Elisha Holiday Planners is a premium Sri Lankan travel company dedicated to crafting extraordinary journeys that go far beyond the expected. Founded on a deep love for this island and its people, we combine local expertise with world-class standards to create travel experiences that are as unique as the travellers who take them. From ancient cultural heartlands to pristine coastlines and misty highland retreats, we design every journey with intention, care and an eye for the remarkable. At Elisha Holiday Planners, we don’t just take you to destinations – we bring Sri Lanka to life around you.
Sri Lanka is a land of astonishing contrasts, where ancient cities rise from jungles, golden beaches stretch for miles along turquoise coastlines and cool highland roads wind through carpets of emerald tea. Our destinations span the full breadth of the island, from the wild sanctuaries of the north to the reef-fringed bays of the south and from colonial towns steeped in history to mist-wrapped mountain villages where time moves gently. Whatever calls to you, we know exactly where to take you.
Sri Lanka’s central highlands are a world unto themselves – cool, mist-wrapped, impossibly green and utterly unlike anything else on the island.
Sri Lanka’s national parks and wildlife reserves are among the finest – diverse, well-managed sanctuaries where elephants wander in herds, leopards prowl through golden scrubland, sloth bears laze in the afternoon heat and the skies are thick with birds of every colour and kind.
Sri Lanka’s coastline is a revelation, over 1,600 kilometres of beaches ranging from the powdery white coves of the south to the wild, wave-raked shores of the east and the calm, reef-sheltered lagoons of the northwest.
These are places where the past still breathes, where monks still chant in temples built by kings and where the scale of what ancient hands created leaves every visitor humbled and awed.
Sri Lanka is a land of deep, living faith, a place where ancient temples, sacred mountains and pilgrimage cities continue to draw millions of worshippers and contemplative travellers from across the world.
Travel is not just about where you go, it is about what you feel, discover and carry home with you. Our activity portfolio invites you to dive beneath the surface of Sri Lanka, whether that means tracking leopards through Yala’s scrubland at dawn, learning to roll a hopper with a family in Kandy, riding the world’s most scenic train through highlands or simply watching the sun sink into the ocean with a cold drink in hand.
Sri Lanka has practised the ancient science of Ayurveda for over 3,000 years, and a wellness retreat here offers something deeper than a spa holiday. Working with resident Ayurvedic physicians,
Sri Lanka’s evening culture is as inviting as the island itself, ranging from the vibrant beach party scene in Arugam Bay and Hikkaduwa to the candlelit waterfront restaurants in Galle
Sri Lanka sits at the convergence of deep oceanic channels that bring some of the planet’s most magnificent marine mammals close to its southern shores, making the waters off Mirissa
Sri Lanka is home to 34 endemic bird species found nowhere else on earth, alongside hundreds of resident and migratory species that inhabit its astonishing variety of habitats. From the
Sri Lanka’s national parks deliver some of the most thrilling and accessible wildlife encounters in all of Asia, with an impressive density of large mammals, birds and reptiles across a
Sri Lanka’s coastal waters harbour a magnificent underwater world of coral gardens, historic shipwrecks, sea turtle habitats and tropical marine life that reward both first-time snorkelers and experienced scuba divers
Sri Lankan cuisine is a world of complexity and pleasure – built on ancient spice traditions, regional variations and a generosity of spirit that expresses itself most powerfully in the
Sri Lanka’s coastline is one of the Indian Ocean’s finest surf destinations, with quality breaks distributed across both the southwest and east coasts, ensuring year-round surfing conditions somewhere on the
Sri Lanka’s terrain is a hiker’s dream, an island of sudden mountains, plunging valleys, cloud-forest ridges, and coastal headlands that reward those willing to lace up their boots and explore
The train journey from Kandy to Ella is regarded as one of the most beautiful rail routes in the world. Sitting at an open door or hanging from a carriage
The Kelani River near Kitulgala, a lush river-valley town best known as the filming location for The Bridge on the River Kwai, is Sri Lanka’s premier white-water rafting destination, offering
Kalpitiya is a long, sheltered lagoon fed by consistent trade winds that provide the ideal conditions for learning, practising and perfecting this exhilarating sport. The May-to-October season brings reliable winds
Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle is one of the great archaeological landscapes of Asia, home to ancient cities, sacred complexes and royal ruins that speak of civilisations of sophistication and artistic
Ceylon tea is a narrative of colonial ambition, natural conditions and generational craftsmanship that continues to unfold across the mist-wrapped estates of Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Hatton and Kandy. Our tea
For those who want to sleep within the wilderness rather than simply visiting it, Sri Lanka offers a growing range of exceptional glamping experiences that combine the romance of sleeping
Our round tour packages are lovingly crafted multi-day itineraries that weave together Sri Lanka’s most compelling destinations into one fluid, immersive journey. Each route is thoughtfully paced – never rushed, never wasteful – blending cultural highlights, natural wonders, wildlife encounters, coastal relaxation and culinary discovery in a flow that feels natural and deeply satisfying.
Discover our most loved destinations, chosen for unforgettable experiences, stunning scenery and rich culture.
Push your limits with thrilling adventures through wild landscapes and unforgettable experiences for bold explorers.
Experience exclusive journeys with premium access, unique itineraries and unmatched luxury travel experiences.
Tailored for passionate travellers, these tours explore wildlife, culture, photography, cuisine and unique travel interests.
Custom-designed journeys tailored to your needs, preferences and travel style for a personalised experience.
Not every great journey needs to last a week. Our day tours are meticulously designed standalone experiences that take you deep into a single destination, theme or landscape and bring you back with stories worth telling. Departing from Colombo or Negombo, each tour is led by knowledgeable local guides and delivered with the comfort and polish that define the Elisha standard.
Step into the ancient heartland of Sri Lanka’s first great civilisation and spend a full day exploring the vast, sacred landscape of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage City that served
Combine two of Sri Lanka’s greatest UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one remarkable day – beginning with the ancient cave temples of Dambulla and culminating in the dramatic ascent of
Journey south along Sri Lanka’s most scenic expressway to explore Galle Fort, the finest remaining example of Dutch colonial fortification in Asia and a living, breathing UNESCO World Heritage town
Immerse yourself in the vibrant, chaotic and endlessly fascinating tapestry of Sri Lanka’s capital city, a place where Art Deco colonial buildings stand beside soaring glass towers, where incense drifts
Escape the city for a day of pure adventure in the lush, river-threaded rainforest valley of Kitulgala, a small, atmospheric town on the banks of the Kelani River that served
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary and one of the finest leopard-watching destinations anywhere in the world and a full-day safari here is among the most
Drift through one of Sri Lanka’s most enchanting river ecosystems on a traditional wooden boat – the Madu River, a tranquil waterway near Balapitiya on the southwest coast, meanders through
Kandy is the cultural soul of Sri Lanka, the last royal capital of the Kandyan Kingdom and home to traditions of art, dance, music and devotion that have flourished in
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park and one of its most beguilingly beautiful, a vast wilderness of dry monsoon forest, ancient lakes and open scrubland in the island’s northwest
Between November and April, the deep waters off Mirissa on Sri Lanka’s southern coast become the stage for one of nature’s most humbling spectacles, the regular passage of blue whales,
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is Sri Lanka’s last surviving lowland tropical rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of staggering biodiversity where the density of endemic species is among the highest of
Polonnaruwa is medieval Sri Lanka at its most magnificent, a UNESCO World Heritage City that served as the island’s royal capital between the 11th and 13th centuries and left behind
Ella is Sri Lanka’s most beloved hill country town, a cool, mist-drenched mountain village at 1,000 metres surrounded by rolling tea estates, dramatic viewpoints and some of the most photogenic
Horton Plains National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s most singular and otherworldly experiences, a high-altitude plateau at over 2,100 metres above sea level, draped in cloud forest and open
The climb of Adam’s Peak is one of the most extraordinary experiences Sri Lanka offers: a pre-dawn ascent of a 2,243-metre sacred mountain shared with thousands of pilgrims, monks, barefoot