A leopard resting on a sandy track in Yala National Park
Private tours across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, planned around you.

Leopards in Yala, misty tea country, the train to Ella and quiet beaches in the south. We plan the route, book the hotels and meet you at the airport with your name on a board.

Photographed on a Pearlisle safari, Yala
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3★ to 5★Hotels for every budget
2 to 100+Couples, families & groups
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Sri Lanka in sixty seconds.

From Colombo's Lotus Tower to waterfalls, tea estates, leopards, dolphins and elephants. One small island, and you can see most of it in a week or two with the right plan.

Tell us how many days you have. We'll fit in what matters to you.

From our trips

Moments our guests have seen.

Every photo here was taken on a Pearlisle tour.

Leopard in the trees, Yala
Yala leopardsMorning jeep safari
Elephant herd at Pinnawala
Pinnawala elephantsOn the way to Kandy
Sea turtle in the surf
Sea turtlesSouth coast
Lotus Tower, Colombo
Lotus TowerColombo
Galle Fort ramparts
Galle FortUNESCO World Heritage Site
River safari boat
River safariMadu Ganga mangroves
Fishermen pulling in a beach net
Village fishermenMorning net haul
Galle harbour with palm trees
Galle harbourSouthern coast
Jet skis on the Bentota river
Water sportsBentota
Traditional outrigger boat on the beach
Oruwa boatsSouth coast beaches
Our guests

Families, friends and groups of 30+.

Real photos from real tours: pilgrim groups, families and friends. From the airport welcome to the last drop-off, one team looks after everyone.

A tour group at Colombo airport arrivals
Welcome to Sri LankaMet at the airport, every time
A pilgrim group dressed in white at a sacred site
Pilgrim toursSacred cities, dressed in white
Guests inside the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
Temple of the ToothKandy
Guest bathing an elephant in the river
Elephant bathIn the river
Guests white-water rafting at Kitulgala
White-water raftingKitulgala
Tour group in front of Sigiriya rock
SigiriyaThe Lion Rock
Guests at the Dambulla golden temple
DambullaGolden temple
Guest grinding spices at a village cooking class
Village cooking classLearn a real Sri Lankan curry
Guests at Ravana Falls near Ella
Ravana FallsElla
Family on Coconut Tree Hill above the sea
Coconut Tree HillMirissa
Guests with elephants by the river
Elephants up closeHill country
Guest beside an ancient stone lion
Ancient KandyRoyal temples
Two guests in the Sigiriya water gardens
Water gardensSigiriya
Guests on a rainforest walk
Rainforest walkRain or shine
Elephant ride
Elephant rideHill country
Guests climbing rock steps
Climbs & viewpointsAt your own pace
Family arriving under the Welcome to Sri Lanka sign
Your name on the boardBandaranaike Airport
Baby sea turtle at a hatchery
Turtle hatcherySouth coast
Rafting team after the river
Adventure daysSafety gear and guides
Group at the Temple of the Tooth at night
Kandy by nightEvening temple visit
Guests at the Lotus Tower, Colombo
Lotus TowerColombo city tour
Our vehicles

Comfortable rides, for 2 or 45.

Cars for couples, vans for families and luxury coaches for big groups. Every vehicle is air-conditioned and comes with a licensed, English-speaking driver.

Pearlisle Lanka Tours air-conditioned van
Air-conditioned vansCouples, families and small groups
Front of a Pearlisle luxury coach with the company logo on the dashboard
Luxury coachesGroups up to 45
Toyota HiAce van
HiAce vansRoom for luggage
Inside the coach: reclining seats and curtains
Inside the coachReclining seats, curtains, A/C
Coach waiting at the hotel entrance
At your hotel doorPicked up on time
Pearlisle tour coach
Ready for the roadClean, serviced, insured
Map of Sri Lanka with the route Colombo, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa
Your Sri Lanka Odyssey

A classic week, from the cultural triangle to the south coast.

  1. Day 1–2
    Sigiriya

    Climb the 5th-century rock fortress, village tour and a traditional lunch.

  2. Day 3
    Kandy

    Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya gardens and a Kandyan dance show.

  3. Day 4
    Nuwara Eliya

    Tea factory, Ramboda Falls and Gregory Lake in "Little England".

  4. Day 5
    Ella

    The Nanu Oya to Ella train, Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adam's Peak.

  5. Day 6–7
    Yala or Mirissa

    A leopard safari, or beaches and seasonal whale watching.

Plan your trip

Tell us what you love. We'll build the route.

Pick a few options and send them on WhatsApp. You get a day-by-day plan and quotation back.

What do you want to do?
Packages

Start from a plan, then make it yours.

Prices are per person sharing, from our current offers and recent quotations.

Sri Lanka 4 nights 5 days offer poster
5 days · 4 nights

Highlights in a Hurry

  • Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and the south coast
  • Hotels with breakfast, sightseeing transport
  • English-speaking chauffeur guide
from$320per person
Elephants walking at Pinnawala
8 days · 7 nights

Ramayana Trail

  • Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Bentota
  • Hanuman Temple, Seetha Amman, Gayathri Peedam
  • Pure vegetarian / Jain meals, Ella train
from$560breakfast & dinner
Sri Lanka 14 nights 15 days offer poster
15 days · 14 nights

The Grand Island Tour

  • Cultural triangle, hill country, wildlife and beaches
  • Hotels, transport and chauffeur guide
  • Time to slow down on the coast
from$1,188per person

Groups, honeymoons, visas and Malaysia / Vietnam add-ons are quoted on request.

Why Pearlisle

A local team that handles everything.

A Pearlisle tour group at the Dambulla golden temple
Your own chauffeur guide

One English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip. Arabic- and Hindi-friendly guides on request.

Fully tailor-made

Change any day: add a beach day, swap a hotel, slow the pace.

Hotels for every budget

Hand-picked 3★, 4★ and 5★ stays, from tea-country bungalows to beach resorts.

Support on WhatsApp

Plan by chat or video call, and reach us any time during your tour.

Special requests

Jain and vegetarian meals, halal food, child seats, honeymoon set-ups.

One voucher

Hotels, train tickets and transport confirmed on one service voucher.

Best time to visit

There's a good coast every month.

Two monsoons, opposite seasons. We route your trip to the side of the island with the best weather.

South & west coast, hill country
East coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay)
Yala leopards
Whales off Mirissa
Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Kandy)

Gold = best months. October is usually the wettest month island-wide. Yala is usually closed for part of September and October.

Guest stories

In our guests' own words.

Real messages and videos our guests sent us after their tours.

★★★★★
"Fayaaz is a very nice human being and a person who went beyond his call of duty to help us. His company is fortunate to have him on board."

When a guest fell ill in Nuwara Eliya, our guide was at the hospital by 6.30 a.m., handled the doctors with "polite manners and tact", arranged a van to Bentota and only left once she had checked in safely.

Guest from New Delhi, India · Group tour, October 2026 · via WhatsApp
★★★★★
"You have been more than a Tour Guide to us. You took care of me like a son. I can not thank you enough."
Guest from New Delhi, India · via WhatsApp
“I liked this tour very much. I have never seen anything like this before. I had so much fun with you all. Thank you!”Guest from India, on the coach · translated from Hindi
“He guided us, helped us and took care of us in every way. If we ever come again, we will come with him.”Group guest from India · translated from Hindi
“Our last tour was very nice, and this tour was also very nice. Thank you.”Returning guests from India · translated from Hindi
Condé Nast Traveler 2025
Sri Lanka was ranked the world's top family-friendly destination for 2025.Beaches, wildlife and culture within a few hours of each other make it easy to travel with children and grandparents.
Good to know

Booking questions.

How do I book?

Send your dates and travellers on WhatsApp. We send a day-by-day plan and quotation. Once you confirm and pay, we book everything and send your service voucher.

How much do I pay up front?

Usually a 50% advance to secure hotels, with the balance before or on arrival. Groups and peak dates may need full payment earlier.

What is the cancellation policy?

No charge if you cancel 21 days or more before arrival. Inside 21 days, or a no-show, is charged in full.

What is included?

Hotels as listed, the meal plan shown, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking chauffeur guide, airport transfers, water and government taxes. Flights, visas, entrance fees and tips are extra unless stated.

Can you help with visas and flights?

Yes. We can arrange Sri Lanka visas and quote flights with your package.

Plan your trip

Where every trip tells a story.

Send your dates, number of travellers and budget. We reply on WhatsApp with a plan and quotation.

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