7 days
Essential Sri Lanka
Our signature week — ancient cities, misty tea hills, a leopard safari, and a golden beach finish.
- Sigiriya and Dambulla
- Kandy’s sacred temple
- Tea country: Nuwara Eliya and Ella
from
$765
per person
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Sri Lanka Tours from Canada
Private, tailor-made Sri Lanka holidays for Canadian travellers — planned around your dates, your pace, and a clear price in CAD.
Swapping a Canadian winter for warm beaches, misty tea hills, ancient cities and wild elephants? Traventure Tourist designs private, fully-guided Sri Lanka tours for travellers from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary and across Canada — with an SLTDA-licensed local guide, modern air-conditioned vehicles, and 24/7 care from the moment you land in Colombo.
Why visit Sri Lanka from Canada
One trip, many worlds
In a single tour you can climb an ancient rock fortress, ride the famous hill-country train, safari for leopards and elephants, and unwind on a golden beach.
Priced in Canadian dollars
Every package and place shows an honest, upfront estimate in CAD — international airfare excluded and clearly noted.
Safe and fully licensed
Your trip is run by a registered, insured SLTDA driver-guide, with clean modern vehicles and round-the-clock support.
Built around you
Choose your dates and places on our map and we craft the perfect 3-to-30-day itinerary — honeymoon, family, wildlife or beach.
Good to know
Flights
No direct flights; convenient one-stop connections via the Middle East (Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi) or Asia to Colombo (CMB).
Flight time
Around 19–24 hours from Toronto or Vancouver, including one stop.
Visa
Most Canadian passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), applied online before you fly. Confirm the latest rules at the official eta.gov.lk.
Best time to visit
December–March is ideal for the west and south coasts and hill country; May–September suits the east coast. Sri Lanka is a year-round destination.
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). We show every price in CAD so you always know the cost.
Time difference
Sri Lanka is roughly 9.5–13.5 hours ahead of Canadian time zones.
Popular Sri Lanka packages
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14 days
Grand Island Tour
The complete island — every landscape, from the Cultural Triangle to the hills, the wildlife parks, and three coasts.
- Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa
- Kandy and the tea highlands
- Yala safari and Sinharaja rainforest
from
$1,555
per person
Places you’ll love
Cultural
Sigiriya — Lion Rock
Cultural Triangle
A 5th-century royal fortress on a 200m rock, with frescoes, water gardens, and a lion's-paw stairway to the summit.
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Kandy & Temple of the Sacred Tooth
Central Highlands
The hill capital and last royal kingdom, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth and a lake-side old town.
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Galle Fort
South Coast
A walled Dutch colonial port town of cobbled lanes, boutiques, cafés, and ocean ramparts.
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Ella
Uva
A laid-back mountain village of mist, tea slopes, easy hikes, and the famous Nine Arch Bridge.
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Mirissa
South Coast
A palm-fringed crescent bay famous for blue-whale watching and golden-hour beach bars.
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Yala National Park
Southern
Sri Lanka's premier safari park, with the world's highest density of leopards plus elephants and crocodiles.
View detailsWhat travellers say
“Amila took care of everything — airport pickup at midnight, a comfortable van, and he knew every spot. Sigiriya at sunrise was unforgettable, and we felt safe the entire trip.”
“The train to Ella, the tea estates, the kindness of our guide — a perfect honeymoon. Everything was planned around us and the price was very fair.”
“A short trip but packed with highlights — whale watching in Mirissa and sunset at Galle Fort. Clean car, always punctual, very professional.”
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadians need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most Canadian travellers need a Sri Lanka ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), applied online before travel. It is quick and inexpensive — we will guide you, and you can confirm the latest rules at the official eta.gov.lk.
How long is the flight from Canada to Sri Lanka?
There are no direct flights; most Canadians fly one-stop via the Middle East (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad) or Asia, taking roughly 19–24 hours to Colombo.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka from Canada?
December to March is perfect for escaping the Canadian winter and exploring the south, west and hill country. The east coast is at its best from May to September.
How much does a Sri Lanka tour from Canada cost?
Our private tours are tailored, so the cost depends on length, group size, hotels and season. Every package shows an indicative per-person price in CAD (international airfare excluded). Tell us your plan for a clear quote.
Is Sri Lanka safe for Canadian tourists?
Yes. You travel with a licensed, insured SLTDA guide in a modern vehicle, with 24/7 support, and we tailor the pace and route to your comfort.