Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean

Tailor-Made Sri Lanka Holidays

Ancient rock fortresses, misty tea hills, wildlife safaris and golden beaches — woven into one seamless journey by One World Travels & Tours UK, and protected every step of the way.

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Flight time~12–14h (1 stop)
Best timeDec – Mar
VisaETA online
CurrencyRupee (LKR)
Time zoneGMT +5:30
ProtectionFinancially protected
Your Sri Lanka, handcrafted

One island, a lifetime of highlights

One World Travels & Tours UK (part of OWT Group Ltd) arranges tailor-made Sri Lanka holidays from the United Kingdom — blending the Cultural Triangle's ancient cities, the tea-country hills of Kandy and Ella, wildlife safaris and the beaches of the south coast. We handpick your hotels, arrange flights and a private car with driver-guide, and manage every detail so you simply travel and take it in. Whether you want a two-week grand tour or a relaxed beach-and-culture combination, we build the trip around your dates, budget and pace. Every package includes financial protection, and our travellers rate us 4.8 out of 5 (Excellent) on Trustpilot.

Everything, sorted

Your Sri Lanka, planned end to end

Why book with OWT

  • Tailor-made around your budget
  • Flights & private driver-guide
  • Culture, hills & beaches combined
  • Wildlife safaris arranged
  • Financial protection on packages
  • 24/7 support, 4.8/5 service

What's included

  • Return flights from your UK airport
  • Handpicked hotels & boutique stays
  • Private car & English-speaking driver-guide
  • Site tickets & safari game drives
  • Insurance & visa (ETA) guidance
  • One dedicated point of contact

Best time to visit Sri Lanka

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West & south coast dry (Dec–Mar)Inter-monsoon shoulders (Apr, Oct)East coast season & value (May–Sep)

Whale watching off Mirissa peaks Dec–Apr; the hill country is pleasant year-round.

Where to go

Cultural TriangleSigiriya · Anuradhapura · Dambulla
Hill CountryKandy · Ella · tea plantations
South CoastGalle · Mirissa · Unawatuna
Where you'll stay

Featured Sri Lanka hotels

Hill capital · Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

A modern base in the cultural heart of the hills, near the Temple of the Tooth. Ask us for live availability and board options.

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Beachfront · south coast

Radisson Blu Resort Galle

A relaxed beach resort near historic Galle Fort — the ideal end to a touring holiday. Enquire for current offers.

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City · Colombo

Jetwing Colombo Seven

A stylish rooftop-pool city hotel, perfect for your first or last night. We'll quote tailor-made dates and boards.

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Simple, personal

How it works

1

Tell us your dream

Share your dates, budget and the mix of culture, wildlife and beach you're picturing.

2

We craft your route

Your specialist designs a tailor-made itinerary with handpicked hotels, a driver-guide and the best-value flights.

3

Relax — we handle it

Flights, transfers, tours and 24/7 support, all taken care of before and during your trip.

From the Cultural Triangle to the coast

Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress at dawn, ride the famous blue train through tea country, track leopards in Yala, then unwind on a palm-fringed beach in the south. We connect every stage with a private driver-guide and handpicked stays, so your holiday flows effortlessly from one highlight to the next.

Postcards

A glimpse of your Sri Lanka

Good to know

Sri Lanka holiday questions

How long is the flight from the UK?

There are no direct flights; a single stop via the Middle East takes around 12–14 hours in total. We find the best routes for your dates.

When is the best time to visit?

The west and south coasts are best December–March; the east coast May–September. We plan your route around the regions you want to see.

Do I need a visa?

UK passport holders need an online ETA before travel, with a passport valid six months beyond arrival — we guide you through it.

How much does it cost?

It depends on your route, hotels and extras like a driver-guide and safaris — we tailor every trip to your budget. Request a free quote.

Are your holidays protected?

Yes — package holidays with us include financial protection, and we're rated 4.8/5 Excellent on Trustpilot.

Ready for Sri Lanka?

Tell us your dates and what you're dreaming of. We'll build a tailor-made route — no obligation, no pressure.

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Photography: Himalamarasinghe, Jacek Lesniowski & A.Savin via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA / FAL). Hotel images via OWT.