Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise for worldwide visitors seeking either relaxation or adventure. This teardrop-shaped island country is charming for its picturesque natural scenery, brilliant religious culture and rich heritage sites. If your impression of this South Asian country is still about beaches, tea and stilt fishermen, we will refresh your view by revealing the real Sri Lanka for you.

We have crafted various private tour packages to meet your needs and maximize your satisfaction. Our week-long itineraries that cover the essence and highlights of this island can give you a glimpse of the country’s exotic culture and natural wonders, leading you to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Galle Dutch Fort. If your time is sufficient, 12 days or more, we can take you to discover Sri Lanka in depth, for example, taking a jeep safari to observe herds of elephants, graceful waterfowls and Sri Lankan leopards in Yala National Park, trekking through cloud forests and green grasslands in Horton Plains National Park, and going on an adventurous whale-watching trip off the shore of Mirissa. Besides, featured wildlife or tea tour packages are available for you to focus on either the abundant wildlife or the charming tea culture in Sri Lanka during your tour.

Exclusive activities are served for you as well to touch the real life of Sri Lankans by participating a cooking class to learn the culinary delights of the country, exploring villages and markets to get an insight into the local life and interact with hospitable local people, and experiencing train surfing through tea plantations and dense forests. All of our tour itineraries are flexible and customizable, so we are glad to make adjustment for you to have a memorable tour. ... Read more

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What to see in Sri Lanka for first-time travelers?

For your first Sri Lanka trip, 8 to 10 days are suggested to cover most of the popular tourist cities, such as Colombo, Negombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Galle, Nuwara Eliya. You can visit the Sigiriya Lion Rock, Temple of Tooth Relic, Horton Plains National Park, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden, Dambulla Cave Temple, Yala National Park, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, and some of the famous tea plantations or factories. If you have more days, your tour can be extended to coastal cities like Trincomalee, Mirissa, and Bentota.

When is the best time for tours to Sri Lanka?

Generally, December to March is the best time for tours to Sri Lanka, as the weather is comfortable with little rain and moderate temperature. Christmas is a good choice and many Europeans would go there to spend their winters.

There are only dry season and wet season in the country. The heavy rain might come only in May and part time of November. The annual average temperature is 85℉ (30℃), so it is necessary to bring the sunscreen and mosquito repellent during your trip. However, try to keep warm and bring clothes like sweaters and down jackets in the mountainous regions because the weather differs sharply between day and night there.

Do I need a visa to Sri Lanka?

Generally speaking, clients traveling to Sri Lanka should apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) online in advance. After arrival at the port of entry, you’ll get a visa of 30 days. Sometimes, visa requirements differ for specific countries, you might contact your local consulate or embassy for the latest information.

Main Line Rail Road in Sri Lanka

Horton Plains National Park

How to get to and travel around Sri Lanka?

At present, there is only one international airport in Sri Lanka, named the Bandaranaike International Airport, which is a 40-minute car ride from the capital city of Colombo. Tourists can arrive in Sri Lanka from many cities, including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, London, and Melbourne.

Guests of our guided Sri Lanka tours enjoy the convenience of air-conditioned private car escort service, and our driver guide will handle all the matters during your trip; while if you are traveling independently, the main means of transportation within Sri Lanka include coaches, cars, trains, taxis and three-wheeler TukTuk.
• To rent a car is the most suggested choice. It is flexible and most efficient.
• Coach is popular in most cities and towns. It is crowded though cheap.
• The railway network centered on Colombo has been built increasingly perfect. Trains except the third-class carriages are more comfortable than coaches. It has been a must during Sri Lanka travel, especially the train journeys through the tea gardens and along the coast.
• Taxi is common, no matter what size the town is. It is a wiser choice than TukTuk for visitors if the distance is long.
• TukTuk is ubiquitous in Sri Lanka. Make an agreement on the price with the diver before getting on, and try to bargain.

Are there any special customs I should observe in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is a country where most people believe in Buddhism. In this aspect, it is essential to respect and not kill animals, particularly crows. Try to have their taboos in mind before visiting religious sites: keep quiet, take photos after permission, do not touch the Buddha statues and do not use the left hand during communication. When entering the temples, visitors must take off shoes and hat, and wear modest clothes which cover shoulders and knees. Moreover, local people focus on the environment protection, so the environmental awareness is necessary.

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