Language

Essential Information For Sri Lanka

Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages of Sri Lanka, but English is widely spoken and understood in the main tourist centres and major towns and cities though not by many people in rural areas. German, French and Italian as well as a little Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese and Russian are also spoken in some tourist areas.

“Overall this holiday was a very special fantastic experience due to the organisation and recommendation of Tikalanka. We would have no hesitation in recommending the company to our friends and family. It was wonderful not to have to worry about anything on the trip. You had taken care of everything and the itinerary was fantastic.”

Mike & Lorna