Cost of travel in Sri Lanka

Latest Travel costs for travelers of Sri Lanka

We have collected the most up-to-date costs for vehicle + driver, admission, service, and suggested tipping amounts by Lanka Tour Driver. Note that admission prices to attractions in Sri Lanka may change frequently. Stay up-to-date with the cost of travelling in Sri Lanka for travelers with our regularly updated price list. Find out the prices of everyday services in one convenient place and set your travel budget for your next holiday in Sri Lanka.

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NUMBERS OF DAYS CAR ENOUGH FOR
01 – 03 PAX
MINI VAN ENOUGH FOR
03 – 05 PAX
BIG VAN ENOUGH FOR
05 – 09 PAX
MINI BUS ENOUGH FOR
UP TO 15 PAX
03 Days $280 - $330 $330 - $360 $360 - $380 $580
04 Days $330 - $380 $380 - $410 $410 - $430 $735
05 Days $380 - $440 $440 - $480 $480 - $530 $880
06 Days $430 - $480 $480 - $530 $530 - $560 $1035
07 Days $480 - $530 $530 - $580 $580 - $630 $1180
08 Days $540 - $570 $580 - $630 $630 - $680 $1300
09 Days $590 - $630 $690 - $730 $765 - $800 $1430
10 Days $640 - $670 $750 - $780 $835 - $880 $1555
11 Days $690 - $730 $820 - $860 $880 - $930 $1680
12 Days $740 - $780 $880 - $920 $965 - $1010 $1800
13 Days $800 - $850 $940 - $1030 $1030 - $1080 $1930
14 Days $860 - $900 $980 - $1030 $1180 - $1280 $2050
15 Days $900 - $950 $1045 - $1080 $1260 - $1330 $2180
20 Days $1180 - $1250 $1360 - $1430 $1650 - $1730 $2880
21 Days $1230 - $1280 $1430 - $1480 $1730 - $1780 $3020
Around Colombo+
Red mosque Free
Galle face green Free
Bere lake 250.00 LKR
Gangarama temple 2000LKR
Independent square Free
National Museum 2000LKR
Around Negombo +
Hamilton Canal Free
Negombo fish market Free
Muthurajawela boat ride 55000.00LKR
Around Dambulla+
Sigiriya lion Rock Fortress (50% discount for SAARC countries) Adults: $30.00
Children: $15.00
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple 2,000.00LKR
Pidurangala Rock - hiking 1000.00LKR
Ritigala hiking - trekking 700.00LKR
Namal Uyana - Rozen quartz mountain - Dambulla 1500.00LKR
Aukana Temple - Buddha statue Adults: 1500.00LKR
Children: 700.00LKR
Reswehera Temple - Buddha statue - Hidden eyecatching cave temple 1500.00LKR
Yapahuwa old rock fortress - 4th kingdom Sri Lanka - hiking 1000.00LKR
Sigiriya village tour ( a bullock cart ride, catamaran ride and a homemade local meal with a Sri Lankan cookery show in a village home ) 5,000.00LKR
Minneriya national park elephant safari including jeep $60.00
Hot air balloon ride in Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka (1 - 2 hour flight) $250.00
Around Polonnaruwa+
Polonnaruwa ancient city tour (50% discount for SAARC countries) Adults: $25.00
Children: $12.50
Around Anuradhapura+
Anuradhapura sacred area & old city tour (50% discount for SAARC countries) Adults: $25.00
Children: $12.50
Mihintale rock hiking 1000.00LKR
Isurumuniya lovers 500.00LKR
Thanthirimale 1000.00LKR
Wilpattu National Park safari $60.00 including Jeep rental
Around Kandy+
Temple of the Tooth relic (50% discount for SAARC countries) 2,000.00LKR
Peradeniya botanical garden Adults: 2,500.00LKR
Children: 1,250.00LKR
Traditional Kandyan dancing show 2,000.00LKR
Ambuluwawa Tower 1000.00LKR
Nelligala temple 500.00 LKR
Udawaththa kale - Royal park udawaththa forest – sanctuary & forest reserve 600.00LKR
Degaldoruwa cave temple 1000.00LKR
National railway museum, Kadugannawa 500.00LKR
Gadaladeniya temple 500.00LKR
Lankatilaka temple 500.00LKR
Embekke Dewalaya 500.00LKR
Knuckles trekking $60.00
Around Nuwara Eliya+
Horton Plains trekking - Waterfalls & world's end 40.00USD
Hakgala botanical garden 2,000.00LKR
Ramboda waterfall Free
Tea factory visits Free
White water rafting $20
Around Pinnawala+
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (50% discount for SAARC countries) Adults: 3,500.00LKR
Children: 1,750.00LKR
Millenniyum Elephant Foundation (just entrance) A private premises where you can do elephant riding, feeding & bathing 15.00USD
Pinnawala open zoo (50% discount for SAARC countries) Adults: 3,500.00LKR
Children: 1,750.00LKR
Around Ella+
Little Adam's Peak a beautiful hiking Free
Ella Rock a ling hiking Free
Ravana waterfall Free
9 Arch Bridge Free
Lipton seat 500.00LKR
Around Yala & Hambantota+
Buduruwagala rock temple - Buddha's image rock - ancient hidden temple 3$
Yala national park jeep safari - including the cost for the jeep $60.00
Bundala national park safari Charges including the jeep rental 60.00$
Ridiyagama safari park - Open zoo Adults: 3,500.00LKR
Children: 1,750.00LKR
Mirijjawila Botanical Gardens Adults: 2,500.00LKR
Children: 1,250.00LKR
Around Udawalawe+
Udawalawa national park safari with jeep rental $50.00
Elephant transit Home 1000.00LKR
Around Deniyaya+
Sinharaja rain Forest trekking witha a local guide. $20
Around South Coast Areas +
Galle Fort Free
Galle Fort museum 650.00LKR
Madu river boat safari - per boat - no : of passengers 1-6 USD 35.00
Fish massage 500.00LKR
Kaluthara Temple Free
Brief Garden 2000.00LKR
Richmond Castle 1500.00LKR
Turtle conservation project (Turtle Hatchery) 2000.00 LKR
Whale watching in Mirissa Adults: $55.00
Children: $27.00
Mulkirigala Rock temple 700.00 LKR
Blow hole 750.00 LKR
Around Trincomalee / Nilaveli+
Snorkeling in Pigeon Island (including snorkeling gear, entrance fee, boat fee) 55.00 USD
Koneshwaram temple 500.00 LKR
Hot water springs 500.00 LKR
Foreign Entrance Fees Yala , Udawalawa, Minneriya, Kaudulla, Wilpattu, Kumana, Bundala, Galoya National Parks. +
01 Person $43
02 Persons $72
03 Persons $102
04 Persons $131
05 Persons $161
06 Persons $191
07 Persons $219
Half-day Jeep Safari+
Minneriya 15000 LKR
Kaudulla 15000 LKR
Eco park 13500 LKR
Yala 15000 LKR
Udawalawa 13000 LKR
Bundala 15000 LKR
Wilpaththu 15000 LKR
Foreign Entrance Fees For Hurulu Eco park +
01 Person 2000 LKR
For foreign children 1000 LKR
Jeep Entrance fee 800 LKR
Local Adults 200 LKR
PERSON AMOUNT
Bell Boy (Person who carry your bags) Up to $1
Waiter Up to $1
Tourist Driver Minimum $10 per day
Site Guide Up to $10
Safari Driver Up to $10