Sigiriya Lion Rock (fortress + frescoes)
30 USDIncludes museum, water gardens, summit. Open 7am-5:30pm. Peak: sunrise crowd from 6am.
Sri Lanka attraction prices 2026
Sri Lanka site entrance fees, safari costs and activity prices.
Real entrance fees for Sigiriya, Yala, Kandy, Ella and every major stop - so you can budget your trip accurately. Updated 2026.
Quick answer: Sigiriya costs USD 30, Dambulla USD 10, Yala safari USD 55-75 per person, Temple of the Tooth (Kandy) USD 10, Horton Plains USD 25. Coastal walks like Galle Fort ramparts, Ella's Nine Arches Bridge and Little Adam's Peak are free. Your private driver waits at each site while you visit - fuel, tolls and parking are already in the driver rate, but site fees are paid separately by you at each entrance.
Cultural Triangle
Dambulla Cave Temples
10 USDUNESCO site. Free entry for children under 12. Modest dress required.
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
25 USDAncient royal city. Half-day visit. Bicycle rental at gate ~USD 3.
Anuradhapura Sacred City
25 USDSri Maha Bodhi tree, Ruwanwelisaya stupa. Tuk-tuk within site: ~USD 15 for 3 hours.
Pidurangala Rock (Sigiriya viewpoint)
3 USDBest view of Sigiriya at sunrise. Steep final scramble - not for young kids.
Mihintale Ancient Site
10 USDBirthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Half-day from Anuradhapura.
Ritigala Forest Monastery
10 USDAncient forest ruins. Off-tourist-track, quiet.
Wildlife Safaris
Yala National Park (jeep + park fee, half-day)
55-75 USDPer person for shared jeep. Private jeep ~USD 90 total. Peak: Feb-Jul for leopards.
Udawalawe National Park (jeep + park fee, half-day)
45-60 USDAlmost-guaranteed wild elephant sightings. Best morning safari.
Wilpattu National Park (jeep + park fee, half-day)
50-70 USDQuieter than Yala, leopards + sloth bears. Best May-Sep.
Minneriya / Kaudulla (elephant gathering)
50-65 USDAug-Oct peak: 200-300 elephants gather. Half-day jeep.
Elephant Transit Home, Udawalawe
5 USDFeeding times 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm. Rescued orphaned elephants - ethical alternative to Pinnawala.
Sinharaja Rain Forest (guide + entry)
20 USDUNESCO biosphere. Half-day guided trek. Endemic birds, leeches in wet months.
Bundala National Park
40-55 USDRamsar wetland, migratory birds Sep-Mar.
Hill Country
Nine Arches Bridge, Ella
FreePhoto spot, train passes ~8-10 times daily. Get train schedule from your driver.
Little Adam's Peak (hike)
FreeEasy 45-min climb from Ella. Sunrise or sunset - both stunning.
Ella Rock (hike)
Free2-3 hour round trip. Local guide from trailhead recommended: ~USD 10.
Adam's Peak / Sri Pada climb
FreePilgrimage. Dec-May season. 5,500 steps, start 2am for sunrise summit. Bring warm layers.
Horton Plains + World's End
25 USD2-4 hour flat hike. Arrive before 10am - clouds close in after.
Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory Tour + Tasting
5-15 USDPedro, Damro, Mackwoods - all similar experience. Includes tea shop discount.
Lipton's Seat viewpoint (Haputale)
5 USDTea magnate's original viewpoint. Sunrise best. Combine with Dambatenne tea factory.
Diyaluma Falls
FreeSri Lanka's 2nd tallest waterfall. Upper pools 45-min hike, epic view.
Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic
10 USDPuja times 5:30am, 9:30am, 6:30pm. Modest dress; shoes off at entrance.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
10 USDHalf-day. Orchid house + giant Java fig. Combine with Kandy day.
Coast + South
Galle Fort (walk the ramparts)
FreeFree to walk. National Maritime Museum inside: USD 5.
Mirissa whale-watching boat
45-60 USDNov-Apr. Blue whales + sperm whales + dolphins. 4-hour tour, dawn start.
Turtle Hatchery, Kosgoda
5 USDMultiple sites. Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project is the ethical one.
Madu River Boat Safari, Balapitiya
15-20 USDMangroves + cinnamon island + fish spa. 2 hours.
Weligama surf lesson
15-25 USDBoard + wetsuit + 1-hour lesson. Beginner-friendly beach.
Star Fort, Matara
3 USDDutch star-shaped fort. 30-min visit. Combine with Matara train station.
Handunugoda Tea Estate (Virgin White Tea)
5 USDBoutique tea tour, tasting included. Near Ahangama.
East + North
Trincomalee Fort Frederick
FreeIncludes Koneswaram Temple. Deer roam the grounds.
Pigeon Island snorkeling (Nilaveli)
15-25 USDReef + reef shark spotting. May-Sep season. Includes gear rental.
Arugam Bay surf lessons
15-25 USDWorld-class right-hand point break. Apr-Oct season.
Jaffna Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
FreeMajor Hindu temple. Dress code strict - shoulders/knees covered, no leather.
Delft Island (Neduntheevu)
Ferry: FreeWild ponies + Dutch fort ruins. Ferry from Kurikattuwan, arrive early.
Colombo City
Gangaramaya Temple
3 USDWorking temple + museum + tuk-tuk-sized Buddha. 45-min visit.
National Museum of Colombo
5 USDKandyan-era regalia + colonial history. Half-day.
Lotus Tower observation deck
20 USDSri Lanka's tallest tower. Best at sunset.
Pettah Market walking tour
FreeBustling wholesale bazaar. Best morning. Watch valuables.
Galle Face Green + street food
FreeSeafront kite-flyers, isso wade snack stalls at sunset.
Adventure + Extras
Kithulgala white-water rafting
25-35 USDGrade 2-3 rapids. 2-hour trip includes gear. May-Sep dry.
Ella Zip-line
20-25 USD520m ride across Ella valley. Adjacent to Little Adam's Peak trail.
Kandy Cultural Show (dance + fire-walking)
8-12 USD5pm daily. Traditional Kandyan drumming + costume dance.
Ayurveda spa session
30-80 USDHerbal oil massage, 60-90 min. Bentota + Beruwala are Ayurveda hubs.
Cooking class (rice & curry)
20-40 USDMarket visit + hands-on cook + eat with the family. Bentota, Ella, Galle all offer good ones.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Are Sri Lanka attraction prices included in my private driver package?
No. Fuel, expressway tolls, parking, driver meals and accommodation are included in the driver rate. Site entrance fees (Sigiriya, Yala jeep, temples) are paid separately by you at each site. This is the industry standard and keeps quotes transparent.
How often are these prices updated?
We update this page quarterly against official Sri Lanka Tourism Board and Department of Wildlife Conservation rates. Small variations happen with currency shifts. Message us before your trip for the current exact fee at any specific site.
Do children get discounts on Sri Lanka attractions?
Most cultural sites offer free entry for children under 6 and half-price for ages 6-12. National park safaris usually charge per jeep plus per person, so children reduce per-person cost but do not remove the jeep base fee. Confirm at each site.
Can I pay attraction fees in USD?
Most major attractions accept USD, EUR, GBP, and card. Smaller temples and rural sites prefer Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Change USD 100-200 into LKR at the airport for small entries, tips, and street food.
Do you arrange skip-the-line tickets at Sigiriya or Yala?
We time your visit to avoid peak crowds (early morning at Sigiriya, morning safari at Yala). Skip-the-line tickets are not officially sold in Sri Lanka; the early-arrival strategy is more effective than any queue-skip service.