Exploring Sri Lanka: The 2026/2027 Guide to Tourist Attraction Entry Fees

Introduction

Sri Lanka, also called the “pearl of indian ocian.” Attract travelers from all around the world. Sri Lanka is home to a magnificent historic site, the Oldest temple, and wildlife, & National parks.

This 2026/2027 guide categorizes the tourist attractions into the main 7 categories.

And provide an overview of tourist attractions' entry fees for the most popular destinations in sri lanka. That will help the visitors to make decisions while exploring the island and plan a tour.

Heritage & Archaeological Sites

Sri Lanka has a long history that is over 2500 years old. This makes the history of Sri Lanka one of the fascinating in Asia. Sri Lanka is home to amazing heritage sites and old archaeological sites.

Sri Lanka also has 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites. If you are a traveler who likes history then Sri Lanka is a place to visit because these sites in Sri Lanka are very special.

The UNESCO World Heritage sites, in Sri Lanka offer a lot of value to people who like history and want to learn about Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

• Adult Price :- US$35 / LKR 11,305

• Child / SAARC:- US$20 / LKR 6,460 (half ticket)

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

• Adult Price :- US$30 / LKR 9,690

• Child / SAARC:- US$15 / LKR 4,845 (half ticket)

Anuradhapura Ancient City

• Adult Price :- US$30 / LKR 9,690

• Child / SAARC:- US$15 / LKR 4,845 (half ticket)

Yapahuwa Rock Fortress

• Adult Price :- US$10

• Child / SAARC:- US$5

Ritigala Archaeological Site

• Adult Price :- US$6 / LKR 1,938

• Child / SAARC:- US$3 / LKR 969 (half ticket)

Ramba Viharaya

• Adult Price :- US$3 / LKR 969

• Child / SAARC:- US$1.50 / LKR 484.50 (half ticket)

Religious & Cultural Sites

We look at Sri Lankan society religion plays a significant role. Every year a lot of people go to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Sri Lankans think these places are very special.

The cost to get into these places is not much. Some temples just ask for a money to help them out while others charge a small fee to take care of the temple and the things that happen there.

When you go to these places you should wear clothes that cover you up and do things the way the local people do. This way you can show respect to the people of Sri Lanka and their culture and, to Sri Lankans and their culture.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,000

• Child / SAARC:- LKR 2,500

Dambulla Cave Temple

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,000

• Child / SAARC:- Under 12 often free

Mihintale Sacred Area

• Adult Price:- Approx. LKR 1,000 / US$3–5

• Child / SAARC:- Often free

Traditional Dance Show Kandy

• Adult Price :- LKR 2,000–3,500

• Child / SAARC:- Usually lower for children / verify at venue

Bahirawakanda Temple / Big Buddha

• Adult Price :- LKR 500–600

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at gate

Isurumuniya Temple

• Adult Price :- Approx. LKR 500 / US$1.50

• Child / SAARC:- Often free under 10

The following religious sites are free for all visitors

• Ambekka Dewalaya

• Lankathilaka Temple

• Gadaladeniya Temple

• Nelligala International Temple

• Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

• Nalanda Gedige

• Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya

• Hanthana Sadagiri Maha Seya

Museums

Sri Lankan museums help visitors learn more about Sri Lankas history. They show the countrys culture and traditions. Many museums in Sri Lanka keep artifacts, records and treasures. These things help visitors understand Sri Lankas heritage.

Sri Lanka has museums. They keep things like ships and boats. You can also learn about how tea became a part of Sri Lanka.

Going to a museum does not cost a lot. The entry fee is less than visiting historical sites. This makes museums a good choice for travelers on a budget. They want to know more, about Sri Lankas past.

Colombo National Museum

• Adult Price :- LKR 1,200–1,500

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. LKR 600–750

Galle Museum / Maritime Museum

• Adult Price :- US$6 / LKR 1,938

• Child / SAARC:- US$3 / LKR 969 (half ticket)

Kandy National Museum

• Adult Price :- US$5

• Child / SAARC:- US$3

Dambulla Museum

• Adult Price :- US$3 / LKR 969

• Child / SAARC:- US$1.50 / LKR 484.50 half ticket

Ceylon Tea Museum Hantana

• Adult Price :- LKR 1,000

• Child / SAARC:- LKR 500

Railway Museum Kadugannawa

• Adult Price :- LKR 500

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. LKR 250

Sigiriya Museum only

• Adult Price :- US$6 / LKR 1,938

• Child / SAARC:- Half ticket may apply

Kandy Medawasala Museum

• Adult Price :- US$1.50 / LKR 484.50

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at gate

Botanical Gardens

Sri Lanka has a climate and that is why you can find so many different types of plants in Sri Lanka. This makes the botanical gardens in Sri Lanka really beautiful, especially when you compare the gardens in Sri Lanka to gardens in other parts of South Asia.

The botanical gardens in Sri Lanka are a place to visit. You can see all the plants that grow in Sri Lanka at the gardens. The gardens have thousands of plants and the grounds of the gardens in Sri Lanka are really nice. You can walk around the gardens. It is very peaceful.

If you are a visitor to the gardens in Sri Lanka, you have to pay a fee to get in, but it is not too expensive. You must add the botanical gardens in Sri Lanka in you bucket list.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,540

• Child / SAARC:- Age 5–12: LKR 1,770

Hakgala Botanical Garden

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,540

• Child / SAARC:- Age 5–12: LKR 1,770

Henarathgoda Botanical Garden

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,540

• Child / SAARC:- Age 5–12: LKR 1,770

Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,540

• Child / SAARC:- Age 5–12: LKR 1,770

Mirijjawila Dry Zone Botanic Gardens

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,540

• Child / SAARC:- Age 5–12: LKR 1,770

Wildlife & National Parks

Sri Lanka is the home of a wide range of animals ,including elephants, leopards, a lot of birds, and other species. People from all over the world come to Sri Lanka to see the wildlife.

Yala National Park is really something because Yala National Park is home to a lot of leopards. Udawalawa National Park is very famous, for its elephants. If you are someone who loves wildlife then Yala National Park and Udawalawa National Park are the places for you to visit you will really love Yala National Park and Udawalawa National Park.

Entry fees for wildlife parks are generally higher.

Yala National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$42–45

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. US$20–22 (child 6–12)

Udawalawe National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$42

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. 50% for the child

Kumana National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$25–42

• Child / SAARC:- Reduced child fee

Wasgamuwa National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$25–42

• Child / SAARC:- Reduced child fee

Kaudulla National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$42

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. 50% for the child

Horton Plains National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$42

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. 50% for the child

Minneriya National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$42

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. 50% for the child

Wilpattu National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$42

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. 50% for the child

Pigeon Island National Park

• Adult Price :- US$25 (SAARC: US$25)

• Child / SAARC:- US$15 (SAARC child: US$10)

Bundala National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$12–25+

• Child / SAARC:- Reduced child fee

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$16

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. US$8 (child 3–12)

Pinnawala Zoo Combined Ticket

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$24

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. US$12 (foreign child)

Hanthana International Birds Park

• Adult Price :- LKR 2,000

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. LKR 1,000 (foreign child)

Maduru Oya National Park

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$12–25+

• Child / SAARC:- Reduced child fee

Nature & Scenic Attractions

Sri Lanka has the most beautiful natural attraction places. Most of the places are free entry, and some places have an entrance fees.

The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is a famous place that tourists love to visit. It is surrounded by tea plantations. There are cool places to visit like Little Adams Peak, Moon Plains, Pekoe Trail and Ravana Falls.These places give you experiences.

You can go hiking take photos and see beautiful sights without spending too much money.

The Nine Arch Bridge and these other spots are great, for tourists who want to have fun without breaking the bank.

This makes Sri Lanka an attractive destination for backpackers and budget travelers seeking memorable experiences at affordable prices.

Arugam Bay Surf

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$30–40

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. US$25–35

Diyaluma Falls Upper Hiking

• Adult Price :- Approx. US$20–25

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. US$10–15

The Pekoe Trail

• Adult Price :- US$10.00 (Per Stage)

• Child / SAARC:- Free (Child under 12)

Ella Rock

• Adult Price :- US$2.77

• Child / SAARC:- US$1.40

Bambarakanda Falls

• Adult Price :- Approx. LKR 500 (US$1.50–$2.00)

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at site

Moon plains

• Adult Price :- LKR600

• Child / SAARC:- LKR300

Ambewela Farm

• Adult Price :- LKR400

• Child / SAARC:- LKR200

Victoria Park

• Adult Price :- LKR300

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. LKR 150

Hanthana Mountain Hike

• Adult Price :- Approx. LKR 100

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. LKR 100

Marble Beach

• Adult Price :- Approx. LKR 50 to 100

• Child / SAARC:- Approx. LKR 30

Dunhinda Falls

• Adult Price :- Approx. LKR 200

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at site

Pidurangala Rock

• Adult Price :- LKR 1500

• Child / SAARC:- Half of the price (under 6 years old can enter for free)

There are several places/ trails and viewpoints that tourists can visit with free entry

• Nine Arch Bridge

• Little Adam's Peak

• Ravana Falls viewpoint

• Delft Island

• Pasikudah Beach

• Bible Rock

• Kotmale Reservoir

Urban Attractions

Sri Lankas cities are a mix of buildings and old historical places. Colombo, the countrys business city has many city attractions that people from Sri Lanka and other countries like to visit.

The Lotus Tower is the building in South Asia that stands on its own and you can see the whole of Colombo from it. Independence Square is a place that makes Sri Lankans proud. Its a calm public place in the middle of the city.

Some other things to see in the city are Gangaramaya Temple, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and areas, with lots of shops and restaurants. These places show how Sri Lankas cities have a mix of new things.

Colombo Lotus Tower

• Adult Price :- US$20

• Child / SAARC:- US$10

Gangaramaya Temple Colombo

• Adult Price :- Donation/entrance varies

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at gate

Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,000

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at gate

Ambuluwawa Tower

• Adult Price :- LKR 3,000

• Child / SAARC:- LKR 1,500

Pedro Tea Factory

• Adult Price :- LKR 500–1,000

• Child / SAARC:- Verify at gate

Pedro Tea Factory

• Adult Price :- US$5.00

• Child / SAARC:- US$2.50

There are some places that tourists can visit with free entry

• Galle Fort ramparts and streets

• Independence Square Colombo

• Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Planning your budget Trip

When your planing a budget trip in Sri Lanka, there have serveral factors to consider