Renting your own tuktuk to drive through the cultural triangle

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Mia S.2340 rep2
asked about 12 hours ago

We are thinking of renting a tuktuk to drive ourselves from Kandy to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Is this safe for foreigners unused to Sri Lankan traffic.

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It is incredibly fun but you must be a highly confident, defensive driver. The A9 highway from Kandy is notorious for speeding CTB buses that will run you off the road. You must have a recognized Sri Lankan driving permit (arranged by the rental agency). Also, avoid driving at night in the Cultural Triangle due to wild elephants roaming the roads.

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Amali D.3530 rep1

Sounds like an adventure. We will stick to daylight driving only.

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Mia S.2340 rep2

We did it and it was the highlight of our trip! Just pull over to the dirt shoulder whenever a bus honks behind you.

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Leo D.2555 rep2

Do not leave luggage visible in the back of the tuk-tuk when you park it at tourist sites. It will get stolen.

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Kamal P.3610 rep1

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