Rent a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka: ready for a unique experience?
Usually you took place at the back and, hair in the wind, hand gripped where you could, you let drivers of these exotic little vehicles train with amazing speed. But do you know that the Sri Lanka is one of the only two countries in the world where you can drive yourself Your tuk-tuk? A short driving lesson of an hour and that's it: you become officially driver of this little three-wheeled wonder to go live your own adventure Hey! This last sentence should be enough for you alone, but because we still want to be clear, we give you five reasons for why rent a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka is the idea of the century You're being told.
#1 – Because being independent on a trip is the foot.
« I wish I'd stayed, but I got a bus leaving tomorrow at 4:72... »
There are buses, trains, Pickme* in some cities or even private drivers... But on a journey, no secret: being independent thanks to its own means of transport multiple opportunities for discovery. Especially in a country like Sri Lanka who has a relatively small extent (about 10 times smaller than France): adds to this speciality its amazing diversity of landscapes (paradisiac, jungles, mountains, tea plantations, rice fields...) and you will get a little paradise of roadtrips Hey! Besides that, having your vehicle allows you to make a real tailor-made trip.
*The equivalent of a Uber, but in Sri Lanka (this application will avoid negotiations with tuk-tuk drivers).
Basically: you can go (almost) wherever you want, whenever you want, and [bonus] you save the time imposed, the hours of research and the negotiations not always controlled (even though it is part of the folklore that we love on a trip, we are agreed).
#2 – Because tuk-tuk is a real pass-all (or almost all).
« "And she can do this road?" - It will be difficult. - But not impossible. »
With its 3m long, 1.5m wide, 1.80m high and its 3 wheels with the dimensions of a karting (what, we exaggerate?) your tuk-tuk will not make you run at the speed of a sedan. On the other hand, it will allow you to sneaking into much narrower and more rugged places than it is. Hey! And we're not going to lie to each other: outside the main roads, there are few beautiful bitumen roads in Sri Lanka. We talk about fine semi-sable / semi-asphalt ribbons that border the beaches, rocky (very) mountain tracks, narrow paths between tea plantations... And traffic jams in town! You have a vehicle in your hands. able to travel throughout most of the territory. We're still surprised at all these tracks. « difficult, but not impossible » (depending on the premises) where our faithful three wheels took us!
Did you know that? A tuk-tuk is limited to 50 km/h. Consequences? Plan much more than the GPS will indicate for your long journeys! On the slopes especially of the mountains, it even counts 10 or 20km/h depending on the slopes (sometimes very steep). In this regard, little advice for times when you will play the hardened explorers between 2summits: try to lighten as much as possible: for example, leaving your things in a guest house. Your tuk-tuk will say thank you.
#3 – Because you're going to ADORATE the « tuk-tuk safari » Hey!
« 1 elephant, 2 elephants, 3 elephants, 12 elephants... »
Sri Lanka shelters incredible wildlife. The myriads of wild peacocks evolve slowly in the fields at sunset; varans populate the country by thousands and sometimes make crocodiles; birds of all kinds can be seen in incredible colours; the wise Tucans observe us when we wake up; monkeys make us jokes during the morning coffee... And what to say about multicolored butterflies to the hallucinating size, small or huge turtles coming out of nowhere... And the Dozen elephants with whom we found ourselves face to face on the road !
So to observe wild animals, no need to take one of the 500 jeeps that simmer in the heart of spaces supposed to preserve their tranquility. The The whole country is the natural habitat of elephants. You will certainly make beautiful (and surprising!) encounters just by staying on board your car. And we guarantee you: being caught by a wild elephant while you're in the equivalent of a can is much more intense to observe them behind barriers or to shelter large jeeps in parks. Aren't random encounters more beautiful than scheduled ones?
Be careful, it's the minute that comes back to earth:
We are the first to talk about « beautiful encounters » But don't misunderstand: these pachyderms of so quiet look remain unforeseeable wild animals. When trucks, buses, cars or tuk-tuks are on roads that split what was previously their territory, it is not uncommon for some to react violently. The giant photos of buses or tuk-tuks overturned by elephants are numerous along the roads.
To make it short: Don't risk your life or disturb animals just for a photo. All our photos are taken away from the animal when it was not behind a fence (some roads are bordered because of the numerous accidents). Also, you are advised not to encourage the trade of fruit & vegetable sellers in these places. Their goal is to attract the elephants by the roads so you can photograph them. For the rest, Opens eyes and appreciates the show. The « tuk-tuks safaris » are unique experiences!
#4 – Because it's a wonderful immersion in Sri Lankan culture and an encounter booster
« - Sorry, I thought you were a driver! - But I'm a driver! »
Having a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka is rooted in tradition. In town, it's a constant rush: We challenge you to spend 20 seconds without seeing a cloud. Almost every family has its own. Believe us, this means of locomotion could almost get the title National emblem How present he is! Conclusion? There's no better way to blend into the mass and experience 100% local.
One remembers the many rather nasty situations where – even when lost in the countryside – the locals signaled to us in the distance when he saw our little red machine. Signs immediately replaced by round eyes and embarrassed faces when‘They distinguished our two little foreign heads Hey! By the time we explored this country (early 2019) Sri Lankans were not yet used to driving tuk-tuks; Even if already full of agencies proposed it. We're letting you imagine the interlocked looks we were driving along the roads! They left room for nice moments of complicity or good laughs when instead of avoiding them we greeted them or engaged in conversation! After 26 days of renting, lots of enthusiastic greetings, a good ten of Local transport and so many big smiles As a tip, these memories remain engraved.
#5 – Because it's the experience of a life, quite simply.
« I never... »
Driving a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka is a unique experience. Kind of like riding a horse in Mongolia, getting his van in New Zealand. Make a trek in Nepal, see a sumos tournament in Japan, eat cheese in the Pyrenees... You figured it out: This is part of these life experiences. Those specific to each country but who also have in common a feeling: « I did it! » (and even « FuckI did it! »).
And we're not gonna lie to each other, having a party and distributing cul-secs to everyone with a « I never... been tuk-tuk driver », It's still class!
There.
You have five good reasons to rent a tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka.
All we have to do is wish you a good road on this surprising island.
Having his tuk-tuk in Sri Lanka time for a trip is a unique experience and certainly one of the best ways of soaking with culture of that country. But be careful, it also remains a thrilling experience with its good and bad sides: testing this means of locomotion is a pleasure, but in view of the traffic conditions It's also an everyday challenge and sometimes a risky bet Hey! As many countries in Asia – a fortiori influenced by Indian culture – traffic is a huge chaos organized and on the main axes the heavyweights and buses have a lot of priority (hide if you ever get to the wrong direction because believe us, it's not him who's going to set up).
It was in Sri Lanka and Nepal that we had our greatest traffic sensations And many people will advise you not to drive to these countries. But don't panic, just keep in mind this: the only rule that exists is that there is none, except be careful and adapt to what is before you.
On this, have a good trip.
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