Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka tours & packages

Pearl of the Indian Ocean: tea country, the world's most scenic train, elephants and beaches

Sri Lanka is the pearl of the Indian Ocean: tea country around Nuwara Eliya, the world's most scenic train ride to Ella, elephants in the national parks and the beaches of Bentota. Mountains and sea in one well-priced programme.

Current Sri Lanka offers

Ready programmes at a fixed price for a limited time

All offers
Sri Lanka - Honeymoon Escape 7 Nights 🌴💐
Sri Lanka7 Nights#ZO-1025

Sri Lanka - Honeymoon Escape 7 Nights 🌴💐

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Total$1,310total for 2 persons
Sri Lanka - Family Escape through Negombo, Kandy, Bentota & Colombo 7 Nights 🌴🏝️
Sri Lanka7 Nights#ZO-1026

Sri Lanka - Family Escape through Negombo, Kandy, Bentota & Colombo 7 Nights 🌴🏝️

Offer ends
Total$2,070total for 4 persons

Sri Lanka's main cities

What to see and how long to stay in each city

Colombo

Commercial capital | Arrival & departure

Galle Face Green, the Red Mosque, Lotus Tower and malls, usually a night at the start or end.

  • Galle Face Green
  • Red Mosque
  • Lotus Tower
  • One Galle Face mall
1 night December – April

Kandy

Cultural capital | Lake & hills

Kandy lake, the Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya botanical gardens, Pinnawala elephant orphanage and cultural dance shows.

  • Pinnawala elephants
  • Peradeniya gardens
  • Kandy lake
  • Bahirawakanda Buddha
1–2 nights

Nuwara Eliya

"Little England" | Tea & cool air

Tea estates and factories, Gregory lake, Ramboda falls and the scenic train to Ella.

  • Tea factories
  • Gregory lake
  • Ramboda falls
  • Train to Ella
  • Horton Plains
1–2 nights

Ella

Hills & trains | Nine Arches Bridge

Nine Arches Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, Ravana falls and the world's most beautiful train ride.

  • Nine Arches Bridge
  • Little Adam's Peak
  • Ravana falls
  • Ella Rock
1–2 nights

Bentota

Beach resorts | Water sports

The main resort beach, mangrove river safari, turtle hatchery and jet skis, 1.5 h from Colombo.

  • Bentota beach
  • Madu river safari
  • Turtle hatchery
  • Water sports
2–3 nights

Also: Galle, Sigiriya

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  • Carefully selected hotels and programmes tailored to your family and budget
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?

Colombo: December – April.

How many nights do I need in Sri Lanka?

Suggested stay per city: Colombo: 1 night, Kandy: 1–2 nights, Nuwara Eliya: 1–2 nights, Ella: 1–2 nights, Bentota: 2–3 nights. We shape the programme around the days you have.

Is halal food available in Sri Lanka?

Yes, halal restaurants are widely available, especially in the tourist areas; we point them out in your programme.

Can I combine Sri Lanka with another country?

Yes, it pairs well with: Maldives. Ask for a combined programme from the Design your trip page.

Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality and change from time to time. When you request a programme we tell you the current rules and what to prepare before travelling.

How do I book a trip to Sri Lanka?

Pick one of the ready offers (2 available now) or design your own programme with your cities, dates and hotel, and the quote reaches you on WhatsApp. The booking is confirmed after your approval and the deposit, per our terms and conditions.

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