Kandy & Bentota Beach
Temples and tea country in Kandy, followed by two easy beach days in Bentota.
View TourSri Lanka Tours from the UAE
Sri Lanka is a short flight from the UAE — around 4 hours from Dubai or Abu Dhabi — which makes it a genuinely easy standalone break, not just a long-haul add-on. We also plan a number of trips for travellers routing through the Gulf who want to extend their journey with a Sri Lanka stop either side.
Visa & entry
UAE-based travellers (regardless of nationality) need a Sri Lanka ETA before arrival, generally processed quickly.
What we plan most
Family holidays and honeymoons are the most common trips we plan from the UAE — often a shorter week-long itinerary combining one or two cultural stops with a proper stretch of beach time.
Tours that suit United Arab Emirates travellers
A starting selection — every tour is private and can be adjusted to your dates and pace.
Cultural Triangle & Coast
Sigiriya and Dambulla's ancient sites paired with a south-coast beach finish.
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Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & South Coast
A family-friendly route through temples, tea country and waterfalls to the beach.
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Sri Lanka Grand Explorer
Ancient cities, wild elephants, tea country and the south coast in one trip.
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Whales, Wildlife & Ancient Cities
Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa, a Yala safari and whale watching off Mirissa.
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Wildlife, Hills & Coast Explorer
A well-paced loop through wild elephants, tea country, safari and the beach.
View TourFlight from Dubai or Abu Dhabiabout 4 hours
Sri Lanka tours from the UAE: what to know before you go
Sri Lanka tours from the UAE are close to a weekend away: the flight from Dubai or Abu Dhabi takes about four hours. That is why many residents choose a 7 day Sri Lanka tour package instead of a long expedition, and why some guests add a Sri Lanka stop to a trip that already goes through the Gulf.
The Sri Lanka ETA for UAE residents is needed before arrival, whatever their nationality, and it is generally processed quickly. If you want a Sri Lanka holiday from Dubai, families usually ask for one or two cultural stops and a proper stretch of beach time, and a Sri Lanka honeymoon package adds a quiet beach hotel at the end. Tell us the dates and the ages of the children and we will suggest a route with a driver-guide who stays with you. If you only have a few days, say so, and we will keep the driving short so most of your time goes to the places you came for.
One week is plenty
Many residents come for a week instead of a long expedition.
Families and honeymooners
They usually ask for one or two cultural stops and proper beach time.
ETA before arrival
Needed whatever your nationality, and usually processed quickly.
Frequently asked questions
What most travellers ask us before booking a Sri Lanka trip.
Most visitors need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before they arrive. You apply for it online, and it is usually approved within a day. Apply only on the official gov.lk site, because look-alike sites charge extra fees.
Planning a trip from United Arab Emirates?
Send us your dates and interests and we'll put together a private itinerary and a quote.