver, especially when sharing. Drivers usually speak English so check their guide knowledge and language skills by asking open ended questions (otherwise you will always get a friendly ‘yes’).
Hotels may provide free driver accommodation so ask on booking or arrival Hotels may provide free driver facilities so ask. Most plans can be made as you go, hotels are readily available and currently at excellent rates. Everything is negotiable, but remember most things are already very inexpensive (eg. $1USD almost 200 SLRupees)