Tours & Technical Excursions

FIDIC Asia Pacific 2026 - Conference Tours
Official Excursions

FIDIC Asia Pacific Annual Conference 2026

Conference Tours & Technical Excursions

Pre and post-conference excursions arranged specially for delegates, spouses, and accompanying families. Experience Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, natural beauty, and engineering marvels.

Reserve Your Tour Preference

Participants interested in joining conference tours are invited to submit their choices. Tour payment instructions and confirmation details will be provided directly to registered participants.

Cultural Excursions & Day Tours

Curated short trips designed for accompanying delegates and families.

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Half Day

Colombo Highlights - US$ 35

Discover the essence of Colombo in a relaxed half-day cultural journey. Visit Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Lotus Tower, and historic Colombo Fort.

For: Spouses & Families
Group: Min. 12 Persons
  • City Landmarks & Colonial Heritage
  • Dutch Hospital Shopping Stop
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Full Day

Colombo Full-Day Experience - US$ 40

An in-depth exploration through history, culture, shopping, and contemporary Sri Lankan life beyond the conference venue.

For: Spouses & Families
Group: Min. 12 Persons
  • Local Handicrafts & Cuisine
  • Extended Sightseeing & Culture
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Day Excursion

Galle Coastal Heritage - US$ 75

Journey along the scenic southern coast. Visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, enjoy a Madu Ganga boat safari, and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort.

Route: Southern Coast Line
Highlights: Wildlife & Forts
  • Wetland River Safari
  • Iconic Stilt Fishermen Site
  • Historic Dutch Galle Fort
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Day Excursion

Kandy Hill Country Heritage - US$ 105

Journey into Sri Lankaโ€™s royal heartland. Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and observe rescued wildlife at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

Region: Central Highlands
Status: UNESCO World Heritage
  • Sacred Temple of the Tooth
  • Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary
  • Scenic Mountain Landscapes

Technical & Geoheritage Expedition - US$ 280

Dambulla โ€“ Sigiriya โ€“ Minneriya (2 Days / 1 Night)

An exclusive post-conference expedition blending geology, engineering archaeology, and natural heritage. Explore the rock cave temple at Dambulla, ascend the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, and take a wildlife safari through Minneriya National Park.

Sigiriya and Geoheritage Excursion
Ideal for Geotechnical Professionals

๐ŸŽฅ Tour Highlights

Get a glimpse of the experiences awaiting FIDIC ASIA PACIFIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: 2026 delegates, spouses and accompanying families through these tour highlights.

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Tour Highlights

Discover the experiences planned for FIDIC ASIA PACIFIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 participants.

VIDEO 02

Explore Sri Lanka

Experience the culture, scenery and attractions beyond the conference.

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Conference Tour Experience

A visual preview of the memorable journeys prepared for our delegates.

SRI LANKA TOURIST VISA

Free Tourist Visa / ETA Scheme

With effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible to obtain a tourist visa (ETA) free of charge for a period of 30 days.

30
Days Free tourist visa validity
40
Countries Eligible under this scheme
ETA
Required Apply before travelling
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Double Entry Permitted within validity
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Eligible Countries

Nationals of the following 40 countries are eligible for the free tourist visa (ETA) scheme.

01 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
02 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria
03 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahrain
04 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡พ Belarus
05 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium
06 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
07 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
08 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Czech Republic
09 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Denmark
10 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland
11 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
12 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
13 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India
14 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
15 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran
16 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Israel
17 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
18 ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
19 ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kazakhstan
20 ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ Kuwait
21 ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia
22 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต Nepal
23 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands
24 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
25 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway
26 ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman
27 ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan
28 ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland
29 ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar
30 ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
31 ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia
32 ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
33 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
34 ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
35 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
36 ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand
37 ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey
38 ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE
39 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
40 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States of America
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Passport Eligibility

The free tourist visa scheme applies to eligible passport holders as follows.

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Eligible Passport Types

Nationals of the above-mentioned countries holding Diplomatic, Official, Service, or Ordinary passports are eligible to obtain a tourist visa (ETA) free of charge under this scheme.

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Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

All foreign nationals must obtain an ETA before arriving in Sri Lanka.

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Important: ETA Is Still Required

All foreign nationals, including nationals of the above-mentioned 40 countries and nationals covered by bilateral reciprocal agreements (Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore), are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival in Sri Lanka.

As per the bilateral reciprocal agreement between Sri Lanka and Maldives, Maldivian nationals will receive a 90-day tourist visa through the ETA system.

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ETA Processing Fee

The ETA will be processed free of charge under the applicable arrangements.

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40 Eligible Countries

ETA will be processed free of charge under this scheme.

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Maldives

ETA will be processed free of charge under the bilateral reciprocal agreement.

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Seychelles & Singapore

ETA will be processed free of charge under the applicable reciprocal arrangements.

Important: ETA fees paid by applicants prior to 25 May 2026 are non-refundable.
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Visa Validity & Entry Facility

Visa validity and entry conditions under this scheme.

30 DAYS

Free Tourist Visa

Tourists are entitled to a free visa valid for 30 days from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka.

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Double Entry

Double-entry facility is permitted from the date of first arrival within the 30-day validity period.

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Maldivian Nationals

Maldivian nationals will receive a 90-day tourist visa through the ETA system.

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Important Travel Information

Eligible travellers must obtain their ETA before travelling to Sri Lanka, even though the applicable visa processing fee is free of charge.