To the sea without a visa: now for sure. Belarusians have one more destination for vacation.
03.09.2024

We are talking about Sri Lanka — one of the most budget-friendly destinations for tourists in Asia. Now отдыха на острове has become even more attractive: visa-free entry was planned to be introduced from October 1, but it started a month earlier.
Belarusians and citizens of 37 other countries will be allowed into the country without a visa from September 2 to March 31. Tourists will be able to receive a free stamp upon arrival for 30 days. So far, the program is announced as a pilot project for six months.
Let us recall that over the past few months, the country's authorities have changed the entry rules several times. Until recently, Belarusians could obtain a single-entry visa for 30 days for $50.
Tourism is an important part of Sri Lanka's income. The industry was hit hard after the pandemic and financial crisis in 2022. For the first time in recent years, Sri Lanka was visited by 2 million tourists, and by the end of 2024, they plan to welcome another 300,000 people.
When to go and how much does отдых на Шри-Ланке cost?
— In general, now we can talk about year-round season for many exotic countries, our tourists also flew to Sri Lanka in the summer. However, the most active season is considered to be the period from November to April, — Irina Slabuha, deputy director of Loft Travel, told Onl?ner. — In the summer period, it is better to consider the eastern coast, as there is less rain and waves there. And in the period from autumn to spring, it is better to pay attention to the western and southern coasts. Due to the waves, Sri Lanka is not just about classic beach отдых, but rather about nature, the opportunity to travel around the island and see Yala National Park, Sigiriya, Kandy, tea plantations, the elephant park, and watch whales. Sri Lanka has a very rich and interesting excursion program. Often, operators offer tourists combined tours: upon arrival, you go on a 2-3 day excursion tour inland and then relax on the coast.
We also asked the expert to outline примерные цены отдыха на Шри-Ланке. But it is important to understand that much depends on the tourist's request for comfort. The most popular options look like this (prices are for two people):
- with a direct flight from Moscow. From $1742 (8 + 1 night) and from $1771 (11 + 1 night) without meals in one and two-star hotels — from the start of the flight program in early November;
- connecting flights from Minsk via Dubai. In October, from $2620 (without updating ticket prices) for 9 nights in two and three-star hotels.
According to the interlocutor, Belarusians are more actively interested in traveling to Sri Lanka. As with any destination, it's better to book your vacation in advance: you can find good value options in popular hotels with good service. For example, last year, many popular places were booked 2-3 months before the planned trips.
If you're already eager to fly to the island for a vacation, then in this extensive material we've detailed what to do and what to обязательно see in Sri Lanka.
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