Sri Lanka Tours from Russia: Packages, Colombo Airport and a Private Driver
Russian searches for Шри Ланка, sri lanka tours and tour packages usually want a private island circuit after Colombonot SriLankan Airlines tickets, RIU Ahungalla or a helicopter. This page covers CMB airport, ETA and arrival card, car with driver, Lion Rock, safari, beaches (Hikkaduwa, Mirissa, Negombo) and how we quote a package after you land.
Sri Lanka tours from Russialocal operator, not a hotel brand or airline
Sundown Tours is a Sri Lanka travel agency based on the island since 1992. We do not sell flights (Aeroflot, SriLankan Airlines) and we are not Travelata, Tourvisor or RIU. We organise private tours: chauffeur from CMB, Cultural Triangle, safari and beach. Where is Sri Lanka: an island country in the Indian Ocean, south of India. English name: Sri Lanka. Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte; travellers land in Colombo.
Flights from Russia to Sri Lankaduration only
Typical air time from Moscow is about 8 to 12 hours plus a connection. Same for Krasnoyarsk or Novosibirsk with extra legs. We do not sell Aeroflot tickets. Once you have landing time at Colombo (CMB), we quote the ground package and first hotel night.
Sri Lanka airport vs Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is at Katunayake, not downtown. Negombo is 20 to 40 minutes from the terminal. Colombo city is typically 45 to 90 minutes. West coast hotel belts (Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Ahungalla, Beruwala) are about 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Do not drive to Sigiriya the same night after a long haul landing unless you insist.
ETA, arrival card and Russian passports
Russian nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before boarding. From 25 May 2026 the tourist ETA is free for 40 listed countries including Russia, for 30 days with double entryyou still apply in advance at eta.gov.lk only. An “arrival card” does not replace ETA. Immigration may still collect arrival details; follow the official process. Keep about six months’ passport validity.
Car rental with drivernot self drive
“Rent car Sri Lanka” and “car rental with driver” are two different products. Self drive is legal but stressful on unfamiliar roads. Our product is a licensed chauffeur guide with an insured vehicle for the full tour: airport pickup, daily sightseeing, jeep safari bookings and the beach finale. Package prices depend on days, vehicle type and hotels. We send a written quote after your datesnot a fake last minute all inclusive from a foreign brochure.
Things to do: Lion Rock, Yala, beaches, Maldives add on
A first visit typically includes Sigiriya Lion Rock, Kandy, the tea country train to Ella, a jeep safari at Yala, and a beach finish at Negombo, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Weligama or Galle. Seven days covers the highlights. Sri Lanka time is UTC+5:30. Weather has two monsoons. Maldives is a separate flight from CMB. We are not a news site about default or emergencies.
Plan a private Sri Lanka tour from Russia
Send Moscow (or other) flight dates and what you want to see. We reply as a local tour operator with a chauffeur itinerary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Moscow to Sri Lanka?
Typically about 8 to 12 hours in the air plus a connection. We do not sell tickets; we plan your first night around the real arrival at CMB.
Do you sell RIU, Marriott or Heritance packages?
No. Those are hotel brands. We can include a west coast resort (Bentota, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa, Galle) as nights in a private chauffeur itinerary if it fits your dates and budget.
Is this car rental or a guided tour?
A licensed driver guide with the vehiclenot a self drive hire desk. You do not navigate Sri Lankan traffic yourself.
How much does a Sri Lanka tour package cost?
It depends on duration, hotels and season. Send dates and we reply with a transparent ground package quote. Airfare is separate.