Serendib Travel Holidays

Sri Lanka

Ancient cities, tea country, wildlife and a coastline made for slow days. Home to our head office and our Sri Lanka team.

Head office in Colombo200+ hotels directly contractedPrivate drivers and guides
Tea country, Sri Lanka
The island

Every place here has a story.

Just south-east of India, Sri Lanka packs ancient ruins, beautiful beaches and remarkable wildlife into one compact island. It is known for gemstones, spices, tea, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and some of the highest biodiversity in Asia.

It works for families, couples, honeymooners and solo travellers alike. Sri Lankans are famously warm and welcoming, and our own team of drivers and guides makes sure your clients feel it from the moment they land.

You decide the brief. We do the planning.

34destinations we cover
8UNESCO World Heritage Sites
200+hotels under direct contract
34 destinations

Every place, and what to do there.

Choose a place on the map to see what it suits, how long to stay and the activities we can arrange there.

By travel style

Built around your client.

Pick the kind of trip. Tap a place to see it on the map.

Where to go

Best experiences

  • Scenic train
  • Beach resorts
  • Whale watching
  • Private dinners
  • Spa
  • Private sightseeing
  • Sunsets
  • Tea plantations
Special interests

Themes we build trips around.

Ramayana trail

For the Indian market, Hindu pilgrims and travellers interested in the epic.

  • Seetha Amman Temple, Nuwara Eliya
  • Ashok Vatika
  • Sri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Ramboda
  • Ravana Falls and Ravana Cave, Ella
  • Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee
  • Kataragama

Ayurveda and wellness

Retreats on the south coast, in Kandy, the hill country and the rainforest.

  • Ayurvedic consultation
  • Herbal therapies and treatments
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Wellness retreats for longer stays

Food and local life

Easy to add to almost any itinerary.

  • Sri Lankan cooking class
  • Village lunch
  • Spice garden visit
  • Tea tasting
  • Local market visit
  • Tuk-tuk experience
  • Kandyan dance and drumming

Adventure

Hiking, water sports and rivers across the island.

  • Hiking: Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, Knuckles, Horton Plains
  • Surfing, diving and kitesurfing
  • White-water rafting and canyoning in Kitulgala
  • Whale, dolphin and turtle watching
With our guests

Real days out, on our tours.

Not stock photos. These are our guests on the ground in Sri Lanka, with our drivers and guides. Tap any photo to see it larger.

On top of Sigiriya rockSigiriya
At the Temple of the ToothKandy
Bullock-cart ride through the villagesVillage
Village lunch on banana leavesVillage
Safari day with our Czech groupSafari
Cultural evening with traditional dancersSri Lanka
Clay-pot village cookingVillage
Guided cycling tourSri Lanka
Classic routes

Start from a proven route.

Every itinerary is tailor-made. These are the routes we adapt most often.

Classic Sri Lanka

7 nights
  1. Colombo
  2. Sigiriya/Dambulla
  3. Kandy
  4. Nuwara Eliya
  5. Ella
  6. Yala
  7. South Coast

Ideal for First-time visitors who want culture, mountains, wildlife and beach in one trip.

Ready to quote Sri Lanka?

Send us your client's dates, budget and interests. We'll come back with a tailor-made itinerary and net rates.