Is it worth going all-inclusive in Sri Lanka?

Going all-inclusive in Sri Lanka is only worth it if your main aim is total relaxation within a resort bubble, especially along the southern beaches. For travellers who are genuinely curious about culture, it is not a great idea because it keeps you pretty isolated from the island’s amazing local food scene.

Sri Lanka has a lot of very affordable, top-tier local restaurants and street food stalls. If you stay locked into a hotel buffet, you miss out on the real deal with hoppers, kottu roti, and home-style village curries. Also, the country feels made for wandering rather than staying put, so booking bed and breakfast rates gives you the freedom to eat out during the day trips to temples and national parks.