Sri Lanka
From Sigiriya to the southern beaches — 5G-capable data on the island of tea and elephants.
Sri Lanka is an island with everything: ancient rock fortresses, green tea estates, mountain trains, and tropical beaches. With a Simply eSIM you document the journey and share it from anywhere on the island.
Why eSIM in Sri Lanka?
Install your plan before you fly and activate it on arrival in seconds. Flexible plans with speeds up to 5G where available, and full management inside the app.
Top places to visit
- The Sigiriya rock fortress
- The Kandy-to-Ella train through tea country
- Mirissa and Unawatuna beaches in the south
- Yala National Park safaris
Quick connectivity tips
- Install your eSIM on stable Wi-Fi before departure
- Book the hill-country train early from your phone — window seats sell out fast
- Track your usage in the app and top up in seconds when needed
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Simply eSIMs run on Sri Lanka’s local networks with speeds up to 5G where available. Install before you fly and activate on landing in Colombo in seconds.
Coverage is good in the cities and southern beaches, cutting out on some stretches of the Kandy-Ella mountain line and inside Yala National Park — as it does for every network there. Download tickets and maps before the journey.
Yes — your primary SIM stays in place and receives calls and bank verification texts as usual, while your data flows through the travel eSIM.
Typical use runs 1-2 GB per day — sharing train and safari videos eats more, so pick a comfortable plan. You can top up from the app anytime.