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The Best Tourism Experience in Sri Lanka

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Tourism Sri Lanka

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cultural Sri Lanka

The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity.

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Capital of Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia.

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Who We Are

When you book with us you know who you are getting. Sri Lanka Tailored Tours provides both driver and guide. Upul, the owner of Sri Lanka Tailored Tours  is a ‘Tourist National Guide Lecturer’ registered by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, the natures treasure chest is the home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Sri Lanka’s written history exceeds 2550 years. Its pre-history consist of planned cities, magnificent palaces, and expansive man made reservoirs, stunning temples and monasteries, green gardens, hard to believe monuments and works of art are characteristic of the rich and jubilant lives the celebrated monarchy of Sri Lanka lived. Sri Lanka is one of the most delightful destinations in the world to visit.

LANKA TAILORED TOURS

For perfect Tours and Holidays in Sri Lanka (Guided)

Your personal tour  will allow you do what YOU want to do and see what YOU want to see. …It may also be the best holiday you have ever had!

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What Customers Are Saying

Let our satisfied travelers do the talking - hear about their unforgettable experiences!

  • star ratingReview - Everything was organised very good,all the informations were correct and useful.Sri Lanka is very beautiful and thanks to Upul.

    avatar thumb ljiljanaa38
    January 11, 2025

    star ratingwonderful experience  - Our 9-day adventure in Sri Lanka was an unforgettable experience, and a large part of that was thanks to our guide. From the very beginning, his professionalism, passion for Sri Lanka's history and culture, and his ability to connect the various aspects of this beautiful country made our trip exceptionally enriching.

    Our guide was highly knowledgeable, with deep insights into every place we visited, whether it was ancient temples, natural wonders, or local customs. His approach was thoughtful and personalized, always ready to answer questions and share interesting anecdotes that brought us closer to Sri Lankan culture.

    He balanced informative parts of the tour with a relaxed pace, allowing us to truly enjoy each moment. Additionally, he was very flexible, willing to adjust plans based on our wishes and needs, which made the journey even more enjoyable.

    Beyond his expertise, he was incredibly kind and approachable, always going out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and satisfied, whether it was in choosing restaurants, arranging transportation, or managing the tours. His patience and attention to detail made us feel safe and at ease throughout the entire trip.

    If you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka, I highly recommend this guide. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication will make your experience unforgettable.

    avatar thumb kristinagulam
    January 11, 2025
  • star ratingSRI LANKA HOLIDAY  - Had really great 14 days with Me. Upul
    Really experienced guide and really reliable person for traveling with, high organisation skills and wikipedia for Sri Lanka. Thank you Upul

    avatar thumb Žuža B
    January 11, 2025

    star ratingI'll be recommending this tour company to all I know who visits the beautiful Sri Lanka  - Upul is the best guide, knowledgeable and attentive he makes a visit to Sri Lanka effortless and hassle free so you can focus on the best bits this amazing place has to offer like the history, breathtaking views, animals everywhere and the incredible local food!

    There is no way I would have learnt as much as I did, or sampled the countries foods as authentically without the help of Upul. After becoming a expert in his craft after 30 years he knows where to go, what to do and also more importantly what 'not' to do in what is a vast country with lots of options.

    My experience was tailored to me and I always had a choice or two on what I preferred to do, eat or visit but Upuls choices were in most cases the right choice, and so It was easy to just go with the flow and enjoy the journey.

    If /when I return I won't hesitate to give this company a shout for another great experience, and if I know anyone personally visiting Sri Lanka I will be recommending Upul as my first choice of teacher, guide and now friend.

    Connor
    London, UK

    avatar thumb connorsmithlyonss
    September 15, 2024
  • star ratingtouched experience: - Mr. Upul is a very kind and dedicated guide. I was touched by the way he treated us during the 4 days of our journey. Every idea we had was just one call away from him, he would very quickly organize a new tour for us when the old plan didn't fit into our itinerary. It was not difficult for him to stop along the way and show us localities and talk about ordinary life in Sri Lanka, besides, of course, a lot of useful information about the history and culture of this country. The thought of this experience we got while hanging out with Mr. Upul causes a feeling of deep gratitude and huge recommendation!

    avatar thumb Nevena S
    July 11, 2024

    star ratingExperience of a lifetime  - Upul saved our trip. We were trying to organise our visit by ourselves but, as it was too difficult not knowing the coutry, we tried to find a tour guide. He advised us to cancel our hotels because he has got a more convenient solution for seeing the most possible of sri lanka. We declined, not knowing whether he was real or a fraud, and that was the biggest mistake we made. At the end, we did cancel our hotels and Upul made us the time to remember. As I like to say: he KNOWS things, he CAN do everything and he WANTS to do the best for us.
    One great, great man!

    avatar thumb Sanja D
    July 11, 2024
  • star ratingIntangible Service by Mr.Upul  - Mr.Upul is a gem of a person. He was very courteous during trip with us. Myself Being a travel consultant, I was convinced about his service when we spoke first time over phone.He has impeccable knowledge about all the sight seeing places. He never asked for anything and was ready to do whatever we asked for. On my request he came all the way to top of Sigiriya rock. I feel like now I have a brother in Sri Lanka who will take care of my guests like his own. Looking forward to use his services for my guests traveling to Sri Lanka. All the best Upul.

    avatar thumb AJAY144
    June 11, 2024

    star ratingWonderful Sri Lanka  - We had an amazing time. Upul was a fantastic guide who is passionate about Sri Lanka and shared his knowledge well with us. We learnt so much that would not have been possible touring by ourselves. We would recommend allowing Upul to design the itinerary to get the best experience.

    avatar thumb Crommie1969
    May 29, 2024
  • star ratingVery good service  - Amazing service and very polite team. Highly recommended! When We will visit Sri Lanka again we choose them again Thank you

    avatar thumb Levent K
    April 19, 2024

    star ratingUpul arranged an amazing tour, with carefully chosen hotels, an interesting itinerary and a superb, personable, guide called Jaya. Jaya looked after us well, drove carefully, was punctual, reliable and enormously knowledgeable in all areas of topography, agriculture, flora and fauna. He had a great sense of humour and joined us in the rainforests and wildlife areas, even on one occasion taking us on a 5.30am birdwatching trip by himself. He came up with additional ideas to add value to the trip and waited at the railways station on the platform to ensure we boarded the correct carriage before racing off in the car to greet and meet us when we disembarked. Everything was top class; thank you Upul and Jaya

    avatar thumb Dragon JF
    January 18, 2024
  • star ratingBrilliantly cared for  - Upul arranged an amazing tour, with carefully chosen hotels, an interesting itinerary and a superb, personable, guide called Jaya. Jaya looked after us well, drove carefully, was punctual, reliable and enormously knowledgeable in all areas of topography, agriculture, flora and fauna. He had a great sense of humour and joined us in the rainforests and wildlife areas, even on one occasion taking us on a 5.30am birdwatching trip by himself. He came up with additional ideas to add value to the trip and waited at the railways station on the platform to ensure we boarded the correct carriage before racing off in the car to greet and meet us when we disembarked. Everything was top class; thank you Upul and Jaya

    avatar thumb Nigel J
    January 18, 2024

    star ratingMy partner and I had a wonderful tour with our guide Lakmal or 'Lucky' as people often call him. Lucky is a very experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge of Sri Lanka and all it has to offer. We only had a short time on our tour and due to the rain had some last minute changes to our trip to Yala National Park but Lucky worked hard to ensure we still got to see the wildlife at a different location. I would highly recommend Sri Lanka Tailored tours for your travels!

    avatar thumb Jet20243794827
    January 13, 2024
  • star ratingA fanstastic and well organised trip by Upul. Jaya was our driver for a large part of the travels and he was so helpful and knowledgeable. Between him and Upul the whole holiday could not have been better run, including Upul dealing with some last minute changes we needed. Highly recommended.

    Nomad34893535095
    July 31, 2023

    star ratingSplendid Sri Lanka - From the planning to execution, it was a smooth and pleasant experience. Upul is highly knowledgeable and goes extra mile to ensure you have the most memorable trip. Highly recommend them for your next visit to this beautiful lush island!

    Forevertravel333
    July 1, 2023
  • star ratingMe and my family visited Sri Lanka last month and our experience was incredible but this was because we had an amazing guide, Upul! From the moment I booked my flights Upul was on board to help me out arrange an itinerary that suited the whole group. He communicated very promptly and provided great options for us and made the planning of the trip so smooth and not stressful in the slightest. Upul was incredibly accommodating and as a family we are vegetarian and he ensured that we had great food choices available to us and we didn’t struggle in the slightest with this diet. Upul is very knowledgable about Sri Lanka and we learnt so much about the culture and history. Upul was very flexible and ensured that our timings on excursions were met to suit us as a group. I could not recommend a better tour guide to a beautiful country and I look forward to exploring other areas of Sri Lanka in the future with Upul as a tour guide.

    vandana93
    February 27, 2023

    star ratingBefore getting to Sri Lanka, Upal had already been in contact and tailored our itinerary to our needs offering great recommendations. Airport transfers and excursions were all included. Upal could have booked more but we had already booked our hotel.

    Upal was timely with airport transfers and even went beyond expectations and helped my farther in law check in on his return trip. During our stay in Sri Lanka Upal took us to the excursions and was with us all the way constantly advising and guiding. He recommended and took us to the most exquisite veggie food places and where we wanted to change the literary he organised and accommodated our requests. As a tour guide Upal is very knowledgeable and gave the background and context of all the places we went to sight see.

    All in all Upal made the trip to Sri Lanka magical! We didn't have to lift a finger. Hands up I'd recommend him without a doubt. Thank you Upal for making the trip so memorable and stress-free, I'm sure we'll be requiring your services again soon!

    avatar thumb happytraveller7694
    February 5, 2023
  • star ratingBefore getting to Sri Lanka, Upal had already been in contact and tailored our itinerary to our needs offering great recommendations. Airport transfers and excursions were all included. Upal could have booked more but we had already booked our hotel.

    Upal was timely with airport transfers and even went beyond expectations and helped my farther in law check in on his return trip. During our stay in Sri Lanka Upal took us to the excursions and was with us all the way constantly advising and guiding. He recommended and took us to the most exquisite veggie food places and where we wanted to change the literary he organised and accommodated our requests. As a tour guide Upal is very knowledgeable and gave the background and context of all the places we went to sight see.

    All in all Upal made the trip to Sri Lanka magical! We didn't have to lift a finger. Hands up I'd recommend him without a doubt. Thank you Upal for making the trip so memorable and stress-free, I'm sure we'll be requiring your services again soon!

    avatar thumb Mr P
    February 5, 2023

    star ratingUppal our tour guide was absolute legend he was helpful, accommodating and very resourceful. He made our trip memorable and made sure we made the most of the week we were there. His recommendations for food and places to visit are spot on! His taxi services are always on time and never left disappointing. I would highly recommend this tour company to all as I will be using his services again when visiting Sri Lanka. Thank you Uppal for an amazing experience.

    avatar thumb Chetna P
    January 30, 2023
  • star ratingWe were recommended to book Upul as our tour guide & we are very glad we did. As he couldn’t accommodate us for the full term, he supplied us with one of his best drivers - Lakmal. They were both extremely professional, knowledgable and friendly. Their punctuality was fantastic & adapted the tour to suit our needs. Would highly recommend to those visiting Sri Lanka. Thank you Upul & Lakmal!

    avatar thumb kk10709
    May 16, 2022

    star ratingWe were recommended to book Upul as our tour guide & we are very glad we did. As he couldn’t accommodate us for the full term, he supplied us with one of his best drivers - Lakmal. They were both extremely professional, knowledgable and friendly. Their punctuality was fantastic & adapted the tour to suit our needs. Would highly recommend to those visiting Sri Lanka. Thank you Upul & Lakmal!

    avatar thumb Kayk K
    May 16, 2022

FAQ

Frequently Ask Questions

Yes, you WILL need a visa to enter Sri Lanka (unless you are a citizen of The Republic of Singapore or The Republic of Maldives). You can get a short stay visa through an online visa application process, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA ). You can no longer get a visa on arrival.

If you experience any difficulty with the ETA System, or if you are travelling for paid or unpaid work, you should get a visa from the Sri Lankan High Commission before you travel.

Meal prices vary a lot depending on whether you want to eat in top class restaurants or ordinary ones but will probably seem very good value compared to the UK. A lunch with a drink for 2 will often be as little £7-£8. Evening meals are not much more. Wherever we recommend, you can be sure of good food and good prices.

Tea is the national drink and is probably the best in the world (but we would say that !). Toddy, which is made from palm tree sap, is a popular local drink; this can be fermented to make the alcohol called Arrack which many of our tourist friends like. Tastes a little like brandy and goes down well with Coke.

Everyone has their own answer to this little pest. General advice is to cover up as much as possible at night, use mosquito coils outdoors (cheap to buy in Sri lanka...smell awful and use netting around your bed. Many people spray themselves with a strong solution of DEET (supposed to be quite effective).

There is no real requirement to take a mosquito net because the hotels provide them automatically. They can however be purchased locally for a very reasonable price.

Sri Lanka’s currency is the Sri Lankan Rupee (abbreviated SLR or LKR) and it is NOT available outside of Sri Lanka.  It is best to take British Pounds (GBP, £) in cash and/or traveller’s cheques and use ATMs.(It is recommended that you check with your bank before travelling about access to ATMs in Sri Lanka). One rupee is divided into 100 cents. There are 1-, 2-, 5-, 10-, 25- and 50-cent coins as well as 1-, 2- and 5 rupee coins available. There are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupee bank notes available.

You can find some helpful information at the Tropical Medicine Bureau

Guests do not normally rate local wine very highly but it can be bought. More expensive international wines can also be purchased.

If you experience any difficulty with the ETA System, or if you are travelling for paid or unpaid work, you should get a visa from the Sri Lankan High Commission before you travel.

The best beaches can be found in the South and South West of the Island @ Bentota & Tangalle.

The electricity  supply is  220-240 Volts (here is more information).  You can buy adapter plugs reasonably priced at the local shops and some hotels. We will be happy to help you.

For Taxi drivers and restaurant staff 10 per cent is common. Tip Hotel porters about 100 Sri Lankan Rupees per bag (about 50p in UK money or about 1/2 a Euro).

All-year-round wear should be light cotton, drip-dry dresses and light-weight suits, Comfortable shoes or sandals, a wide-brimmed beach hat and sun glasses.  However, in the hill country temperatures can drop to as low as 10’C - so take some jumpers with you.

There are some laundry’s in the towns and cities where you would need to leave your clothes and collect later.

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