KandyNuwara EliyaBentota+1 stop
Family Sri Lanka: hills, turtles and the south coast
From $430 / person
Discover the charm of Sri Lanka's coastal gateway.
From golden beaches and peaceful lagoons to vibrant fishing villages, Negombo offers the perfect beginning to your unforgettable Sri Lankan journey.
Why travel with us
Experience the Heart and Soul of Sri Lankan Hospitality.
At Ceylon Paradise Holiday, every journey is thoughtfully designed by our experienced travel specialists and delivered with the warmth of genuine Sri Lankan hospitality. From your first inquiry to your final farewell, we ensure every detail is carefully managed, creating seamless, memorable experiences across the island.
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Travel your way
Plans can change. We stay flexible and help adjust your itinerary whenever needed, ensuring your holiday remains smooth and enjoyable.
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Itineraries built to your pace
Nothing off the shelf. Tell us your dates, budget and what you actually enjoy, and the route gets built around that.
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One number for the whole trip
Answered by the planner who wrote your itinerary, not a call centre — any hour you are on the island.
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Costs shown in the open
You see what the hotels, vehicle, guide and permits cost. Nothing is buried in a single headline number.
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Journeys Made to Inspire
Every trip is built from scratch, but these are the shapes they usually take. Pick the one closest to your plan and we will adjust from there.
- Family Tours 1 trip
- Honeymoon 1 trip
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SigiriyaAnuradhapuraKandy+2 stops
Indian origin pilgrimage: Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Kandy
From $305 / person
ColomboKandyNuwara Eliya+1 stop
Leisure Sri Lanka: Colombo, Kandy, tea country and Bentota
From $375 / person
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Where to go
The places worth the drive
From golden beaches and misty mountains to ancient cities and incredible wildlife, Sri Lanka offers remarkable diversity in one unforgettable island.
Sigiriya
A granite plug with a fifth-century palace on top
Kandy
The last kingdom, and the tooth relic
Galle
A Dutch fort you can walk round in an hour
Ella
Hill station on the edge of a gap
Yala National Park
The best chance of a leopard anywhere
Nuwara Eliya
Tea country at 1,868 metres, and a cold night
Our island
Small island, two monsoons
Sri Lanka runs two weather systems on opposite coasts, so one half of the island is always in season. Pick a month and the map shows you which half — and what is worth doing there.
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In season Wet, or out of season
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- UNESCO World Heritage sites
- 26
- national parks
- 1,340 km
- of coastline
- 65,610 km²
- the whole island
Nowhere is far The whole island is 430 km end to end. Hover a pin.
Testimonials
Trusted by travellers from all around the world
Trip was awesome. Driver knew all the best spots. Saw elephants in the wild. Hotels were clean and comfy. Would book again.
Everything went smooth. Transfers were on time. Beach resort was beautiful. Great value for money. Highly recommend.
Really good experience. Guide was friendly and helpful. Food recommendations were spot on. Had an amazing time.
Good arrangement. Driver was reliable. Took many great photos. Family was happy. Perfect!
Service was on point. Hotels clean and comfy. Train tickets all arranged. Worry-free. Highly recommend.
Overall very good. Driver was nice and drove safely. Chinese communication was easy. Had a great time.
Everything was smooth. Driver was very polite. Family enjoyed a lot. Best trip ever.
Veg food arranged nicely. Car was clean and AC worked well. On time everywhere. Very happy with service.
Good value for money. Hotels were decent. Driver knew good local spots. Overall very satisfied.
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Planning a trip to Sri Lanka
When to come, how long to stay, what it costs and what the visa takes — the questions we answer by email every week, written down properly.
July 18, 2026 4 min read
The best time to visit Sri Lanka: a month-by-month guide to both monsoons
Sri Lanka runs two monsoons on opposite coasts, so somewhere is always in season. Here is which half of the island is dry in each month of the year.
July 6, 2026 3 min read
Sri Lanka visa and ETA: what it costs and how to apply
Most visitors need an ETA before flying to Sri Lanka. What it costs, how long it takes, how…
June 24, 2026 3 min read
How many days do you need in Sri Lanka? Routes for 7, 10, 14 and 21 days
Sri Lanka is small but slow. Here is what actually fits into one, two and three weeks, and…
June 12, 2026 3 min read
What a Yala safari costs, and how to avoid the jeep queue
Yala has the densest leopard population on earth and, on a bad morning, 200 jeeps. What a safari…
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