Travel to Sri Lanka
Your tailor-made journey to Sri Lanka
Private and customized tours so you can enjoy your vacation in Sri Lanka by visiting only the places you want to explore.
Add the excursions and experiences you desire and choose the hotels in each area you visit.
If you’re considering traveling to Sri Lanka, keep in mind that the distances are not very long, but the roads can slow down the journeys. That’s why we organize all our tours in Sri Lanka with an air-conditioned vehicle and a private driver, ensuring you travel with the utmost comfort.
Personalised trips to Sri Lanka
Tailor-made trips to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island located in the Indian Ocean, southeast of India, shaped like a teardrop.
It is famous for its tropical climate, tea plantations, hospitality, rich cultural heritage from the various colonisations it has experienced, its palm-fringed beaches with warm waters, and most notably, its lush nature.
You can get an idea of its beauty by visiting our Sri Lanka photo section.
When you travel to Sri Lanka, you will find various national parks where you can go on safaris and see a wide variety of exotic animals in the wild, such as elephants, leopards, monkeys, turtles, and crocodiles.
To know everything you need before travelling to Sri Lanka, you can consult our Sri Lanka travel guide.
Sri Lanka travel recommendations
5 Musts on trips to Sri Lanka
Some of the key highlights to consider when planning your trip to Sri Lanka:
- Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress: This ancient royal palace was built in the 5th century on the summit of a massive stone rock nearly 400 meters high, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the jungle and plains of Sri Lanka. It is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and photographed places in the country, a must-visit on trips to Sri Lanka.
- Temple of the Tooth of Buddha: Sri Dalada Maligawa is one of the holiest places in Sri Lanka, as according to the Sinhalese, this temple houses a tooth relic of Buddha. Built in Kandy in the 18th century, it is an architectural masterpiece showcasing typical features of Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture.
- Yala National Park: Located in the southeast of the island, Yala Park is considered the best park in Sri Lanka, known for its high density of leopards. In addition to leopards, it’s easy to spot elephants, water buffaloes, deer, and crocodiles, making it a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
- Dambulla Golden Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage site, this temple is essential for meditation and Buddhist teachings. Comprising a complex of caves with over 150 Buddha statues, it has been used as a place of worship since the 1st century BCE. If you’re planning to travel to Sri Lanka, make sure not to miss it.
- Galle Fort: Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and expanded by the Dutch in the 17th century, it is one of the best-preserved fortresses in South Asia. Offering a unique blend of colonial architecture and contemporary charm, it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Experiences and Activities in Sri Lanka
Stopovers when travelling to Sri Lanka
Add unique experiences to your journey in Sri Lanka
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Istanbul have become almost obligatory stops for millions of travellers flying to Sri Lanka each year.
This is due to their strategic geographical location in the Middle East and, of course, the high capacity of their flagship airlines: Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.
If you’re flying with any of these airlines, adding a stopover to your trip to Sri Lanka is a must that you should take advantage of:
- With a stopover, you can take a break in your journey and enjoy two or three nights in one of these cities. This allows you to rest and overcome the tedious jet lag while providing a wide variety of experiences and activities that enhance any type of travel.
- By breaking up the journey, we can find you the best airfares and the most convenient flight schedules to Sri Lanka. This way, you can tailor your vacation to your comfort and preferences.