Sri Lanka Tourist Ticket Price Guide
Sri Lanka Entry Fees 2026/2027
A premium searchable guide to Sri Lanka tourist attraction prices — Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Temple of the Tooth, national parks, botanical gardens, museums, Lotus Tower, Ambuluwawa and more.
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18official/strong-source rows
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Last updated: • CCF published rate used on 29 Apr 2026: 1 USD = LKR 323 • Always reconfirm at gate for final amounts.
Quick Answer
How much should tourists budget for Sri Lanka attraction tickets?
For 2026/2027 planning, major CCF heritage sites are the largest fixed ticket costs: Sigiriya is US$35, while Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are US$30 each. Many gardens and temples are in LKR, while national parks usually add government entrance fees plus a separate jeep cost. 2027 prices should be treated as planning estimates until each authority publishes updates.
Heritage prices
Safari fee notes
Gardens
Route planning
2027 price policy
Official 2027 tariffs are not fully published yet. This page keeps 2026 verified prices as a 2027 planning guide and clearly marks rows that must be reconfirmed at the gate.
US$35Sigiriya official full ticket
US$30Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa official full ticket
LKR 3,000Temple of the Tooth from 01 Jul 2026
Jeep extraNational park entry does not include safari jeep
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Rows marked “Official” have a strong official or authority source. Rows marked “Verify” are practical planning prices where gate signs, operator prices or recent traveler reports change more often. The route and notes column is kept visible on desktop; on tablet and mobile screens, each attraction becomes a readable card so Status and Route are not cut.
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| Attraction | Category | 2026/2027 adult price | Child / SAARC / local | Status | Route & notes |
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Heritage | US$35 / LKR 11,305 |
US$20 / LKR 6,460 half ticket
LKR 120 adult / LKR 60 child
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Official |
Cultural Triangle / Sigiriya
Main Lion Rock ticket; museum normally included with main ticket. Prices depend on CCF exchange rate.
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Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Heritage | US$30 / LKR 9,690 |
US$15 / LKR 4,845 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Cultural Triangle / Polonnaruwa
Medieval capital; large site, bicycle or private vehicle useful.
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Anuradhapura Ancient City
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Heritage | US$30 / LKR 9,690 |
US$15 / LKR 4,845 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Cultural Triangle / Anuradhapura
Large sacred city; some sites/temples may have separate local rules.
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Ritigala Archaeological Site
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Heritage | US$6 / LKR 1,938 |
US$3 / LKR 969 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Cultural Triangle
Forest monastery ruins; best with Sigiriya/Habarana route.
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Ramba Viharaya
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Heritage | US$3 / LKR 969 |
US$1.50 / LKR 484.50 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
South / Hambantota side
Less-visited archaeological stop; verify access time.
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Galle Museum / Maritime Museum
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Museum | US$6 / LKR 1,938 |
US$3 / LKR 969 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Galle Fort
Galle Fort itself is free to walk; museum is paid.
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Kataragama Museum
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Museum | US$6 / LKR 1,938 |
US$3 / LKR 969 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Yala / Kataragama
Good add-on with Yala/Kataragama route.
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Sigiriya Museum only
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Museum | US$6 / LKR 1,938 |
Half ticket may apply
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Sigiriya
Usually included with main Sigiriya ticket; separate museum-only price may apply.
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Dambulla Museum
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Museum | US$3 / LKR 969 |
US$1.50 / LKR 484.50 half ticket
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Dambulla
Separate from Dambulla Cave Temple ticket.
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Kandy Medawasala Museum
Source: Official CCF 2026
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Museum | US$1.50 / LKR 484.50 |
Verify at gate
Local rate at gate
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Official |
Kandy
Small museum near Kandy palace area.
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Source: Sri Dalada Maligawa official FAQ
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Temple | LKR 3,000 from 01 Jul 2026; LKR 2,000 until 30 Jun 2026 |
Children policy at gate
Free for locals
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Official |
Kandy
SAARC, Thailand and Myanmar: LKR 2,500 from 01 Jul 2026; LKR 1,500 until 30 Jun 2026. Tickets from official machines only.
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Dambulla Cave Temple
Source: Gate/traveler reports 2026
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Temple | Planning guide: LKR 3,000 foreign adult |
Under 12 often free / verify
Local rate / verify
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Verify |
Dambulla / Cultural Triangle
Price has varied between LKR 2,000–3,000 in recent reports; cash at ticket office recommended.
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Pidurangala Rock
Source: Local site/gate guide
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Nature | LKR 1,000 planning guide |
Verify at gate
Local rate / donation
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Verify |
Sigiriya
Popular sunrise/sunset viewpoint near Sigiriya. Dress respectfully near temple area.
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Bahirawakanda Temple / Big Buddha
Source: Local gate guide
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Temple | LKR 500–600 planning guide |
Verify at gate
Donation/local rate
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Verify |
Kandy
Small Kandy viewpoint; price can be donation/entrance style.
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Mihintale Sacred Area
Source: Traveler/gate guide
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Temple | Approx. LKR 1,000 / US$3–5 planning guide |
Verify at gate
Often free / low rate
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Verify |
Anuradhapura / Mihintale
Separate from Anuradhapura ticket; cash useful.
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Isurumuniya Temple
Source: Traveler/gate guide
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Temple | Approx. LKR 500 / US$1.50 planning guide |
Often free under 10 / verify
Free / low rate
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Verify |
Anuradhapura
Separate ticket; Anuradhapura ancient city ticket may not include this temple.
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Gangaramaya Temple Colombo
Source: Official temple / gate
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Temple | Donation/entrance varies — verify at gate |
Verify at gate
Donation
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Verify |
Colombo
Colombo city stop; dress respectfully.
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| Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya | Nature | LKR 3,540 foreign adult |
LKR 1,770 age 5–12; student LKR 2,360 with proof
LKR 200 adult; local child/school LKR 30
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Official |
Kandy
Electric car/buggy and parking can cost extra.
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| Hakgala Botanical Garden | Nature | LKR 3,540 foreign adult |
LKR 1,770 age 5–12; student LKR 2,360
LKR 200 adult; child/school LKR 30
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Official |
Nuwara Eliya
Good with Nuwara Eliya route; weather can be cool.
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| Henarathgoda Botanical Garden | Nature | LKR 3,540 foreign adult |
LKR 1,770 age 5–12; student LKR 2,360
LKR 200 adult; child/school LKR 30
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Official |
Gampaha / Colombo Airport
Good soft day tour from Colombo/airport.
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| Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens | Nature | LKR 3,540 foreign adult |
LKR 1,770 age 5–12; student LKR 2,360
LKR 200 adult; child/school LKR 30
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Official |
Avissawella / Colombo
Good wet-zone nature day trip from Colombo. Buggy/electric car extra where available.
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| Mirijjawila Dry Zone Botanic Gardens | Nature | LKR 3,540 foreign adult |
LKR 1,770 age 5–12; student LKR 2,360
LKR 200 adult; child/school LKR 30
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Official |
Hambantota / Yala
Good stop with Hambantota/Yala routes.
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Colombo Lotus Tower
Source: Lotus Tower official ticket page
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City | US$20 foreign adult |
US$10 foreign child
LKR 500 observation deck adult; other local bundles vary
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Official |
Colombo
Pixel Bloom and bundle pricing may vary. Buy official tickets or at tower.
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| Colombo National Museum | Museum | Planning guide: LKR 1,200–1,500 foreign adult |
Approx. LKR 600–750 depending combined ticket
Local ticket much lower
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Verify |
Colombo
Verify at counter; Natural History Museum may be separate or combined depending ticket.
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Ambuluwawa Tower
Source: Ambuluwawa official FAQ
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Nature | LKR 2,750 foreign adult |
LKR 1,500 foreign child
LKR 150 adult / LKR 50 child
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Official |
Gampola / Kandy
Vehicle entry extra: car/van LKR 350; narrow tower can feel crowded.
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| Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage | Other | Approx. US$16 foreign adult |
Approx. US$8 child age 3–12
Local rates in LKR
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Verify |
Pinnawala / Kandy Road
Separate zoo/combined ticket may apply. Ethical expectations vary by traveler; explain clearly before recommending.
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Pinnawala Zoo / Combined Ticket
Source: Traveler/gate tariff refs
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Other | Approx. US$24 foreign adult combined guide |
Approx. US$12 foreign child combined guide
Verify at gate
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Verify |
Pinnawala
Use only if client specifically wants Pinnawala Zoo + Orphanage.
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Traditional Dance Show Kandy
Source: Venue/operator rates
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Other | LKR 2,000–3,500 planning guide |
Usually lower / verify
Verify by venue
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Operator |
Kandy
Kandy Lake Club A/C style shows may price higher than standard venues.
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Pedro Tea Factory
Source: Factory/gate guide
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Other | Planning guide: LKR 500–1,000 |
Verify at site
Verify at site
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Verify |
Nuwara Eliya
Factory visits depend on production schedule; some factories close certain days/holidays.
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Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
Source: Factory/gate guide
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Other | Planning guide: LKR 3,000 |
Verify at site
Verify at site
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Verify |
Ella
Popular Ella-area factory tour; verify daily schedule.
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Cultural Village Tour
Source: Local operator rate
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Other | Approx. US$20 / LKR 5,000 per person |
Operator dependent
Operator dependent
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Operator |
Sigiriya / Habarana
Usually includes village activities/lunch/catamaran depending operator. Confirm inclusions.
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| Yala National Park | National Park | Approx. US$42–45 foreign adult government fee |
Approx. US$20–22 child 6–12; under 6 free
Local/SAARC tariffs separate
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Verify |
Yala / Tissamaharama
Entrance fee excludes jeep hire. Jeep half-day often quoted separately; ask if price includes government ticket, VAT and service charges.
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| Udawalawe National Park | National Park | Approx. US$42 / LKR 13,000+ foreign adult planning guide |
Approx. 50% adult; under 6 usually free
Local/SAARC tariffs separate
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Verify |
Udawalawe
Strong elephant safari option; jeep cost extra.
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| Wilpattu National Park | National Park | Approx. US$42 foreign adult planning guide |
Approx. 50% adult; under 6 usually free
Local/SAARC tariffs separate
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Verify |
Wilpattu / Anuradhapura
Large quiet park; full-day jeep often better due distance.
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| Minneriya National Park | National Park | Approx. US$42 foreign adult planning guide |
Approx. 50% adult; under 6 usually free
Local/SAARC tariffs separate
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Verify |
Sigiriya / Habarana
Elephant gathering area; park choice changes with herd movement.
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| Kaudulla National Park | National Park | Approx. US$42 foreign adult planning guide |
Approx. 50% adult; under 6 usually free
Local/SAARC tariffs separate
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Verify |
Sigiriya / Habarana
Alternative to Minneriya depending elephant location.
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| Horton Plains National Park | National Park | Approx. US$42 foreign adult planning guide |
Reduced child fee / verify
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
Nuwara Eliya / Ohiya
Walking park; no jeep inside for World’s End trail. Go early due mist.
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| Bundala National Park | National Park | Approx. US$16–25+ fees planning guide |
Reduced child fee / verify
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
Hambantota / Yala side
Birding and wetlands; jeep hire extra.
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Wasgamuwa National Park
Source: DWC online permit
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National Park | Approx. US$25–42 planning guide |
Reduced child fee / verify
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
Matale / Polonnaruwa side
Less crowded elephant/wildlife park; verify current permit pricing.
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Maduru Oya National Park
Source: DWC online permit
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National Park | Approx. US$12–25 planning guide |
Reduced child fee / verify
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
East / Cultural Triangle
Remote; jeep/logistics important.
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Kumana National Park
Source: DWC online permit
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National Park | Approx. US$25–42 planning guide |
Reduced child fee / verify
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
Arugam Bay / East Coast
Good with Arugam Bay; birding and wildlife.
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Gal Oya National Park
Source: DWC/operator
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National Park | Verify with DWC/operator |
Verify with DWC/operator
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
East / Ampara
Boat safari may be separate from park entry.
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Source: Forest/guide office
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Nature | Verify official/guide fee; commonly paid entry + guide |
Verify at gate
Local tariff separate
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Verify |
Rainforest / Deniyaya or Kudawa
Guide often required; leech socks useful in wet season.
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Galle Fort ramparts and streets
Source: Public area
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Free / Low Cost | Free to walk |
Free
Free
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Free/Low |
Galle
Museums, guide, food and parking extra.
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Nine Arch Bridge
Source: Public area
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Free / Low Cost | Free public viewpoint |
Free
Free
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Free/Low |
Ella
Tuk-tuk/parking optional. Train timing changes.
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Little Adam’s Peak
Source: Public trail
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Free / Low Cost | Free public hike |
Free
Free
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Free/Low |
Ella
Zipline/adventure park nearby is separate paid activity.
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Ravana Falls viewpoint
Source: Public road viewpoint
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Free / Low Cost | Free public viewpoint |
Free
Free
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Free/Low |
Ella
Do not climb slippery rocks; parking/shops optional.
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Independence Square Colombo
Source: Public area
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Free / Low Cost | Free public area |
Free
Free
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Free/Low |
Colombo
Good short Colombo stop.
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque exterior
Source: Public exterior
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Free / Low Cost | Exterior viewing free |
Free
Free
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Free/Low |
Colombo
Respect prayer times and dress code; guided access rules can vary.
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Important: Gate signs and official sites always win over any online guide. For 2027 tour quotes, keep a small ticket buffer because heritage-site exchange rates, VAT, national park service charges and attraction-level changes can happen without advance notice.
How to Estimate a Ticket Budget
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Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya + Polonnaruwa + Anuradhapura can already exceed US$95 per adult before vehicle/guide/food. Add Dambulla, Ritigala or museums separately if needed.
Safari day
Always separate government park entry from jeep hire. A low safari quote may include only the jeep, not the mandatory foreign visitor permit.
Kandy / Hill country
Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya, Ambuluwawa, tea factory visits and a dance show are usually separate small-to-mid ticket costs.
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Entry Fees FAQ
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No. Most official 2027 attraction fee schedules are not published this early. This page uses the latest 2026 official and gate-verified planning data, then marks 2027 as a planning guide until each authority updates its tariff.
Major CCF heritage sites are quoted in USD but payable in LKR at the official exchange rate posted by the authority. Many temples, gardens and smaller attractions quote only in LKR.
No. SAARC discounts apply only at selected attractions. Always carry a valid passport or ID and check the ticket counter signboard.
No. National park permits normally cover entrance and government charges only. Jeep hire, driver/guide, hotel pickup, and special service fees are usually separate unless your operator clearly says all-inclusive.
Pay the official gate price, request a printed receipt, and take a photo of the signboard if possible. Attraction prices can change without notice due to tax, exchange rate or authority updates.
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