See Sri Lanka with your own driver-guide and hand-picked hotels
We plan the route, book the hotels and meet you at the airport with your name on a board. Families, couples, pilgrim groups and friends, from India, Bangladesh, the Middle East and beyond.
Packages from $320 per person. Free itinerary and quote. See packages
- Day 1Airport to SigiriyaMet at arrivals with your name boardAirport pickup
- Day 2Sigiriya and DambullaLion Rock early, then the cave templesLion Rock
- Day 3KandySpice garden and the Temple of the ToothTemple
- Day 4Nuwara EliyaTea factory and waterfalls on the wayTea country
- Day 5Train to EllaThe famous hill-country train rideScenic train
- Day 6YalaAfternoon jeep safari for leopardsSafari
- Day 7Galle and the coastGalle Fort and a beach eveningBeach
- Day 8Colombo airportDrop-off in time for your flightAirport drop
| Date | Location | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Sigiriya | Half board |
| Day 3 | Kandy | Half board |
| Day 4 | Nuwara Eliya | Half board |
| Day 5 | Ella | Half board |
| Day 6 | Yala | Half board |
| Day 7 | Galle | Half board |
Pearlisle Lanka ToursonlineSample plan, quote and messages. Your trip is built around your own dates and budget.
Your trip, your pace. Not a fixed bus tour.
Every trip is planned for one family, couple or group: your route, your hotels and your own vehicle. Three real examples from our recent tours:
Family holiday · 9 to 12 days
- Vehicle
- KDH van, child seats on request
- Hotels
- 4★, interconnecting rooms
- Extras
- Arabic-speaking guide on request
A family from Oman travelled 12 days in August 2026 with interconnecting rooms and an Arabic-speaking guide.
Buddhist pilgrimage · 8 days
- Vehicle
- 37-seat coach
- Hotels
- 3★ to 4★, sacred sites close by
- Extras
- Visa paperwork for the whole group
26 pilgrims from India travelled with us in October 2026. Their visas were approved before they flew.
Couple’s escape · 5 to 7 days
- Vehicle
- Private car with driver-guide
- Hotels
- 4★ to 5★, quiet rooms
- Extras
- Room upgrades when hotels allow
A couple from Bangladesh got a free upgrade to a 5★ room in Nuwara Eliya, August 2025.
Everything your trip runs on.
One team for the whole journey, from your first message to the airport goodbye. Pick a part to see it.
From hello to the airport welcome.
You tell us how you like to travel. We build the plan, book everything and look after you on the road.
Free itinerary
Send your dates, group size and hotel level. You get a day-by-day plan and a quotation, free.
Book and confirm
An advance confirms the hotels. You receive an invoice and one service voucher for everything.
Visa and arrival
We help with ETAs and visas, share your driver’s details and take note of flights and special meals.
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Your driver-guide meets you at arrivals with your name on a board. We stay on WhatsApp all trip.
Travel agent or company? We work with partner agencies too. See how we work with travel agents.
One price per person. Hotels, vehicle and guide included.
Start from a plan, then change any day: add a beach day, swap a hotel or slow the pace. Prices are per person sharing.
Your itinerary and quotation are always free.Highlights in a Hurry
Kandy, tea country and the south coast in five days
4★ hotels, groups of 20+, half board
The trip
- Days5 days · 4 nights
- RouteKandy · Nuwara Eliya · coast
- MealsHalf board
Included
- Hotels with meals as listed
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Airport pickup and drop
- Government taxes and water bottles
Ramayana Trail
Vegetarian friendlyTemples and legends, with pure vegetarian or Jain meals
Recent quote, half board
The trip
- Days8 days · 7 nights
- RouteSigiriya · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Bentota
- MealsVeg or Jain, half board
Included
- Hotels with meals as listed
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Airport pickup and drop
- Government taxes and water bottles
- Ella train tickets
The Grand Island Tour
Cultural triangle, hill country, wildlife and beaches
15 days, 14 nights
The trip
- Days15 days · 14 nights
- RouteThe whole island
- MealsAs quoted
Included
- Hotels with meals as listed
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking chauffeur guide
- Airport pickup and drop
- Government taxes and water bottles
Common questions
Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp and we will answer.
Recent tours
From our tour log
- 26 Buddhist pilgrims from India, 8 days by coach.
- Couple from Bangladesh, Kandy and Colombo.
- Family of four from Bangladesh, first-class train to Ella.
- Family from Oman, 12 days with an Arabic-speaking guide.
- Family from India, Elephant Lake to Ella Gap.
How much does a Sri Lanka tour cost?
Most of our recent private tours cost between $300 and $1,200 per person, depending on days, hotel level and group size. A 5-day group tour in 4★ hotels started at $320 per person; an 8-day 4★ private tour at about $595. See what a tour costs for real examples.
What is included in the price?
Hotels with the meals listed, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking chauffeur guide, airport pickup and drop, government taxes and water bottles. Flights, visas, entrance fees, tips and personal expenses are not included unless your quote says so.
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most visitors need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before they fly, and rules change often. Read our visa and ETA guide, or send us your passport country and we will check for you.
When is the best time to visit?
December to April is best for the south and west coasts and the hill country. May to September suits the east coast. The cultural triangle is good most of the year. See the month-by-month guide.
How do I pay?
After you approve the plan, we send a payment request. Usually an advance confirms the hotels and the balance is paid before or on arrival, by bank transfer. You receive an invoice and a service voucher.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellations made 21 days or more before arrival are free. Inside 21 days, or a no-show, the full invoice is charged, because hotels charge us. Full details are in our booking terms.
Can you arrange vegetarian, Jain or halal food?
Yes. We tell every hotel in advance and plan restaurant stops to match. Pure vegetarian and Jain meals are common on our Ramayana and pilgrimage tours.
Do you take children and large groups?
Yes. Children 0–4 travel free, and we arrange interconnecting rooms and child seats. For groups we use mini coaches and 28-, 37- or 45-seat coaches.
Which languages do your guides speak?
All our chauffeur guides speak English. Arabic- and Hindi-friendly guides can be arranged on request.
Can we change the plan during the trip?
Of course. Tell your guide or message us. Changes that cost extra, such as an added activity, are paid directly on tour.
See your whole trip
before you pay.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We send back a day-by-day plan and a quotation, free, with no obligation.