Royce Tours & Travels

25/07/2020

The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, in the Districts of Matale and Kandy. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the massif which resemble the knuckles of clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District

21/07/2020

Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.

20/07/2020

DescriptionNalanda Gedige is an ancient complete stone temple near Matale, Sri Lanka and its original site was considered as the center of Sri Lanka. The building was constructed in between 8th and 10th centuries with dravidian architecture inand is believed to have been used by Buddhists

20/07/2020

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.

20/06/2020

06/06/2020

Sri Lanka Tourism ready to welcome tourists from 1st Aug 2020

Sri Lanka is readying to welcome travelers from across the world with safety guidelines and precautionary measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can visit?

All nationalities are welcome and all types of travellers whether groups, families, individuals.

Which airports will operate?

Bandaranaike International Airport [BIA], Colombo Ratmalana Airport [RMA] and Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport [MRIA] will be operating for tourist arrivals from Aug 1st 2020

What are the visa procedures?

All travelers will require a valid visa; this will be issued for 30 days and extendable for up to 6 months after arrival. Online visa at http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/
Further relaxation for long stay guests is currently under consideration, enabling tourist to be granted five-year multiple entry visas with maximum 6 months stay.
Visa fee US$100
Information required for visa application
Booking details at Certified Accommodation
Itinerary in Sri Lanka
Return ticket
Proof of medical insurance

Where can I stay and is there a minimum duration?
A minimum 5-night stay in Sri Lanka is required.

Independent professional audits will be done to certify accommodation providers who will be listed on the Sri Lanka tourism website. Details of bookings made with Certified Accommodation providers are required for the visa application

Pre departure Covid-19 PCR testing
A negative PCR test is required prior to boarding your flight and on arrival in Sri Lanka. The test should be no older than 72 hours prior to boarding.

On arrival in Sri Lanka
The airport will have high intensity sanitation measures in place for all areas and staff.

There is no quarantine on arrival unless symptoms are detected.
A PCR test would be done on arrival at the airport. No charge.

Currently it takes 24 hours to receive the test results. We are making changes to have results within 4-6 hours by August. In the event it is required to wait 24 hours for test results; you will be able to select a hotel for a one-night stay from Certified 4 or 5-star hotels in Colombo or Negombo until the test results are received.
A further test will be done 4-5 days after arrival by a mobile unit in coordination with your Certified Accommodation provider.

Travelers staying for more than 10 days will be required to take a third test during their stay. While this may be inconvenient it is essential to safeguard everybody and provide peace of mind.

In case of a positive PCR result, quarantine in a designated hotel or hospitalisation will take place depending on the details of the case. Quarantine would usually be 14 to 21 days if symptoms are detected.
Moving around Sri Lanka
The airport will have high intensity sanitation measures in place for all areas and staff.

To ensure your safety, please arrange transportation prior to your arrival, with your Certified Accommodation provider or travel agent. Public transport should not be used.

All tourist sites will be open from the 1st August onwards with safety protocols and measures in place to ensure the wellbeing of our travelers.
There will be no travel restrictions between districts for tourists.

What is Sri Lanka’s status with COVID-19?
Being an island, and thanks to the proactive measures taken, Sri Lanka has been able to manage the spread of the virus. No active community clusters have been detected in the last 30 days within the country.

30/05/2020

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country.

29/05/2020

26/05/2020

The Kandy Esela Perahera (the festival of the tooth of Lord Buddha) is an annual event for the Tooth Relic. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated Elephants. And many people from the world come to watch Kandy Perahera every year. To the visitor who comes to see the Kandy Perahera, for the first time, it is an exciting event. The annual Kandy Esala Perahera is inaugurated with the planting of the kap at the four devales of Natha, Maha Vishnu, Kataragama and Pattini on the day following the new moon in Esala. We are the main viewing gallery organizer (Royce Tours & Travels - Queens Hotel) of Kandy Perahera 2020 and our viewing galleries in and around the Queens Hotel Kandy guaranteeing our clients with a clear and spectacular view of the festival of the tooth relic was you will not miss a moment of this historical event.

25/11/2019

Hakgala Botanic Garden
The gardens are smaller and less exotic than the Gardens at Peradeniya but an elevation of 1,707 meters the species of flora is quite different. The sheer rock of Hakgala (jaw rock) also linked to the Rama - Ravana legend rises 1,500 feet straight from the gardens adds much character to the surroundings. The rose gardens and the fernery are greatly admired.

25/11/2019

Udawattekele Sanctury
Located in the suburbs of Kandy boasts of some 160 acres of tropical rainforest, a haven for flowering plants, birds, butterflies and monkeys. Very picturesque surrounded by wooded hills.

25/11/2019

Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Tooth
What brings sanctity to Kandy is the Dalada Maligawa which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. The golden roofed temple is visited by locals and tourists bearing flowers and incense daily throughout the day and night. Here visitors can observe poojas (offerings) the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honour of the Tooth Relic, being performed several times each day.

22/11/2019

Embekke Devalaya
Located 7km from the Pilimathalawa town in Kandy District. The world famous for wood carving of ancient Sri Lanakan craftsmanship. Embekke Devala is National heritage site, which attracts large number of foriege tourist annually. Roof consist 26 wooden beams.

22/11/2019

Gadaladeniya temple
Located in a small hill top at Pilimathalawa in Kandy district. The entrance porch features large stone pillars which support a roof of huge of stone slabs.

22/11/2019

Lankathilaka temple
Built on an uneven rock bed. (Pan hangal rock) located at Udunuwara Hiyarapitiya Village of Kandy along Kandy - Colombo.

22/11/2019

Peradeniya Botanic Garden
Nearby Kandy, the Peradeniya Botanical Garden is easily one of the best of its kind in the world. The many beautiful avenues will lead one to sections which provide a burst of tropical colour. The great lawns highlight huge tropical trees, while you will be surprised at the variety of bamboo that can be found in one place. The best known attraction of the Garden is the Orchid House, which has more than 300 varieties of exquisite orchids from the rare indigenous Foxtail and Vesak orchids, to many natural and hybrid species which have made this one of the best known orchid centers of the world.

21/11/2019

Explore the rich bird diversity in Habarana Jungle, Sigiriya Sanctuary and go safari in Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks with our expert Naturalist.

21/11/2019

In Sri Lanka Ayurveda medicine is based on the country’s centuries old treasure trove of indigenous knowledge base, natural environment and cultural repertory. According to archaeological evidence, human civilization dates back 30,000 years. Cave men of that age domesticated many wild plant varieties and used them for food and medicines.

21/11/2019

Kandy - The Last Royal Capital
Kandy the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist destination (115 km from Colombo at 465 meters above sea level) Famous for the temple of the tooth and many, other temples the city could be called the cultural capital of the island.

14/11/2019

Book your train tickets at Royce Tours & Travels, Queens Hotel Kandy. Sri Lanka [email protected]