
Rides
Udawalawe to Yala National Park
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | required |
| Insurance | required, buy at boarder |
| International driving permit | yes, 1968 |
| Travel Visa | required |
Motorcycle Riding in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s motorcycle routes present a remarkable variety of experiences, encompassing the verdant tea plantations of the Central Highlands and extending to the captivating coastal landscapes of the southern region.
Speed limits.
Unless otherwise stated by appropriate signs, the following national speed limits apply:
Expressways 62 mph (100 km/h) – Motorcycles are not permitted on expressways
Highways 49 – 62 mph (80 – 100 km/h)
Cities 24 mph (40 km/h) – Motorcycles (cars 43 mph/70 km/h)
Urban roads 24 mph (40 km/h) – Motorcycles (cars 37 mph/60 km/h)



Please note, this page was correct when written in February 2026.
