NEWS | Sri Lanka reopens borders after a long-anticipated wait

Sri Lanka has officially reopened its doors to India with a clear travel safety protocol and no minimum stay period. Fully vaccinated international tourists can move freely around the country after an on-arrival test.

As the ease in restrictions globally pave way for a strong comeback of international travel, Sri Lanka has taken a big step ahead in reopening its borders for India. The pioneer of luxury experiential travel in the destination and part of the family-owned Dilmah Tea Company, Resplendent Ceylon welcomes this move by launching specially curated packages for Indian travellers that offer an inimitable selection of ‘Tea, Sea and Safari’ journeys.

As the sole member of Relais & Chateaux in Sri Lanka, Resplendent Ceylon has been globally renowned for its benchmark hospitality and consists of three distinctive, boutique luxury resorts in the destination: Ceylon Tea Trails, Cape Weligama and Wild Coast Tented Lodge. Across its portfolio, the hospitality group has been curating bespoke experiences that showcase the finest in immersive luxury travel, along with a consistent commitment towards contributing to local communities and the environment.

“We’re confident this positive step by Sri Lanka Tourism will facilitate seamless travel between our neighbouring countries in the coming months. India is an important market for us and Resplendent Ceylon is delighted to invite discerning Indian travellers once again to experience meticulously tailored ‘Tea, Sea and Safari’ journeys combined with benchmark luxury hospitality across our resorts.”, said Malik Fernando, Managing Director, Resplendent Ceylon.

The latest Sri Lankan Tourism health protocol for Indian travellers shares detailed information on the travel safety guidelines approved by government authorities. These have been designed to ensure maximum safety for travellers and local communities. Only fully vaccinated Indians who have completed the recommended vaccine doses will be considered (after 2 weeks from their final vaccination), with no minimum stay period requirements. Further enhancing travel opportunities between both countries, the national carrier SriLankan Airlines is soon expected to increase connectivity and flight frequencies from Indian cities to its hub in Colombo.