Sri Lanka Tours & Round Trips for German Travellers

A round trip — what German travellers call a Rundreise — is the ideal way to experience Sri Lanka, because the island's greatest strength is variety packed into short distances.

Instead of staying in one resort, you move through ancient cities, misty tea country, wildlife parks and beaches, all with a private vehicle and driver-guide. This guide covers the most popular tour styles for German visitors and how to choose the right length.

At a glance

Why a private round trip beats a resort stay

Sri Lanka isn't a single-beach destination. In the space of a week or two you can climb Sigiriya rock fortress, ride the famous hill-country train, track leopards in Yala, and finish on a palm-fringed beach. A private tailor-made tour with a driver-guide is how most of our German guests travel — you get flexibility, comfort, and local insight without the effort of self-driving or the rigidity of a big group bus tour. German-speaking guides can be arranged on request.

The classic Sri Lanka round trip (10–14 days)

The signature Sri Lanka Rundreise combines four regions: the Cultural Triangle (Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura), the hill country (Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella and the scenic train), a wildlife safari (Yala or Udawalawe), and the south coast beaches (Mirissa, Galle, Unawatuna). Ten days covers it comfortably; fourteen days lets you slow down and add extras like whale watching or a rainforest. Explore our 10-day Best of Sri Lanka tour and longer routes on the tours page.

Shorter trips (5–7 days)

If you're short on time or combining Sri Lanka with another destination, a focused week works well — either culture and hills, or hills and coast. See our 7-day highlights tour and shorter cultural escapes.

Round trips by interest

• Culture & heritage: UNESCO sites, temples and ancient kingdoms — see our ancient wonders guide.
• Wildlife & nature: leopards, elephants and rainforest — see the wildlife guide.
• Honeymoon & romance: our honeymoon tour blends beaches, hills and privacy.
• Beaches & relaxation: combine a round trip with south-coast beach time — see the best beaches guide.
• Purpose & sustainability: unique sea turtle volunteering experiences on the south coast.

What's included in a Peacock Lanka round trip

Our tours are designed to be genuinely hassle-free: airport pick-up and drop-off, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced (and, on request, German-speaking) driver-guide, hotels matched to your budget and comfort level, and a flexible itinerary you can adjust as you go. You focus on the experience; we handle the logistics.

How to book

Choose a ready-made route from our tours page, or tell us your dates, interests and budget and we'll design a custom tailor-made Rundreise just for you. Contact us to get a draft itinerary and quote in euros.

Frequently asked questions