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 France
Culture, nature and Ayurveda — private, fully-guided Sri Lanka journeys for French travellers, in French, priced in EUR.
French travellers love Sri Lanka for its rich culture, lush nature and authentic experiences — ancient cities and Dutch-colonial Galle, tea-country hills, surf and beaches, wildlife safaris and genuine Ayurveda. Traventure Tourist plans private, fully-guided tours you can browse and travel in French, with an SLTDA-licensed driver-guide and honest pricing in EUR.
Why visit Sri Lanka from France
Plan and travel in French (français)
Browse places, descriptions and itineraries in French.
Culture and colonial charm
Ancient cities, sacred temples and the ramparts of Galle Fort.
Nature, surf and Ayurveda
Tea hills, rainforests, golden beaches and authentic wellness.
Private and tailored
Honeymoon, family or friends — clear estimates in EUR.
Good to know
Flights
One-stop connections from Paris to Colombo (CMB) via the Gulf (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad) or Asia.
Flight time
Around 12–14 hours with one stop.
Visa
Most French passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, quick to apply online. Confirm at the official eta.gov.lk.
Best time to visit
December–March for the south and west coasts and hills; May–September for the east coast. Year-round.
Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Prices are shown in EUR so you always know the cost.
Time difference
Sri Lanka is 3.5–4.5 hours ahead of France.
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
Can I plan my Sri Lanka trip in French?
Yes — our website shows destinations, descriptions and itineraries in French, and we tailor on-the-road guidance to the language you choose.
Do French travellers need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Most French passport holders need a Sri Lanka ETA, applied online before travel. Confirm the latest at the official eta.gov.lk.
How long is the flight from France to Sri Lanka?
One-stop flights from Paris via the Gulf or Asia take roughly 12–14 hours to Colombo.
How much does a Sri Lanka tour from France cost?
Tours are private and tailored; every package shows an indicative per-person price in EUR (excluding airfare). Send us your plan for a quote.