Sri Lanka Tour FAQs

Yes. Every tour is fully tailor-made around your travel dates, interests, pace and budget. Nothing is fixed — we design each day around you.

We recommend booking 4-8 weeks ahead in high season (December to April), though we can often arrange trips at shorter notice too.

Your private vehicle and driver-guide, hotels, most meals, entrance fees and airport transfers are included, exactly as agreed in your itinerary.

Most travellers receive a personalised itinerary and quotation within 24 hours of submitting an enquiry.

All our tours are private and tailor-made. You won't be grouped with strangers or follow a fixed departure schedule.

Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. We recommend confirming the latest official entry requirements before booking flights.

Yes, Sri Lanka is generally very safe for tourists. We use licensed drivers and vetted accommodation, and share practical safety tips before you travel.

The local currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). USD, GBP and EUR cash are easy to exchange, and cards are widely accepted in hotels and cities.

Yes, we strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical care and trip cancellation before you depart.

Cancellation terms vary by season and supplier. We outline them clearly in your quotation before you confirm your booking.

Yes. Private airport pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle is included in every tailor-made itinerary.

Yes. We hand-pick and book accommodation to match your budget and style, from boutique guesthouses to luxury resorts.

Yes, most itineraries include an English-speaking private driver-guide with you throughout the trip.

Yes. Most itineraries combine safaris, heritage sites, tea country and coastal time in a single, well-paced route.

Yes. We adjust pacing, add family-friendly activities and select accommodation suited to travelling with children.

Yes, let us know any dietary needs when you enquire and we'll brief hotels and restaurants along your route.

Tipping isn't mandatory but is customary and appreciated for drivers, guides and hotel staff.

It depends on the region: the south and west coasts are best from December to April, while the east coast is best from May to September. See our full travel guide for a month-by-month breakdown.