How Much Did I Spend In Sri Lanka?

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This entry was posted on June 16, 2014, in Sri Lanka and tagged backpacking sri lanka, backpacking sri lanka budget, budget for sri lanka, budget guide to sri lanka, budget in sri lanka, budget travel sri lanka, cost of travel in sri lanka, cost to travel sri lanka, how much to spend in sri lanka, sri lanka budget, sri lanka budget travel guide, sri lanka cost, travel. Bookmark the permalink. 17 Comments

Many people say that Sri Lanka is expensive. It will be if you don’t research. A friend of mine spent a thousand US dollars for 9 days! I, on the other hand, spent only a total of $350 (US) for 10 days excluding airfare. But I’ll show you the overall cost that includes airfare to give you an idea of how much to save should you plan to visit Sri Lanka in the near future.

 

ACCOMMODATION

I arrived in Sri Lanka during the off-peak season which is why accommodation then was very cheap. However, booking ahead is necessary during the high season to save time and money.

 

I spent around Php 4,500 or $105 for accommodations which includes 2 nights in a single room with private bathroom in Nuwara Eliya and 3 nights in a single room with private bathroom in Haputale.

TOURIST / OTHER FEES

 

Here are some of the fees I had to pay: Victoria Park entrance, entrance to Sigiriya World Heritage, World’s End trek, entrance to Dambatenne Tea Factory, the tollgate going to the airport, and the Visa.

 

It’s $30 each for Sigiriya and the Sri Lanka Visa Online. Other fees mentioned total to Php 1500. Using the exchange rate above, I spent around Php 4,000 ($94)  in this category.

 

 

 

INFORMATION ON VISA

Sri Lanka Immigration started the ETA (Electron Travel Authorization) system in the beginning of 2012, which allows travelers to apply the tourist visa online. As soon as you have the passport, credit card and access to internet, you are able to make the application. When the application is approved, you will receive email notification or you can use the checking status function on the website to find out the details yourself.

 

ETA allows you to stay in Sri Lanka for 30 days, if you wish to stay longer, you have to either visit Immigration in Colombo to extend it for 30 days or you should apply for a visa sticker on your passport from the local Sri Lankan Embassy.

[Source: http://ricasrucksack.com/2014/06/16/how-much-did-i-spend-in-sri-lanka/]

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