Wild elephants among the trees in a Sri Lankan national park

Since 1985 · Travelife Certified

Tailor-made Sri Lanka holidays, off the beaten track

Private trekking, cycling, culture and wildlife trips, designed around you by the local team that pioneered eco-adventure travel in Sri Lanka.

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Free itinerary and quote by email within 24 hours

In the travel trade since 1985Travelife CertifiedATR – Agir pour un Tourisme ResponsablePATA – Pacific Asia Travel AssociationSLAITO – Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour OperatorsASMET

How it works

Your trip, designed around you

Step 1

Tell us your plans

Dates, interests and travel style, in a two-minute form or on WhatsApp.

Step 2

We design your trip

A tailor-made itinerary and quote, by email within 24 hours.

Step 3

Refine and confirm

Adjust until it is right; we then arrange your hotels, guides and transport.

Ways to travel

Choose your kind of adventure

All tour styles →
Ancient seated Buddha statue at a Sri Lankan heritage site

Classic & culture

Cultural triangle, tea country, wildlife and beach.

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Trekker looking out over the hill country on a Sri Lanka trek

Trekking

Off-the-beaten-track trails with experienced local guides.

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Cyclist riding past paddy fields on a Sri Lanka cycling tour

Cycling

Rural roads and hill country, with backup staff and support.

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Safari jeep crossing a river in a Sri Lankan national park, with elephants behind

Multi-activity

Trekking, cycling, rafting and whale watching in one trip.

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Travelling with children? See our family tours.

Sample itineraries

Starting points we tailor to you

Every itinerary can be changed to suit your dates, pace and interests.

Trekkers on a trail in Sri Lanka’s hill country12 days

12 Day Trek Tour

Sigiriya, the Knuckles Range, Kandy, the train to Ella, Ella Rock and an Udawalawe safari.

ModerateAges 15+Price on request
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Cyclists on a rural road in Sri Lanka14 days

14 Day Cycling Tour

15 to 45 km a day from Negombo through Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Kandy and Ella to Yala and the south coast.

HighExperienced cyclistsPrice on request
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Safari jeep crossing a river with elephants behind14 days

14 Day Multi-Activity Tour

Cycling in Polonnaruwa, trekking in the Knuckles, rafting at Kitulgala, Horton Plains and an Udawalawe safari.

Low to moderateAges 10+Price on request
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Palm-fringed beach at Weligama, Sri Lanka10 days

10 Day Family Tour

Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, tea country, Ella, an Udawalawe safari and Mirissa beach.

LowAll agesPrice on request
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Trekkers with a local guide in Sri Lanka’s hills

Why Paradise Holidays

Local experts in responsible adventure

Pioneers since 1985

We introduced trekking and eco-adventure tours to Sri Lanka.

Responsible travel

Travelife Certified and a certified member of ATR.

Private and tailor-made

Your own driver and guides, at your pace.

Peace of mind

Public liability insurance for all our travellers.

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Traveller stories

What our guests say

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“Excellent welcome. Very well adapted tour with lot of contact with the local people in the villages and their daily life.”
Geraldine · Switzerland · December 2014
“Tour very varied and well balanced between visits of nature discovery, hiking, culture and beach.”
Severine · France · March 2017
“The trip is very good and our driver was impeccable throughout the trip. It is a beautiful country.”
Ricardo & Lina · Portugal · March 2017

Start planning your Sri Lanka holiday

Tell us your dates and interests. We reply within 24 hours with ideas and a personalised quote.

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