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Tours to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - pearl of the Indian Ocean

Ancient rock fortresses, whale-watching off Mirissa, the scenic Kandy-to-Ella train - Sri Lanka offers the variety of a sub-continent in one compact island.

10-12Typical nights
ETA requiredUK passport
Dec-MarWest coast season
Signature experiences

The Sri Lanka moments you came for.

We know the tricks: sunrise gate, local guide, right queue. Three we never miss.

01

Climbing Sigiriya Rock Fortress at sunrise

02

The blue-train Kandy → Ella ride through tea country

03

Whale and dolphin watching from Mirissa harbour at dawn

Cities & regions

Where you'll stay

Colombo

Colonial capital, Gangaramaya temple

Kandy & Ella

Temple of the Tooth, tea estates

Galle & Mirissa

Dutch fort, whale-watching, surfing

Must-try food

Rice and curry, hoppers, kottu roti, string hoppers, pol sambol

Heads-up

Photographing Buddha statues with your back turned is taboo. Tank tops discouraged at temples.

Five package tiers

From essentials to honeymoon.

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Essentials

Flights + 3-star hotel + airport transfers + key excursions

Solo travellers, couples on a budget, return visitors

Explorer

Flights + 4-star hotel + daily breakfast + 3-5 guided tours + private transfers

Families, first-time visitors, groups of friends

Luxury

Premium cabin flights + 5-star/resort + half-board + private guide + VIP fast-track

Anniversaries, special celebrations, executive travel

Honeymoon

Business class flights + over-water villa / premium suite + spa + photography + candle-lit dinners

Newly-weds, milestone anniversaries

Family

Economy flights + family-rooms / connecting hotel rooms + kid-friendly excursions + water parks

Families with children 4-16
Travel facts

Plan your Sri Lanka trip.

Best timeDecember to March (west & south coasts); May to September (east coast)
Duration10-14 nights touring + beach
VisaETA online- UK/Bangladesh/India passports eligible
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
LanguageSinhala, Tamil, English widely spoken
End-to-end service

Everything handled.

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Flights

Negotiated fares from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Sylhet. Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Singapore, Biman and BA priority corridors.

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Visas & E-visas

Tourist, transit and e-visa processing from UK and Bangladesh. Documentation, invitation letters and embassy drop-offs handled.

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Hotels

3-star to 5-star hotel booking with wholesale rates. Central locations, halal-friendly food on request, late-check-out flagged.

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Airport Transfers

Private meet-and-greet transfers in every destination. English-speaking driver, AC vehicle, bottled water.

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Tours & Excursions

Curated day trips and multi-day tours with licensed guides. Private, semi-private or small-group options.

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Travel Insurance

Medical, baggage, delay and COVID coverage. Schengen-compliant where required. Claim support from UK office.

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Travel SIM & eSIM

Pre-loaded local SIM or eSIM ready before you land. Keeps family updated and Google Maps working.

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Currency & Forex

Competitive UK forex rates for USD, EUR, AED, THB, MYR, IDR. Travellers' cheques and prepaid travel cards.

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24/7 Support

A UK WhatsApp number that answers - even when you're six time zones away and the hotel says your booking is missing.

FAQ

Questions about Sri Lanka.

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