Sri Lanka
Tropical island with ancient ruins, tea plantations, wildlife safaris, and beautiful beaches. Compact enough to see a lot in 2 weeks.
💸Estimated cost for Sri Lanka
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$788.26〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$872.68〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,069.66〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥109,250 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Colombo
20:13
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local +5.5h
Your time: 14:43 (Mon)
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Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
eVisa required (~$50). Passport must have 6 months validity.
Visa
evisa
Max stay
30 days
Passport
6 months
💬 Language
Sinhala and Tamil are official. English widely spoken in tourist areas and cities.
🚆 Transport
Scenic train rides are a highlight (Kandy to Ella). Tuk-tuks everywhere. Domestic flights limited. Buses are cheap. Uber/PickMe in cities.
💳 Payment
Cash important. ATMs available. Credit cards at hotels and larger restaurants. Mobile payments growing.
📋 Travel Basics
Tropical climate. Tap water not safe. Dress modestly at temples. Two monsoon seasons affect different coasts at different times.
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✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-05-26
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